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Linn County prosecutor says investigation leading to three arrests in the kidnapping and fatal assault of 20-year-old Marion woman is the ‘swiftest’ during his tenure. He attributes it to the dedication and work ethic of the multiple law enforcement agencies investigating the slaying.
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen will continue to talk about pay increases for judges until something changes and is encouraging Iowa judges to talk to their local lawmakers to make the case for a 6.2 percent increase. Gov. Kim Reynolds has proposed 2 percent.
A Cedar Rapids man accused of fatally stabbing Devonna Walker last year asked a judge Friday to move his trial out of Linn County because of false and inflammatory social media posts and comments. The judge will rule later.
An assistant Linn County attorney was appointed by Gov. Reynolds last Friday as the next 6th Judicial District judge. Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks said the office is “thrilled” for him and wish him the best in his new role.