Daily Archives: February 17, 2012

13-year-old hit by car, injured in Palo accident

PALO – A 13-year-old boy was injured after being struck by a car Friday night. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s office, Samantha Eggers, 25, of Cedar Rapids, was driving westbound on Blairs Ferry Rd. when she struck the 13-year-old … Continue reading

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Payroll Tax Cut Passes; Iowa Senators Break From Party

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Friday approved legislation renewing a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and jobless benefits for millions more, backing the main items on President Barack Obama’s jobs agenda in a rare burst of Washington bipartisanship. … Continue reading

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IC mother charged with child endangerment, 22-month-old had alcohol in system

UPDATED: 1:11pm Monday with court information from over the weekend. IOWA CITY – An Iowa City mother turned herself in Friday for child endangerment charges after doctors discovered her 22-month-old child had a blood-alcohol level of .097.  The 45-pound child … Continue reading

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Jury trial set for Iowa City Broadway Center director accused of not reporting abuse

The director of Iowa City’s Broadway Neighborhood Center is scheduled to go to trial March 27 on the uncommon charge of failing to report child abuse. Susan Freeman-Murdah, 44, of Iowa City, was arrested Feb. 1 on suspicion of failing … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Wellman boil order lifted

The boil order for Wellman residents’ tap water is over, officials said Friday. According to a press release, two water tests confirmed Wellman tap water is safe to use for all purposes. Officials issued the boil water advisory Tuesday after … Continue reading

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Lane Reopens on I-80 in Poweshiek County

The left lane of Interstate 80 eastbound is now open near Grinnell, in Poweshiek County. Source

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Iowa City daycare provider accused of abuse watching children pending court ruling

An Iowa City daycare provider ordered to shutter her business in January after a family reported their 3-month-old child was significantly injured in her care is continuing to watch children pending a judge’s ruling on a temporary injunction. “My doors … Continue reading

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Man accused of running dump truck into a pickup driven by his wife

CEDAR RAPIDS – A Marion man was arrested Wednesday after police said he intentionally rammed a dump truck into a pickup driven by his wife. Adam Ruiz, 28, of 2751 Regal Court, was charged with domestic assault with a weapon … Continue reading

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Lane Closed I-80 EB Near Grinnell

The left lane of Interstate 80 eastbound is closed near Grinnell, in Poweshiek County, as a crew removes a disabled vehicle. Motorists should use caution driving in this area. Source

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Lanes Reopen on I-235 in Des Moines

All lanes are now open on Interstate 235 eastbound in Des Moines. Source

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