Appeals court upholds 15 year term for Weis on child porn
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a 15 year prison sentence plus seven years supervision for Donald L. Weis of Coraville after he pleaded guilty to owning about 2,000 child sexual images. The sentence was enhanced by a prior assault conviction, which Weis argued was insufficient for enhancement but the court disagreed.
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Coralville
U.S
Donald L. Weis
Weis
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
Linn County Wins Grant for Health Care Access Study
Linn County receives a 4700 grant from the National Associations to identify barriers to health care in the community. The county teams with Healthy Linn Care Network and the Fifteen in 5 Access to Health Care Collaborative to hire a consultant to map obstacles and improve access for all residents.
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Linn County
National Association of Counties
Healthy Linn Care Network
Fifteen In 5
Access To Health Care Collaborative
Freedom Festival Logo Contest Seeks Entries for 2008
The Freedom Festival invites 18 plus Iowa residents to submit logo artwork celebrating the July 4th spirit and the festival's 25th anniversary in 2008. The winner's logo will appear on promo materials and earn a $1,250 prize.
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Freedom Festival
Iowa
Second St
Freedomfestival.com
Jenni Stark
Jenni
Linn County park ranger issues warnings at Wickiup Hill after osprey return
Linn County Park Ranger Steve Swenson moved from Morgan Creek to Wickiup Hill Learning Center to post signs restricting access to a protected osprey nesting area. The signs prompted a brief disturbance as the birds circled to assess the intrusion, marking a rare clash between recreation access and wildlife protection.
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Edar Rapids
Linn County
Steve Swenson
Swenson
Morgan Creek
Worcester Rd
Stoney Point Road
Wickiup Hill
Toddville
Wickiup
Brian Ray
the Gazette
Palo
Linn County Conservation Department
Ames Native Swenson Guards Parks At Night In Iowa
Steve Swenson a Linn County park ranger works 7 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. patrolling Morgan Creek parks. He enforces camping fees and quiet hours while carrying a sidearm after dark for defense. He recalls few incidents since 1995 and values foot and bicycle patrols to keep areas safe and welcoming. Swenson hopes to see Alaska Canada and Mexico by motorcycle someday.
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Swenson
Ames
Morgan Creek
Coralville
Iowa
Alaska
Canada
Mexico
Lebeda engineered carburetor idea could double mileage
Francis Lebeda recalls his father Paul Anthony Lebeda of Cedar Rapids who in the 1950s 60s proposed a carburetor design that might double fuel mileage though it was never bought and later shelved amid evolving emission standards.
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Paul A. Lebeda
Cedar Rapids
California
Francis Lebeda
Francis
Lebeda
Paul
Superior Service Garage
16Th Avenue
Midwest Specialty
PAL Engineering
Cards fan pursues saving Busch Stadium arches
Iowa City graphic artist Ankee Bauer proposed saving the 16 arch segments that ringed the old Busch Stadium in St Louis. He met with Cardinals executives in 2005, who said his idea was inspiring but not doable. The arches were demolished after 2005 and the new Busch Stadium opened in 2006. Bauer praised the team for being receptive and noted the discussion spurred new design concepts gleaned from the old ballpark.
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Bauer
Busch Stadium
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Cardinals Fan Appeals to Save Busch Stadium Arches
Joe Bauer of Iowa City urged the St. Louis Cardinals to preserve the iconic arches before demolition of Busch Stadium, highlighting the landmark's historic value and public sentiment.
Iowa City fan’s 17 page plan for Busch Stadium arches
Joe Bauer an Illinois native and longtime Cardinals fan attracted attention in St Louis after sending a detailed 17 page plan to the Cardinals organization. He was invited to meet with Cardinals officials including the team president a vice president and the person in charge of building the new stadium.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Busch Stadium
St. Louis
The
Post-Dispatch
Joe Bauer
Illinois
Cardinals
Newstrack Contact Details For The Gazette
The Gazette announces weekly Newstrack inquiries every Monday. Readers can reach office via P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or call 319 398 8254 14800 397 8212 or email Newstr ack gazettecommunications com for questions.
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the Gazette
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Gazettecommunications.com
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St. Louis Cardinals
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