Ancient remains found in Des Moines slow sewer project
Des Moines archaeologists uncovered human remains dating around 7 000 years, possibly from the Middle Archaic period, at a site southeast of Des Moines during a January sewer dig. Authorities keep the location secret to deter looters while the Wastewater Reclamation Authority faces project delays and possible fines.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Register
John Doershuk
Iowa
Bill Stowe
Deershuk
Ben
National Park Service
James Enloe
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Doershuk
Associated Press
Security boost at Hy-Vee cuts shoplifting incidents in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Hy-Vee stores heightened security after rising shoplifting. Eight people, including a 75 year old woman, were cited for items worth 375 dollars at Johnson Avenue NW store weekend. Another arrest tied to 628 dollars at Wilson Avenue store. Chief reason cited is economic pressure boosting theft.
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Jeff Raasch
Tre Nazette
Cedar Rapids
Johnson Ave. NW
Ruth Comer
Midwest
Johnson Avenue NW
Comer
Johnson Avenue
Wilson Ave
Jahkiya M. Manson
Kalona Flood Plain Shrinks on FEMA Map
Kalona officials learned FEMA revisions reduce the city’s flood plain to about 35 percent after Iowa Flood Center review and a push by U S Rep Dave Loebsack. The deadline extension grants 30 more days to hold public meetings as final designations await.
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Kalona
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Iowa
Regional roundup prompts flood insurance for flood plain properties
Property owners with federal mortgages in flood plains must carry flood insurance. Contractors will perform excavation electrical wiring floor drains and sewer and water hookups. The addition will provide space to do mechanical work on the entire fleet of city vehicles.
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Ers
Tipton to cut costs by reworking Public Works addition plan
Tipton City Council approved building plans but rejected both bids as too high. The lowest bid from Custom Builders exceeded the $250 000 estimate by more than $100 000. Plans will be revised and rebid with a new public hearing. the addition will omit the connection to the existing building and add an eight foot walkway.
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Tipton
Public Works
Custom Builders
Dubuque County inmate captured after escape
Jeffrey Hess, 25, fled the Dubuque County jail from a kitchen work area around 11 30 a m Tuesday, then was captured the next day in Dubuque. Hess faces a new escape charge and was returned to the jail after being seized without incident. He had been serving 180 days for domestic assault and probation violation.
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Dubuque
Sheriff's Office
Jeffrey Hess
Telegraph Herald
Hess
Public safety log summary from Eastern Iowa agencies
Eastern Iowa public safety agencies and county attorney offices report ongoing charges awaiting court proof. The log notes that accusations have not yet been proven in court.
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Iowa
Burglary Reports Across Linn County and Marion
Linn County Cedar Rapids area burglaries list residences at 152 14th Ave SW and Five Seasons Senior Housing 1225 42nd St SE plus 837 Camburn Ct SE with losses including binoculars and electronics. A garage at Construction Millwrights Inc 710 51st St Marion involved a 2007 Chevrolet K3500 valued at 25000. Astin J Stickley 22 address unknown faces third degree sexual abuse charge for a sex act with a 15 year old girl.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
14Th Ave
Five Seasons Senior Housing
42Nd St. SE
Camburn Ct
Construction Millwrights Inc
51St St
Astin J. Stickley
Incident on Third Avenue in Marion
A report from February 1 notes activity in the 1000 block of Third Avenue Marion. Details are limited but indicate police or municipal records logged an event at that location on that date.
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Third Avenue
Marion
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Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission
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