Week of Wheels dominates Iowa legislature action
In Des Moines the Iowa General Assembly enters a busy week with major transport bills signed by Gov. Ray. The Senate moves to cut truck weight fine money to schools in 24 counties and expand rail lines while the House debates housing codes and parental support extensions.
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Close Mansion Sold for Studio and Apartments
Iowa City buyers pay 174000 for the 106 year old Close Mansion as Dr Charles Skaugstad and son plan renovations. The first floor will become a studio and display area for furniture and accessories while the second floor will be rented as offices or apartments and the top floor used as a residence. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors auctioned the property Friday morning.
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Nitrogen key to higher yields in costly farming season
Eldon Olsen urges farmers not to skimp on nitrogen despite rising costs. He warns-cutting nitrogen can cut yields by about $2.40 per bushel, while soil tests and integrated pest management offer cost savings. Manure spreading and fertilizer choices also impact expenses amid higher seed, fuel, and machinery costs.
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Geese Shot in Iowa Pond Probe by Conservation Office
The Iowa Conservation Commission investigates the shooting of about 60 snow geese whose carcasses were found in a private pond leased to the Clearfield Iowa Gun Club. Ringgold County Sheriff Elbert Strange says the birds were shot by a pickup truck group of hunters late Wednesday. witnesses report some geese were taken while others remained in the pond.
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Elkader Driver Injured In Single Vehicle Crash
Leonard Otto Smorstad, 23, of Waukon suffered injuries when his pickup crossed the center line and left the road five miles northwest of Elkader on county road X16 around 1 a.m. He was treated and released from an Elkader hospital. Vehicle damage was about $1,000 and Smorstad was charged with failure to have control of his vehicle.
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Driver hospitalised after Tama County one-vehicle crash
Authorities report David Forbes, 24, of Buckingham, is in fair condition with multiple injuries at a Waterloo hospital after a single-vehicle crash at 2:30 a.m. Friday on a county road one mile north of Buckingham in Tama County.
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Sky Observation Session Set For April 19 In Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Valley Astronomers sponsor an April 19 sky observation session from 7 30 p m to 10 p m at Morgan Creek Park. Telescopes will be set up for viewing planets star clusters and galaxies. If cloudy the event will be rescheduled. For more information call Frank Olsen 3623165 or 3935758.
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Linn County to Inspect Pleasant Creek Park Access Road
County supervisors visit Pleasant Creek State Park to review road problems and a plan to close the main access road for two seasons. An alternate gravel route two miles west of W 36 is considered with Linn County maintaining it.
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