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"As a citizen and a business owner, it's never been more important to have a balanced and educated city council at the helm, Pat Shey said in the ad. Its not enough just to show up at meetings. What matters is what we accomplish.

Shey isn't attacking back against the claims he doesnt show up for work. Instead, he is showing off his resume of accomplishments during his four years on the city council.

"I'm the only candidate who brought in $25 million in direct investment to Oak Hill/Jackson, who supported $30 million in construction projects, and who offers an innovate way to revitalize neighborhoods," he said in the ad.

All 3 points are true. Shey says he spearheaded an effort to bring in new apartments and about 30 homes to Oak Hill/Jackson after the flood, though McGrane does take some credit as well. He also voted yes on $30 million dollars worth of construction projects through I-Jobs. Mcgrane was one of two council members voting no.

Shey is working on developing a non-profit corporation to inject new life to Cedar Rapids neighborhoods. A similar program in Des Moines has been seen as a big success.Truth Check: Pat Shey Ad

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Inmates assaulted officers at prison facility
November 20, 2009 17:36 EST

CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) -- The Iowa Department of Corrections is investigating a pair of assaults on officers at its Oakdale Medical and Classification Center near Coralville.

The department reported Friday that the attacks took place on Nov. 15 and are also being investigated by the Coralville Police Department.

Officials say that in one assault, 22-year-old convicted kidnapper and robber Earl Griffin punched a guard in the shoulder and face, harming the guard's teeth and blacking both of his eyes. The attack occurred shortly after Griffin had received his medication in the facility's pill line.

The department says that a short time later, 18-year-old convicted murderer Damion Seats punched another officer in the face and neck.

Both Griffin and Seats have since been transferred to the Iowa State Penitentiary.

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