Monthly Archives: June 2010

Braley sparks Democratic victory

Iowa 1st District Rep. Bruce Braley sparked a nine-run 7th inning June 29 to lead Democrats over their Republican rivals 13-5 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park. Braley, the Democrats’ designated hitter, wore a Clinton LumberKings jersey … Continue reading

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First look at this year’s property tax levy rates for Linn County towns and cities

Bertram residents will see Linn County’s largest increase in property taxes for the year beginning Thursday under the final levy rates adopted today by county supervisors. Despite the hike, Bertram’s property taxes remain the lowest among the county’s incorporated areas. The supervisors’ formality locks … Continue reading

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Community farewell in Washington for Iowa Army National Guard soldiers

Update, 5:35 p.m. June 30 KCRG has posted a video report and text: Family and Friends Send-Off 60 Soldiers Based Out of Washington, IA Update, 4:00 p.m. June 30 The Washington Evening Journal posted a story a few minutes ago … Continue reading

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ICPD warns adults to never leave a child unattended in or around a vehicle

IOWA CITY – Nineteen child deaths in the United States as a result of being left in hot vehicles this year alone has prompted the Iowa City Police Department to issue a strong warning to adults: do not leave a … Continue reading

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Fire Officials Name Victims in Cedar Rapids Fire

CEDAR RAPIDS- Questions still remain about a late night Tuesday fire that sent two Cedar Rapids people to the hospital.  But fire officials have identified the victims in the case. Darrell De Wayne Potter, 61, 3230 Dalewood Avenue S.E. was … Continue reading

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Teachers illegally strip searched win a portion of their appeal

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday the district court abused its discretion in reducing a jury’s award damages for two former Cedar Rapids teachers who were illegally strip-searched in 2004. Alice McCabe and Christine Nelson were arrested … Continue reading

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8th Circuit decision returned for strip-searched former teachers at Bush rally in Cedar Rapids

8th Circuit – Alice McCabe Previous, select Gazette articles: Strip-searched former teachers to appeal (April 24, 2009) New trial motion denied for women illegally strip-searched – Attorney preparing case for appeals court (December 24, 2008) Jurors decide $55,000 award in … Continue reading

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Linn County supervisors duck FEMA curveball on juvenile justice project

Linn County supervisors have a quick and easy workaround to a sudden change in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for the county’s new juvenile justice center, but they’re not happy about it. “I think you’re hearing from this board there’s … Continue reading

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Everson: Motion to continue trial submitted

IOWA CITY — The sexual abuse trial of former University of Iowa football Player Cedric Everson has been continued in Johnson County District Court, according to court documents released Wednesday. Everson’s attorney Leon F. Spies  said because of his own … Continue reading

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UIHC billing error due to staff shortage, software

UPDATE, 4:40 p.m. June 30 by Diane Heldt IOWA CITY — Staff error, vacant positions and a lack of automated billing for a specific procedure helped cause a University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics error that led to $11 million … Continue reading

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