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Your voice- Katie Beckett, CR woman who changed Medicaid, diesKatie Beckett, 34, whose battle with a childhood disease and federal bureaucracy made her a national symbol in the 1980s, died today. Beckett’s death was confirmed by Teahen Funeral Home of Cedar Rapids. Her parents Julie Beckett and Mark Beckett … Continue reading → […]Steve Gravelle/SourceMedia Group News
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Witness of fatal crash in Solon said the car swerved for ‘no apparent reason’
A witness who narrowly missed being involved in a fatal collision on Ely Road north of Solon on Monday morning told investigators the road conditions were fine and he saw no obvious reason for a Chevy Impala to cross the … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Law and Justice
Tagged Gregory Engrav, Iowa State Patrol, Melissa Bachus, Solon, Zachary Engrav
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UPDATE: Robbery Suspect, Son Killed in Crash near Solon
UPDATE at 9:23 a.m. UPDATE 4:30 pm SOLON -A suspected robber and his 5 year-old son died in a head-on crash Monday morning north of Solon. The Iowa State Patrol says Gregory Engrav, 37, of Solon, died in the crash. His … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Law and Justice
Tagged 140th Street NE, accident, Crash, Ely, Ely Road, fatality accident, Iowa State Patrol, Solon, wreck
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UPDATE: Two injured after semi, SUV collide on Hwy 1
Updated 1/31/12 with names, crash information. BIG GROVE – Two men were injured after a driver attempted a U-turn on Hwy. 1, directly in the path of an oncoming semi truck. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Jeremy Kingston, 40, … Continue reading
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Tagged 110th st. ne, accident, Big grove, hwy 1, Johnson County, semi, Solon, suz
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Solon man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in 2007
SOLON – Deputies are investigating a sexual abuse case that put a 54-year-old Solon man in jail yesterday. According to a complaint, a victim came forth claiming Terry Lee Ely, of 2918 Cedar Dr. NE, sexually assaulted her when she … Continue reading
Investigators Working To Crack String of Burglaries
MARTELLE – When Jayne Tuetken rolled into work on Monday morning, she had already heard about a string of break-ins. “I already knew about three of the other ones before I came in,” said Tuetken. “I just walked up to … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Law and Justice
Tagged burglary, Greg Graver, Hopkinton, Iowa City, Jones County Sheriff's Office, Martelle, Monticello, Scotch Grove, Solon
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Car fire destroys garage on Solon farm
SOLON – A Solon woman’s car, bridesmaid’s dress and storage garage went up in flames Saturday when the engine overheated after she returned from a road trip. After 12:30 p.m. the 25-year-old had returned to her Solon farm property, 2811 … Continue reading
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Tagged 2811 highway 1 ne, bridesmaid's dress, car fire, garage ruined, Iowa, Solon
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Solon woman accused of misusing UIHC procurement card
A 37-year-old University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program Manager Assistant is accused of first-degree theft after authorities say she allegedly used an UIHC procurement card for her personal use. Records indicate that Debra A. Suchomel, of 510 S. Iowa … Continue reading
Armed man attempts to rob Solon Drug
SOLON- Customers trying to enter Solon Drug pharmacy, at 411 E Haganman Lane Solon, are being turned away this afternoon. At 2:50 p.m. a man armed with a knife attempted to hold the store up in an effort to steal … Continue reading
Coralville man accused of first-degree theft: authorities say he took $13,547 worth of collectible currency
A 27-year-old Coralville Hope House resident faces a charge of first-degree theft, a class D felony, after authorities say he allegedly stole pieces of his past employer’s currency collection and had another individual sell it back to the man’s store … Continue reading
Two Vehicle Crash in Solon Neighborhood
SOLON – Johnson County deputies were on the scene at 1009 Wood Lily Rd. tonight where it was reported that a silver Chevrolet Equinox had flipped onto its top. According to Deputy Katrina Rudish, the vehicle had hit a black … Continue reading
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Tagged Johnson County, Solon, Two-vehicle crash, Wood Lily Road
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