Rain Forest project in Iowa eyes Coralville site
Environmental Project directors urged one more bid to negotiate with Coralville for the 180 million indoor rain forest project while Dubuque discussed a possible move. Coralville officials criticized ongoing talks and board members seek clarity on 20 to 25 million in local support for a state grant.
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Young veterans hesitant to join old guard veteran groups
Kevin May 36 and Misty Whitley 25 of Marengo who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom say they haven’t joined the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars and feel those groups skew older. Iowa posts report declining memberships but hope new vets will join as awareness grows.
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Inside Bureaucratic Tangle Delays Education Payments
Veterans face payment delays as red tape slows education benefits. Officials promise review and streamlined processing to speed up funds for eligible students and dependents.
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France
Iowa
13 Foot Jurassic Sea Crocodile Named Godzilla Found
Scientists report Dakosaurus andinien sis a 13 foot Jurassic sea crocodile with a short snout and large serrated teeth. Nicknamed Godzilla by discoverers, it’s described as a top predator hunting dinosaurs and large marine prey in ScienceExpress findings.
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Don Bosco Dons Rally Despite Small Size In 1A State Volley
Gilbertville's Don Bosco Dons coached by Kerry Merrifield, with players mostly 5 foot 6 or shorter, qualified for the 1A Iowa state tournament in Cedar Rapids. Nichole McGrew at 5-2 provides spark as they fall to Treynor in the Cedar Rapids tournament.
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Cedar Rapids
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