Fountain of the Four Seasons seized for Iowa State repairs
Iowa State University plans a year of disruption as the Fountain of the Four Seasons by Christian Petersen is moved to a Connecticut studio for cleaning and restoration. The 1941 sculpture, depicting four Osage ritual scenes around a central fountain, has suffered weather damage and lime buildup from unfiltered fountain water. Renovation costs run around 200000 dollars with 75000 raised. aim is to complete by next spring.
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Flooded state building to reopen in Des Moines today
The Lucas Building, evacuated last week after about six inches of water in the basement, will reopen today as state crews finish removing water and testing utilities. Spokesman Eric Woolson said water service was restored on Sunday but access to test was delayed until today. He attributed the incident to a likely broken main below the basement. The building houses the capitals telephone system and parts of Public Health, Commerce, and the Racing and Gaming Commission.
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