Hawkeye Express may seek accessibility if service becomes permanent
University of Iowa officials say they will study making the Hawkeye Express accessible to disabled riders if the game-day train becomes permanent. The service currently need not meet ADA requirements. wheelchair users can board but steps to street level pose a barrier.
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Meskwaki school gets $5.5 million aid approval
U S Senate Appropriations Committee backed a $5.5 million plan to build a Meskwaki secondary school for grades 9 through 12 at the Tama settlement. The proposal, a soft earmark tied to tribe funding half the $11 million cost, would advance within the Interior Department’s $20.8 billion bill.
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Iowa City House Fire Damages Home 7000 Dollars
Investigators seek cause after a Thursday fire at 914 S Dodge St in Iowa City caused about 7000 dollars in damage. The blaze began in the basement with smoke and flames. fire crews contained it in about 30 minutes. No occupants or arrests reported and drug activity is under inquiry.
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Priest from Iowa living near St Louis area school
A priest who admitted abusing children in the 1970s and 1980s is living in University City, Missouri, within 750 feet of a grade school and 1,500 feet of a preschool. The Davenport Diocese says it cannot force him to relocate, despite concerns he could harm others.
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Amana district ballot notice missed in official paper
Deputy Dan Moen reported the Clear Creek Amana School District ballot was not published in the district’s legal notices paper Marengo Pioneer Republican. He noted no voter issues or challenges and mentioned a pending grant and building renovation efforts after a prior denial.
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Waterloo Airport Gains Federal Aid to Attract Business
The Waterloo Regional Airport was named an Air Service Development Zone by the US Department of Transportation. The designation enables federal assistance under the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help lure businesses to land at the airport, with Karan Bhatia noting Waterloo now has a direct line to DOT for recruitment guidance and noting strong regional transport links.
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Misdemeanor charge filed in crash fatal to bicyclist
William Hartmann Jr. 49 of East Dubuque Illinois was cited this week for a simple misdemeanor in a July 14 crash that killed bicyclist David Holmes 438 Eldridge. Hartmann did not show criminal recklessness per County Attorney Bill Davis. Holmes widow sues construction firms and Scott County alleging negligent pilot car guidance and unsafe passing.
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Muscatine blocks demolition of two historic houses
Muscatine officials faced a setback as HUD denied a request to demolish two purchased homes deemed too dilapidated. City Administrator A J Johnson said the buildings slated for a parking lot could not be razed, tying the council’s hands with limited options for the property.
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Lotteries Thursday Lottery Results and Jackpot
Iowa Lottery draws reveal a $18 million jackpot with numbers 2413 30 31 for Cash Game and Pick 3 54 0 midday and 9 7 2 evening along with Pick 4 8 4 1 5 midday and 6 1 2 2 evening. Illinois Little Lotto numbers 318 24 3637 and 6 01 48 listed.
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