Iowa Court of Appeals restores $175,000 libel award to educator
The Iowa Court of Appeals reinstated a $175,000 libel judgment against the state teachers union over a newsletter article about Patrick Kelly. The panel found the award generous but not excessive, noting reputation value varies by community and that juries may set damages.
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State Teachers Union
DES Moines
Iowa Court of Appeals
Iowa State Education Association
ISEA
Patrick Kelly
Creston
Kelly
AEA
Pat Kelly
Ments
Polk County
A.M. Critelli
Critelli
Nunchakus Declared Dangerous Weapon Under Iowa Law
The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that nunchakus are dangerous weapons even if the owner lacks training. Terry Mitchell argued the conviction should be overturned since the weapon isn’t listed in statute, but a weapons expert testified the sticks could sever blood flow to the brain or crush the skull. The court found sufficient evidence for a jury to conclude potential death without training, noting no training requirement.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa Court of Appeals
Tama County
Terry Mitchell
Mitchell
Man loses two appeals in Iowa court review
A Cedar Rapids man, Eugene Wislsel, saw two appeals rejected by the Iowa Court of Appeals on Tuesday. The court upheld the Iowa Civil Rights Commission’s dismissal of his discrimination claim against Rockwell International and denied his challenge to a home business ordinance as applied to real estate agent Mary Doyle. The decision found no evidence that sex or disability influenced hiring and held Doyle’s home business did not violate the ordinance’s interior-use requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Daubenmierazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Court of Appeals
Eugene Wislsel
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment
Vislsel
Rockwell International
Linn County
Board of Adjustment
Wislsel
Mary Doyle
19Th St. SE
Doyle
Wislisel
Iowa Court Upholds Dismissal In Drunken Driving Case
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of Linn County drunk driving charges against Lyman Ford Beebe Jr. due to prosecutorial delay beyond the 90 day speedy trial limit. Beebe was arraigned Nov 10 1983 and trial set Apr 16 1984. the court found no good cause for the delay and that the state bears responsibility for bringing the defendant to trial on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
Iowa Court of Appeals
Linn County
Lyman Ford Beebe Jr
Beebe
Iowa
John F. Siebenmann
Father of Marion resident dies at 83 in Iowa City
Charles F. Strothman of New London died Monday at University Hospitals Iowa City aged 83. He is the father of Charles Max Strothman of Marion. Services set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Elliott Chapel New London with visitation tonight from 7 to 9.
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Charles F. Strothman
New London
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Charles
Max” Strothman
Marion
Elliott Chapel
License Revocation Upheld for Linn County Man Meier
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld license revocation for Jerry Douglas Meier after his second drunken driving arrest. The court followed Iowa Supreme Court precedent that counts deferred sentences, affirming a six year revocation.
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Des Moines
Iowa Court of Appeals
Linn County
Jerry Douglas Meier
Appeals
Iowa Supreme Court
Meier
Regents weigh computer use fees at ISU and U of I
The State Board of Regents consider allowing Iowa State University and the University of Iowa to levy new computer fees for coursework beyond casual use. ISU proposes a general $5 to $30 per semester fee plus a $100 per semester engineering system fee. U of I also eyed a $100 engineering fee. ISU forecasts $1 million yearly from the engineering charge, with ISU and U of I arguing the funds cover hardware and software costs, while United Students of Iowa questions the precedent and fairness of charging engineering students across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
State Board of Regents
Iowa State University
University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Regents
ISU
U of I
College of Engineering
Iowa State
United Students of Iowa
Patti Cale
John McDonald
Cale
Marion council awards two pool contracts and street work
Marion City Council approved Kleiman Construction Co for the new pool east of 35th Street at 842 500, and Rathje Construction for surrounding area grading at 292 418 19 under engineer estimates. Rathje also lands a street project, and a one year contract with the Policeman Protective Association ends a potential arbitration.
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J.M. Flansburg
Marion
Kleiman Construction Co
Cedar Rapids
35Th Street
Kleiman
Rathje Construction of
Rathje
Indian Creek Road
10Th Street
Marion Policeman Protective Association
Rockwell seeks fiber optics link in Cedar Rapids
Rockwell International Corp asks Cedar Rapids to grant right of way for an underground 12 fiber optic cable linking its C Avenue and 35th Street complexes. The project would replace leased lines and support future expansion for voice and data between the two facilities. An engineering report is requested before approval. no cost is given. Installation hoped by July 1 and completion by early fall.
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Rockwell International Corp
Cedar Rapids
C Avenue
35Th Street
Toby Hoopes
Rockwell
Northwestern Bell
Marion pool to open Legion Memorial Pool this week
Marion's Legion Memorial Pool will open at noon Thursday and again at noon Friday. Weekday hours start Monday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday hours noon to 8:30 p.m. Swimming lessons run June 10-28, July 1-19, and July 22-August 9. registration June 6-7 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Helen Hoskins
14Th Ave
Linn Man
By Tom Walsn
Marion Council
26Th Avenue
27Th Street
Marion Pool
Better Brand Shoe Sale
Evan Picone
Pappagallo
Bandolino
Liz Claiborne
Lindale and
Westdale
Petersen Harned von Maur
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