Kirkwood's Vinton Center to reopen in August flood aftermath
Kirkwood Community College will reopen its Vinton Center in August after about 16 inches of floodwater damaged the site. Center Director Mindy Thornton says the facility is newly renovated with carpet and furniture as fall classes begin August 19.
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Sweet salvaging after West Union Schwan's truck wreck
A Schwan's delivery truck tipped onto its passenger side when a Greene teen driver rear collided it, spilling ice cream and foods onto the ground. Firefighters shared bars with local children as product donations were made after the 9:45 a.m. wreck on Highway 150.
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Rain Floods Route as Iowa Faces Flash Watch
Rain causes field flooding across eastern Iowa. A flash flood watch remains in effect until 10 a.m. with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible through the weekend. The Iowa River at Marengo rose above flood stage after Thursday night storms that dumped 3.75 inches in Iowa County. Hydrometeorologist Bill Elliott warned of heavy rain this morning and tonight as an upper disturbance and a front move south, bringing possible thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds.
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Teen rescued after five hour cave entrapment at Maquoketa Caves
In Maquoketa Caves State Park a 16 year old boy became trapped in a cavern. Deputy fire chief Jeff Moritz says rescuers used an air chisel to free him. The teen sustained minor injuries and was flown to a Dubuque hospital.
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Lottery results and big jackpot figures listed
Friday July 18 Iowa and Illinois lotteries show figures for Cash Game and Pick 3 and 4 games. Mega Millions draws yield 17 29 36 53 55 with Mega Ball 26 and a 105 million dollar jackpot.
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