Buchanan panel backs new jail near courthouse
A Buchanan County panel proposes a new jail facility just south of the courthouse after upgrading the sheriff’s office, with cost projections rising from 4.3 million to about 4.8 million due to higher materials. A referendum would require a simple majority for funding.
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Plow Boy Wins Ugly Tractor Contest at Eldridge Festival
Plow Boy, a 1930 John Deere tractor, won the Ugly Tractor contest at the Eldridge Summer Festival. Owner Cork Groth notes the machine is mostly green with faint original color. Starting requires opening compression relief valves and manually spinning the flywheel before engine startup.
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Free Video Claims Pain-Free Back and Neck Elimination
A free video promises a drug free, surgery free method to eliminate back and neck pain. It claims thousands of doctors endorse the treatment and offers a toll free recorded message to obtain a copy and locate a doctor.
Death investigation in Hopkinton after man found on road
Delaware County sheriff seeks tips in the death of 21 year old Matthew Carter found along Jones Delaware Road near the 255th Avenue intersection. He was struck by a vehicle Sunday morning and investigators request information from any drivers on that route during early hours. Call Jones County sheriff at 319 462 4371 Delaware County at 563 927 3135 or State Patrol at 319 283 5521.
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Riverside casino to fill up to six hundred jobs at three day fair
Riverside's River side Casino and Golf Resort hosted a three day job fair in the Riverside Elementary School gym from Friday to Sunday to hire for finance, food and beverage, golf, hotel, marketing, security, slots, surveillance and tables. Marketing Director Cheryl Goode said many applicants would receive offers and the casino will open privately August 31 before public doors.
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Waterloo men jailed for cocaine plot near playground
Two Waterloo men were sentenced in federal court for conspiring to sell cocaine within 1,000 feet of a public playground and for conspiring to possess a firearm for violent drug trafficking. Charles Watson 35 drew 25 years and Eric Sallis 26 received 11 years after pleading guilty. Police seized over 400 grams of cocaine and four related shootings occurred near Wildside Creations in May 2000.
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Hospital strike ends as Finley nurses return to work
Finley Hospital in Dubuque ended its three day strike at 6 30 a m Sunday with positions covered for the day. Temporary workers were hired for five days as staff returned. The hospital praised U S Nursing Corporation nurses for professional care and said Finley nurses would be scheduled as positions become available.
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Lottery results and jackpots for Iowa Illinois region
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