Johnson County SE holds vote on $20 million land conservation bond
Johnson County Board of Supervisors will vote March 6 to authorize the County Conservation Board to plan a $20 million bond to buy land for conservation. The panel asked questions at a meeting with Conservation Board Director Harry Graves but did not oppose. Informal discussions continue February 28 and March 6 with a potential November 4 ballot if approved.
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors
County Conservation Board
Conservation Board
Harry Graves
Graves
Gasby's store robbed by masked man in Halloween mask
Police investigated a Tuesday robbery at Gasby's 2303 Muscatine Ave after a man wearing a Halloween style mask demanded cash. The suspect fled on foot, described as a thin black man in his 20s, 6 feet tall, 170 pounds, wearing a black hoodie over a blue shirt and white shirt and black sweat pants. Call Iowa City Police with tips at (319) 356-5275.
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Gasby’s
Muscatine Ave
Michael Myers
Iowa City
First Ave. SE
Sit-in at UNI spurred change in 1970
In 1970 African American students staged a sit-in at University of Northern Iowa President James W. Maucker’s home to protest racist policies. After 36 hours the protest ended and later that fall the Ethnic Cultural Minorities House was established on campus.
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University of Northern Iowa
James W. Maucker
Ethic Cultural Minorities House
Ice Packs Freeze Corridor Roads Across Iowa City Area
The Gazette reports dangerous ice packs formed by a mix of melting and freezing precipitation, causing widespread slick conditions Sunday and Monday. Cedar Rapids maintenance chief Craig Hanson says 600 tons of salt and sand have been used, but warming weather is needed to improve conditions. Rick Fosse notes ice adheres to streets and resists salt below 15 degrees.
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Hanson Sai
Rick Fosse
Iowa City
Driving on ice tips from Iowa State Patrol advised
The Iowa State Patrol urges motorists to slow down to match road conditions and keep extra distance. If skidding, avoid abrupt braking and steer into the skid. stay home when travel is not recommended by Sgt. Sharon Kurt.
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Iowa State Patrol
Sharon Kurt
The
Testimony in police brutality suit against Oelwein police
A federal civil case in Cedar Rapids features Jason Annis stating injuries from his 2004 arrest. He sits in prison in Atwater California and will not be released before 2026. His lawyer seeks compensation and a message that police brutality will not be tolerated.
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Elizabeth Rutter
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Jason Annis
Oelwein
Annis
Atwater
Calif
Peter Berger
Des Moines
Berger
Coins go on sale as metal prices soar in Cedar Rapids
Mariah and Anthony Rownley of Mount Vernon sell silver coins and buffalo nickels after metal prices reach record highs. Northern Plains Rare Coins set up shop at Heartland Inn drawing a steady crowd as gold hits 910 dollars an ounce and silver exceeds 17 dollars.
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Edar Rapids
Mariah
Anthony —_ Rawnsley
Mount Vernon
Heartland Inn
Cedar Rapids
Northern Plains Rare Coins & Precious Metals Inc
Minneapolis
Lenora Heller
North Plaines
Aaron Buddensick
Aaron
Anthony
Weather stories and the daily grind of winter
A columnist discusses the pull of weather coverage and how readers crave timely storm tales. Reporter Jennifer Hemmingsen narrates examples from Prattville, International Falls, and a Southern California storm, noting how weather shapes daily life and newsroom choices.
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Gazette
Jennifer Hemmingsen
Jennifer
Prattville
Ala
International Falls
Minn
California
Poway
Ramona
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