Mayors urge Amtrak to switch routes for alternating days
Central Iowa mayors led by Ames Boone and Marshalltown formed a group to push Amtrak rerouting so the California Zephyr would run alternating days on southern and central Iowa tracks. Amtrak rejected the plan noting confusion higher costs and no current agreement with the Chicago and North Western.
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Ottumwa Bank Drive Up Robbery Stuns City
A lone man robbed a Union Bank drive up office in Ottumwa on Tuesday taking an undisclosed amount and fled on foot. No weapon was shown and no injuries were reported. FBI joins the probe following a February 12 Ottumwa bank robbery and federal charges against Michael Walker.
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Iowa biotech group to honor Borlaug statue at Capitol
The Iowa Biotechnology Consortium will present a 15 inch bronze statue to Dr Norman Borlaug today at 10 30 a m in room 9 of the Iowa Capitol Building to honor his work in bio tech and his Nobel Peace Prize in 1970.
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Eastern Iowa receives $2.3 million in grant funds
The Iowa Department of Economic Development awarded 68 community development block grants totaling 17.6 million dollars. Eastern Iowa received over 2.3 million for projects including Brandon sewer work and Linn County care facilities for children. The Children's Home of Cedar Rapids will become Tanager Place and add 30 psychiatric beds for youth.
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Rollins Says Abortion Won't Decide Iowa Senate Race
Edward Rollins, NRCC co chair, told Des Moines reporters that abortion will not be a major factor in Iowa's U S Senate race. He said Democrats risk a pro choice label and touted Bush popularity and a strong economy aiding Republicans. He emphasized Tauke's 2nd District seat and did not name a preferred GOP nominee.
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