Pubdate: Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Source: Seattle Times (WA)
Webpage: seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/134640244_mushroom24m0.html
Copyright: 2003 The Seattle Times Company
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Author: The Associated Press

IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT CHARGED

JOHNSTON, Iowa - Police who searched the home of a community-college 
president say they found harvested marijuana, seedlings in starter trays 
and pot smoke in the air.

Officers on Wednesday seized marijuana worth about $20,000 from the home of 
David England, Polk County Sheriff's Lt. Vic Munoz said.

The Des Moines Area Community College president is charged with 
drug-related conspiracy and possession of drug paraphernalia. His wife, 
Donna, 49, and their children - Jessica, 22, and a 16-year-old son - also 
face charges and surrendered Thursday.

England declined to comment yesterday.

The college appointed an acting president yesterday. England, who earns 
$183,750 annually and receives a $1,500 monthly housing allowance, is 
required by contract to be on paid leave unless he is fired.
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