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Written by Suellen Irwin
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Thursday, 30 August 2012 07:34 |
DAVENPORT, IA- On August 29, 2012, Alon Lee Shorter, age 37, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment, having previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine base, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt. United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey also ordered that Shorter serve five years of supervised release following imprisonment and pay $100 towards the Crime Victims Fund. Five other co-defendants in this case, Charles Bateman, Charles Harrington, Roscoe Lee, David Minor and Kadar Wall, have pleaded guilty and await sentencing.
Investigation of this conspiracy revealed that from approximately October 2007 until June 2011, Shorter and his co-conspirators distributed in excess of 2.8 kilograms of crack cocaine. Investigators made five controlled purchases of crack from Harrington and Bateman, who distributed crack cocaine provided by Dale and Alon Shorter, and two controlled purchases of crack directly from Dale Shorter. Investigators determined that Minor, Wall, and others distributed crack cocaine for Alon Shorter at multiple locations in Davenport, including an apartment on Heatherton Drive.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Narcotics Enforcement, and the Davenport, Iowa, Police Department, and was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa. |
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Written by iUniverse
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Wednesday, 29 August 2012 15:52 |
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Piper Dawson pens new children’s book about Chihuahua detectives Fenway and Becca
ZEARING, Iowa – Fenway and Becca are two energetic Chihuahuas who love life. Rescued from abuse and misery by a loving family, they not only enjoy spending time with their owner, 12-year-old Paige, but have a love something else: solving mysteries. In Piper Dawson’s book, The Adventures of Fenway and Becca (published by iUniverse), young readers follow the dynamic detective duo.
In two exciting adventures, Fenway and Becca keep crime at bay in their small town. The two doggie detectives hunt for a mysterious flower snatcher in “The Great Flower Caper.” Fenway and Becca are determined to discover the truth, and on their daily walk, the duo picks up an interesting scent that may just lead them to the thief.
In “Fenway and Becca’s Great Cabin Caper” sees the pups go on vacation to the family cabin. Grandma’s precious locket has disappeared, and the two set out to find it with the help of their new friend, Hoss, a yellow Labrador. But time is running out – the family is leaving soon, and they have yet to find the necklace.
The Adventures of Fenway and Becca is an exciting new book sure to entertain young readers and dog lovers alike.
About the Author
Piper Dawson was a nanny for more than ten years and enjoyed storytelling. She lives in a small town in Iowa and enjoys life with her family and dogs.
or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on Twitter.
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Written by Suellen Irwin
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Tuesday, 28 August 2012 13:23 |
DAVENPORT, IA – On August 23, 2012, John Derek Smith, 37, of Rock Island, Illinois was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for conspiracy to distribute marijuana, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt. On August, 24, 2012, another co-conspirator, Terry Lee Alvin, 43, of Moline, Illinois, was sentenced to 21 months’ imprisonment. United States District Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced both men to three years of supervised release and pay $100 towards the Crime Victims Fund.
From January 2011 through May 2011 Smith and Alvin were involved with several others in a conspiracy to distribute significant amounts of marijuana in the Davenport, Iowa area. The case was investigated by the Davenport Iowa, Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration, and was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Iowa.
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Written by Ryan C. Woods
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Friday, 24 August 2012 08:46 |
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New law protects consumers from unlicensed lenders
CHICAGO – August 20, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law to shield consumers from unlicensed lenders. House Bill 3935 imposes a Class 4 felony on lenders who have not been licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), and protects consumers trapped in these high-interest loan deals from having to pay back the debt. Today's action is the latest by the governor to crack down on predatory lending and help consumers.
“Two years ago, we signed new laws to curb predatory lending and make the payday loan industry more transparent,” Governor Quinn said. “Today’s action is the next step in protecting consumers from unscrupulous, unlicensed lenders.”
Sponsored by Sen. William Haine (D-Alton) and Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago), HB 3935 provides consumers with greater protections by putting teeth into the penalty and declaring any such loan as “null and void." Under existing law, the IDFPR may issue a cease-and-desist order to anyone doing business without the required license. Currently, 522 payday lenders are licensed and regulated by the IDFPR, which also regulates 1,054 Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders and 240 Sales Finance lenders.
Often called “loan sharks,” unlicensed lenders charge extremely high interest rates and impose short-term repayment deadlines under threat of violence for non-payment. They are often associated with organized crime or street gangs.
The effort to increase regulation of predatory lending began with the “Monsignor John Egan Campaign for Payday Loan Reform,” launched in 1999 after the Catholic priest heard the confession of a woman whose life was being ripped apart by usurious interest rates. The resulting reforms –The Consumer Installment Loan Act and Payday Loan Reform Act – are amended by this law.
The law is supported by Illinois Citizen Action and the Illinois Small Business Loan Association, and is effective on Jan. 1, 2013.
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Written by Office of Governor Terry Branstad
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Friday, 24 August 2012 08:35 |
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(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad on Friday appointed Joel Dalrymple as judge to the 2A Judicial District. He also appointed Gregg Rosenbladt as judge to the 1B Judicial District.
Dalrymple, of Waterloo, received his law degree from Drake University and is currently serving as First Assistant Black Hawk County Attorney. Dalrymple was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Thomas Bower to the Iowa Court of Appeals.
Rosenbladt, of Mason City, received his law degree from the University of Iowa and is currently serving as a District Associate Judge in 2A. Rosenbladt was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Stephen Carroll.
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