OSKALOOSA —
The trial for Henry “Willie” VanWeelden continued in Mahaska County Court today.
Former Mahaska County Supervisor Lawrence Rouw took the stand and was questioned by both prosecution and defense council for the duration of the morning after court came into session just after 9 a.m.
VanWeelden faces three charges: first-degree theft, felonious conduct in office and tampering with documents.
Rouw was asked about health insurance practices for Mahaska County Supervisors, as well as how budgets are certified during Tuesday’s questioning.
The terms “newly elected” and “reelected” with regard to VanWeelden’s serving as a county supervisor were also discussed during questioning.
Usage of Mahaska County letterhead also came up during the questioning of Rouw.
Watch the Herald for more information on the VanWeelden trial.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and VanWeelden presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Herald City Editor Andy Goodell can be reached at news2@oskyherald.com.
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