Bush in Des Moines for World Park Expo appearance
President Bush visits Des Moines for the 14th World Park Expo joining Iowa Senator Tom Harkin and challenger Rep. Greg Ganske. He plans to tout the first anniversary of the tax cut and the farm bill signed recently, with Harkin’s support and Ganske’s opposition noted. Bush is set to speak around 11:45 a.m. and may fly with Ganske on Air Force One.
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Five-vehicle I 80 crash in Cedar County leaves one dead
Cedar County's westbound I 80 crash near the Tipton exit killed one person and injured six others when two eastbound cars crossed the median at about 4:25 p.m. The collision involved three westbound vehicles and forced a four hour closure. Names of those involved were not released.
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Two Marshalltown Men Die From Tent Electrocution
Officials say David A. Howell and Andrew S. McAteer were electrocuted in a backyard tent after a space heater was knocked over. Both men, 26 and 44, were from Marshalltown and died May 26. Police noted no signs of trauma and toxicology was negative. The tent had rain and standing water with faulty extension cords powering the heater.
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FEMA to assess Linn County flood damage and outlook
FEMA officials arrive in Linn County to evaluate flood damage affecting an estimated 550 houses and 30 businesses, with possible presidential disaster declaration after county figures. Governor seeks relief for homeowners and cities to fund repairs, drainage fixes, and safer infrastructure. Local officials caution on displacement and timing.
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Monticello plant nears resumption after flood damage
Monticello Iowa braces as flood damaged the sewage plant with pumps expected to restart Friday and federal aid possible. City officials say raw sewage could be pumped until full treatment resumes in about a week while FEMA reviews disaster eligibility. The Maquoketa River and Kitty Creek floodwaters swamped the plant, knocking out power to pumps and flooding homes on the southeast side.
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Cedar Rapids woman seeks backstory for 1926 birthday quilt
Rita Reif of Cedar Rapids owns a 1926 birthday quilt with space for 25 names. It was bought for under ten dollars at a garage sale by Becky Striegler and later given to Rita. The quilt mentions Martha Division and Baptist Church, with inscriptions To Florice Clark From Lulu Pierce. Rita hopes to learn the quilt’s full history through the Marion Heritage Center exhibit running through July 7.
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