MVA Chooses Moline Facility Over Cedar Rapids Site
MVA will base at least two new planes and crews in Cedar Rapids within six months adding about 25 employees while maintaining 17 departures daily. Draine cited lack of temporary space in Cedar Rapids and availability at Moline as key factors in selecting Moline for the maintenance facility. Public financing and lease arrangements with Quad Cities authorities will fund construction.
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Six arrested in Linn County drunk driving sweep
Six persons were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County late Wednesday and early today. George W. Thornton, 54, of McGregor, was arrested at 7 p.m. at Highway 13 and 29th Street, Marion. Duane A. Powell, 29, of 372 18th St. SE, at 9 p.m. in the 100 block of 16th Avenue SW, also charged with failing to stop for a stop sign and interfering with official acts. Forrest C. Boxwell, 39, of 3321 G Ave. NW, at 10:15 p.m. in the 400 block of Eighth Street SW, charged with driving on the wrong side of the road. Robert L. Lisenbee, 45, of North Liberty, at 12:01 a.m. in the 600 block of 15th Avenue SW. He speeding. Richard J. Hoyt, 28, of 1602 Washington Ave. SE, at 12:42 a.m. in the 1500 block of First Avenue East, charged with driving on the sidewalk. Mark E. Randall, 26, of 721 Ninth Ave. SW, arrested at 2:10 a.m. at Ninth Street and 16th Avenue SW, with speeding and driving without a license.
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Stoner aide protests Grassley fund-raising letter
Bill Goodrich of Gilmore City, head of the Stoner for Senate Committee, says Grassley campaign fund-raising letters misrepresent his Middle East stance. He cites three votes he calls inconsistent with backing stronger U S influence and urges removal of the letter for fair campaign practices.
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Murder suspect dies after jail hanging attempt
Polk County officials report Edward Jenkins age 60 of Centerville died minutes before noon after a suicide attempt in the county jail. Jenkins faced first degree murder charges in the Feb 22 Centerville hotel shooting deaths of Charles Bandy, 58.
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