Federal funds in doubt for Lake Delhi dam repair
U S Senator Tom Harkin warned federal funding for Lake Delhi dam repairs may be unavailable after July flooding. FEMA and Army Corps input suggest eligibility issues, while Gov. Culver and local officials seek options. The private dam washed out, creating a nine mile lake and about 830 surrounding homes.
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Lake Delhi
Chet Culver
FEMA
Harkin
Corps
Ron Fournier
Congress
Fournier
Maquoketa
Delaware County
Culver
Johnson County asks Corps to review Coralville Lake regulation plan
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously votes to send a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers seeking a review of Coralville Lake rules. The study could exceed 1 million dollars and would be shared by federal and local governments. Operations manager John Castle notes guidelines date from 1992.
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Iowa City
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Army Corps of Engineers
Coralville Lake
Corps
Iowa River
Chet Culver
Iowa
John Castle
Hennigan
No suspects in shooting at O R shopping center
Cedar Rapids police probe a Wednesday parking lot shooting at Town and Country Shopping Center in the 3600 block of First Avenue East. Kevin Herring, 21, received two gunshot wounds to the lower left leg and was treated at Mercy Medical Center for non life threatening injuries. He does not know the shooter, and police have no suspects. tips are urged to (319) 286-5491.
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Cedar Rapids
Kevin Herring
Town and Country
First Avenue East
Cristy Hamblin
Herring
First Ave
Chris Peacock
Mercy Medical Center
Hamblin
Pastor Parker Charged with Sex Abuse in Westgate
Fayette County magistrate set a 40000 bond for Timothy E. Parker 40 of Westgate pastor at St. Peter Lutheran Church after allegations of sexual misconduct involving a 12 year old girl now 13 The incidents are said to have occurred in early June 2009 A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 25 Parker sought a court appointed attorney Each charge carries up to 10 years in prison on conviction.
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Westgate
Fayette County
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Timothy E. Parker
Parker
Dam removal debate grows after multiple floods in Monticello
Monticello resident Chip Smith owner of Walnut Acres Campground says repeated floods from the Maquoketa River watershed driven by Lake Delhi dam issues have caused about 80000 in damages. He urges dam removal or control by the Corps of Engineers. Other locals debate rebuilding and costs while lake and river levels shift.
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Ine Gazette
Monticello
Chip Smith
Smith
Walnut Acres
Maquoketa River
Lake Delhi
Corps of Engineers
Army Corps of Engineers
Coralville Lake
Monticello Express
Chris Stender
Hartwick Marina
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