Plan to remove Turkey River dams sinks in Iowa
A plan to remove the Turkey River dams at Elkader and Clermont stalls amid local resistance. Elkader Mayor Tom Diers says the dam is a downtown landmark, while Clermont residents cite economic and recreational value. Fisheries biologist Gary Siegwarth remains convinced free-flowing river benefits fisheries and tourism despite slow local talk.
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Masonry students help Dunkerton finish house in Iowa project
Kirkwood Community College masonry students assisted Dunkerton High School industrial arts students in completing a brick faced house as part of a joint Iowa program. The effort marks a rare collaboration between college and high school and showcases hands on masonry training.
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Iowa Falls
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Cedar Rapids
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Le Claire man awaits share of Iraqi judgment
Taleb Subh, 26, of Le Claire and 174 other U S citizens won a 309 million dollar judgment against Iraq for abuses during the 1990 occupation of Kuwait. The money is in frozen Iraqi assets in U S accounts, blocked by the State Department and blocked by Congress or executive action to unfreeze. Subh, raised in the Quad Cities, was in Kuwait when invasion began. Le Claire lies about 15 miles northeast of Davenport.
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Gazette Open With Reduced Hours On New Year’s Day
The Gazette announces reduced hours for New Year’s Day with circulation offices in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City operating limitedly. Newsroom and obituary submissions accepted after 4 p.m. Tuesday with deadlines. display advertising offices closed until Wednesday 8 a.m. Daily news briefs from AP available via CITYLINE.
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