Family seeks 1.8 million from Iowa over death in mental facility
Des Moines family of Richard Meredith demands 1.8 million from the state for his death last August after a staffer gave him peanuts despite a doctor's order for pureed food. The claim cites a history of mistreatment including a 1955 lobotomy and alleges officials concealed the true cause.
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Celebration of Life as Funeral Substitute
Dear Abby advises that a nonreligious celebration of life can replace a funeral. She suggests explaining wishes to family, then consulting a funeral home director to arrange a service without clergy. The reader is advised to communicate goals and contact Dear Abby for more guidance.
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Eastern Iowa River Levels Reported With Changes
River gauges across eastern Iowa show several sites rising and others falling. Cities including Marengo Belle Plaine Iowa City Cedar Rapids Independence Anamosa and Waterloo record mixed level changes as water flows shift. Coralville Pool remains above sea level at 683.18.
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Iowa Lottery Numbers Drawn on Thursday May 22
Midday Pick 3 results 3 7 8 and Evening 5 1 2. Midday Pick 4 1 0 9 0 and Evening 8 5 2 7. All or Nothing Midday 2 4 8 10 12 13 14 15 18 21 23 24 and Evening 1 2 A5 A 7 9 12 14 16 21 24.
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Anamosa Man Charged With Meth Near School
Zachery L. Smock, 36, faces up to 60 years for attempting to manufacture meth within 1000 feet of St. Patrick School. He appeared in Cedar Rapids federal court held without bond with a detention hearing set. Smock previously faced an arson and drug violation in 2012, with a suspended sentence and one year in residential facility.
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U.S Attorney’s Office
Zachery L. Smock
St. Patrick School
Cedar Rapids
Smock
Jones County
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