Culler murder trial closing rests on alibi questions
In Linn County Court Cedar Rapids, defense attorney Barry Kaplan argued the alibi defense against three counts of first degree murder in the Easter morning killings of Linda Culler, Mark Curtis, and Roseann Curtis. Prosecutor Jeffrey Corratt pressed eyewitness and chemical evidence tying Charles D. Culler to the scene.
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Charles D. Culler
Linn District Court
Barry Kaplan
Robert Osmundson
Linda
Mark Curtis
Roseann Curtis
Cullor
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids Police Seek 20 Percent Across the Board Pay Hike
In early negotiations, Cedar Rapids police and the Chauffeurs Teamsters and Helpers Local 238 pushed for a 20 percent across the board raise. The union seeks higher longevity pay, parity with other city scales, expanded insurance including dental and X ray, doubled life insurance, and an indoor shooting range with city ammo. The next meeting is Oct 22 at City Hall.
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Cedar Rapids
Teamsters & Helpers
Bob Schorg
City Hall
Public hearing on Medicaid rule changes draws mixed reviews
Barbara Hoskins, the sole Medicaid testifier at a Kirkwood Community College hearing, argued the new $1 per specialist visit and 50 cent per prescription payments strain her family budget. Others urged that fixed incomes, especially for the elderly, face hardship, while officials defended the cuts as necessary and noted workload pressure from state budget limits.
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Barbara Hoskins
C St. SW
Department of Social Services
Kirkwood Community College
DSS
Hoskins
Kirkwood Community College Business
Selk
George Garwood
Virginia Gay Hospital
Vinton
Garwood
Jane
Gwen Hall
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood
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