Sailor statue restored at Elkader Civil War memorial
Renowned sculptor Ricky Stewart spent about 2,500 hours restoring the Clayton County sailor statue at the Elkader Courthouse. The project revealed internal rot from mixed metals and prior black paint. Stewart replaced the telescope hand and refurbished the figure with original patina, planning similar cleanup for the adjacent soldier statue.
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Republic
49Th Regiment Veteran Volunteer Infantry
Chet Culver
Terry Branstad
Stewart
Newton
Ricky Stewart
Clayton County
Elkader
Cedar Rapids storm flood relief targets main streets and sewers
Cedar Rapids focuses on removing large branches blocking right of way and restoring drivable streets after storms. City officials estimate about 1 million dollars in damage on key streets like Meadowbrook Drive and Leroy Street while crews prepare to inspect sewers and await Coralville Lake and Iowa River levels to fall. Public information officer Terrence Neuzil notes Cedar Rapids and Johnson County push recovery as Coralville Lake nears peak and evacuation zones plan return timelines.
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Hanson
Meadowbrook Drive
Washington Avenue
Forest Drive
Leroy Street
Iowa River
Dubuque Street
Iowa City
Neuzil
Coralville
Coralville Lake
Cedar Rapids
23Rd Street
Meadowbrook
EyeCare America offers free eye exams for seniors nationwide
Dear Abby highlights EyeCare America a program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology that connects eligible seniors with volunteer ophthalmologists for free medical eye exams and up to a year of care. The letter notes vision loss risks age related diseases and provides contact details and the program’s reach.
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Abby
Eye- Care America
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
EyeCare America
Charles P. Wilkinson
Dr. Wilkinson
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Eyecareamerica.org
Cedar Rapids man urges caution after hit and run crash
Cedar Rapids police investigated more than 700 hit and runs last year and expect similar totals again. Andy Paul, who was struck on I 380 near the H Avenue exit, says the driver fled, leaving him with scrapes and a glove fragment embedded in his arm. He urges others to stay at the scene and consider safety for families.
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Cedar Rapids
Andy Paul
Paul
National Highway Traffic Safety
Tration
River Levels Reported Across Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa river gauges show mostly falling levels with readings from Marshalltown to Wapello decreasing. Cedar River sites at Waterloo Cedar Rapids Conesville and Wapsipinicon readings all lower, while Coralville Pool remains above sea level and rising.
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Cedar River Waterloo
Falling
Cedar Rapids
Conesville
Coralville Pool
Iowa Lottery Draws and Jackpots Summary
Sunday results include Pick 3 Midday 2 3 9 and Evening 1 2 9, Pick 4 Midday 5 0 9 4 and Evening 9 9 1 7, All or Nothing Midday 2 4 8 10 11 14 and Evening 1 3 6 7 12 13 14 17 18 20 21 22. Saturday Powerball numbers 24 34 36 57 58 with Powerball 11. Jackpot now 101 million, Wednesday’s jackpot 122 million.
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Iowa
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