Dear Abby Replies on Teens, Custody, and Obituaries
Dear Abby advises that a daughter must seek help to change her life and that custody may be pursued for the grandchild. The column also addresses readers who feel let down by obituary lists and explains Abby’s authorship by Abigail Van Buren and Jeanne Phillips.
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Iowa and Illinois Lottery draw recap and numbers
The November 21 draws list Iowa Cash Game 2 5 7 13 15 and Pick 3 Midday 3 7 5 Evening 3 4 6 Pick 4 Midday 4 9 7 5 Evening 2 1 2 3 and Lucky Day Lotto numbers 3 4 18 20 30 for midday. Evening and extra shot jackpots show N A.
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Eastern Iowa River Levels Reported By City Readings
River gauges across eastern Iowa show varying stages with several towns recording rising levels. Notable values include Iowa City at 9.20 rising and Coralville Pool at 686.54 feet above sea level rising. Other sites like Wapsipinicon at Independence 4.81 steady and Cedar River at Waterloo 5.70 falling indicate mixed trends across the region.
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Homeowner foils burglary in Coralville standoff
Coralville police say a homeowner stopped a burglary by holding 22 year old James L Travis Jr at gunpoint until officers arrived. The homeowner acted during an incident on 19th Avenue Wednesday evening. Police caution citizens not to enforce the law and note blue on blue risk for officers. Travis was previously convicted of burglary in October and faces third degree burglary charges.
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Bedford
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Wind Energy Plan Faces Landowner Skepticism in Iowa
Landowners near Brandon voiced skepticism at an informational meeting about the Rock Island Clean Line a 2 billion dollar 500 mile high voltage direct current transmission project designed to move 3500 megawatts of Iowa wind power to Illinois and beyond The company expects to file a franchise with the Iowa Utilities Board in early next year amid 144 objections and potential eminent domain if needed The Preservation of Rural Iowa Alliance opposes private eminent domain while officials say the line would transmit wind energy to eastern demand centers and that easements will reflect land use and pole counts The project promises limited soil impact from pole foundations and return to pre construction conditions with compensation for damages and land use
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Iowa Flood Mitigation Board weighs seven ambitious projects
Iowa Homeland Security chief Mark Schouten says seven flood mitigation applications are measured in feet not inches as he previews board decisions due December. He notes projects are large and need funding from the state sales tax revenue to proceed. Community officials describe Cedar Rapids and Coralville plans including flood proofing May's Island and a Cedar River bridge.
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