Hopkins Named in Federal Probe Over Bankrupt Firm Scandal
Iowa City reports federal investigators in Kansas City examine Donald Hopkins 48 in a broad probe tied to Continental Mortgage and First Continental. Hopkins, jailed for securities violations, faces potential contempt charges for missing court dates as creditors pursue civil action for investor losses.
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Iowa Supreme Court Disbars Young Lawyer in Drug Case
Robert James Green, 29, of West Branch and West Liberty, had not practiced since joining the Iowa Bar. The Iowa Supreme Court revoked his license after he was convicted of a serious misdemeanor related to a cocaine incident in Solon on Oct 11, 1977, and his association with a felon. The grievance commission had proposed a three year penalty, but the court imposed permanent disbarment. Green claimed he was a dupe in the transaction with David Ogden II. He served 30 days in county jail with eleven months suspended.
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Center Point Council Moves Toward Local Police Department
Center Point officials discussed progress on starting a city police department. The council voted in June to form the department and currently contracts with the Linn County Sheriff for law enforcement. Mayor Bob Pepin said first year costs would be about 50,000 dollars and the city aims to hire a police chief by March with four applicants.
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ICC gives Tauke assurance of satisfactory rail service
Iowa congressman Tom Tauke secured a briefing from the Interstate Commerce Commission on Milwaukee Railroad service in Cedar Rapids and Marion. Seven shippers called it satisfactory while two described it as poor citing delays and boxcar shortages. The ICC will continue interviews and review transit times as FRA safety checks resume next month.
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Rail leaders meet in Clive to discuss Midwest rail issues
Midwestern rail officials and state transportation leaders meet in Clive to discuss rail problems and U.S. transportation needs. Transportation Secretary Neil Goldschmidt was to speak. organizers say the sessions aim to gather views for policy formulation, not to issue specific recommendations.
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Mishak pleads innocent in Iowa City insurance scheme
Russell Mishak 46 pleaded not guilty in Johnson County District Court to stealing 12500 dollars from Iowa City by issuing allegedly fraudulent liability policies. Judge Robert Ford set January 14 for trial. Mishak, an insurance agent of nearly 20 years, is free on 10000 dollar bond and accused of taking premiums without forwarding them to the insurer.
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Highway 13 Reopens After $6.9 Million Project
A ribbon cutting marked the reopening of an Elkader area 13 mile stretch of Iowa Highway 13 in Clayton County near Iowa 128. State officials said the reconstruction from north of Elkader to U S 52 is basically complete and the bridge project signals near completion.
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