Iowa bald eagle nests rise from 1 to over two hundred fifty
Coordination led by Shepherd notes Iowa now has at least 254 active bald eagle nests, up from one in 1977, due to DDT bans and ongoing habitat protection. The Upper Mississippi Refuge and counties along the river hold most nests, with urban areas showing new nesting in Des Moines Ames and Cedar Rapids.
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Shepherd
Iowa
Linn and
Johnson
Mississippi River
Upper Mississippi National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
Tim Loose
McGregor
Genoa
Wis
Dubuque
Des Moines
Ames
Cedar Rapids
Loose
Sqazcomm.com
Eagle Recovers After Dazed Roadside Encounter
An adult male bald eagle found dazed in a ditch near McGregor was deemed healthy after tests showed no lead poisoning. Conservation officer Burt Walters released the recovering bird, which then flew away after a brief stay at a garage and a planned visit to Cedar Rapids.
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Ty Orlan
The
Gazette
Department of Natural Resources Conservation
Burt Walters
Walters
Postville
Cedar Rapids
McGregor
Department of Natural Resource
Iowa
Bonds blamed for high costs in college run programs
A review blames bonds for raising taxpayer costs as about one third of program funds subsidize wages for on the job training. It notes only 16 percent of participating firms meet target criteria in three years and calls for phasing out bonds and a 15 million fund cap.
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Chet Culver
Fred Hubbell
Department of Economic Development
Economic Development Department
Bret Mills
Obesity linked to funding for walking and biking in Iowa
A new Alliance for Biking & Walking report ties rising obesity and related diseases to declining walking and cycling. It notes Iowa uses about 2 percent of federal transportation funding for bike and pedestrian projects, versus a little over 1 percent nationwide, while 8 percent of trips in Iowa are by foot or bike. The study also highlights safety gaps and health outcomes, urging increased investment and local wellness grants.
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Ihe Gazette
Alliance For Biking & Walking
Iowa
U.S
Tim Lane
Iowa Department of Public Health
Fire kills 8-year-old in motor home blaze in storage lot
Fire investigators in Council Bluffs say an 8-year-old girl Makala Prudence died in a Jan. 18 recreational vehicle fire ruled an accident. Firefighters found the child in the 40-foot motor home at a storage facility after her mother alerted 911. The stepfather owns the shop where she often played in the RV.
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Associated Press Council
Elkader Works to Recover From 2008 Flood
City council prioritizes flood recovery with ongoing buyouts for destroyed properties and plans for a flood wall. Other priorities include wastewater treatment plant construction an Emergency Services building upgrade meter reading system modernization and the Great Places project.
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Elkader
1.5 percent raise sought for Fayette officials
The Fayette County Compensation Board recommends a 1.5 percent salary increase for the county attorney, auditor, recorder, sheriff, supervisors and treasurer. The Board of Supervisors may approve or modify the proposal. If approved, salaries will adjust to set amounts for each official.
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Fayette
West Union
Fayette County Compensation Board
Board of
Sors
Wayne Saur
Lori Moellers
Karen Ford
Marty Fisher
Mike Kennedy
Vicki Rowland
Gayle Tellin
Kyle Jacobsen
Court hours change in Jones Iowa counties
The Sixth Judicial District Court clerks offices in Jones and surrounding counties will adjust hours starting Monday under a Supreme Court order. Offices will be open 8 to 11 30 a m and 12 30 to 4 30 p m on Monday Wednesday and Friday, with closures 2 30 to 4 30 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Jones
Iowa
Sixth Judicial District Court
Supreme Court
Eastern Iowa public safety blotter notice
The Log lists multiple alleged charges from public safety and county attorney offices in Eastern Iowa. Individuals include Travis Fishnick of Dubuque, Michelle Evans of Davenport area, Gretta Dirks of Cedar Rapids, Shawnacy Williams of Marion, Mikayla Morse of Iowa City, and Gary Messinger of Solon, with times and locations in various cities.
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Iowa
Mikayla N. Morse
N. Lucas St
Iowa City
Sugar Bottom Road
Johnson County
Gary F. Messinger
Solon
Prairie Rose Lane
Burglary Reports on Three Local Residences
Burglary incidents reported at 325 24th St NW between Jan 18 and 12 25 PM with electronics valued at 500 dollars. Another break in at 5637 Kirkwood Blvd SW occurred Jan 22 or Jan 23 with electronics worth 1200 dollars. A third burglary at 1605 Ave NE occurred between 7 AM and 5 30 PM Wednesday with electronics valued at 3900 dollars.
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Kirkwood Blvd
Ave. NE
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