Linn-Mar School Board Names Jim Green to Fill Seat
The Linn-Mar school board appointed Jim Green to replace Paula Grady on the board for the next school year. Grady died Oct. 2 after winning a third term last month, while Green trailed Grady by 44 votes in this fall’s election. Craig Eilbert was sworn in as board president, and vice president selection was tabled after three deadlocked votes between Gary Keeppel and Paul Shanley.
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Amana 2 linked to burglary spree
Iowa County authorities charge Bradley Woods and Shawn Stewart with third degree burglary for the Sept 12 break ins at Amana Society Builders in Main Amana and Heldt Small Engine Repair in Homestead as part of 12 burglaries in the Amana Colonies. Sheriff Stockett says more arrests are expected.
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Shawn Stewart
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Monticello Mobile Home Fire Ruled Arson Probe
Monticello fire officials say a mobile home blaze that destroyed the Richard Brockhohn residence last week was deliberate. Fire Chief Clarence Goedken reports no arrests yet as investigators pursue an arson case. Brockhohn was away when the fire started around 10 45 p.m. and the home was a total loss.
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Richard Brockhohn
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City considers adding gender identity to human rights protections
Iowa City moves to shield transgender and gender diverse individuals from discrimination. The unanimous Human Rights Commission recommendation aims to define gender identity as a person’s attributes and appearance as masculine or feminine. The council is expected to approve tonight after earlier draft criticism.
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Lockhart trial heads to jury in Cedar Rapids bribery case
Linn County District Court jurors resume deliberations at 8:30 am in the case of former Cedar Rapids Streets Department Program Director William Lockhart charged with theft and accepting bribes. Tape requests and closing arguments feature William Goldin and William Morris as key witnesses and defendants.
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Lisbon
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William Kutmus
Des Moines
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Cedar Rapids candidates clash at city forum for votes
Fifteen of sixteen City Council hopefuls attended a forum at the Witwer Senior Center as Cedar Rapids voters prepare for the primary. Candidates questioned spending on post retirement workers and sewer solvent purchases while highlighting trails and recycling programs. Mayoral hopefuls, led by Lee Clancey, focused on qualifications amid no incumbent target.
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Larry Pernicka
Don Thomas
Streets
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State Division of Criminal Investigation
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Pernicka
Public Works
Barney Bayer
WPC
Bayer
Larry Serbousek
Lee Clancey
Monticello Young Driver Aims for Formula One Dream
Garrick Schneiderman, 20, pursues a racing career from go-carts to Formula One. He plans to race in Bandol France this November, then aim for Pilote Elf, Formula 3, and Formula 3000 on the path to F1. He trains vigorously and cites Michael Schumacher as inspiration.
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