Hotel Fort Des Moines to undergo 40 million renovation
The historic Hotel Fort Des Moines will start a 40 million dollar renovation this year under new ownership. Opened in 1919, it has hosted dignitaries but has seen declining guest numbers in recent years. Ty Appleger a Solon High School senior won the Gallon Grad Award for donating blood since 2013. his gifts may have saved 24 lives. The Young Parents Network launched Ready to Read to boost literacy with books and activities for participating families.
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Train Derailment Near Dubuque Sparks Ethanol Spill
Canadian Pacific cars derailed near Dubuque spilling ethanol into the Mississippi River. Officials monitor river oxygen levels as cleanup continues to protect fish and wildlife.
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Readers question roundabouts for Marion downtown traffic
Letters criticize Marion traffic roundabouts citing lack of solid data on safety gains and pedestrian risk. Citizens urge fact gathering before changes, noting existing sidewalks and completed bike paths, while calling out move as a national trend without proven feasibility.
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Obama critiqued religious violence while noting medieval roots
Jonah Goldberg argues Obama overreaches by linking medieval Christianity to modern Islam. He contends Crusades and Inquisition were varied and often defensive, and asserts Western critique of radical Islam is justified from a modern perspective.
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Iowa road funding debate urges tax-based revenue plan
Ann Trimble-Ray argues for a long term transportation funding solution in Iowa. She cites debt levels for street purposes totaling 200 million in FY18 and statewide debt over 262 million, urging a constitutionally protected road and bridge plan. She notes high property tax burdens to repay debt while fuel tax reform could offset costs for Iowans and those buying fuel in the state.
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