Rail funding eyed for Chicago to Iowa City route
Supporters of the Chicago to Iowa City passenger rail project anticipate federal funds within a week. Tammy Nicholson says the direction looks favorable as Illinois congressman Phil Hare notes Moline will get 10 million for a passenger rail station. Amtrak to Quad Cities then Iowa City remains about 65 miles away.
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Amtrak Iowa City route eyed with Illinois joint grant plan
Illinois and Iowa plan a $248 million federal grant backed project to upgrade 115 miles from Chicago to Iowa City via Wyanet and Cedar Rapids Iowa Interstate. Service could run five hours Chicago to Iowa City with 187000 riders annually and 79 mph track upgrades.
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Suspect sought in Williamsburg armed bank robbery
Williamsburg police seek a white male 5 8 to 5 10 tall 180 to 200 pounds with a tattoo on the left wrist who wore a navy sweatshirt and NYPD hat. The suspect demanded cash at County Bank 500 N Highland St around 1 p.m. Wednesday and fled on foot. No injuries reported. The description matches a prior armed robbery at Best Western Cozy House & Suites on N Highland St Tuesday night.
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Justices defend ruling on same sex marriage in Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court justices defend the decision striking down a marriage ban as constitutional, saying the Legislature should amend the Constitution if needed. They stress the court's role in upholding equal protection and acknowledge a voter retention campaign targeting three justices.
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