Solon Iowa city school board seeks support for county sales tax
The Linn County and Iowa City districts discuss a local option 1 percent sales tax for schools. Pete Wallace urges statements of support from other districts to show broad backing ahead of a potential June 27 Iowa City board meeting and a public vote.
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Johnson County grants aid historic homes damaged by tornado
State funds up to 15000 dollars per eligible historic home may aid repairs for Johnson County sites damaged in the April tornado. Applications due by noon June 13 with grants to be awarded after July 1 through the State Historical Society of Iowa. 75 percent match required. Independent review June 13 and 14 at Centennial Building Iowa City. Numerous officials and preservationists provide guidance at meetings.
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Two Dyersville Men Survive Lightning Strike
Tom Kruse and Cory Krapfl were struck by lightning while packing up a swing set in Dyersville. Both men were knocked down, with Kruse briefly paralyzed and treated at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. They were released the next day and returned to work.
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Mike Deupree’s 1B Column Frames a Rural Perspective
The Gazette columnist Mike Deupree shares a recurring 1B piece titled one Lowan’s perspective on the world and how it does or doesn’t work. He offers views on daily life, local culture, and common sense observation.
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Three Injured in Dubuque County Crash Near Dyersville
A early Tuesday crash on East Dyersville Road near Holy Cross Road left three people injured. Jennifer Mesplay 22 Epworth airlifted to University Hospitals Iowa City. Don Koster 26 Farley and Casey Hess 28 Dubuque taken to Mercy. The truck driven by Koster rolled after losing control around 1:45 a.m.
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Superintendent Dotson to resign from Louisa Muscatine district
Disputes between the Louisa Muscatine school board and Superintendent John Dotson ended as the board accepted his resignation. Dotson, 49, will leave the post June 30 after agreeing to withdraw a reinstatement request and depart rather than pursue a lengthy appeals process.
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Two Men Arrested in Fayette County Meth Case
Keith A. Loomis aged 38 of Hawkeye and Ryan K. Mercer aged 25 of Rockford Illinois were arrested on charges of manufacturing methamphetamines following a Fayette County search.
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Ridgeway ATV Crash Hurts 4 Year Old Boy
Logan Amar, a four year old resident of rural Ridgeway, remained hospitalized Tuesday after an ATV crash along the Turkey River on private property. He was initially at Winneshiek Medical Center, then transferred to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. No condition details were provided by the Winne County Sheriff's Office.
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