Artist from Cedar Rapids auction to reunite family in Juarez
Leonardo Torcuato, artist in residence at the Paul Engle Center, returns to Cedar Rapids for a 6 pm auction of his works to fund rebuilding his family's life. He and his wife Ana and son Leonardo Jr. now live across the border after job losses, immigration strains, and a theft. He plans a new mural at Metro High School.
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Leonardo Torcuato
Paul Engle Center For
Leonardo
Ana
Leonardo, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Juarez
Mexico
United States
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Leonard
Paul Engle
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Amana
Iowa
United States of America
Fourth Ave
Dar Rapids
Metro High School
Cedar Rapids considers updated development fee plan
Cedar Rapids Community Development Director Christine Butterfield and planner Brad Larson floated a revised fee structure for zoning and site approvals at a brown bag council meeting. They noted fees haven't changed in 17 years and that some cities charge per hour. The department will seek developer input and seek December council action.
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Cedar Rapids
Christine Butterfield
Brad Larson
Department
Butterfield
Larson
Monica Vernon
Snore
Vernon
Development Department
Johnson County sues to keep pets in custody
Johnson County files a civil suit to seize animals from Susan Vess of Iowa City and to allow the animal shelter to dispose of dead animals found on her property. Officers found live dogs and cats amid severe neglect including heavy flea infestations and multiple deceased cats in freezers and on the basement floor. A Sept. 13 hearing is scheduled in Johnson County court.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Johnson County
Anne Lahey
Iowa City Animal Shelter
Susan Wess
Wayne Avenue
Chris Whitmore
Vess’ Home
Whitmore
Vess
Animal Control
Eastside
Peti
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Wess
Johnson County Arthouse
Medal of Honor to be awarded to former Iowa student
President Obama will award Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller the Medal of Honor on Oct. 6 at the White House. Miller, a 24 year old who died January 25 2008 in Barikowt Afghanistan, attended the University of Iowa for a year before enlisting in 2003. His parents will accept the award on his behalf.
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Barack Obama
University of Iowa
Afghanistan
White House
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Barikowt
Miller
United States
Wheaton
Phil and
Maureen Miller
Cedar Rapids man pleads guilty to stoning ducks at Bever Park
A 20-year-old Cedar Rapids man pleaded guilty to third degree criminal mischief and injury to livestock for stoning 50 ducks to death at Bever Park petting zoo in June 2008. He received two years unsupervised probation and civil penalties of 625 dollars per count. Another man, Shayne Smalling of California, faced a delayed plea and is awaiting reset with his attorney not responding to inquiries. A park caretaker found the dead birds the night prior.
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Cedar Rapids
Bever Park
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Kanellis
Shayne Smalling
Twentynine Palms
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Smalling
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Mike Lahammer
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