Virtual reality goggles simulate drunkenness in Iowa schools
Eastern Iowa students will use Fatal Vision Kits and virtual reality goggles to simulate intoxication levels around 0.07 to 0.10. The Education Agency 7 in Falls lends three goggle sets, with police tape, an instructional video, materials, and weight charts. Wanda Farrell notes the program aims at grades 10-12 and shares a personal motive after her daughter Juli Ann died in a drunk driving crash on October 4, 1996.
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Edar
Eastern
Iowa
Education Agency 7
Falls
Wanda Farrell
Farrell
Verona
Wis
Juli Ann
Hudson
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
John Schweitzer
Area Education Agency
Cedar Falls
Diabetes Walk Uplifts Iowa City Despite Bad Weather
More than 125 participants raised about 20000 for diabetes research and education at the Iowa City Coralville America’s Walk for Diabetes despite poor weather. Teams from BCI Lumber and local supporters contributed funds and stories, with events guiding grants and advocacy efforts across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Livermore
Iowa City
Coralville
Kristin Cannon
Cannon
BCI Lumber
S.T. Morrison Park
North Ridge Park
University of Iowa
Rosemary Schwartz
Northeast
American Diabetes Association
Diabetes Group
Death Row convict Ramsey granted new trial in Illinois
Keokuk AP report states Daniel Ramsey 22 was condemned for raping and killing 16 year old Laura Marson and 12 year old Lonna Sloop and shooting two toddlers and Rachel, his ex girlfriend and Lonna's sister. Illinois Supreme Court overturned the verdict on a legislative error in the insanity plea. All victims resided in Hancock County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Supreme Court
Daniel Ramsey
Ramsey
Laura Marson
Lonna Sloop
Lonna
Rachel
Hancock County
Ill
Nail Road pothole update in southern Benton County
The two mile stretch of 79th Street from W-12 to 24th Avenue was sealcoated after complaints about shingles nails remaining from a 1997 paving. New potholes appear though the road surface is improving with fall repairs planned. Local resident Kathy Schulte reports fewer flats and agrees the seaboat helps.
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Benton County
79Th Street
Watkins
Myron Parizek
24Th Avenue
Parizek
Kathy Schulte
Marengo
Benton- Iowa
Schulte
Linn Court News: Four defendants plead guilty in Linn District Court
Shaun L. Jones of Marion admitted forging a Norwest Bank check dated April 12 1999 and received a five year suspended sentence with probation and Hinzman Center residency up to 18 months. Matthew R. Dukes of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit lascivious acts with a 13 year old and faces sentencing. Nicholas F. Jelinek of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to an amended conspiracy charge with a 13 year old. deferred judgment and probation. William L. Young of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to second degree fraudulent practices for over 1000 in improper Job Service benefits. five year suspended sentence and probation.
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Shaun L. Jones
Marion
Norwest
Jones
Hinzman Center
Matthew R. Dukes
Cedar Rapids
Dukes
Nicholas F. Jelinek
Jelinek
William L. Young
Young
Labor unions clout compared to five years ago
Public opinion on union influence is surveyed with multiple local civic items and community notices. The note lists upcoming meetings, markets, clinics, and public discussions across Cedar Rapids and surrounding counties, reflecting a busy regional agenda.
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I.D
Diabetes Research
Lem
Theresa Cozine
Diabetes Association Committee
Angie
Cozine
The
Diabetes Association
Waterloo
Oelwein
Schwartz
Lisal
Keokuk
Benton Road
the Gazette
P.O. Box
Metro-Iowa
Terry Coyle
Terrycalytown.com
Linn Court News
Linn District Court
Daily Notebook
TELUS
Cityline
Gazette Online
Gazetteonline
Linn County Meetings
Eastern Iowa Airport Commission
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency Board
Cedar Rapids Community School Board
Mount Vernon
Walker City Council
Taylor Area Neighborhood Association
Taylor
Cedar County Board of Supervisors
Tipton
Allamakee County Board of Supervisors
Waukon
Winneshiek
Manchester
Elkader City Council
Elkader Opera House
Howard-Winneshiek Community School Board
Crestwood High School
Cresco
Mechanicsville
Mid Prairie Community School Board
Wellman
Monticelio
Postville
Toledo
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School Board
Tilford
Vinton
Wilton
Central Community School Board
Elkader
Monticello
Delaware County
Comell Chautauqua
Richard Thomas
Comell
Hedges Conference
the Commons
Cornell College
Beems
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Farmers Markets
Collins Road
Council Street
Coralville Farmers Market
Cedar Rapids Free Medical Clinic
Jane Boyd
14Th Ave
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Gina
John Ferden
First Ave
ST. Luke's
Vicki
Gregory Finch
Robins Rd
Hiawatha
Wenai
Jochen Ideker
30Th St
Paula
Matt Wickham
Dennis Dr
Rachael
Todd Hayek
Deer Kane
Cedar Rapigs
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