MidAmerican plans 1000 wind turbines in Iowa
MidAmerican Energy aims to add 2,000 megawatts of wind with 1,000 new turbines in Iowa at a $3.6 billion cost. CEO Bill Fehrman. Gov. Terry Branstad. and Economic Development Director Debi Durham announced at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, saying the project could reach 85 percent of annual customer sales in wind and be funded by federal tax incentives over 10 years. Negotiations on turbine locations are ongoing.
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Prosecution Links Kozak Texts to Farrington Murder
In Iowa, jurors hear that Alexander Kozak texted Andrea Farrington after a February to April 2015 pattern and claim he killed her at Coral Ridge Mall as the opening statement begins in the Story County murder trial. The case centers on a mall security guard accused of firing three shots at Farrington at the Coralville Welcome Center desk.
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Cedar Rapids schools cut 23 teaching positions
Cedar Rapids school district moves to trim 2.3 million from its budget by eliminating 13 high school and 10 elementary teaching posts. The action saves about 1.7 million while funding dwindles over years, with 150 district positions cut in five years and elementary FLES programs eliminated.
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