Davenport Diocese files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport filed for Chapter 11 protection amid 25 outstanding abuse claims, saying funds are insufficient to settle all victims. The move follows the dismissal of Regina High School from a related lawsuit and drew mixed reactions from abuse survivors and Catholic groups.
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Sion
Riverside casino affects Eastern Iowa gaming revenue
Isle of Capri Bettendorf and Rhythm City in Davenport saw declines in gaming revenue and attendance in September 2006 versus 2005 as Riverside Casino & Golf Resort near Iowa City opened. Riverside reported 122 655 patrons and 7.4 million in gaming revenue in its first full month.
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Iowa City
Quad Cities
Riverside Casino
Dan Kehl
Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino
Isle of Capri
Marquette
Diamond Jo Casino
Dubuque
Clinton
Catfish Bend Casino
Fort Madison
Bettendorf
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Gazette
I 80 widening eyed in Iowa transportation plan
The Iowa Transportation Commission reviews a draft $2 billion five year plan with about $80 million for widening Interstate 80 in Johnson County. Johnson County official Jeff Davidson says the project aims to add a third lane eastbound and westbound between Tiffin and the Dodge Street exit, with potential for a fourth lane.
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Iowa Transportation Commission
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Jeff Davidson
Five year Iowa highway plan targets regional upgrades
The draft plan allocates about 80 million for Johnson County reconstruction and widening, 68.8 million for the U S 30 Tama Toledo bypass, 10 million for Iowa 100 Collins Road in Cedar Rapids, 2.7 million for U S 6 phase seven in Coralville, and 18.5 million for I 380 pavement rehab from I 80 to 33rd Avenue SW. No funding proposed for U S 30 Lisbon Mount Vernon bypass or Iowa 100 extension in Linn County, with core traffic focus on Dubuque Street to First Avenue in Coralville for local use. Interchange work on I 80 at Dubuque and Dodge also listed.
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Iowa City
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Dodge Street
Mild winter foreseen nationwide due to El Niño
A weak El Niño active in the Pacific is expected to bring a milder winter for much of the United States. NOAA forecaster Michael Halpert cited the jet stream shift changing winter precipitation and temperatures across the country, predicting fewer cold outbreaks than usual.
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First Freeze Predicted for Eastern Iowa Tonight
Forecasters warn Inside Eastern Iowa may see its first frost tonight with natural gas users aiming to cut winter heating costs by about 1B units. El Niño conditions began in September and are expected to persist into next year, influencing a warmer winter pattern across the region.
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