Elkader Faces Water Pollution Lawsuit From State Groups
Elkader joins Grinnell Garner and Grinnell in potential action by the Iowa Environmental Council and the Sierra Club over alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act. The issue centers on discharge permit limits at waste water facilities with Elkader planning a new plant in 2009 and monthly sewer rate increases to fund upgrades.
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Department of Natural Resources
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Judge denies nomination challenge in Tipton 1st Ward race
In Tipton, Judge Patrick J. Madden denied the plaintiff Charles D. Linn’s request for a temporary injunction to keep Tim Frerichs off the November ballot. Frerichs’ petition had been challenged after Linn accused him of altering signatures with white out. The hearing board had rejected Linn’s challenge earlier, and Frerichs maintained he gathered Ist Ward signatures and moved from at large. Robert Wayne Klemme is also running for Ist Ward.
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Tim Frerichs
Patrick J. Madden
Frerichs
Charles D. Linn
Cedar County
Linn
1St Ward
Frerich
John Foley
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Robert Wayne Klemme
Lottery results overview for Iowa Illinois games
Sunday and Saturday draws show Pick 3 5 9 9 and Pick 4 4 2 2 3 in Iowa Illinois. Powerball 13 25 30 40 43 Powerball 12. Jackpot 42.4 million, Power Play 4. No winner. Wednesday jackpot 51 million. Illinois Little Lotto 1 18 19 27 31. Saturday Hot Lotto 6 10 21 36 Hot Ball 1.
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Chemical spill found by Indian Creek in Marion
A Sunday spill near the Marion Boulevard bridge released bright green antifreeze into a storm sewer beneath Thomas Park. About 100 gallons were contained with an earthen dam and absorbent boom. authorities contacted the Department of Natural Resources and will consult city engineers to trace the sewer path. Call 377-8237 with information.
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Bill Houser
Department of Natural Resources
Marion Fire Department
Decorah adopts flood plain moratorium on construction
The Decorah City Council approved a one year moratorium in the F-1 flood plain district to block improvements requiring a compliance certificate or site plan until the flood plain study by the U.S. Geological Survey is completed and the ordinance is signed and published.
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Decorah
Jerry Freund
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Swisher man jailed after Oct 16 assault with bats
Douglas Kolarik, 60, of Tiffin, jailed on 30000 bond after alleged Oct 16 attack in Swisher with two baseball bats. Deputies say he intended to kill, struck victim in head arms and leg, causing injuries treated at St Luke's Cedar Rapids. He faces two felonies Going armed with intent and willful injury.
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Johnson County
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Cedar Rapids
Driver Unknown After Car Crash Near Postville
Police seek information about a driver who fled a single car crash two miles northeast of Postville in Allamakee County. A 22 year old passenger Misty Schnuelle of Postville was injured and transported to Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Call the Allamakee County Sheriff's Office at 563 568 4521 with any information.
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Iowa State Patrol
Misty Schnuelle
Bethel Road
Schnuelle
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Waukon
Allamakee County
Sheriff's Office
Sheriffs Office
Mount Pleasant prisons get new superintendent
John Mathes named superintendent of the Mount Pleasant Treatment Complex overseeing both the Iowa Department of Corrections Medium Security Facilities and the Mental Health Institute. He previously retired as warden of the Iowa State Penitentiary in 2004 and served as interim director of the Iowa Veterans Home. Deputy Charles Higgins has been interim superintendent since September 14.
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John Mathes
Iowa Department of Corrections
John Baldwin
Mathes
Department of Corrections
Department of Human Services Mental Health Institute
Iowa State Penitentiary
Tom Vilsack
Iowa Veterans Home
Marshalltown
Charles Higgins
James Carter
Washington woman sentenced in methadone overdose case
Bambi Goodwin, 27, of Washington, received a 15 year prison term for supplying methadone linked to three overdoses, one of which proved fatal for a Washington County man. She faced charges of conspiracy to distribute methadone.
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Wapello
Shandell Stocksell
Washington
Davenport
Bambi Goodwin
Washington County
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Gazette tips line switches news and photo tips
A short notice invites readers to call Gazette with tips for stories and photos. Contacts include Cedar Rapids (319) 398-8254 and Iowa City (319) 339-3159 plus a toll free option. Subscriptions listed as (319) 339-3150 and 1-800-397-8333.
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