Decorah votes to demolish East Side School
Decorah school board voted to demolish the 109 year old East Side School despite public input. A public hearing drew 90 residents with many urging more time for the East Side School Development Committee to raise funds and pursue adaptive reuse.
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Iowa City school board outlines 1 percent tax priorities
Iowa City school board members urge clear priority outlines and cost estimates for a proposed 1 percent local option sales tax. A July 19 public forum will discuss sharing revenue with Johnson County towns and the plan includes funding for infrastructure, technology upgrades, and property tax relief.
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Woman struck by semi on I-80 near Walcott, possibly self-initiated
A woman who exited a parked car on I-80 near Walcott was hit by a semi at about 3 15 a m. Authorities say she may have taken her own life and are awaiting dental and fingerprint records for identification. Maj. Mike Brown of the Scott County Sheriff's Office confirmed the circumstances and noted the driver had no time to avoid the collision. Minnesota and surrounding Iowa agencies were involved in the response.
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Burlington woman’s death investigated as homicide
Police say 54 year old Dianna Jo Dawson of Burlington was found dead Monday in her home. Investigators awaited autopsy results planned for Tuesday to determine a cause and whether foul play was involved.
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Patrol trains officers today at Mount Vernon High School
Iowa State Patrol holds an active shooter training at Mount Vernon High School on Thursday to boost cooperation among local law enforcement in responding to school or business shootings. State troopers expect involvement from area agencies.
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Chelsea man identified as tractor accident victim
Paul Kupka, 47, of rural Chelsea, died after a tractor he was driving rolled on a steep hillside while taking hay. He freed himself before neighbors and was flown by Air Care to University Hospitals in Iowa City. hospital officials would not confirm status on Tuesday.
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Grout Museum hits funding milestone for veterans addition
Grout Museum in Waterloo reports 11.4 million dollars in pledges and receipts toward a 30,000 square foot Sullivan Brothers addition to honor Iowa veterans. The project aims for a late 2008 ribbon cutting with bids to be set in November and fundraising continuing after a 1 million gift from the Black Hawk Gaming Association.
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Iowa Lottery Draws July 11 Jackpot Totals Announced
The July 11 draw results list Cash Game numbers 2 14 15 21 22 with a $100000 top prize, Pick 3 Midday 9 7 7, Pick 3 Evening 4 6 2, Pick 4 Midday 8 3 7 4, Pick 4 Evening 4 3 0 7, Little Lotto 14 16 18 20 35 and 6 0148 with a $2.5 million jackpot, Mega Millions 5 14 34 36 52 and Mega Ball 42 with a $29 million prize.
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