Jasper County, IA Sheriff John HalfertyJasper County Sheriff’s Office2300 Law Center DriveNewton, IA 50208 A light that shines brightly in the darkness that manifests itself in the shadows behind the limestone of Iowa’s halls of justice. I have witnessed evidence that Jasper County, IA, is consumed in darkness. But, at the same time, I trust […]

IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION Name of Complainant,Michael J. Merritt, vs. Name of Respondent,City of Newton, IA Case No. Pending DECLARATION AND EVIDENCE SUPPORTING THE CITY OF NEWTON, IA’S VIOLATION OF IOWA CODE CHAPTER 216 1. Introduction This complaint is being filed with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission based upon evidence indicating the City of Newton, […]

MEMORANDUM To: Jasper County, IAJasper County Courthouse101 1st Street NNewton, IA 50208 Subj: IOWA OPEN RECORDS REQUEST – JASPER COUNTY, IA – #019 Ref: 1. Iowa Code Title I State Sovereignty and Management, Chapter 22 Examination of Public Records (Open Records)2. Iowa Code Title I State Sovereignty and Management, Chapter 23 Public Access to Government […]

MEMORANDUM To: Jasper County, IAJasper County Courthouse101 1st Street NNewton, IA 50208 Subj: IOWA OPEN RECORDS REQUEST – JASPER COUNTY, IA – #018 Ref: 1. Iowa Code Title I State Sovereignty and Management, Chapter 22 Examination of Public Records (Open Records)2. Iowa Code Title I State Sovereignty and Management, Chapter 23 Public Access to Government […]

MEMORANDUM To: Jasper County, IAJasper County Courthouse101 1st Street NNewton, IA 50208 Grinnell, IA Police Department1020 Spring StreetGrinnell, IA  50112 Subj: ELECTRONIC MAIL BLOCK – JASPER COUNTY, IA – USER: REATON@JASPERIA.ORG Ref: 1. Title XVI – CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, Chapter 708 Assault, Section 708.7 Harassment2. Title XVI – CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, Chapter 708 […]