~Interview by Colleen O’Brien “All of us can be advocates,” said S. Sophie Bierker, author and advocate for victims of sexual abuse. “We need to listen, to talk to them – finally, to protect them,” she said. “Now is the time. With, first of all, the abuse revealed within the Catholic church and then in other churches, in the Boy…
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Greene County district court, week ending July 31
In Greene County district court Kyle Michael Moore, 23, of Ames was granted a deferred judgment July 24 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He must also undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 31
Information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that Timothy James Hoyle of Churdan has been charged in magistrate court with theft- fifth degree. The warrant was issued March 18 and returned July 27. Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending July 31 as follows: Brittany Kay Smith of Jefferson, interference with official acts; Shanna…
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