Iowa lawmakers weigh reform after civil forfeiture report
A report by the Institute for Justice rates Iowa D minus for civil asset forfeiture use, citing 2009 to 2013 seizures totaling nearly 16 million and 36 million in federal proceeds from 2000 to 2013. Lawmakers like Rep. Mary Wolfe and Rep. Bobby Kaufmann seek changes such as requiring criminal convictions or clear proof of abandonment and awarding legal fees in some cases.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Institute For Justice
Policing For Profit
Department of Justice
Mary Wolfe
D-Clinton
Wolfe
Oversight Committee
Rep
Bobby Kaufmann
R-Wilton
Kaufmann
House Democrats
Iowa County Attorneys Association
James.lynch
Thegazette.com
Iowa City Cedar Rapids Police Charge Multiple Domestic Abuse and Theft Offenders
The Log compiles charges from federal and local agencies in Eastern Iowa. Megan Strait faces domestic abuse assault charges for a Oct 24 incident. Percy Butler Jr. is charged with domestic abuse and obstruction for Oct 25. Austin Lynch faces domestic abuse charges for Oct 25. Michael Cavin-Decker accused of domestic abuse Oct 28. Zachary Church charged with second degree theft and unauthorized use of a credit card. Evan Wooten faces second and fourth degree theft for Sept 14. Shonesha Jones faces second degree theft for Oct 8. Damence Mason charged with second degree theft for Oct 12 to 14.
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Megan M. Strait
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Percy S.D. Butler Jr
12Th St
Austin T. Lynch
Wilson Ave
Michael R.W. Cavin-Decker
Blairs Ferry Rd
Zachary A. Church
E. Washington St
Iowa City
GMC
S. Gilbert St
S. Clinton St
Evan B. Wooten
Hy-Vee
S. First Ave
Shonesha C. Jones
Wal-Mart
Commerce Dr
Coralville
Damence C. Mason
Bartett Rd
Apt
Highway 1 W
Iowa Lottery Draws for Tuesday November 10
The Iowa Lottery results list Pick 3 Midday 0 2 8 and Evening 8 3 3, Pick 4 Midday 5 3 8 4 and Evening 3 1 4 7, All or Nothing Midday 2 5 6 7 11 15 and Evening 2 5 6 7 9 11 14 15 17 20 21 24, Mega Millions 8 17 20 45 71 with Megaball 4 and Jackpot at 180 million dollars.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids Residents Face Drug Charge Allegations
Todd A Gareau of 310 Fifth Ave SE Apt 621 Cedar Rapids is charged with keeping a gathering where methamphetamine is used after police say people come to his home to manufacture and use the drug on Oct 17. Christopher M Oakley of 136 Summer Circle Cedar Rapids is charged with possession of a controlled substance and driving while suspended after authorities say he had cocaine at Boyson and Center Point roads Hiawatha on Oct 19. Rodney D Schoon of 935 Fourth St Marion faces two counts including possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia after police stopped him on Fourth Street and Ninth Avenue Marion on Oct 25.
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Todd A. Gareau
Fifth Ave
Apt
Cedar Rapids
Christopher M. Oakley
Summer Circle
Boyson
Center Point Roads
Hiawatha
Rodney D. Schoon
Fourth St
Marion
Fourth Street
Ninth Avenue
Linn-Mar weighs center based early childhood plan
An advisory committee urges Linn-Mar to adopt one or more dedicated early education centers. The plan, reviewed by the school board, requires centers to meet state law guidelines and DHS rules if off district property, with child friendly design and space for parent meetings. The district may pursue growth as a strategic goal.
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Marion
Linn- Mar
Leisa Breitfelder
Linn-Mar
Ing
DHS
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Quintin Shepherd
the Gazette
Novak
Echo Hill
Linn Grove
Local Tip Line Info for The Gazette
The Gazette invites readers to report news tips via its tip line in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with listed phone numbers including the Cedar Rapids main line and an 800 number for wider calls.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
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