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.
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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.
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