Linn County Supervisors Reject DHS Mental Health Transfers
Linn County supervisors refuse to accept 147 state mental health cases from DHS citing legal conflicts and cost concerns. Assistant Linn County Attorney Jeff Clark says DHS is in violation of state law, while DHS counters the plan would shift costs and improve efficiency. Local officials plan to seek support from Woodbury Polk and Johnson counties as lawmakers debate funding and authority.
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Attorney seeks dismissal in Iowa City beating case
DiMarco Harris, charged with willful injury for a Broadway Street beating, requests dismissal due to lack of evidence of participation or encouragement. Harris, 27, faces up to 10 years, arraignment set for Thursday as other defendants face similar charges. Police say the victim suffered life threatening injuries after the 1 a.m. assault.
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Stash Case: NY Driver Arrested After I 80 Marijuana Find
Poweshiek County deputies found up to 46 pounds of marijuana valued at 31 500 to 46 000 on the street after stopping an erratic driver on I 80 near Brooklyn. Driver Hugh L McPherson 54 of East Elmhurst New York jailed on possession with intent to deliver and tax stamp charges.
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Grinnell College student missing as search continues
Grinnell authorities chase ground and air searches for missing Grinnell College student Paul Shuman Moore 19 last seen on campus at 1 23 a m Monday wearing a green shirt plaid shirt and white shoes He is 5 7 138 pounds with brown hair and eyes and is from Chicago Police urge tips to Grinnell police 641 236 2650.
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Muscatine Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of 5 Year Old
Bryan McKillip 30 of Muscatine arrested Sept 20 on second degree sexual abuse charges for alleged July to September sexual contact with a 5 year old in his apartment. Held in Muscatine County Jail on 50000 dollar bond with potential 25 year sentence. Separately in Davenport, a parole violation hearing for ex priest Richard Poster 41 was canceled. he is accused of contact with children at Barnes & Noble, a local bike path, and in Buffalo Iowa where he lived with his parents. He remains in custody.
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Burlington and rail line drop appeals after court ruling
Burlington Northern Santa Fe and the city agreed not to appeal a Aug 24 ruling by Judge Charles Wolle ending a 2 1/2 year dispute over a 150 year old shop maintenance agreement. The railroad won the case but the judge denied fees.
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Illinois man given probation in enticing minor case
Paul L. Wuerzburger, 23, of Keithsburg, Illinois, was sentenced to probation after traveling to Iowa to meet someone he believed was a minor. He must register as a sex offender and undergo treatment.
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Iowa Illinois Lottery Draws September 26
Tuesday results list Iowa and Illinois games with numbers for Cash Game Pick 3 and Pick 4 Midday and Evening draws Little Lotto Mega Millions and jackpot amounts. No winner details included.
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