Family seeks answers after Cedar Falls double murder plea
In Waterloo, relatives of Richard Harned and Suzanne Harned question why Ryan Eric Johnson pleaded guilty to first degree murder. Johnson, 27, will serve life without parole after admitting to killing the couple on September 3, 2003. The plea drops a second murder count involving Suzanne as a victim, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved motives.
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Sheriff hopeful fired from force in Davenport
Lt. Phil Yerington a 32 year veteran and Democratic candidate for sheriff says he was fired by Police Chief Mike Bladel for off duty campaign role. Officials cite policy violations, insubordination, and unauthorized announcements as the formal reasons.
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Iowa Lottery Results For Tuesday October Fifth
Iowa and Illinois Lottery results list several draws including Cash Game numbers 1 11 12 15 29 and Mega Millions with Mega Ball 47. The Mega Millions jackpot stands at 10 million while the Cash Game jackpot is 3.5 million. Additional picks show Pick 3 Midday 64 1 and Evening 01 8 along with Pick 4 Midday 6 3 8 0 and Evening 5 7 1 8. Little Lotto 91415-1627 6-01.48 is also reported.
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Vinton-Shellsburg approves 15.1 million bond for high school
In a special election the Vinton-Shellsburg School District voted 1776 yes to 944 no, approving a 15.1 million bond to build a new high school and upgrade Shellsburg and Tilford facilities. Absentee votes favored the measure 171 to 101. Precinct results: Vinton 1191-577, Garrison 114-71, Shellsburg 300-195. Regional funds include tax revenue and a 6 to 7 percent surcharge. The new building will replace an 80-year-old three story elementary structure. Officials declined to comment. Tripoli schools canceled classes due to a whooping cough case, with 21 Waterloo cases noted statewide.
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South Tama voters approve school bond issue
South Tama County voters pass a 9 million bond to fund a pre kindergarten through fifth grade building. The measure won 1,526 to 531 after a prior 1,213 to 812 defeat. A 60 percent super majority was required. Taxes will not rise due to the SILO tax. the bond will be paid from SILO revenues.
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Lisbon School Board Mulls Termination Of Employee Contract
LISBON The Lisbon school board met in four and a half hours of closed session Monday and voted 5 0 in open session to recommend considering termination of an employment contract. Board President Scott Morningstar said no employee is fired yet and the motion merely states the board is exploring termination. Superintendent Bob Torrence and attorney Lars Anderson said the motion stands for itself.
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Teen given two life terms for Davenport murder
Davenport teen Christopher Langley, 16, received two life terms for aiding in the slaying of Mark Willis, a 53 year old Davenport janitor. He earned one life term for first degree murder and kidnapping plus 25 years for robbery, 10 years for theft, and five years for conspiracy. Co-defendant Trenton Howard, 18, already got life last week. Cargill Jr., 17, also faces sentencing.
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