STATE v. LONGDON, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

State v. Longdon. No. 06-0778.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 26, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Pottawattamie County, Timothy O’Grady (plea proceedings, mistrial), James Heckerman (motions), and Gordon C. Abel (trial, sentencing), Judges. Defendant appeals his conviction for willful injury […]

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IN RE O’CONNOR-SHERRETS, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

In re Marriage of O’Connor-Sherrets and Sherrets. No. 08-0293.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 13, 2008. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Buchanan County, Thomas N. Bower, Judge. The petitioner appeals from the district court’s ruling that a common-law marriage did not exist between the parties.AFFIRMED. John Carr of Carr Carr, Manchester, for appellant. […]

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RODRIGUEZ v. KIRBY CLEANING, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

Rodriguez v. Kirby Cleaning Systems. No. 07-0323.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 26, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Washington County, Michael R. Mullins, Judge. Plaintiffs appeal from the district court’s ruling granting summary judgment in favor of TenHaken Associates, Inc.AFFIRMED. […]

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STATE v. EDWARDS, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

State v. Edwards. No. 07-1989.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 26, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Woodbury County, John D. Ackerman, Judge. Kevin Edwards appeals from his convictions for two counts of forgery. AFFIRMED. Mark C. Smith, State Appellate Defender, […]

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STATE v. THIGPEN, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

State v. Thigpen. No. 07-0359.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 26, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, David M. Remley, Judge. A defendant appeals following his conviction of two counts of first-degree robbery. AFFIRMED. Clemens A. Erdahl and Mark […]

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STATE v. WARNER, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

State v. Warner. No. 07-1199.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 26, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Davis County, Daniel P. Wilson and Annette Scieszinksi, Judges. Richard Warner appeals from the district court’s denial of his request to limit the presentence […]

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STATE v. OVERMAN, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

State v. Overman. No. 07-1054.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 26, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dallas County, Darrell Goodhue, Judge. Defendant appeals his conviction for third-degree sexual abuse arguing his attorney was ineffective in failing to object to prior […]

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IN RE Z.B.-D., 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

In re Z.B.-D. No. 08-1221.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 13, 2008. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, Barbara H. Liesveld, District Associate Judge. A mother and father appeal the termination of their parental rights to their children. AFFIRMED. Mary Chicchelly of Seidl Chicchelly, Cedar Rapids, for appellant mother. Ronald Ricklefs, Cedar […]

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LIPPS v. HJELMELAND, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

Lipps v. Hjelmeland Builders, Inc. No. 07-1410.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 13, 2008. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Kossuth County, Edward A. Jacobson, Judge. The plaintiffs appeal from the district court order granting summary judgment on their tort claims against a subcontractor, stemming from work performed in the construction of their home.AFFIRMED. […]

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STATE v. BERG, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

State v. Berg. No. 07-2043.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 13, 2008. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Woodbury County, John D. Ackerman, Judge. Terry Leland Berg Jr. appeals from his conviction and sentences for the offenses of (1) possession of a precursor substance, (2) manufacturing a controlled substance, and (3) conspiracy to manufacture […]

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STATE v. TATE, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

State v. Tate. No. 07-1203.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 13, 2008. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Karen A. Romano, Judge. Defendant appeals his conviction, contending (1) his trial attorney was ineffective in failing to seek admission of a co-defendant’s statements “under the hearsay exception for statements against interest” and (2) […]

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CAPITAL PROMOTIONS v. BAXTER, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

Capital Promotions, L.L.C. v. Baxter. No. 07-1761.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 26, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Robert A. Hutchison, Judge. Capital Promotions, L.L.C., appeals from the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Billy […]

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SWAINSTON v. AMERICAN FAMILY, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

Swainston v. American Family Mut. Ins. Co. No. 08-0391.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 26, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Eliza J. Ovrom, Judge. Insureds appeal from summary judgment granted in favor of insurer. AFFIRMED. Steven Lawyer of […]

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STATE v. CHILDERS, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

State v. Childers. No. 08-0808.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 13, 2008. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Muscatine County, Gary P. Strausser, District Associate Judge. Lori Childers appeals from her sentence following her guilty plea to the charge of driving while barred. AFFIRMED. David Scieszinski, Wilton, for appellant. Thomas J. Miller, Attorney General, […]

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STATE v. SAURER, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

State v. Saurer. No. 08-0323.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 26, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Lee (South) County, Gary Noneman, District Associate Judge. John Saurer appeals his judgment and sentencing following his guilty plea to the charge of fraudulent […]

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IN RE A.O., 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

In re A.O. No. 08-1519.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 13, 2008. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Joe E. Smith, District Associate Judge. A mother and father appeal the termination of their parental rights to their children. AFFIRMED. Thomas P. Graves of Graves Law Firm, P.C., West Des Moines, for appellant […]

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3 A’S v. DEPT. OF INSPECTIONS, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

3 A’s Amusement v. Department of Inspections Appeals. No. 08-0073.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 26, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Robert J. Blink, Judge. Tammy Gillespie and 3 A’s Amusement appeal from the district court order affirming […]

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STATE v. McCOY, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

State v. McCoy. No. 07-1657.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 26, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County, Stephen P. Carroll, Judge. Christopher McCoy appeals from his convictions for child endangerment resulting in death, and involuntary manslaughter resulting from […]

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BARCLAY v. HAU HING POON, 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

Barclay Pullman Corp. v. Hau Hing Poon. No. 07-1022.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 26, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, J. Hobart Darbyshire, Judge. A third-party defendant argues that the claims against it were not subject to joinder […]

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COPPLE v. DEPT. OF TRANSP., 760 N.W.2d 209 (Iowa App. 2008)

Copple v. Iowa Dept. of Transp., Motor Vehicle Div. No. 08-0815.Court of Appeals of Iowa. November 13, 2008. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Wapello County, Annette J. Scieszinski, Judge. Petitioner appeals from the district court’s ruling affirming the revocation of petitioner’s driver’s license by the Iowa Department of Transportation. AFFIRMED. Michael O. Carpenter […]

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