Taxpayers Back Tough Prison Policy Says Kopecky
Linn County Attorney Eugene Kopecky argues voters supported keeping dangerous criminals behind bars in the county jail referendum. He notes a 2,650 prison population trigger for potential releases under a state law, urges mandatory sentences, and says a new prison may be needed to hold offenders.
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Roland Krekeler
Linn
Eugene Kopecky
Kopecky
General Assembly
Iowa County Attorneys Association
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Association
Iowa Supreme Court
Intruder Fades After Faurote Disturbance. Burglaries Update
John Faurote disturbed an intruder at 1600 Memorial Drive SE after a loud noise. The burglar likely entered via a basement door and fled as Faurote shouted. Police report three arrests in a separate Oct 17 Jerry Studds burglary involving stereo equipment, silverware, and a TV. A 21 year old man faced second degree theft charges. Also announced a “Helping Smokers Quit” clinic starting Nov 12 at Jefferson High School with Kirkwood Community College, led by Angie Turner. Larry Hagman of Dallas is chairing the national Smokeout effort.
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John Faurote
Memorial Drive
Faurote
Jerry Studds
Fourth Ave. SE
Scott J. Manley
McKinley St. SE
Linn County
Angie Turner
Kirkwood Community College
Larry Hagman
J.R. Ewing
Dallas
Hagman
Burglary Probed At Adora Jones Residence
Police investigate a burglary at 1888 Edgewood Rd SW home of Adora Jones. About 4000 dollars in watches coins and silverware were stolen including ten wristwatches worth 2000 dollars from a display case. Entry gained by prying rear garage door. inside door left unlocked. Time frame 4 p.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday.
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Adora Jones
Edgewood Rd
Hoover Dam Supply Power Across Three States
The Hoover Dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River ranks among the world’s tallest concrete dams and provides electric power to Arizona California and Nevada.
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Hoover Dam
Black Canyon
Colorado River
Arizona
California
Nevada
Chamber Seeks to Buy Elks Club Building in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce offers about 310000 to purchase the Elks Club building at 424 First Ave NE. The offer requires Elks membership approval and board action. Leonard Wood says a meeting is planned Monday to discuss terms and remodeling costs amid a looming lease expiration. The Elks have occupied the site since 1911.
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Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Elks
Chamber
Professional Park
Avenue
Third Street
Huey
Elks Club
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1St Ave. S.E
Lindale
Savings & Loans
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Ingersoll Ave
Burlington
Jefferson St
Center Point Rad
Davenport
N. Brady Street
Sioux City
Nebraska St
Waterloo
University Ave
RCA
Smulekoff
Smulekoff's
Iowa
Liberal Credit
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