Tragedy of Continental Flight 11 sparked security push
A 1962 airliner explosion over the Missouri Iowa line killed 45, marking the first commercial jet sabotage. Investigations tied dynamite to suspect Thomas Doty, with FBI and aviation boards delayed in proving responsibility. The event spurred evolving airport security ahead of later hijackings.
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Expansion plan would double National Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque
The America's River Partnership proposes a major expansion to double the museum’s size in Dubuque. The project would add a 42 000 square foot exhibit space a large 3 D theater a children’s splash zone and a saltwater gallery highlighting Gulf of Mexico species. A National River Research and Conservation Center is planned with the Smithsonian Institute.
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Two Wisconsin Dells residents injured in county crash
A 47-year-old driver failed to negotiate a right-hand curve on Highway 151 south of Monticello and rolled the vehicle several times. She was hospitalized at University Hospitals in Iowa City. A 15-year-old passenger, unrestrained in the back seat, was ejected and flown to University Hospitals by helicopter.
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Man charged with sexual assault turns himself in
Eddie Kibbee 40, formerly of Grinnell, charged with criminal sexual assault after an April incident with an acquaintance in West Chicago. He turned himself in after an arrest warrant was issued November 20 and is held in DuPage County jail on a 500000 dollar bond.
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Veterans benefits fair planned at guard armories
The 224th Engineer Battalion and partners announce a veterans benefits fair for those deployed in the global war on terror. Events run 8 a.m. to noon January 21 at Fairfield National Guard Armory and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. January 29 at Mount Pleasant Armory. Eligible service members and their spouses or parents may learn program options and meet on site with benefits experts to apply.
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Eastern Iowa airports to receive federal grants
The Dubuque Municipal Airport Commission gets a 997 500 federal grant to rehabilitate the apron. FAA awarded 13 Iowa grants with Dubuque receiving the largest. Other Eastern Iowa grants go to Davenport Municipal 190 950 and Oelwein Municipal 73 000.
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Youths Attend Anti-Tobacco Summit in Dubuque
About 30 youths from Eastern Iowa attend a youth led anti-tobacco summit at the Holiday Inn in Dubuque to promote Just Eliminate Lies tobacco control efforts.
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Iowa and Illinois Lottery Draws Weekend Totals
Saturday results show Powerball numbers 614 40 46 49 with Powerball 17 and a 77 million jackpot plus 5x power play. Cash Game, Hot Lotto, and Pick games list various combinations and prizes including a 20 million Lotto jackpot and 100000 cash game entry.
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