Boy describes months of mistreatment by mother's boyfriend
In Polk County court papers a 7 year old boy accuses Larry T Siemer of breaking his leg burning him and cutting his head Siemer and Donna Simmons face first degree kidnapping charges with potential life terms The boy alleges repeated abuse including water immersion darts to feet handcuffs unclothed to basement joists and a knife blade to his buttocks He is in foster care and Siemer is jailed on a 100000 bond Donna Simmons was released from jail and is described as fearing Siemer
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Donna Simmons
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Vinton teacher cleared of abuse complaints
The Iowa Teaching Practices Commission dismissed allegations against Barbara Taylor after a June hearing found no evidence of abuse. Parents had claimed taunting and threats of God's wrath. the commission and a Division of Criminal Investigation agent found no substantiation.
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Des Moines Youth Group Reports Death by Own Action Pact
Des Moines youth workers report a "death by own action pact" called the Progressive Community with about 100 members. Participants allegedly self harm toward sacrificial death, often wearing black and meeting at midnight. two members have died by their own actions, leaders and origins unclear.
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Anna Granberg
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Susan Gehring
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