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Entire Eastern Iowa Police Department Resigns
KWWL reported that Lansing’s entire police force has resigned. Police Chief Conrad Rosendahl's resignation took effect on June 26, as he began his new role as Chief of Police in New Hampton on July 1. Officers Troy Riehm and Darby Stone also submitted their resignations, effective July 26. New...
Benefit Swim Thursday (07.25) for Northeast Iowa Girls Injured in Tubing Accident
The New Hampton Swimming Pool will host a benefit swim Thursday (07.25) night on behalf of a pair of Northeast Iowa girls who were injured in a tubing accident. Ashlyn and Delaney Busta of Lawler were involved in a devastating accident while tubing on the Little Turkey River near Waucoma in mid-July. Ashlyn Busta hit her head and was knocked unconscious. She is still hospitalized in Iowa City from a brain bleed, but family members are hopeful for a full recovery. Delaney injured her ankle but has been recovering at home.
2nd Not-Guilty Plea in Alleged Robbery of Elderly Person
A second not guilty plea has been entered in a case from Charles City in which two individuals allegedly stole more than $125,000 from an elderly person, according to KIMT. 37 year old Charmaine Carr entered her plea to Financial Exploitation of an Older Individual. She is scheduled to go to trial on September 17th. She and 65 year old Sondra Newberry, also of Charles City, held power of attorney for the victim and utilized the victim’s bank account to withdraw the more than $125,000 between January of 2020 and December of 2023. Police say they did not keep records of any receipts, payouts, or transactions but they do not believe the money was used in the victim’s best interest. Newberry entered her not guilty plea earlier this year, she will go to trial on August 20th. Newberry and Carr both face up to 25 years in prison.
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