Drought monitor notes abnormally dry area spreading in Iowa
Iowa remains drought free in Linn and several counties while abnormally dry conditions cover about 65 percent of the state, mainly in the north and west with a southeast pocket. Climate officials warn drier months ahead as 2023 ranks as the 22nd driest year in state history and advise readiness for field equipment and potential minor drought expansion.
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Iowa
U.S. Drought Monitor
Justin Glisan
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Glisan
Linn
Johnson
Muscatine
Cedar
Jones
Jackson
Clinton
Scott Counties
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Cedar Rapids
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Plane crash injures Mount Vernon pilot near Linn County
A small single engine plane crashed Thursday afternoon south of Highway 30 near Mount Vernon in rural Linn County. Pilot Mark Anton, 65, was taken to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening. Authorities will investigate the cause with NTSB and FAA.
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Mount Vernon
Linn
Mark Anton
Linn County
Sheriff's Office
Highway 30
Cedar River Road
Sheriffs Office
National Transportation Safety Board
Federal Aviation Administration
ImOn employee dies after Iowa City electrocution
An ImOn Communications worker died after an electrical shock Wednesday in Iowa City. Police and firefighters responded to Herbert Hoover Highway and Eastbury Drive at 9:53 AM for a house relocation incident. The victim's name was not released. ImOn confirmed the person was an employee and said they are cooperating with authorities.
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Iowa City
ImOn
Herbert Hoover Highway
Eastbury Drive
Imon Communications
Cindy Huber
Correction issued for Honor Flight naming error
The Gazette notes a correction after naming the wrong individual in coverage of the 50th Honor Flight. Sven Wilson traveled with Myron Mike Wilson, while Mike’s son Frank joined on other flights. Readers may submit comments and call the provided numbers for accuracy inquiries.
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Myron
Mike” Wilson
Sven Wilson
Mike
Frank
Gazette advertisement and contact information card
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids provides subscription rates and contact numbers. Address changes go to 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401. General number is 319 398 8211 with subscription service lines for 319 398 8333 and 1 800 397 8333.
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Eastern Iowa Daily News Highlights In The Gazette
The Gazette reports on ongoing developments across Eastern Iowa with brief updates, including local government actions, school board decisions, and community events affecting Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, and surrounding towns. Notable items cover public meetings, budget talks, and regional initiatives.
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Ex-Ul manager accused of pocketing 943K arrested
Brian Busch, 45, former University of Iowa machine shop manager, was arrested on first-degree theft and related charges after a state audit found he secretly owned D38Signtech and invoiced the university for nearly 944000 dollars of work performed in the shop from 2017 to 2021. He was jailed in Johnson County with bail pending. The university placed two colleagues on leave and faced wage recoupment questions while investigations cited gaps in conflict of interest policies. The audit noted Busch declined to meet investigators and did not provide answers through legal counsel.
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University of Iowa
Brian Busch
Johnson County
State Auditor
Busch
US Department of Physics and Astronomy
D38signtech
Bush
State Auditor’s Office
Des Moines
Rob Sand
University of Iowa Department of Public Safety
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