Southern Iowa snowstorm trims travel as totals rise
A winter storm along the southern edge of Iowa dumped 4 to 6 inches in counties from Benton to Scott and left roads slick. Authorities reported minor accidents with no injuries while crews sprayed sand and salt brine to melt surfaces. Iowa City and Cedar Rapids crews worked ahead of the morning rush as conditions persisted.
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Clinton
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Rundy
Hardin
Iowa
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Ohnson
Jones
Linn
Marshall
Ascatine
Poweshiek
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Ama
Cedar Rapids
Brian Boesen
Black Hawk County
Jim Abitz
Dubuque County
Abitz
Iowa City
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Winter driving tips for seniors and all drivers
Gazette staff report urges caution in winter driving and lists must have items for cars. Heritage Agency on Aging director Tom Miskimen notes older drivers need extra care. Kirkwood Community College instructor Harry Hograbe recommends practicing on ice in an empty lot to learn braking and skid recovery. The 55 Alive program for ages 55 plus runs monthly at Kirkwood with an eight hour two day format and an $8 fee.
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Heritage Agency On Aging
Miskimen
Harry Hograbe
Kirkwood Community College
Hograbe
American Association of Retired Persons
Coffee truck overturns closing interstate in Louisville
A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 64 in downtown Louisville early Wednesday spilling Hills Bros coffee across the westbound lanes and closing the highway for 10 hours. No injuries were reported. investigators attributed the loss of control to speed on a curve. Detours affected I 64 71 and 65 near the crash site.
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Hills Bros
Miracle survival after flood car drainage incident
Elisabeth Klug survived a flood waters with about 40 stitches to her feet and legs after a car was submerged under water. Her mother Catherine calls the escape a miracle while Elisabeth focuses on road safety and rail guards for future protection.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Catherine Klug
Elisabeth
Elisabeth Klug
Cedar Rapids Washington High School
Coe College
New York to test Internet betting via modem and mouse
The state Off Track Betting Corp plans an experimental Web site for race wagering using Internet connections. It would be the first state sponsored site to let customers place bets from a PC. OTB officials say testing has been ongoing and could go live within a month. Bettors can fund accounts by check or credit card.
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OTB
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