Firework damages Keota school gym with 15 by 20 foot hole
A Fourth of July firework sparked a smoldering blaze at Keota Elementary School damaging the gym roof and interior. Firefighters from Sigourney and Keota burned debris and smoke filled the building. Officials said the roof and insulation were heavily damaged with potential light fixture and floor issues. Insurance workers assess a costly repair while emphasizing fireworks safety near schools.
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Iowa church sues over civil rights stance on gender identity
Fort Des Moines Church of Christ with Alliance Defending Freedom filed a federal suit challenging the Iowa Civil Rights Commission interpretation of the 2007 law adding sexual orientation and gender identity. The complaint argues the commission seeks to curb church teaching and force facilities to open restrooms to the opposite sex, violating religious liberty.
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Iowa City extends flood project by year due to mercury cleanup
The Iowa City Council approved a 13 month timeline extension for the North Wastewater Treatment Plant flood mitigation project after mercury contamination was found on site. The project includes a 5 acre wetland to filter runoff and stabilize Ralston Creek before the Iowa River, north of Highway 6. Construction starts in spring with a park component not required to be completed by January 2018.
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