Iowa drought looms despite light winter precip
State and national climatologists warn the drought may persist into 2013 despite slightly above normal winter precipitation in Iowa. They caution that deficits from 2012 remain and the critical March to May period will determine if drought conditions continue into spring.
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Fuchs
National
Harry Hillaker
Liz Martin
the Gazette
Wellington Heights
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Merger creates largest airline American Airlines and US Airways
American Airlines and US Airways announce a merger to form the world's largest airline. The deal reshapes the aviation industry and could affect routes, jobs, and travel costs as regulators review the integration plan.
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American Airlines
US Airways
Big Ten Eyes 10-Game Schedule Impacting Iowa State
The Big Ten is weighing a 10-game football league schedule which could push Iowa State off Iowa’s slate. The conference also stated it will not schedule FCS teams in the future, effectively freezing out Northern Iowa.
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Big Ten
Iowa State
Iowa
Coralville and Von Maur lawsuits dismissed with prejudice
The city of Coralville and a developers and residents group agreed to drop all lawsuits over the Von Maur project. Both sides dismissed each claim with prejudice, allowing no future suits on the same grounds. The council approved the settlement, and the Von Maur deal remains unaffected.
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Coralville
von Maur
Citizens Group
Iowa River Landing District
Johnson County
Kevin Olson
Iowa City misses Olympic trials host bid
Vanessa Miller reports that after hosting the U S Olympic Wrestling Trials, Iowa City left on strong terms with the USOC and USA Wrestling. Officials say the April 2012 event cost about 600000 and boosted enthusiasm for future wrestling trials in the area.
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Brian Ray
the Gazette
Henry Cejudo
Nick Simmons
USA Wrestling
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Iowa City
Josh Schamberger
Coralville Area
Schamberger
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Josh
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