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Wheeler found guilty on one of nine counts
Bettendorf :: IA :: USA | over 1 year ago
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Written by Filed Under Tom Wheeler talks with his lawyers at the Polk County Courthouse after hearing the verdict in his misconduct trial. He was found guilty on one count of felonious misconduct and faces up to five years in prison. / Rodney White/
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Jury reaches verdict in Neiderbach child-endangerment case
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | almost 2 years ago
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The jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Jonas Neiderbach, 22, who faces up to 70 years in prison if convicted of six felony charges related to child endangerment...Polk prosecutors blame him for a broken arm, brain injuries and 15 rib
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Judge: David Allan Coe must pay, but Prairie Meadows lawsuit can continue
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | 2 years ago
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Country singer David Allan Coe can continue his lawsuit alleging mistreatment at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino but will have to pay part of the casino's legal bills as punishment for months of delay, a Polk County judge has ruled. Judge Robert
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Tunks named new chief at Polk County Sheriff's Office
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | 2 years ago
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Allan Tunks, a former lieutenant with the Des Moines Police Department, is now chief of the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Tunks moved from the police department to the sheriff's office in February 2009...His promotion to chief was announced Friday by
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Wooters, long-time Polk County medical examiner, dies
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | over 2 years ago
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Dr. Richard Curtis Wooters, long-time medical examiner who broke news of the deaths of loved ones with compassion to thousands of Polk County families, died late Friday after a brief illness...Once called a gentle man in a world of grief and violence,
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Polk leaders weigh options for worn-out convention complex
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | over 2 years ago
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Polk leaders weigh options for worn out convention complex Blog post by Jason Pulliam jpulliam@dmreg.com November 18, 2010 Polk County Convention Complex, 501 Grand Ave. Polk County leaders are still weighing their options for the aging convention
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Rules tighten after jail bus escape
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | almost 3 years ago
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Escape from Polk jail bus means new rules Blog post by Tom Alex talex@dmreg.com August 2, 2010 Security measures for inmates have been tightened for bus transport between the Polk County Jail on the northeast side of Des Moines and the Polk County
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Panel seeks applications for judgeship
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | almost 3 years ago
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A commission that selects magistrates in Polk County is seeking applicants to become a district associate judge. Candidates must be lawyers admitted to practice in Iowa and must live in Polk County at the time of appointment. Judges must reside in
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Redmond attempted murder case goes to jury
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | almost 3 years ago
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Elvin Redmond listens Wednesday during closing arguments in his attempted murder trial at the Polk County Courthouse. (Christopher Gannon/The Register) Assistant Public Defender Jill Eimermann conceded that her client was guilty of the less severe
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Murder suspect escapes Polk County jail bus, is quickly captured
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | 3 years ago
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Sheriff Bill McCarthy said Richard Robert Mutchler, 43, of Des Moines, was on his way to the Polk County Courthouse at about 7:15 a.m. with other prisoners in a large prison bus...Richard Mutchler A deputy stayed in the bus to make sure other
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