Iowa grandparents push for easier access to visitation rights
Dianne and Dale Schwerin lament limited access to their grandchildren four years after their daughter's death. Iowa lawyers urge changes to allow courts to grant grandparents visitation even when a parent is not unfit. Advocates say current law makes it nearly impossible and point to other states with broader access rights.
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Storm bypasses Eastern Iowa hits Carroll County
A winter storm caused power outages in rural areas of Carroll County with freezing rain and heavy snow. Crews used two boom trucks to repair a line along Highway 71. Service was out for nearly 1500 homes and restoration was expected by tonight or early Sunday.
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Rehabilitation program in Elkader to renew RISE facilities
Elkader's Rehabilitation through Industry Socialization and Education RISE plans a $600000 renovation to expand Rainbow Drive site. Director Ed Josten notes shift back toward enhanced activity with integrated work programs while maintaining meaningful activities for 54 clients. The project seeks to add meeting rooms office space a weather friendly entrance and expanded break rooms with better accessibility.
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Slow-moving storm brings light snow to eastern Iowa
A lengthy storm dumped up to 3 inches in eastern Iowa while western Iowa saw heavy snowfall. Meteorologists note road crews will improve conditions as light snow continues for the next days. Temperatures linger in the 20s, with salts and anti freeze chemicals on roads. Iowa State Patrol reports few roadside incidents despite holiday traffic.
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Shoveling safety tips amid widespread winter storm
The report urges smaller loads and lighter shovels, taking breaks, and stopping if overheated or in pain. It notes dangerous weather with blizzards across several states, power outages, impassable roads, and a high death toll linked to slippery conditions.
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Police seek tips in cab robbery at Dolphin Lake complex
Police investigate the robbery of a cabdriver at the Dolphin Lake Point Enclave apartments 2401 Highway East on Thursday around 5 p.m. The suspect is a black man in his late 20s, about 5'10", wearing a black sweater and pants. A reward of up to $1,000 is offered by Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers for information. Call (319) 358-8477.
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