Woman survives snowstorm river plunge after car crash near Canton
Theresa Martin 29 of Olin crawled from the Maquoketa River after her car left the road a mile south of Canton in Jones County around 1 a.m. Wednesday. She credited her friend's collie for leading rescuers to her as frostbite treatment followed at Jackson County Public Hospital. She plans not to drive again in such weather.
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Linda Merchie
Merchie
Jackson County Public Hospital
Engineers to assess UNI-Dome after roof collapse
Consultants and engineers will inspect the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls today and Friday to determine options to restore operation after a winter storm damaged the roof. No injuries were reported as UNI crews began clearing snow and ice before the collapse.
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Norreast
Iowa
Edar Falls
Cedar Falls
John Conner
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
UNI
Duane Anders
Anders
Dome collapse ends long snow removal effort
After nearly 11 hours of work in snow and slush, crews climbed from the dome interior only to be alerted at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday to a hole in the north end. A loose cable severed fabric and air escaped as the dome settled, leaving workers somber after the effort.
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Anders
Collapse at UNI‑Dome prompts storm debris review
A photo shows a torn UNI‑Dome roof with water pooling on folded bleachers and a ceiling fabric tear near the cable support system. Officials note freezing rain and heavy snowfall hampered crews as they assess damage and plan temporary safety steps.
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UNI
Waukon man in school board faces felony theft charge
Donald Haler 45 and Richard Weber 44 are tied to a $150000 money laundering scheme in La Crosse Wisconsin. Haler recently joined the Eastern Allamakee Community School Board after 245 write in votes. Weber allegedly billed for work not done using fictitious companies. Status hearing set for December 13 to determine trial or plea.
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Weber
Haler
Allamakee County
Northern Engraving Co
West Salem, Wis
Seneca Air and Hydraulics
Holmen Machine Technology
Waukon
Don’s Welding Co
Don
Wanted Older Workers Recruiters Seek Experience
Older workers like Ken Clancy, a 64 year old retired postal worker, actively seek part time jobs. He visits stores such as K's Merchandise to fill openings while his wife worries about his labor search. Employers welcome experienced seniors for labor from stocking shelves to greeting customers.
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Mount Vernon
Clancy
Gift only for library in Hiawatha land donation
Hiawatha developer Jim Dyer and his wife Sue donated 1.2 acres on Center Point Road for a new library. He said he will rescind the offer if the land is not used for a library, opposing ideas to use the site to lure new business or a restaurant near the Dairy Queen. Local council members weighed alternative sites and potential tax impact while debating library needs.
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Shayla Thiel
Azette
Hiawatha
Jim Dyer
Sue
Center Point Road
Dairy Queen
Dyer
Tom Patterson
Patterson
Linn County Democrats Back Charles Brown Jr for Senate
The Linn County Democratic Party endorses Charles Brown Jr of Marion to challenge Republican Mary Lundby for the senate seat being vacated by Paul Pate. Details on page 1B. City Council approves initial ordinance to drop city dog licensing and bar county pickup. Details page 3B. Labor Department plans a pension education program to boost retirement savings. Details page 5C.
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Linn County
Democratic Party
Charles Brown Jr
Marion
Mary Lundby
Paul Pate
Labor Department
Davis ties Hawkeyes coaching win record with UNI victory
Iowa coach Tom Davis tied Lute Olson as the program's winningest coach after an 80 to 48 home win over the University of Northern Iowa. The game details appear on page 10.
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Iowa
Tom Davis
Lute Olson
Hawkeyes
University of Northern Iowa
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