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Comment on Father of Teenage Crash Victim Speaks Out Against Driving Laws by Allison D

Allison D — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:50:42 +0000

What an unfortunate situation for both parties to go through since they both experienced loss. Hopefully local teen awareness has increased about the dangers of reckless/distracted driving and increased restrictions on teen passenger load and handheld technology use (yes, cellphones), so that no one else has to suffer from a loss such as this.

Comment on President nominates U.S. Attorney Stephanie Rose as next federal judge in Iowa’s Southern District by Menachem

Menachem — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:51:06 +0000

She had initially recommended life but then retracted when she came under attack from six former US attorney generals amongst other distinguished lawyers and judges

Comment on President nominates U.S. Attorney Stephanie Rose as next federal judge in Iowa’s Southern District by Trish Mehaffey/SourceMedia Group News

Trish Mehaffey/SourceMedia Group News — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:47:29 +0000

I’m assuming you’re referring to the sentencing of Sholom Rubashkin. The government actually recommended less years than what Judge Linda Reade gave him. The government never recommended life.

Comment on 88 dogs rescued from Western Iowa commercial breeder by John

John — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:33:42 +0000

Doug;
They are not a licensed breeder per other news reports. Maybe if you spent one minute on the internet looking into that answer you would have found it out, just like I did. If people mistreat their kids, they lose their kids. If they mistreat their kids and they do not lose them, then society demands a reason why we would allow parents to abuse children. Recall the little girl from the Mason City area who was murdered???

These are dogs. Not kids; dogs. If you walked into a set-up where 88 dogs were literally covered in sh*t with health issues abound, what would you do, Doug? Would you say “Well, they are your property, so keep on keeping on. This is America and we have a Constitution.” If you would do that, I’d probably call you a bigger jackass than the guy who did this to these dogs.

There is a certain thing called morality; right and wrong. I dont give a rats $ss if your rights are to treat animals worse than dirt, you have an OBLIGATION and a MORAL REQUIREMENT to treat them with decency. People who hide behind man-made rights, especially those who bring up the constitution, are usually….. I will edit myself here because I hope this gets printed.

As a society of people, regardless of religious and political views, we need to ask ourselves if we want to permit this type of abuse of animals to be permitted. If we do, then what does that say about us? It costs money to take care of animals. These people made a choice; they made the decision every day they woke up and every day they went to bed, that they would not take the proper care of them, and would use them for monetary gain in the case of breeding them and sellig their pups. And some one actually is asking about their property rights and if this is America we are living in? Sir, your question speaks volumes about the type of person you are.

Comment on 88 dogs rescued from Western Iowa commercial breeder by Dogsofcourse

Dogsofcourse — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:00:35 +0000

I agree with your line of questioning, Doug and I notice he didn’t really answer your question…so now “hoarding” is equivalent to “commercial breeder”? Sorry but it appears that they figure if they can call this person both of these, then maybe they’ll get more donations. And I’ll bet dollars to donuts these dogs are adopted out WAY before there is any disposition in this case. And “deplorable” is so overused in the animal rights rhetoric these days that I roll my eyes and don’t believe another word of the story when I see it. I sure don’t support animal abuse, but the way most of these “rescues” and “raids” go down anymore, they are usually timed to formal fund raising campaigns or toward animal rights pushed legislation that is upcoming at the state level. Gotta give these factory fundraising animal rights groups credit for being organized and hiring good PR if nothing else.

Comment on 88 dogs rescued from Western Iowa commercial breeder by LeeC

LeeC — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:57:41 +0000

The person that was breeding needs to be put in a cage, held there and made to sit and sleep in their own urine and feces, never getting a bath or hair cut, and being bred over and over and over again. This is just sickening.

Comment on 88 dogs rescued from Western Iowa commercial breeder by Pam S.

Pam S. — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:47:22 +0000

Good questions doug,I was confused,hoarder or illegal breeder and they are already talking about adopting out these dogs,they need rehab not just thrown into a life they know nothing about,will they be checked for lepto and brucellosis or will some unsuspecting pet owner adopt them and possibly be infected,lepto is becoming more common and dangerous to humans.

Comment on Iowa Marine killed in helicopter crash by Quebrals

Quebrals — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:17:13 +0000

Our condolences to Jennifer Riddick and the Riddick family for their tragic loss.
~From the Quebral family in Kailua, Hawaii.

