Weather Whiplash Hits Midwest With Sudden Freeze
Friday's rapid temperature plunge roared through Iowa and the Midwest. Atlanta tumbled from 63 to 24, Chicago from 61 to 10 with a 21 below wind chill, and Indianapolis fell from 61 to 4. At least six deaths in Minnesota are blamed on the storm. two ice fishermen are missing in Kansas and a flooding death reported in West Virginia.
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Snowstorm impacts Iowa City area with biroad closures and sheltering
Postal workers urged residents to clear sidewalks and avoid parking near mailboxes to ensure delivery as snow and wind disrupt travel. A multicar crash blocked Westlawn Drive near the VA Medical Center with no serious injuries. Some VA staff stayed overnight as roads gradually improved. far northeast Iowa remained largely snow covered. Travelers sheltered in Fayette Oelwein and Decorah motels amid fresh five inch snowfall. the Miss Marquette riverboat casino partially reopened then closed. A Buchanan County cabin reported a stolen chain saw during the icy day.
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Winter road reports and shelter crowding in Iowa
Iowa road condition hotline details statewide winter driving guidelines. In Cedar Rapids the Salvation Army homeless shelter reports busier activity after snow and cold with the same daily crowd as a typical week. the shelter stays open past 11 p.m. during cold spells to prevent exposure.
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Downtown Parcel to Enter 1998 Request for Proposals
Franklin notes downtown site ready in three to four months with a 1998 construction start target. Several proposals are expected, followed by negotiations and design plans. Beckord and chamber board will discuss reserving the land for a CenterSpace type facility at next meeting.
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Cornell weighs Mount Vernon campus for new honors college
Mount Vernon could host Mellen Honors College offering a Great Books based BA with creative writing business and publishing and Western literature. Will, former St John’s teacher and Mellon official, plans mid February recruitment for about a dozen students to begin in September.
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Judge rejects call for special Oelwein vote
District Court Judge James Beeghly ruled city officials acted properly in dismissing Bud Streit's petition for a new form of government. He found no conflict of interest among the reviewers given term expirations and noted Streit did not raise concerns earlier. Eight of 126 signatures were invalid, blocking the petition.
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