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Devonia Inman, freed after wrongful murder conviction, sues City of Adel and individuals: Complaint alleges frame-up put him in prison for 23 years
Devonia Inman has filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Adel and several individuals in connection with his wrongful conviction in the 1998 murder of Taco Bell manager Donna Brown in Adel, according to court records. “This is Inman’s effort to obtain justice and accountability after having been wrongfully incarcerated for 23 years,” the…
Incumbents re-elected in 2023 municipal elections
Incumbents appear to have swept all the contested races in the 2023 municipal elections in Adel and Cecil. According to election returns posted on Tuesday evening, Nov. 7, total voter turnout was 18.7 percent in Adel and Cecil. Of 3,214 registered voters, 601 ballots were cast. Election Day votes were 299; advanced voting, 285; absentee…
Organizers plan for Lenox Veterans Memorial Park
A local group including Warren Robinson, Billy Mauldin, and Deber Rhodes are working with the City of Lenox for a new “Lenox Veterans Memorial Park.” This tribute to America’s Veterans will be located on a tract of land next to the Lenox Post Office in the heart of town and will be easily accessible to…