Military kids seek group support in Linn County
The 4 H Military Kids Group sponsored by ISU Extension Service plans to help local children of active duty personnel in Marion and Linn County. Ann Torbert says funding exists but outreach is needed, with about 90 to 100 affected youths. A public meeting drew two families, with organizers urging interested families to contact Torbert and offering monthly gatherings.
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Marion
Linn County
Iowa State University Extension Service
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Torbert
Linn County Veterans Affairs
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Tyne
Kristi Cooper
ISU
Lynn Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Alex Hosch
Mackayla Hosch
Nick Hosch
Iowa National Guard
Kosovo
Wilson
Egypt
Alex
Becky Andersen
Capt
Tyler Andersen
Baghdad
Andersen
Iraq
Afghanistan
Grace
Multiple DUI arrests in Johnson County Iowa area
Rex M. Sparks 55 of Marion was arrested for operating while intoxicated in the 4000 block of East Post Road SE at 12 18 p m. Donald E. Shaffer 70 of Coralville was arrested for O W I in the 1600 block of Fifth Street at 2 03 a m Thursday. Demark D. Steel 21 of Marion was accused of assault causing bodily injury in the 600 block of 10th Street SE. Shannon D. Ellis 27 of Iowa City was charged May 18 with domestic assault third offense and arrested Tuesday.
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Rex M. Sparks
13Th St
Marion
East Post Road
Donald E. Shaffer
Second St
Apt
Fifth Street
Coralville
Demark D. Steel
Prairie Chapel Dr
Justin Smetzer
10Th Street
Shannon D. Ellis
Davis St
Iowa City
Iowa City arrests include domestic assault and theft charges
The report lists several individuals charged in Iowa City and Coralville. Matthew R. Sparks, 19, faces domestic abuse assault without intent causing injury for pushing Christine Northrup. Jerry Freeman, 27, is charged with interference with an officer and resisting arrest after allegedly injuring an officer. Andrew H. Barth, 20, is accused of second degree theft from PacSun valued over $1,000. Floyd McDaniel, 20, charged with second degree theft and possession of a stolen coin. Brandi L. McHale, 34, faces felony charges for methamphetamine use and allowing others to use it. Public records access to the victim’s identity was denied.
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Audrey Harper
Lakeside Drive
Iowa City
Matthew R. Sparks
Ninth Ave
Coralville
Christine Northrup
Jerry Freeman
Holiday Rd
Andrew H. Barth
Ashton Pine
PacSun
Lindale Mall
Brandi L. McHale
16Th Ave
Ramblin Impossible to cover wine in hour
Stephanie notes wine study is endless after twelve years of tasting. She urges learners to advance at their own pace and enjoy the process. Melody adds there is much to learn after fourteen years in the trade. Dave Rasdal's column runs on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Dave Rasdal
the Gazette
Wallace Winery
West Branch
Stephanie
Melody
Dave
Linn County Health Center to Receive Federal Support
Community planning led to a federal funding push for new health centers in Iowa. The group pursued a $207 million increase in the 2007 budget to fund centers nationwide, citing asthma rates, lead paint, immunization gaps, and expanded referrals to mental health and other services.
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Healthy Linn Care Network
Langston
Linn Community Care Board
Iowa
Brandt
Harkin
Senate Appropriations Committee
Mother sues state and UNI over son walk home incident
A Waterloo mother sues the state and the University of Northern Iowa in Black Hawk County District Court claiming negligence and emotional distress after her 11 year old son was made to walk home alone at 5 30 AM from a university overnight program in November 2005 The suit says the boy was prevented from calling for a ride and faced a dark eight block walk The case notes prior abduction attempt and ongoing anxiety and distrust reported by the mother The state says it will contest the claim
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Waterloo
State
University of Northern Iowa
Ursula Holmes
Black Hawk County
Holmes
Logan Middle School
The
Uni
Iowa
Garage fire at 150 Outlook Dr SW in Cedar Rapids
Firefighters responded to an attached garage fire at the Mike Dyson residence on Outlook Drive. Officials said the cause is not yet found but does not appear suspicious. The 4 p.m. incident forced light smoke damage to the home and extensive damage to the garage contents. Dyson's teenage son and five dogs and a third dog survived and were returned to the family.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Outlook Dr. SW
Fire Department
Dave Koch
Mike Dyson
Outlook Dr
Dyson
Local governments face high yearly expenses for tax systems
Davidson said Iowa City and Johnson County spend about 820000 and 760000 annually operating their systems. The funds could go toward other items, including tax decreases, if a county wide tax funds operations. Contact the writer: (319) 339-3175 or eregg.
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Davidson
Iowa City
Johnson County
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