Boy writes book to help kids cope after dad's death
Logan Trumbull, a fourth grader at Weber Elementary School, writes a personalized book about his father Ray Trumbull who died at 42 after cancer. The interactive story, illustrated by neighbor Mary Moye Rowley, aims to show children it is OK to grieve while staying hopeful.
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Bettendorf weighs 10 foot panhandling rule changes
The Downtown Association urged the Bettendorf council to raise panhandling buffer zones to 25 feet and keep solicitors 50 feet apart, amid complaints of aggressive behavior. Local figures including Terry Dickens support tweaks while Ralph Johnson defends his quiet approach to begging for medical copays.
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Expanded Homebuyer Credit Rules for Condos And Multiunit Homes
The extended credit covers condos town homes and co op purchases up to 800000 with a three year occupancy requirement. Buyers closing by July 1 2010 on contracts in effect April 30 2010 may qualify. The credit can be claimed by qualifying individuals or couples with co signers. If the property is sold within three years the credit is recouped. The credit also applies to four unit buildings as long as one unit is a primary residence.
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Eluding trial delayed for coach shooting suspect
Allison AP judge delays eluding police trial of Mark Becker charged with first degree murder in the June shooting of Aplington Parkersburg coach Ed Thomas after police chase. Becker from Parkersburg was jailed then released while awaiting trial. new date set for January 12 in Butler County.
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