Comment on Missing Washington woman found in Texas by Rhonda Johnson

Rhonda Johnson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:21:01 +0000

I am also a cousin of Sharon- I would like to THANK EVERYONE for all your prayers, support but mainly strenght during these past 13 days…. It has been an emotional rollarcoaster, but I am SO GLAD the ride is over! Sharon- we LOVE YOU and are so happy you are safe.!!! We will deal with what ever comes down the road next, but the most important thing is, God answered our prayers. And also prayers for the safe trip to and from Texas to my brother Ron and Sharon’s husband Perry!

Comment on UPDATED: Armed robber gets away with $250 adult toy by Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:46:30 +0000

Okay, I know times are hard but this is ridiculous!!!!

Comment on UPDATED: Driver killed in Jackson County rollover by vgbhnj

vgbhnj — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:10:04 +0000

well he was wering a seatbelt i bet, it probably broke, or was unusable so he tried to tie it, that is what happened in another one here…

Comment on Chickasaw County Couple Killed in House Fire by Jeanette

Jeanette — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:10:33 +0000

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Comment on UPDATED: Suitcase determined not suspicious by Sean Mcilvride

Sean Mcilvride — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:07:32 +0000

What’s the world coming to when you can’t even take a piece of luggage out and put it somewhere without the suspicion that it maybe a suspected bomb or other such device that may bring danger to others. I think we seriously need to review our outlook on life, we also have to ask ourselves what brings people to the point of doing stuff like that and how that can be resolved. What happened to the day’s we could all leave our door unlocked and still feel safe.

Comment on UPDATE: Disabled veteran’s banned service dog returned by Donna Chappell

Donna Chappell — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:06:43 +0000

I am so glad that someone living in Iowa has the Good Sence…that apparently, Arelia, Iowas LACKS!! It was Shamefully Disgraceful for what they did.

Comment on UPDATE: Disabled veteran’s banned service dog returned by Kimberly Abney

Kimberly Abney — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:48:13 +0000

I am so happy for him!!! I feel that restitution should be paid by those that started all this and that caused it to cost him to have to board the dog out of city limits!!!! I believe that what goes around comes around and those that caused all this trouble will get theirs in the end.

Comment on UPDATE: Disabled veteran’s banned service dog returned by doug williams

doug williams — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:56:15 +0000

only one thing to say YAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOO

Comment on UPDATED: Employee hit during armed robbery at Cedar Rapids gas station by SO Lowe

SO Lowe — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:39:52 +0000

Sounds like if they catch the guys who stole the truck they’ll catch the guys who robbed the store, Descriptions seem similar.

Comment on Family of Cedar Rapids Shooting Victim Asking For Public’s Help to Find Answers by Daria Johnson

Daria Johnson — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:05:37 +0000

I’M SO UPSET ABOUT ANDRE’S DEATH,IT SEEMS SO UNREAL,I GREW UP WITH ANDRE IN ALTGELD GARDENS I KNOW THE WHOLE FAMILY JUST ABOUT.ANDRE WAS REAL GOOD FRIEND TO ME AND I’M GONNA MISS HIM.I HATE THE FACT THAT I DID’NT GET A CHANCE TO SEE HIM IN RECENT TIMES.TMW AIN’T PROMISED TO NOBODY THAT WHY YOU SHOULD TELL UR LOVED ONES THAT YOU LOVE THEM CAUSE YOU NEVER NO WHEN GOD IS GONNA CALL FOR YOU.MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY ANDRE IS WITH GOD NOW HE HAS NO MORE WORRIES NO MORE PAIN NO MORE TEARS I LOVE CRUNCH CRUNCH

Comment on Family of Cedar Rapids Shooting Victim Asking For Public’s Help to Find Answers by SO Lowe

SO Lowe — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:00:08 +0000

I gave the number incorrectly –
1-800-CS-CRIME for Crimestoppers/

Comment on Family of Cedar Rapids Shooting Victim Asking For Public’s Help to Find Answers by SO Lowe

SO Lowe — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:30:51 +0000

Sorry for your loss Tonie and prayers to everyone affected by this.
The CRPD is an excellent force and diligent as well. They will catch the person or people responsible for this.
Hopefully there are people who will step forward with information they have.
1-800-CRIMESTOPPERS allows people to leave anonymous tips.
CR – Let’s have each other’s backs and help not only the police but each other.

Comment on Family of Cedar Rapids Shooting Victim Asking For Public’s Help to Find Answers by Dawson

Dawson — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:52:59 +0000

Thank You so much. We appreciate your comments and thoughts to the family….

Comment on Family of Cedar Rapids Shooting Victim Asking For Public’s Help to Find Answers by Tonie Hayes

Tonie Hayes — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:21:14 +0000

I am so sorry this had to happen to Andre. My cousin Kendra Windom has children by Andre aka Crunchy! He was a great dad and man. No one should take anothers life for any reason. Please catch the person who has done this terrible tragedy. They have took someones dad, son, brother and soon to be husband. Condolences to the family.

