Disputed FEMA funds for flood-damaged hydro plant
The Gazette reports $13.8 million in FEMA disaster payments for the 1986 flood damaged hydroelectric plant at the 5-in-1 bridge remain contested. City officials had considered selling the plant dubbed a white elephant and mothballing it after months of review and shifts in funding priorities. Joe O'Hern counters that FEMA's award was not close.
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Revisit Likely on Iowa 21-Only Bar Law
Iowa City voters may decide again on the 21-only bar law after a petition collected enough signatures to repeal the rule that bars those under 21 from most liquor licensed venues after 10 PM. The measure targets the age restriction and seeks a public vote.
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NSA chief reveals 54 disrupted militant plots details
The director of the National Security Agency provides a breakdown of 54 schemes halted by phone and internet surveillance. A British paper offers evidence of broader spying. Page 4A. Antowan at Gettysburg: family of Union soldier to visit battlefield on its 150th anniversary. Page 10A.
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Thousands expected at rally at Anamosa company
The Anamosa motorcycle firm prepares for its 34th annual thank you open house drawing big crowds. Gathered supporters, vendors, and media are anticipated to attend the event and tour facilities on Page 12A.
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Xavier prep lineman Matt Nelson commits to Hawkeyes
C R Xavier prep star Matt Nelson verbally committed Thursday to the Hawkeyes. He is projected as a defensive end and joins Iowa's 2025 recruiting class.
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RB commits to Iowa State
Explosive running back Tommy Mister from Illinois pledged to join Iowa State for the 2014 class. The late Wednesday commitment reinforces the Cyclones' recruiting push and adds a dynamic back to the roster. Mister is recognized for speed and power, boosting plans for the offense this season.
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Iowa State
Housing rebound boosts Iowa builders plus counties gain
U S Census Bureau data show Dallas County leading Iowa with a 4.12 percent rise in housing units from 2010 to 2012, placing 22nd nationally. Johnson Linn and other Eastern Iowa counties follow with modest increases as builders plan more projects.
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Courts to return to full-time hours statewide by Sept 3
Iowa clerks of court in all 99 counties will resume full-time 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays by September 3 after a $5.7 million judicial funding boost approved by lawmakers and Gov. Branstad. Central and northwest counties with electronic updates may operate regular hours by July 15. Chief Justice Mark Cady emphasizes access to justice.
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Terry Branstad
David Boyd
Iowa
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Senate approves sweeping immigration reform plan
The Senate voted 68 to 32 for a broad immigration overhaul creating a 13 year path to citizenship for about 11 million undocumented immigrants. Eligible applicants would enter Registered Provisional Immigrant status after background checks taxes and fines, with employer verification of workers.
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