Region's rivers high but flood danger eases
The Gazette Eastern Iowa reports high river levels after Friday rains but expects a fast-moving system tonight and Tuesday to limit additional rise. Flood warnings remain for the Mississippi Cedar Iowa English and Skunk rivers though crests should stay away from populated areas.
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Amana
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Dubuque
East Dubuque
Steve.gravelle
Gazcomm.com
Grassley backs Decorah veterans clinic effort
Senator Chuck Grassley and Rep. Tom Latham support the Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs Commission in pursuing an outpatient VA clinic in Decorah. Grassley urged Secretary Peake to back the project, citing long travel times and 21st century care for northeast Iowa veterans. Local veterans sent about 1,500 postcards to lawmakers urging action.
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Decorah
Chuck Grassley
Tom Latham
Winneshiek County
Veterans Affairs Commission
Grassley
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
James Peake
Washington, D.C
VA Midwest Health Care Network
Veterans Health Administration
Iowa
Yond Vha
Winneshiek County Veterans Commission
Latham
Tom Harkin
Iowa City
Winneshiek VA Commission
Glen Larson
Harkin
Delaware County residents push for road fixes in winter woes
A small Delaware County group told the Board of Supervisors about harsh winter road conditions affecting farms. They cited losses from Feb 19 when a rural road became impassable, requiring five hours to dump milk and causing $30,000 in property damage, and urged budget priorities and a five year road plan.
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Frieberger
Dan Krogman
Greeley
170Th Street
Mark Nabra
Nabra
Delaware County
Regional Roundup Muscatine Sees Water Discoloration After 5.2 Quake
Muscatine County officials warn that a 5.2 magnitude quake in southern Illinois may discolor private well water in unincorporated areas. Residents urged to test for total coliform bacteria. county offers free testing for private wells and flushing advice to clear discolored water.
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Muscatine
Illinois
Muscatine County
Eric Furnas
Iowa
Furnas
Federal funds shift to Dubuque road project allocation
Federal funds from the 2005 highway reauthorization bill are redirected to Iowa projects. A $5.5 million boost targets a south arterial road on Highway 20 in Dubuque County replacing a Mississippi River bridge project unlikely to start in 10 years. Other boosts target Spencer Glenwood Bettendorf and Council Bluffs with $1 million for Appanoose County rail line improvements. Senator Tom Harkin announced the funding.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Dubuque County
Mississippi River
Spencer
Glenwood
Bettendorf
Council Bluffs
Solon faces extra 17000 in winter spending
Solon will spend up to 17000 more than planned this budget year for unexpected fuel costs and repairs on damaged streets and sidewalks. The City Council amended its fiscal 2008 budget and discussed funding options to cover the increased amounts.
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Solon
Cami Rasmussen
Lottery Draw Results for Iowa Illinois Sunday to Saturday
The report lists Pick 3 Evening 7 5 6 Pick 4 Evening 6 9 8 4 Powerball 13 19 24 33 39 with Powerball 8 and a jackpot of 111.4 million for Powerball. No winner, next jackpot 125 million. Illinois Little Lotto 4 8 19 23 24 and Hot Lotto 8 22 27 36 37 with Hot Ball 13.
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