The Behn report

April 22, 2016 This week in the Senate: We passed SR 112 on Wednesday, commending the results of Taiwan’s 2016 presidential election. This resolution reaffirms Iowa’s support for increasing Taiwan’s international profile, and strengthening and expanding sister-state ties between Iowa and Taiwan. We are still unsure when adjournment will be. We’ve been moving budget bills each day and will be…

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Former Scranton teacher killed in bike/truck crash

A tragic accident has claimed the life of a life-long teacher, Joleen Stork of Glidden. The 60-year-old died Friday evening near her home north of Glidden. The Iowa State Patrol investigated the collision that occurred at 6:42 pm on April 22 on Carroll County Road E-26, east of Sycamore. Stork was westbound riding a Mongoose mountain bicycle. A 2005 Chevrolet…

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Greene County district court, week ending April 22

In Greene County district court Teisha Ann Thomas, 22, of Vail was granted a deferred judgment after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana-first offense. She was placed on informal probation for one year. She must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at her own expense. A judgment was entered…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending April 22

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered April 22 against Vincent Andrew Ratliff of Jefferson in a case that was initiated in district court. Ratliff was charged with harassment-second degree. The charge was amended to harassment-third degree and a judgment was entered for a $65 fine with a $22.75 surcharge. Restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees will…

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