Toddville schoolhouse draws buyer interest amid sale debate
The Toddville schoolhouse, closed since 2001-02, drew four speakers at a public hearing including autistic center advocate L D Wedener and fitness facility hopeful Chad Washburn. Other interested groups include Monroe Township and Toddville Church as the board weighs selling with a $20,000 to $30,000 assessment. A special meeting is set for November 13 to decide sale or retention.
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Iowa basketball player Pierce to face trial in January
University of Iowa guard Pierre Pierce 19 of Westmont NL will go to trial January 6 on third degree sex abuse charges. He pleaded not guilty after arraignment set for December 26 in Johnson County District Court. Pierce remains free with travel restrictions to Iowa and Illinois.
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Nuclear drill simulates deadly plume at Duane Arnold plant
Emergency operations center at Alliant Tower runs a high pressure mock radiation release to test response. NRC FEMA and officials from two nuclear plants observe as staffers push rapid breakdowns to evaluate emergency actions and plume tracking. The exercise ends Friday with performance scoring of all elements.
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Mount Mercy golfers frame Virginia trip amid sniper hunt
Six Mount Mercy College golfers and coach Paul Gavin visited Richmond and Williamsburg during fall break while a sniper operated nearby. The group rented a white 15 passenger van and dodged concerns about being mistaken for a suspect, with gas station fear briefly crossing Gavin’s mind.
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Debate on peaceful Iraq solutions and third party challenges
A Johnson County League of Women Voters and Iowa City Chamber debate featured Litten Leach and Thomas urging nonviolent Iraq resolution, cautious foreign policy and biosecurity readiness. The discussion covered subsidies alternatives, bioterrorism prep and media bias against third-party candidates amid an 80 minute session with about 40 attendees.
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Johnson County League of Women Voters
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
Four-hour restraint limit becomes explicit policy in jails
Todd Tripp, Linn County Assistant Attorney, says inmates cannot be restrained more than four hours without jail administrator consent. The August 2001 jail expansion improved monitoring with cameras and staff. Some counties moved to restraining chairs, which Tripp says raises legal and medical concerns and lawsuits.
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