Blair, our serene small town, was shattered by an unforeseen act of violence last week. Our town’s tranquility has been replaced by the aftershocks of tragedy and an intense manhunt that ended in the arrest of Elijah Logan, a 22-year-old Council Bluffs resident. The quiet morning of May 12th was shattered when Logan allegedly broke…
Category: Crime
Blair’s Tragic Morning: A Deeper Look into the Crime That Shook Our Town
(This is an evolving story and facts may change. We will update as more information is known). Also, this crime comes just weeks after our survey of Blair residents on gun-control, and our interview with school board officials about gun violence in school. We believe it is vital for all Blair residents to consider the…
Children Charged As Adults: Blair’s Recent Assault Case
In Blair, a disturbing case has emerged that is prompting a serious debate about juvenile justice, privacy, and the rights of the accused. Three teenagers, two aged 13 and one 14, stand accused of first-degree sexual assault of a child, and possession of a visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct1. The case is distinguished not…