Bomb blast kills seven police cadets in Ramadi Iraq
A bomb blast during a parade of U S trained police cadets in Ramadi killed seven and injured dozens as insurgents target Iraqis working with Americans. U S officials blamed loyalists of Saddam Hussein amid ongoing anti American attacks. A Turkish special forces office raid and the killing of a Turkish journalist add to mounting tensions in the region.
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Iowa Values Fund drives open for business push
Iowa officials unveil a 503 million Values Fund and venture capital to back traditional incentives as Governor Tom Vilsack positions Iowa as open for business. The move follows a restructuring of the economic development agency and aims to boost energy, education, health care, safety, and infrastructure.
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Hoover Nature Trail falters as 24 miles doubtfully separate from roads
The Hoover Nature Trail in Iowa, once planned as Iowa’s longest 115 mile route from Burlington to Cedar Rapids, remains incomplete with about 24 miles mapped but not clearly distinct from roads. Bank loans unpaid, landowners reluctant to sell, and counties unwilling to take over maintenance from Hoover Nature Trail Inc. hinder progress despite $823,000 in state grants. only about half the right of way may be secured.
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Hoover Nature Trail funding details show staged grants
The Iowa Department of Transportation outlines three state grants totaling 822,968 for the Hoover Nature Trail. Phase 1 awarded 276,573 in 1991 for 7 miles Conesville to Nichols and 3 miles Morning Sun to the country club plus 3 miles West Branch to Oasis with 14 percent unspent. Phase 2 granted 239,775 in 1992 for 2.5 miles Conesville to Louisa-Muscatine line and 2 miles Conesville to Cone Lake plus 2.5 miles Oasis to Morse with 21 percent unspent. Phase 3 provided 306,620 in 1994 for 5 miles West Branch to Cedar-Muscatine line and 5 miles West Liberty to Nichols and 2.75 miles Highway 61 near Muscatine to Melon Road with 71 percent undeveloped. A photo shows the trail section south of Conesville overrun by plants.
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Jazz Fest attracts growing out of state visitors
Iowa City festival draws visitors from Chicago Minneapolis and Omaha while 50 percent of attendees are locals Festival director Steve Grismore notes the shift and officials say callers from across the region seek festival information.
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