Adam Musser to enter guilty pleas on HIV charges
Adam Musser, 22, facing four counts of criminal transmission of HIV, will plead guilty to avoid trial on one count. The Johnson County Attorney's Office confirmed the plea on Friday though terms were not disclosed. Musser argued the charges unconstitutional at a Thursday hearing. his plea hearing is set for Tuesday.
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Adam Musser
Johnson County
Anne Lahey
Musser
Dennis Cohen
Coralville man in 2000 Delimart robbery arrested on multiple charges
Albert R. Brandon, 41, of 2018 Waterfront, faces first degree theft and robbery charges in a Nov 22 2000 Delimart robbery at 590 First Ave. He allegedly used a tow truck from Big 10 Towing at 208 Sixth St to threaten a clerk and flee with a partner. He was arrested on a warrant and held on a 30000 dollar bond at Johnson County Jail.
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Albert R. Brandon
Waterfront
Brandon
Delimart
First Ave
Big 10 Towing
Sixth St
Coralville
Johnson County
Cedar Rapids council delays land sale near Sac and Fox Trail
The Cedar Rapids City Council postponed the second of three votes on selling 2.32 acres of wooded city land above the Sac and Fox Trail near Rosedale Road. Meffert Limited Liability Co. owned by Bill and Mimi Meffert will pay the asking price of 24360 dollars. The Sierra Club opposes the sale, urging retention of timber as a trail buffer. Dusak says the deal stems from a past surveyor error and the plan includes a low density residential development with trail buffering to address concerns.
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The
Sierra Club
Meffert Limited Liability Co
Bill
Mimi Meffert
Mefferts
Jon Dusak
Meffert Limited
Dusak
City
Meffert
East Post Road
Lakeside Road
Doug Wagner
Conflict over Meskwaki casino taxes nets Cedar Rapids debate
Proponents of a Cedar Rapids riverboat casino criticize the Meskwaki casino west of Tama for not paying state or local taxes while Iowa counties rely on revenue from non Indian casinos. A Gazette survey notes state tax take around 20 and local shares between 5 and 17 percent, prompting questions amid budget strains. Linn County residents may not see tax benefits from Meskwaki gambling profits as the casino remains temporarily closed due to a tribal dispute.
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Cedar Rapids
Tama
Iowa
Linn County
Cummings Associates
Massachusetts
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
IRGC
Linn County bets on gambling study questions Meskwaki impact
A recent Iowa study questions claims Linn County residents spend heavily at Meskwaki casino. It suggests the Tama casino could lose about 9.64 million dollars annually if gambling expands.
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Iowa
Linn County
Cummings
Clear Creek Amana aims for state cheer glory at Cedar Rapids
The Clear Creek Amana High School cheer squad, last year’s Class 2A champions, compete at the Iowa Cheerleading State Championships at the U S Cellular Center Cedar Rapids. Senior Angie Ganshow and Cassie Zimmerman emphasize doing their best, not just winning, with daily practice since August and refined routines and uniforms.
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U.S. Cellular Center
Cedar Rapids
Clear Creek Amana High School
U.S. Eee Center
Angie Ganshow
Oxford
Um Slosiarek
the Gazette
Lieshia Block
Cassie Zimmerman
Buzz Lightyear
Matrix themed series at Cedar Rapids church sparks meaning
At Lane United Methodist Church Cedar Rapids a four week Open Door Worship series explores The Matrix and faith comparing scenes to biblical figures. The Rev Clint Tweet-Ball notes the study aligns with the film’s new release while inviting congregants to 11 45 a m sessions at 2424 42nd St NE across from Kennedy High School.
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Seare
L Lane United Methodist Church
42Nd St
Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids
Morpheus
Neo
Tyane
Laura Segall
the Gazette
Lovely Lane United Methodist Church
Karen Tetrick
Marion
Amanda Ellenberger
Forum highlights racism and violence issues for Latino youths
Iowa City speakers at a two day Youth Development Summit discuss obstacles facing Latinos, from racism to violence. Jesse Villalobos, Iowa program director for the National Conference for Community and Justice, urges blunt talk about media depictions and internalized bias among Latino youths.
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Tom Owen
Gazette
Iowa City
Jesse Villalobos
Iowa
Villalobos
University of Iowa
Division of
National Conference For Community and Justice
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