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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 2007

Page

8

Man buys ghost town in northern Iowa Dixie

Rob Tibbits bought the ghost town of Dixie, eight acres near Osage, for 35000. Dixie once had a store tavern and post office, founded 1893 by H G Thrams. Tibbits plans include a campground or auctions and preserving history while considering use of tillable land and a base ment from the original store.

Dixie Rob Tibbits Osage Tibbits Justin Ones Gary Rosemary Janssen Indianola Dixie Land

Burlington tests new courthouse security after escape

Des Moines County tested new court security following the escape of Brandon V. Plowman, who fled a Burlington courtroom after a five year burglary sentence. The trial security upgrades include magnetic ID cards for employees and a rear entrance shutdown, with an alarm on the courtroom rear door and armed deputies patrolling during busy days.

Burlington Des Moines Brandon V. Plowman Plowman Christine Blakeville

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