Daily Archives: July 1, 2010

Ferentz, UI leaders pushing for 21-only in Iowa City

IOWA CITY – Some big hitters are lining up in support of Iowa City’s 21-and-older bar law. A campaign committee, 21 Makes Sense, has formed to advocate in favor of the city’s new law that bans people younger than 21 … Continue reading

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Replacements for Linn County Attorney and Treasurer Sworn In Today

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — Two Linn County officials were sworn in to office this morning during a ceremony at Linn County West. The swearing in followed the official appointments by the Linn County Board of Supervisors. Assistant Linn County Attorney … Continue reading

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Iowa City man pleads not guilty to sexual abuse

IOWA CITY — An Iowa City man charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the pedestrian mall last month plead not guilty in a written arraignment submitted to Johnson County District Court Thursday. Chad P. Anciaux, 23, of 58 … Continue reading

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Palin tops new 2012 GOP ‘Power Rankings’

Based in part on Gov. Terry Branstad’s primary election victory, Sarah Palin tops the new PoliticalDerby.com Republican Power Rankings. “Palin-backed candidates have cleaned up in the spring primary season and her appearances at Tea Party rallies generate more buzz and … Continue reading

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Hiawatha soldier may be first living Medal of Honor recipient since Vietnam

A Hiawatha soldier may be in line to become the first living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. Neither Pentagon nor congressional officials would confirm that Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, who has been nominated for … Continue reading

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Probable cause report out for Tulsa-Iowa plane crash near Eastern Iowa Airport in Jan.

A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report for the Jan. 17 airplane crash near the Eastern Iowa Airport has concluded that the probable cause of the accident was as follows: The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and … Continue reading

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Linn County adopts new rule on managers’ paid leave

Linn County Engineer Steve Gannon expects he’ll have no problem complying with a new county policy requiring him to take at least two weeks off each year. “I’ve followed their policies, so I’ll follow this one as well,” Gannon said. … Continue reading

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Man with warrant seeks help finding lost dog, is arrested

CEDAR RAPIDS – A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Wednesday when he went to a fire station and asked for help to find his dog, police said. Gary R. Jacobi, 74, was intoxicated when he arrived at the Fire Station at … Continue reading

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Anamosa man pleads guilty to producing and possessing child pornography

Press release from U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Iowa, about Christopher Tony Heggebo, 36, of Anamosa Heggebo Plea Press Release

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Man pleas not guilty to sexual abuse charge

IOWA CITY — A Coraville man submitted a written arraignment and plea of not guilty to third degree sexual abuse charges in Johnson County Thursday. Kenneth D. Shearon II, 26, is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old … Continue reading

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