Merlin B Halverson obituary highlights Iowa and Kansas ties
Merlin B Halverson 82 died May 6 2024 in Lawrence Kansas. Survived by wife Judy and two children Lorann and Eric he enjoyed church choir barbershop singing jokes and a home workshop. He earned an MBA from Iowa University and a mechanical engineering degree from Kansas University. His career spanned John Deere Case IH Kenworth Ottawa Truck with patents and leadership. Visitation May 11 at Warren McElwain Funeral Home and funeral May 13 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Burial in Linn Grove Iowa at a later date. Donations preferred to Good Church or Wounded Warriors.
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Washington pleads to shooting Brianna Higgins at point blank
Prosecutor described the fatal head shot during a car scene with Washington and two men, including Quincy Nghom. Washington and Nghom handled two pistols, one with extended magazine, and a live round was fired at Brianna Higgins. Higgins died from brain injuries after being taken to the hospital as teens aided the scene. Washington claims no intent to harm.
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County project costs rise as plans progress in Douglas County
Douglas County Administrator Sarah Plinsky cautioned commissioners that the cited project costs are preliminary and exclude long term improvements planned over the next two decades. Construction on expansion starts January 2025 and should finish by mid 2027, with five renovation phases to follow.
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Public comment shift dominates city meeting action
City commissioners moved the general public comment to follow the city manager report, prioritizing items on the agenda. They approved two ethics and advisory board resolutions, sunset six volunteer boards, and discussed a revised sustainability board plan, while deferring code updates and a strategic action work session to a future meeting.
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