Suspect in pregnant teen death released in plea deal
Andrea Alsup, 22, freed from Dubuque County Jail after murder charges were dropped in a plea that includes an Alford plea to assault while participating in a felony. Four females faced charges in the Sept. 1 death of 17 year old April Johnson, who was six months pregnant. A sentencing hearing is set for Jan. 9 following a pre sentence investigation. another suspect remains at large.
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Judges named to rule on North Liberty runoff fate
Mayor-elect David Franker selects University of Iowa adjunct Chris Liebig to join Lori Meyer on a three member panel to decide if runoff elections are needed after the contested November mayoral race. Each trio will nominate a presiding judge within three days and hold hearings within 30 days.
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Slick Eastern Iowa roads prompt warnings and tests on de-icing bridge
Winter conditions brought scattered crashes and many minor incidents across Eastern Iowa as temperatures dropped to 24 after a 3 a.m. snowfall. Cedar Rapids saw 12 crashes early, with 110 more minor incidents by afternoon. no serious injuries were reported. De-icing tests continue on Highway 30 Cedar River Bridge as state officials monitor freezing conditions.
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Fire destroys rural Washington home
Firefighters arrived at 7 p.m. to find a rural Washington house fully engulfed. The residents were away and names were unavailable. An investigator from the State Fire Marshal’s office will examine the scene in Washington. In Cedar Rapids a small fire was caused by food left on a stove at 411 8th St NW after Angela Sumner and Dan Kearney left to shop.
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Lotteries Drawn ons Iowa Illinois Nov 29
Iowa Lottery posted results for November 29 with Cash Game numbers 1 2 3 4 5, Pick 3 Midday 6 5 6, Pick 3 Evening 0 0 1, Pick 4 Midday 8 2 1 8, Pick 4 Evening 2 6 1 9, Illinois Little Lotto 4 16 24 25 28, 6 of 48 jackpot at $9 million, Mega Millions 7 8 47 51 52 with Mega Ball 5 and prize at $35 million.
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Independence Voters Reject $12.7 Million High School Bond
In Independence the school district defeated a 12.7 million bond for a 141000 square foot high school. Final tally: 1551 yes 1457 no with 44.5 percent of registered voters voting in the special election.
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Endangered Higgins Eye mussel found in Wapsipinicon River
Genetic tests confirm a Higgins eye pearly mussel was found this summer in the Wapsipinicon River near Central City, part of a restoration effort begun in 2001 to reestablish the species outside the Upper Mississippi. The discovery supports the endangered status and the stocking program to prevent extinction.
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