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Coralville man suspected of pushing another car with his own after drinking

A 30-year-old Coralville man was arrested early this morning after an officer caught him pushing another vehicle with his Cadillac Deville down the middle of the road. Carl Carter Jr. was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated after an … Continue reading

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Defense questions competency of 5-year-old in Coralville murder case

The defense attorney for a 49-year-old Coralville woman charged with first-degree murder in the house fire that killed a Coralville teenager in September has asked a judge to hold a hearing to determine whether a 5-year-old child listed as a … Continue reading

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Coralville Man Charged with Indecent Exposure

CORALVILLE — A Coralville man was charged with indecent exposure based on allegations he masturbated in front of an uncovered window. James H. Vonende, 67, of 201 Fifth St., Apt. 1, was charged with the serious misdemeanor after a woman … Continue reading

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Discarded smoking material blamed for Coralville garage fire

Updated at 11:53 a.m. with information from Chief Dave Stannard. CORALVILLE – Four were displaced Monday after 16 firefighters battled a garage fire that heavily damaged their garage. According to a news release, four adults living at 2029 10th Street … Continue reading

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Coralville man accused of possessing heroin

CORALVILLE – Authorities accused a 30-year-old Coralville man of delivering heroin at Walgreens Sept. 12. According to a criminal complaint, Michael J. Roe Jr., of 320 Second St. No. 130, arrived at 102 Second St. at 3:35 p.m. to meet … Continue reading

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UPDATED: Cat dies in fire at Coralville mobile home

CORALVILLE – A Coralville woman returned home Tuesday morning to find firefighters extinguishing a blaze at her residence. The fire at Lot 346 at Western Hills Mobile Estates, 3701 Second St., destroyed the mobile home and claimed the life of … Continue reading

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Traffic exacerbates slick street conditions in Eastern Iowa

Updated at 1:51 p.m. Some emergency response authorities are reporting a great number of in-town motor vehicle accidents this morning, due to slick roads and the traffic aggravating them. Local and county authorities have reported a total of 104 crashes … Continue reading

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Oakdale prison employees return from military duty, keep serving

After narrowly escaping death and watching friend after friend fall to roadside bombs and in conflict with the enemy, Sgt. 1st Class Alvin King of Coralville said his perspective on life changed. “When you get in the middle of war, … Continue reading

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Coralville man arrested for throwing girlfriend after knocking a phone out of his hands

Updated with bond information. CORALVILLE – A 49-year-old Coralville man was arrested Wednesday morning after throwing his girlfriend to the floor for knocking a phone out of his hands, police said. According to a crime report, at 3:19 a.m. police … Continue reading

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Coralville Woman Charged With First Degree Murder

Updated 11/17/11 at 9:45 with reaction from Williams family after initial appearance. A Coralville woman faces a charge of first-degree murder after police say she set a house on fire which killed a 14-year-old boy. Lillie Will Williams, 49, of 409 … Continue reading

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