Tama City DOT repair plan approved for U S Highway 63
Tama City Council unanimously approved a 39 500 share with the Iowa Department of Transportation for repairs to U S Highway 63 through Tama including storm sewer intakes curb and gutter work and water valve adjustments. Work aims to finish this year pending bids.
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Tama
Iowa Department of Transportation
DOT
Reservist sues city over schedule change
LeClaire Iowa reservist officer Jonathan Noble sues the city in U S District Court alleging his work schedule was altered to dodge paying his salary during Army Reserve weekends. The suit seeks reinstatement of his 9 pm to 7 am bid, back pay, benefits, and damages citing protection for military service commitments.
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Leclaire
U.S. District Court
Jonathan Noble
Noble
Benton County Fires Ban Enforced Starting Tuesday Noon
Benton Countywide open burning ban ordered by county officials lasts until further notice. The restriction applies to all areas within Benton County and begins at noon Tuesday to reduce wildfire risk. Local agencies urge residents to extinguish all flames and transport materials safely.
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Benton County
Steve Meyer
Vinton
Ex-school board member charged after New Year party
Anne Losasso, 51, who resigned from the Davenport school board February 19, faces a contributing to the delinquency of a minor charge. Investigators say Davenport Central High School students attended a New Year’s Eve party at her home, based on anonymous media tips. Losasso was questioned by the Davenport Police Department and cited on Monday.
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Central Community School Board
Costa Rica
Ron Green
Chris Grat
Tom Healy
Elkader
Davenport
Anne Lo $Asso
Davenport Central High School
Losasso
Daven- Dori
David Struckman
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Lottery Jackpot and Draws Reported in March Tuesday Listing
A fragmentary Tuesday notice lists multiple lottery draws including Pick 2 Pie 3 Ever and Midday Pick 4 Evening 3055 Lite Lota 2621222339 with references to a $15 million Mega Millions jackpot and a $100,000 cash game. No clear dates beyond March 25.
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Iowa/Minots
I C schools to grow slowly
Iowa City schools will see gradual enrollment growth over five years with total regular enrollment rising about 300 students from 9,993 to 10,286 by 2007. Elementary enrollments rise about 20 per year to 5,744, junior high stay near 1,517, and high schools gain about 100, with growth centering in the western district including Coralville and North Liberty.
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Zack Mucharski
Gazette
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Gerard Rushton
Rushton
Lane Plugge
Plugge
Coralville
North Liberty
Phugge
Iowa City Community School
Landfill timing favors Hennessey site in Cedar Rapids plan
Bluestem's draft siting overview estimates a Hennessey land fill in 2.36 years versus 3.68 years at Viola and 4.64 years at a new undetermined site. Neighbors threaten lawsuits at both Hennessey and Viola, while an appraisal for three Viola tracts is set for early May.
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Dick Hogan
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Hennessey
Bluestem
Bluestem Board
Viola
Bluestein
Tim White
FAA
Glenn Helm
Kansas City
Peter J Thorpson
Flood Insurance Workshops Planned Next Week
FEMA official Richard Hainie announces a series of National Flood Insurance Program workshops for insurance providers and community leaders. Sessions run daily from 7 30 am to noon with a 0 registration fee at Independence City Hall on April 1 McGregor Public Library on April 2 and Davenport Public Library basement film room on April 3. Contact Sonja Wood or Dean Ownby at 913 780 4238 for preregistration.
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McGregor
Davenport
Hainie
Federal Emergency Management
Independence City Hall
McGregor Public Library
Davenport Public Library
Sonja Wood
Dean Ownby
Longo Defense Delays Opening Statement In Oregon Slay Case
In Newport Oregon Chris tian Longo’s defense delayed an opening statement as detectives testified to challenge the state’s case. Prosecutors said Longo admitted guilt in the killing of his wife Mary Jane and daughter Madison while denying involvement in two other children’s deaths.
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Burlington
Christian Longo
Longo
Mary Jane
Madison
Zachery
Sadie
Newport
Ore
Steve Krasik
Lincoln County
Ralph Turre
Turre
Steven Briggs
Interewe
North Liberty approves land rezoning for Liberty Medical Center
The North Liberty City Council unanimously approves rezoning a 63 acre parcel on West Penn Street for a $124 million rehabilitation center. The 3 bed unit will offer hospital based quatient care for recovery after hip replacements and other injuries, with UI Hospitals leaders Dr. Matthew Howard II and Dr. Joseph Buckwalter backing the project. St Luke's Cedar Rapids reports near full occupancy and notes similar units in other cities.
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Rezomme
Liberty Medical and Commerce Center
West Penn Street
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Mercy Iowa City
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Matthew Howard II
Joseph Buckwalter
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Buckwalter
St Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Dubuque
Davenport
Tod Townsend
St. Luke's
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