Comment on VIDEO: Red light camera captures accident, determines fault by Rich Merritt

Rich Merritt — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:00:16 +0000

My wife does not run red lights. She THOUGHT the light was green, probably because this is a terrible intersection, where the lights are confusing. The officer who delivered her ticket said as much. As I understand it, most red light tickets are for people who are trying to beat a light–but that’s not what happened here. She was just cruising along, thinking the light was green.

If everybody knows this is a terrible intersection, why don’t the traffic engineers fix it? Probably because they know it’s bad, but the video camera lets them write a lot of red light tickets at $200 a pop. It’s a case of revenue vs safety, and revenue always wins. Besides, because 2nd Ave is one way, the confused red light runners always get hit on the passenger side, so no deaths have occurred…yet. It’s just a matter of time before CRPD’s quest for revenue kills somebody.

Comment on Waterloo HS teacher arrested for “inappropriate contact” with student by sadie

sadie — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:32:53 +0000

lyons was the best teacher i ever had he helped with so much especialy when i was going through a hard time hes one of the best people i know he cant be guilty

Comment on Board revokes license of convicted CR chiropractor for 10 years by Chiropractor Rochester NY

Chiropractor Rochester NY — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:25:36 +0000

If a doctor or any person for that matter doesn’t have a problem ripping people off by using mail fraud, then I can only imagine what his ethics are on practicing good medicine and chiropractic treatments.

Comment on Waterloo HS teacher arrested for “inappropriate contact” with student by Ajdin Pajazetovic

Ajdin Pajazetovic — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:21:19 +0000

I know he didn’t do it. Mr. Lyons was one of the best teachers I knew.He would’t do something like that, I know he wouldn’t! Honestly this is some bull! Let Mr. Lyons out!

Comment on Waterloo HS teacher arrested for “inappropriate contact” with student by Katie

Katie — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:17:14 +0000

this is totally wrong! Mr. Lyons is the best teacher at West High and he would never ever do this to anybody. All of the students are upset and very angry with this. He loved by all of the students and it’s a shame that someone had to be so cruel and ruin things for him. He’s a great man and any West High student would agree with me. HE IS INNOCENT.

Comment on Traffic Enforcement Project by criminal law attorney

criminal law attorney — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:14:43 +0000

Thanks for the heads up. I think a lot of communities across the country are beginning to engage in this project.

Comment on UPDATED: Unintentional fire destroys contents in basement of southeast Cedar Rapids home by Sean McGuen

Sean McGuen — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:38:37 +0000

Fortunately nobody was injuried. I saw an association on the net for victims of electrical fires ADVIDE-EFVA, maybe they could help.

Comment on Interstate 80 Car Accident in Iowa City by Christie

Christie — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:51:31 +0000

I was wondering if any one had any information or other pictures on this perticular accident, I was the driver of the truck. And i am trying to piece everything back together, to help with healing the Doctors say. Any information you may have could you please send me.
Thank you
Christie

Comment on Lawyers say intoxication defense could be a tough sell for man accused of kidnapping, sex assault by Xnxx

Xnxx — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:56:28 +0000

Hey Trish,
Interesting Thoughts, Don’t think it’s all over, in case you are caught driving while drunk. There are many defenses with the DUI defense lawyer to rescue such people. The prosecution is bogged down with the task of proving every aspect of case outside the limits of reasoning. Therefore, what you need to do is create just a reasonable doubt in any one aspect and lo, your case gets strong! DUI lawyers can do this skillfully.
All the Best

Comment on Fire forces closure of McDonald’s restaurant in Cedar Rapids by Sean McGuen

Sean McGuen — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:01:35 +0000

Fortunately nobody was injuried. I saw an association on the net for victims of electrical fires ADVIDE-EFVA, maybe they could help.

Comment on DHS, police find more than 68 grams of pot in couple’s home by 333maxwell

333maxwell — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:55:30 +0000

You can’t be serious?

We spent all that money, took all that effort, scattered all those energies, and now will destroy these folks lives over 50 GRAMS of grass?

That is less than the weight of a nice tomato.

Seriously? This is nonsense.

Comment on Oelwein judge charged for animal neglect by Kim Bromelkamp

Kim Bromelkamp — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:34:24 +0000

Misdemeanors?! How can this level of neglect be considered a misdemeanor? This is murder and attemped murder! The physical, mental and emotional suffering these beings went through! At the hands of a man who passes judgement …