Suspect in Mississippi nun killings has Iowa links
Rodney E. Sanders 46 faces Mississippi charges for the stabbing deaths of two nuns in Durant. Cedar Rapids records show prior Cedar Rapids arrests including robbery and assault cases in 1999 2003. Sanders was released from an Iowa prison in 2011 and from Mississippi parole in 2012.
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Cedar Rapids man pleads to reduced charges in drug deal robbery
Montrey Redmond, 19, once 17 at the time, pleaded to amended counts of second-degree robbery reckless use of a firearm causing bodily injury and trafficking in stolen firearms in Linn County. He admitted to robbing and shooting Alexander Ledvina during a January 27, 2015 drug deal at St. Jude's parking lot. He faces up to 20 years and owes restitution to crime victims and St. Jude's Catholic Church. The original attempted murder count was dismissed at sentencing.
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Audit finds shortcomings in US public safety agency at Iowa
An internal audit of the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety identifies 17 areas of concern including cash handling gaps, unverified credit card receipts, poorly secured checks, and inaccurate event billing. It notes missing procedures for the evidence room, underused patrol motorcycles, and calls for improved training and updated technology as new Public Safety Director Scott Beckner implements reforms.
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Audit flags conflicts in early retirement incentive program
An audit of a university early retirement incentive shows 360 of 1,400 eligible in 2015 applied and 184 were approved. Re-employment lacked required approvals, with 15 sampled cases none approved by dean or VP. One participant earned 1170 as an independent contractor. timing and cost savings questioned. Buckley and Saunders developed the plan and Buckley approved all applications. University pledges corrective action. Board to weigh its own early retirement offer with age and service rules.
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Iowa Pick 3 results for August 31
Wednesday results show Midday 2 3 4 and Evening 4 5 7 for the Iowa Lottery Pick 3 drawing. No further information provided.
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