Hinton cleared of witness threat in Cedar Rapids trial
A U.S. District Court jury found Roger Hinton innocent of threatening a government witness but deadlocked on larceny and assault charges. A 3 p.m. hearing will decide bail and whether to retry. Prosecutors anticipate a retrial. Also, St Luke's Auxiliary unveils Tree of Love to fund a breast biopsy system.
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U.S
Roger Hinton
Cedar Rapids
Hinton
Patrick Reinert
St. Luke’s Auxiliary
St. Luke’s Hospital
Fire destroys large portion of Anamosa church
Fire officials investigated a blaze at the Apostolic Assembly of Anamosa three miles northeast of Anamosa along County Road E-23. Assistant Fire Chief Dan Young said about 80 percent of the church may have burned. Firefighters were alerted at 11:40 p.m. Monday and Monticello Fire Department assisted. no injuries were reported.
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Apostolic Assembly of
Anamosa
Dan Young
Monticello
Interim Winthrop superintendent resigns at board request
Robert J. DeLacey Jr. resigned from the Winthrop position at the East Buchanan school board’s request after a two month tenure. He began Sept. 4 and left effective immediately following a Oct. 27 special session vote citing unsatisfactory job performance and loss of trust with the board.
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East Buchanan
Robert J. DeLacey Jr
Winthrop
Belle Plaine
DeLacey
Board of Education
Hearing set on second complaint over Linn County campaign letter
Darrell Walters filed a second complaint with the Iowa Campaign Finance Disclosure Commission over an endorsement letter for Linn County supervisor candidate James Houser. The panel previously found the letter a campaign contribution not reported by Houser. Walters alleges lack of disclaimer about campaign payment. The hearing is scheduled for November 16, two weeks after the election.
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Iowa Campaign Finance Disclosure Commission
Linn County
James Houser
Darrell Walters
Cedar Rapids
Ken Perry Jr
Houser
Mike Alt
Larry Johnson
Walters
Two Juveniles Arrested in Farmstead Arson Case
Fire at the vacant Farmstead Foods office drew spectators on Sunday October 18 as two youths Joey Northrup 15 and Scott Clark 17 were identified in court records as the alleged arsonists. They faced second degree arson and criminal trespass charges with possible adult court review. An informant, linked to Northrup, will be eligible for a state arson reward.
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Rick Smith Gazette
Farmstead Foods
Alan Brockhohn
Brockhohn
Joey Northrup
Dennis Northrup
Scott Clark
Gerald Clark Sr
17Th Ave
Northrup
Clark
Northrup and
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Scott
Curfews Prove Useful Tool In Iowa Cities
In Iowa, curfews are seen as a deterrent even when citations are rare. Linn County Deputy Bob Johnson notes few violations but supports curfews as a verbal aid for parents. Clarence Chief War ren Wethington relies on warnings, with a 11 p.m. fallback and weekend extensions. Oelwein, Maquoketa, and other towns maintain curfews to curb vandalism and boost teen safety, while courts limit broad ordinances without youth exemptions.
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Linn County
Bob Johnson
Linn
Clarence
Warren Wethington
Wethington
Iowa Supreme Court
Oelwein
John Shirkey
Delwein
Steve Kendall
Kendall
Johnny
Maquoketa
Iowa
Do it yourself minister faces last chance on church project
Rev. Marvin Cropp, builder of Holy Ghost Baptist Church at 1003 Sixth St SE, has run out of chances as city officials say the unfinished structure shows major defects. Building was halted after permit expiration and council may pursue condemnation unless Cropp submits a finishing timetable and secures a new permit.
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Cropp
Mother seeks restoration of visiting rights in custody case
An Iowa City mother asked the Iowa Court of Appeals to reinstate visitation and custody rights to protect her 5 year old daughter from alleged sexual mistreatment. Attorneys argued the current arrangement should stand for the child's welfare while asserting evidence has been ignored. The child remains in the father's custody and a ruling is not expected until late 1992 or early 1993.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Iowa City
Iowa Court of Appeals
Patricia Kamath
Kitty Kruse
State Human Services
Johnson County Juvenile Court
Kamath
Kruse
Five Seasons Center to start new facilities contract talks
The Five Seasons Center Commission voted to begin negotiations with Ogden Entertainment Services for a new two facilities management contract covering the center and Paramount Theatre. The current deal expires in June with a $300000 operating cap and a 31 percent share of cost savings, and a negotiatings committee will be named to conclude by December 31. The panel also approved refund of the 50 cent ticket service charge when events at the center or Paramount are canceled.
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Lonnie Zingula
Five Seasons Center Commission
Ogden Entertainment Services
Ogden
Paramount Theatre
Ann Larson
Five Seasons Center
the Paramount
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Douglas Neumann
Curt Decisions
Pooi
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Jamie Cashman
Patrick Callahan
Iowa Council of Governments
Gene Parks
C.R
Mike Sedlacek
Building Department
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