Arrest in Lillie homicide ties Wieseler case to Jones
Curtis Jones was arrested July 20 in the Ricky Lillie cab homicide, with police noting his prior questioning in the Jonathan Wieseler death. Authorities say Jones faces first degree murder and robbery charges in Lillie, and investigators indicate the Wieseler case remains methodical with potential links under review. The community seeks clarity as families urge justice and closure for Wieseler and Lillie.
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Lillie
Ernest Street
Iowa City
Scott County
Smithey
Jonathan Wieseler
Ricky Lillie
Lederman
Curtis Jones
Wieseler
6Th Judicial District
Chad Kepros
Johnson County
Iowa City Police Department
Jon
Hauser
Linda Wieseler
Jonathan
Mather
Man pleads Alford to fatal 2016 assault and arson
Hughes and Furmanski case ends with Hughes receiving 37 years for voluntary manslaughter arson and related charges run consecutively. The plea requires Hughes to serve five years mandatory on the voluntary manslaughter count. Victim Robyn Furmanski died from blunt force head injuries smoke inhalation and thermal injuries after a March 31 2016 attack at 1218 Oakland Rd NE Linn County Iowa. Carrie Farmer Furmanski daughter delivered a victim impact statement urging maximum sentence. Hughes waived sentencing reports and appeal rights. A $150000 restitution to Furmanski’s estate was ordered with other restitution to be set later.
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6Th Judicial District
Lars Anderson
Funnanski
Linn County
Rena Schulte
Furmanski
Oakland Rd
Schulte
Cedar
Stephen Mally
the Gazette
Carrie Farmer
Robyn Furmanski
Cedar Rapids
Farmer
Anderson
Grassley discusses GOP tax reform and North Korea stance
Iowa Senator Grassley downplays congressional polarization while backing Trump’s North Korea terror designation and sanctions. He warns missiles near Seoul pose ongoing risk and cites potential tax cuts delivering about 1500 dollars in annual savings for middle income families. He notes Judiciary Committee friction remains likely over federal court nominees.
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North Korea
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Iowa
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Donald Trump
Trump
Seoul
Congress
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Keystone XL pipeline movement sparks delay risks and debate
Officials say route permits may be unchanged while a court fight could slow the project. TransCanada CEO Russ Girling promised a review of the decision's impact on cost and schedule as Trump supported reapplication. The plan, extending 1180 miles from Hardisty Alberta to Steele City Nebraska, faces opposition over spills and environmental harm balanced against job and price benefits.
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Barack Obama
U.S
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Illinois
South Dakota
Iowa
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Steele City
Neb
State Department
Nebraska
Canada
Montana
Gavin MacFarlane
Moody’s Investors Service
Bloomberg News
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