Snowstorm Dims Across Iowa Cancelled Classes
Heavy weekend storm dumped up to 8 inches in Guthrie Center Jefferson Oakland and Sac City while Eastern Iowa saw 2 to 5 inches. Morning sleet led to school closures including Kirkwood Community College. Several accidents occurred with no serious injuries reported. A charter bus from Moline Illinois slid off I-80 near Waterloo at 3 12 p m.
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Bus Skids Toward River Rescued by Driver in Iowa County
Thirty passengers escaped injury when a Peoria Charter Coach Co. bus left the road north of the Coralville exit and slid toward the Iowa River. Driver L. 142 of Lowpoint Ill. steered to trees, stopping 30 to 40 feet from the water. He may be charged with failure to maintain control. A week earlier icy conditions caused multiple highway fatalities.
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DOT 511 road condition site logs surge in second winter
The Iowa DOT reports rapid use of the 511 road conditions site as winter storms hit. By 3 p.m. Monday, over 11 000 visitors had checked conditions and more than 14 000 were expected before the day ends. The service continues to roll out improvements after its second winter of operation.
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Road conditions by phone and web during Midwest updates
Public road condition information available by phone at 511 or 1 800 288 1047 and online via lowaroadconditions org or KCRG site. Provides links to Midwest road conditions and travel advisories.
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Renewed push for stricter child restraint law in Iowa
Coralville mom Jamie Trunnel buckles her children Ben 7 and Sarah 10 at Kate Wickham Elementary as debate grows over a bill to require child restraints for ages 6 to 10. Proponents argue Iowa’s rule is outdated and the state ranks low in child safety studies. Senator David Johnson has introduced the measure.
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Proposed child restraint changes in Senate File 2029
The bill broadens rear facing requirements for infants under 1 year or under 20 pounds and tightens age based restraints. It would require under 6 to use a restraint or booster, and ages 6 to 10 to be secured in a restraint or belt in front and back seats. It also mandates all under 11 in back and front seats.
Bush proposes 2.4 trillion budget with war and education cuts
President Bush unveils a 2.4 trillion dollar budget for FY 2005 centered on military, domestic security, and select education and health initiatives. He seeks funding for Iraq and Afghanistan operations up to 50 billion and aims to halve the deficit within five years, projecting a 237 billion shortfall in 2006.
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Super Bowl halftime sparks federal probe over onstage nudity
The Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake performance at the Super Bowl halftime show triggers a federal investigation and ignites debate over standards in entertainment. The era of water cooler moments with edgy displays is fading as stricter scrutiny and bold acts collide with ongoing industry shifts.
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