C N W balks at Amtrak passenger trains on Iowa rails
Iowa's largest railroad says it will not run passenger trains on its tracks, fearing disruption to freight. Spokesman James Foote cites priority for coal trains and notes partial monitoring systems could delay passenger service. A proposal would require about 89 000 first year riders and subsidies.
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Camping deaths case goes to jury
Jurors resume deliberations in the trial of Jason Van Scoyoc charged with four counts of vehicular homicide for a camping area crash that killed a Camanche family. Defense says he was an inexperienced driver. prosecutors allege reckless conduct.
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Grants to aid Iowa crime victims reach 2.1 million
Iowa Attorney General Bonnie Campbell announced nearly 2.1 million dollars in grants to 40 local victim service projects in 29 cities. Funds come mostly from fines and penalties and focus on domestic violence shelters and related services, with amounts allocated to Cedar Rapids Clinton Davenport Decorah Dubuque Iowa City Marshalltown Muscatine and Waterloo.
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