Eastern Iowa News Now

Trial set for November in slaying outside strip club

Trish Mehaffey/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:11:53 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS – A 22-year-old man accused of shooting another man outside of a local strip club last month will stand trial Nov. 26, in Linn County District Court. Dominique Fisher, of Cedar Rapids, entered a written plea of not … Continue reading →

Handgun displayed in Cedar Rapids robbery of pedestrian

Jeff Raasch/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:46:57 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS – Police in Cedar Rapids are investigating an armed robbery of a pedestrian late Wednesday evening. Deontre Jones, 21, of Cedar Rapids, told police he was walking along 18th Avenue SW near Edgewood Road SW around 11:35 p.m. … Continue reading →

Officials expect Iowa City landfill fire to burn into next week

Hayley Bruce/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:20:23 +0000

City officials said they expect the Iowa City landfill fire to burn into next week, though the intensity of the fire has diminished according to a release. The fire — which started over Memorial Day weekend – has burned 7.5 acres and … Continue reading →

Rain not expected to help extinguish Iowa City landfill fire

Hayley Bruce/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:34:45 +0000

Rain is not expected to help extinguish the fire that has been burning at the Iowa City landfill for the last 6 days. Geoff Fruin, assistant to the city manager of Iowa City, said the rain will likely help to … Continue reading →

Man faces more than a dozen charges after police chase, standoff

Jeff Raasch/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:33:52 +0000

LINN COUNTY, Iowa – More than a dozen charges will be filed against a Cedar Rapids man who led authorities on a chase in two counties and then barricaded himself inside his garage. Gary A. Arntzen, 61, was arrested around … Continue reading →

High speed chase and standoff end in Linn County arrest

Sam Lane/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:23:37 +0000

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Authorities have arrested a man who led officers on a high speed chase before engaging them in an hours-long standoff near the county line between Linn and Benton Counties. Col. Chief Deputy John Stuelke of the … Continue reading →

Two-car accident in Cedar Rapids sends two to hospital

Sam Lane/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 31 May 2012 01:36:12 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS — A two-car crash at the intersection of Ely Road SW and Muirfield Drive SW sent two passengers to a nearby hospital Wednesday night. Officers received a call about the car crash around 6:30 p.m. The crash involved … Continue reading →

CR man faces additional charge for HIV transmission in sexual abuse case

Trish Mehaffey/SourceMedia Group News — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:32:35 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS – A 37-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy will now face an additional charge of criminal transmission of HIV. Eddie Allen Jones, of Cedar Rapids, was charged Wednesday with criminal transmission of HIV, the virus … Continue reading →

Herbicide leaks onto highway near Iowa City following I-80 accident

Hayley Bruce/SourceMedia Group News — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:41:54 +0000

Interstate 80 was closed for at least four hours this morning when a tanker accident caused gallons of herbicide to spill near the highway. According to release from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Bork transport trailer was traveling in … Continue reading →

Searches lead to arrest

Waterloo Police Department — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:20:02 +0000

On Wednesday, May 30, 2012, the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task Force executed several search warrants at area residences. This resulted in drug charges on the following people: Keith Leon Goldsmith, age 21, of 1013 W. Mullan Avenue, Waterloo, IA; Possession … Continue reading →

I-80 Reopens in Iowa City

Iowa Department of Transportation — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:55:03 +0000

All lanes of Interstate 80 eastbound are now open in Iowa City. Source

I-80 West Open in Iowa City; East Remains Blocked

Iowa Department of Transportation — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:47:26 +0000

All lanes of Interstate 80 westbound have reopened in Iowa City, however the eastbound route remains blocked due to a vehicle crash. Eastbound traffic is being detoured at Exit 246, and long delays continue. Source

Update for I-80 Traffic in Iowa City

Iowa Department of Transportation — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:48:34 +0000

Interstate 80 eastbound traffic remains blocked due to a vehicle crash in Iowa City. Eastbound traffic is being detoured via Exit 246, however motorists can expect a long delay driving in this area. Westbound traffic is also being delayed by … Continue reading →

Second Crash Blocks Lane of I-80 in Iowa City

Iowa Department of Transportation — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:06:04 +0000

A second multiple vehicle crash is blocking the left lane of Interstate 80 westbound in Iowa City. Interstate 80 eastbound remains blocked by another crash. Source

Crash Blocks I-80 in Iowa City

Iowa Department of Transportation — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:43:09 +0000

A vehicle crash is blocking Interstate 80 eastbound in Iowa City. Motorists should expect a delay traveling in this area. Source

Driver trapped for two hours after semi crashes along I-380

Jeff Raasch/SourceMedia Group News — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:08:52 +0000

CORALVILLE – A Davenport truck driver was trapped in his rig for about two hours after he crashed along Interstate 380 early Wednesday morning, authorities said. Raymond Ramirez, 39, was hurt when the semi he was driving went off the … Continue reading →

Manchester teen accused of slaying his grandparents will stand trial in August

Trish Mehaffey/SourceMedia Group News — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:59:43 +0000

MANCHESTER – A Manchester teen accused of fatally shooting his grandparents two weeks ago pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two counts of first-degree murder and a trial is set for Aug. 1, in Delaware County District Court. Isaiah Sweet, 17, … Continue reading →

