Iowa City drag racing teenagers to face trial in October

Local authorities reviewed vehicle and cell phone data and determined that Ford and Seals were traveling side by side and at high speed on Court Street, allegedly at least twice the speed limit of 25 miles per hour. Court Street is a two-lane road with one lane in each direction. The two also allegedly ignored a stop sign at the intersection, prosecutors said.

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Russell was remembered for her love of dance and honored by friends

Jennifer Russell was born and raised in Waterloo. She loved dancing and took lessons for 13 years. According to her obituary, she was also part of the dance team at Waterloo West High School. She was a manager at Jethro's BBQ and raised a puppy named Maci.

On what would have been Russell's 23rd birthday in 2023, friends gathered for a candlelight vigil and memorial ceremony in Waterloo. Friends of Russell also erected a butterfly bench in her memory.

Russell would have turned 24 on September 13th.

Russell loved music and enjoyed attending “many concerts” with her friends and family, her obituary states.