Missing C R hiker found in Rockies
Cedar Rapids man Boyd Severson was found exhausted after a day and a half missing in blizzard conditions on Mummy Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado. Park officials said he was well equipped but ran out of provisions and was located near the summit area.
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Braley Corrects Burns on Sullivan Brothers Origin
Congressman Bruce Braley of Waterloo cites the five Sullivan brothers as Waterloo natives and points out Fredericksburg is incorrect in Ken Burns The War segment. He notes their family home site is Sullivan Park and calls the error a misstatement by the documentary team.
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West Branch ax falls on planned rec center
West Branch voters reject a 1 percent local option sales tax 331 to 198 halting plans for a $5.5 million recreation center. A separate measure to use county funds for a new city office failed 332 to 196. Officials note $36,000 to $42,000 from an older tax remains in a fund pending a new election.
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Palo-Doug Hanover runs for City Council despite sex offender registry
Palo veteran public official and former fire chief Doug Hanover, 47, announces a City Council bid. He carries a Linn County conviction for lascivious acts with a child and a state sex offender registry listing, saying residents should judge him on current actions and service.
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Delaware County votes to extend local sales tax for schools
Delaware County voters approved extending the 1 percent local-option sales tax for schools from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2022. The unofficial result was 409 for and 88 against, with all seven school districts receiving funds from the tax.
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Dust Explosion Injures Two at Oelwein Plant
A dust explosion at a plant northwest of Oelwein injured a man and a woman and destroyed an 85 foot vertical conveyor belt. The International Ingredient Corp facility, which makes feed and pet foods, was the site. Authorities said the blast occurred before 11 a.m. and sent embers into the basement while windows were blown out. Both victims received minor injuries at the scene.
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Tiffin Man Gets Suspended Prison Term in Enticing Case
Michael R. Evans, 45, was sentenced to 365 days in a residential treatment facility after a Des Moines County jury found him guilty of enticing a minor, a Class D felony. He had arranged to meet a 13 year old online, not knowing the contact was a Burlington detective, and was arrested January 18.
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Waterloo Man Sentenced 30 Years in Kidnapping Case
Rusty Barker, 23, of Waterloo, was sentenced to 30 years after a plea deal for his role in the kidnapping and torture of Thomas Cummings, 20, at a Chickasaw County farmhouse. Barker pled guilty to third degree kidnapping and two counts of willful injury amid a multi-defendant case.
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Riverside contract OKed by Washington board for 18 percent rise
Washington Iowa Riverside contract for law enforcement approved by the Washington County Board of Supervisors reduces the cost increase to 18 percent after earlier proposals of 32 and 26 percent were deemed too high. The agreement moves to the Riverside City Council for action at its October 1 meeting.
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Iowa and Illinois draw results for September 25
Tuesday drawing reports show Iowa Lottery numbers for Cash Game, Pick 3, Pick 4 and Illinois Little Lotto. Mega Millions results list numbers 2 19 23 47 54 with Mega Ball 16 and a $12 million jackpot. 6-of-48 jackpot stands at $11.5 million.
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