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Bomb threat
At 9:07 am Friday, 22 February 2008, the Centerville Law Center received a call from Howar Junior High Principal, Bruce Karpen, concerning a note found in the school indicating a bomb was to go off at 9:05 am. Karpen had evacuated all students and staff from the Junior High and buses were called to the school to allow them to stay warm due to the weather. The students and staff were then taken to the parking lot of Lakeview Elementary School until the building could be cleared.
Members of the Centerville Police Department, Appanoose County Sheriff's Office and the Centervilele Fire Department responded to the call. With the assistance of 3 members of the Centerville School System, a search of the building was conduct3d and no devices or suspicious items were found.
The students and staff were allowed to return to class at approximately 10:30 am.
The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Centerville Police Department.
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'Ides of March Madness' first performance at Ritz Theatre in many years
The 50 or so who attended the "Ides of March Madness" Saturday night enjoyed local entertainment, food, drink and comments from John J. Stephens, executive director for the Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, Ill. and Cyndi Pederson, director of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.
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Benefit concert March 27 for New Hope Ministry
Shane and Natalie Brown will present a free concert as a benefit for New Hope Ministry and Counseling Center Saturday, March 27 at Simon Estes Auditorium in Centerville. The doors open at 6 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m.
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Cincinnati still working on waste water fix
The regular Cincinnati City Council meeting opened with a full council present last Tuesday evening, March 9.
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Supporter turns challenger in race to be Iowa’s governor
A Des Moines man who appeals to both the left and right has decided to challenge Iowa Gov. Chet Culver in the upcoming Democratic primary.
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Council to discuss ‘nuisance property’ at tonight’s meeting
"Property owners must be held accountable for the appearance of their property. Is there not an ordinance for automobiles setting idle for a period of time? The council has allowed automobile junk yards to appear one block off the square! Do we not want people to visit our town! Are we not trying to attract new businesses into the community anymore?"
Concerned citizen in which name should not matter reads the signature affixed to the five item letter addressed to the mayor and city council
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