March 18, 2024

Woman pleads not guilty to theft from charity group

VENTURA — A northern Iowa woman accused of stealing from a breast cancer charity group has pleaded not guilty.

Online court records say 51-year-old Leanne Hicks, of Ventura, entered the plea as she waived her preliminary hearing. The records don’t list a trial date on the charges of theft and ongoing criminal conduct. Authorities say Hicks stole nearly $3,500 from Buddies for Boobies.