Task Force serves search warrants

Waterloo Police Department — Wed, 30 May 2012 12:20:04 +0000

On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at approximately 4:25 AM, the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task Force & the Waterloo Police Tactical Unit executed six search warrants at residences in Waterloo. The residences searched were: 419 1/2 Wellington Street314 Wellington Street, Apartment … Continue reading →

Interstate 80 West Bound ramp to Interstate 380 is now open

Iowa Department of Transportation — Wed, 30 May 2012 12:02:11 +0000

Interstate 80 west bound ramp to Interstate 380 North bound ramp is now open Source

Interstate 80 West Bound Ramp Blocked to Interstate 380 North bound Due to a Vehicle Crash

Iowa Department of Transportation — Wed, 30 May 2012 11:17:56 +0000

Interstate 80 west bound ramp blocked to Interstate 380 North bound Due to a vehicle crash follow local detours Source

Palo man charged after short chase leads to his car in a creek

Sam Lane/SourceMedia Group News — Wed, 30 May 2012 03:13:16 +0000

PALO, Iowa — A Palo man was charged Tuesday night when a short police chase ended after he crashed his car into a creek. According to a Linn County Sheriff’s Office press release, a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle … Continue reading →

Cedar Rapids Neighbors Post Their Own Traffic Safety Reminder

Dave Franzman/SourceMedia Group News — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:36:29 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS- A small group of neighbors on one Cedar Rapids street have resorted to what you could only call a do-it-yourself attempt at traffic control. And they’re doing it because they’re unhappy about what they describe as speeding cars … Continue reading →

Iowa City School District to take precautions as landfill fire continues to burn

Hayley Bruce/SourceMedia Group News — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:13:10 +0000

The Iowa City School District announced it will be taking precautions in order to avoid exposing students to smoke as a fire at the Iowa City landfill continues to cast heavy smoke over Johnson County. Steve Murley, superintendent of the … Continue reading →

Controlled burn catches barn, house on fire in West Branch

Hayley Bruce/SourceMedia Group News — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:44:03 +0000

A barn was destroyed late Tuesday afternoon after winds carried a controlled burn across farm in West Branch. Tipton, Solon and West Branch fire departments responded to the fire, located at 39 Morse Road. The call came in at roughly 2:15 … Continue reading →

Expert: Iowa City landfill fire large, challenging

Gregg Hennigan/SourceMedia Group News — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:30:27 +0000

IOWA CITY – The size and type of the fire at the Iowa City landfill make it especially difficult to deal with, according to a landfill fire expert. At 7.5 acres, the fire would be considered large, said Tony Sperling … Continue reading →

Cause of Iowa City Landfill Fire May Never Be Known

Mark Carlson/SourceMedia Group News — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:15:29 +0000

Iowa City fire chief, Andy Rocca, said he’s doubtful that the city will ever pinpoint the exact cause of a massive landfill fire. “Clearly a hot load of something came out here,” Rocca said. “We don’t know exactly what, and … Continue reading →

CR man who tried to jump over courthouse railing after being convicted for kidnapping last year was sentenced to 10 years in prison

Trish Mehaffey/SourceMedia Group News — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:17:41 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who attempted to jump over the railing on the top floor of the Linn County Courthouse after being convicted for kidnapping a woman last year was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison. Jabari Walker, … Continue reading →

Iowa City police: Veteran accused of taking American flags from cemetery, drinking

Vanessa Miller/SourceMedia Group News — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:16:43 +0000

A 53-year-old Iowa City man was arrested early Memorial Day after officers said they found him stealing American flags at Oakland Cemetery, according to a criminal complaint. Officers were called to the cemetery at 1000 Brown St. about 3 a.m. … Continue reading →

IA 21 Reopens in Tama County

Iowa Department of Transportation — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:08:18 +0000

Iowa 21 near Dysart in Tama County is now open. Source

Q and A: Iowa City landfill fire, day 4

Hayley Bruce/SourceMedia Group News — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:35:57 +0000

On Tuesday, the Gazette toured the landfill alongside Iowa City Assistant Manager Geoff Fruin and discussed the future of the tire fire that has been burning for the last four days, casting thick black smoke over Iowa City, Coralville and North … Continue reading →

I-29 Reopens in Sioux City

Iowa Department of Transportation — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:29:33 +0000

All lanes of Interstate 29 northbound are now open in Sioux City. Source

Crash Blocks Iowa 21 in Tama County

Iowa Department of Transportation — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:44:51 +0000

A vehicle crash is blocking Iowa 21 near Dysart, in Tama County. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route to reach their destination. Source

Crash Blocks I-29 in Sioux City

Iowa Department of Transportation — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:25:58 +0000

A vehicle crash is blocking Interstate 29 northbound in Sioux City. Motorists should expect a delay traveling in this area. Source

Air quality testing at Weber Elementary consistent with other areas near landfill, county health department says

Hayley Bruce/SourceMedia Group News — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:31:40 +0000

The Johnson County Health Department has advised officials with the Iowa City School District to use their judgement when deciding whether to send children outside for recess as a fire continues to burn at the Iowa City landfill. Kate Moreland, … Continue reading →