Days Inn Contain Fire Damage May Reopen After Cleanup
A Days Inn in Little Amana was shut after a Friday fire damaged the pool area and six rooms with smoke damage elsewhere. About 80 firefighters battled the blaze. 25 guests evacuated with no injuries. The owners plan a teardown and rebuild, aiming to reopen in weeks and restore the pool in three months. Investigators will interview staff and guests as they determine the cause.
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SCOPE returns with diverse lineup at Iowa with Bela Fleck
The University of Iowa student group SCOPE resumes four concerts in seven weeks after a slow year. Bela Fleck opens Sept 7 at Hancher, followed by Lucinda Williams on Sept 22 with Bo Ramsey, Medeski Martin and Wood on Sept 26, and They Might Be Giants on Oct 11. Tickets range from $18.50 to $23.00.
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County moves to end mobile home junkyards in Benton County
Benton County adopts action to clear three junkyard sites described as mobile home and vehicle dumps. Al Warner Lane Rigler and Richard Young cited for violations of land use and nuisance ordinances. Warner and Young face Sept. 5 court dates in Vinton. Rigler Sept. 11 in Belle Plaine.
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Vision Iowa hearing on $6.1 million Marquette McGregor grant
The Vision Iowa board will hold a public hearing in McGregor to consider a $6.1 million grant as part of a $25 million plan along the Mississippi River. The project would add a hotel an 18 hole golf course and a winter park plus complete the Trail of Two Cities and downtown beautifications. Opponents say it harms the environment and mostly benefits the Isle of Capri riverboat casino. residents may speak at MFL Mar Mac Middle School from 6 to 8 30 p m with written comments due by Sept 4 to Susan Judkins at Vision Iowa Des Moines.
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Waterloo mayoral candidate backs riverboat gambling
Candidate for Waterloo mayor proposes riverboat casino to raise revenue and curb property taxes. Don Hoth of the Covenant Foundation argues gambling profits should be shared with Waterloo, noting Iowa already hosts casinos and a state moratorium exists. He predicts anti gambling campaigns will face less resistance as social costs seen as non fatal. He cites Vision Iowa grants and local funding ties to gambling revenue.
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News Tip Phone Numbers for The Gazette
The Gazette lists tip lines for readers to report news. Cedar Rapids callers use 398-8254, Iowa City 339-3155, or 1-800-397-8212 for tips and urgent information.
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