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Yesterday | KGAN

Teen Accused of Killing Grandparents Pleads Not Guilty

MANCHESTER, Iowa -- An Eastern Iowa teen accused of fatally shooting his grandparents has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first degree murder.

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Yesterday | The Gazette

Manchester teen accused of slaying grandparents will stand trial in August

Sheriff officers lead Isaiah Sweet into the Clayton County Courthouse in Elkader, Iowa Tuesday May 15, 2012 for his initial appearance.

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Mon May 28, 2012

KWWL-TV Waterloo

Congressman asks for input on 2012 Farm Bill

Rep. Bruce Braley will be in Manchester and Strawberry Point Tuesday to talk to farmers about the 2012 Farm Bill.

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Sun May 27, 2012

Foundry Mgmt. & Technology

Dyersville Die Cast Buys Hawkeye Foundry

Iowa's Dyersville Die Cast reportedly has acquired Hawkeye Foundry in Manchester, IA, and renamed the new holding Ertl Foundry.

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Fri May 25, 2012

KEYC Television, Mankato, MN

Arraignment for Iowa teen in grandparents' deaths

MANCHESTER, Iowa - An Iowa teenager accused of killing his grandparents in Manchester will be arraigned next week in Delaware County District Court.

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Tue May 22, 2012

The Gazette

Police called 18 times regarding Isaiah Sweet's behavior towards grandparents, records show

Sheriff officers lead Isaiah Sweet into the Clayton County Courthouse in Elkader, Iowa Tuesday May 15, 2012.

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Sun May 20, 2012

The Gazette

Why do kids kill? Experts say many are disturbed or have been abused

Sheriff officers lead Isaiah Sweet into the Clayton County Courthouse in Elkader, Iowa Tuesday May 15, 2012 for his initial appearance.

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Thu May 17, 2012

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Grandparents struggled with debt, fighting

The bevy of talent that is Tallahassee's Go Radio is coming to town for a show at 6 p.m. * Watch video of Isaiah Sweet's mother, Stacy Sweet, speak about her son and the grandparents she says abused him at www.press-citizen.com . MANCHESTER - Isaiah Richard Sweet was 4 when he moved in with his grandfather and step-grandmother, and they cared for ... (more)

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Wed May 16, 2012

KGAN

County Attorney: Manchester Couple Shot to Death

The Delaware County attorney says a Manchester couple found dead in their home on Mother's Day were shot to death.

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Hawk Eye

Police arrest teen charged in killings

An Iowa teenager accused of killing his grandparents at their home in Manchester has been formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

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Omaha World-Herald

Teen accused of killing grandparents is charged

Fischer's emergence came as many Republicans confronted doubts about their attorney general.

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Tue May 15, 2012

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Former Storm Lake employee sentenced up to 10-years in prison

KTIV News 4 Sioux City IA: News, Weather and SportsFormer Storm Lake employee sentenced up to 10-years in prison A long-time employee of Storm Lake Iowa's public safety business office will spend up to 10-years in prison after admitting to stealing from city coffers.

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Mon May 14, 2012

KGAN

Body Found in Burning Car in Davenport

An autopsy is pending on a body found inside a burning car in Davenport. The Quad-City Times says police say the body, which was found early Saturday, was burned beyond recognition.

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Iowa City Press-Citizen

Teen charged with first-degree murder of grandparents in Manchester

As we have during past Bike to Work weeks, we urge area residents to try biking at least part of... The teenager being sought for a Manchester double homicide was in Iowa City Police custody for several hours Sunday morning, about 12 hours before the bodies of the teen's grandparents were discovered in the northeastern Iowa town.

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KCRG

Two Dead in Manchester, Police Investigating

Police in Manchester are investigating the deaths of two people. On Sunday, law enforcement agents put crime scene tape around a home in the 100 block of Deann Drive.

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KGAN

Police Investigate Two Bodies Found in Manchester Home

MANCHESTER -- Manchester police confirm two bodies have been found inside a home on DeAnn Street tonight.

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Fri May 11, 2012

KGAN

Man Rescued from Grain Bin in Northeast Iowa

Authorities say a man has been rescued from a grain bin in Greeley in Delaware County in northeast Iowa.

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KCRG

Man Rescued from Grain Bin in Delaware County

One man was injured after he was trapped inside of a grain bin on Friday morning.

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Tue May 08, 2012

Hawk Eye

Lawmakers find funds for Lake Delhi

The Legislature has reached a tentative deal for the state to pitch in $5 million to help rebuild the failed dam at Lake Delhi.

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Mon May 07, 2012

KEYC Television, Mankato, MN

Hopes rise as funding to rebuild Iowa dam nears

MANCHESTER, Iowa - News that the Legislature has moved closer to committing $5 million to help rebuild Lake Delhi dam has energized residents and merchants in the eastern Iowa community.

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