Governors seeks disaster declaration for Lake Delhi flood damage
Gov Chet Culver toured the Lake Delhi area seeking a presidential disaster declaration to unlock federal aid after the dam failure. Debris removal plans by the Delaware County and private crews were praised, with FEMA costs and future funding expectations noted. Farmers like Dave Lubben discussed losses and potential federal or low interest loans for recovery.
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Dave Franzman
AKE
Delhi
Chet Culver
Hardhit Lake
Maquoketa River
Lake Delhi Recreation Association
Culver
Delaware County
the Recreation Association
Dubuque County
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Jim Willey
Red Cross Opens Earlville Flood Shelter At Elementary School
The Grant Wood Area Chapter of the American Red Cross opens an emergency shelter at Earlville Elementary School 213 Stow St today at 3 p.m. for flood victims offering lodging meals first aid and counseling. Rep Braley’s office provides a disaster relief website for updates.
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Grant Wood Area
The
American Red Cross
Earlville
Stow St
Bruce Braley
Braley
House
Patrol seeks help identifying two burglary suspects
Iowa State Patrol asks for public help identifying two people seen on surveillance video at an Urbanale convenience store. The pair, described as in their mid to late 20s, are linked to a July 22 car burglary near the Iowa Capitol parking ramp and the Agriculture and Land Stewardship office, with credit card activity tied to stolen state property.
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Rod Boshart
Uess Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa Capitol
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Two sought in July burglary case in Polk County
Surveillance images show two suspects: a woman 5 6 to 5 8 and a man 6 0 to 6 2, weighing 120 to 130 and 180 to 200 pounds respectively. Call Polk County Crime Stoppers at 515 223 1400 for a reward up to 1000 for information leading to arrests.
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Polk County
Iowa
Bill Northey
Department
Bar owner to appeal 30 day liquor license suspension
Iowa City bar Bo James owned by Leah Cohen plans to appeal a state decision suspending the liquor license for 30 days starting Sept. 3. The bar was fined 1500 dollars after underage two entrants gained entry Jan 30, 2009, and were served beer without IDs. Cohen says doorman and bartender issues were resolved and intends a District Court stay during appeal.
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Nacette
Iowa City
Leah Cohen
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
Stephen Larson
Bo James
Iowa Hawkeye
Cohen
E. Washington St
Zack.kucharski
Gazcomm.cc
Summit Bar Owner Sues Iowa City Over 21-Only Law
Mike Porter owner of The Summit in Iowa City sues to exempt his 10 S. Clinton St. bar from a new 21 or older after 10 p.m. rule. He argues targeted treatment and seeks exemption and compensation for lost business after the city denied his exemption request.
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Summit
the Gazette
Iowa City
Mike Porter
Summit Bar
Porter
S. Clinton St
Eleanor Dilkes
Helicopter Pilot Hurt After Power Line Strike in Clayton County
Darren Rothell age 35 a crop duster for Roma Air based in Bell Glade Florida was injured when his helicopter struck a power line while flying a last pass over a field near 215th Street and Grouse Avenue at 5 17 p m He was treated at Central Community Hospital Elkader for minor injuries A separate report notes a plane crashed on a farm near Zwingle Jackson County near Highway 61 and Bellevue Cascade Road around 5 p m the unhurt pilot's name was not released and no further details were available.
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Garnavillo
Clayton County
Darren Rothell
Roma Air
Bellglade
Fla
215Th Street
Grouse Avenue
Central Community Hospital
Elkader
Highway 61
Bellevue-Cascade Road
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Montice
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Dave Lubben
Monticello
Maquoketa
Tendai Rukunda
Nicole Berta
Stevensville
Mich
Len
Jan Schaeffer
Rukunda
Berta
Cedar Rapids
Julie Koehn
Patrol
Rod.boshart
Gazcomm.com
of Public Safety
Badames
Jackson County
Zwingle
Sheriff's Office
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