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DNR director says “tragedy” of Lake Delhi dam collapse continues

by O. Kay Henderson on August 31, 2010

in Agriculture,Environment & Conservation,Fires/Accidents/Disasters,Legislature,Politics & Government,Recreation & Entertainment,Uncategorized

Lake Delhi after dam collapse.

The head of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Richard Leopold says the collapse of the Lake Delhi dam has contributed to problems downstream in the Maquoketa River.

Leopold met with editors and reporters from The Des Moines Register Monday and he said the “tragedy” that started with the dam’s collapse continues.

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Two candidates in first district speak to fairgoers

by O. Kay Henderson 08/20/10 12:00 PM

The race in Iowa’s first congressional district is between a political newcomer who’s calling for budget cuts and a two-term incumbent who says he’s proud of what Washington has provided for people in need. Both candidates spoke this week at the Iowa State Fair. Republican Ben Lange, a 31-year-old lawyer from Independence, asked fair-goers to [...]

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Union Pacific using special trains to teach crossing safety

by Radio Iowa Contributor 08/5/10 11:09 AM

The Union Pacific Railroad is sending out special trains as part of their “Operation Lifesaver” program that helps teach about railroad crossing safety. U.P. spokesman Mark Davis says they’ve set up several trips in Iowa that will include cars carrying local officials. Davis says the purpose is to bring on board elected officials and community [...]

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Northeast Iowans continue fight with floods

by Radio Iowa Contributor 07/26/10 2:57 PM

Home and business owners around northeast Iowa are cleaning up after record rainfall last week and the fallout from the Lake Delhi Dam burst. Flooding along the Maquoketa River invaded up to 30 homes and 20 businesses in Monticello. Bobby Tuetken, owner of the Blue Inn, was hoping sandbags and pumps would save his business [...]

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Blind teens from across state learn about “giving back”

by Pat Curtis 07/26/10 3:00 AM

A dozen blind teenagers from around the state are spending today through Wednesday in Des Moines learning the value of volunteer work. Tai Blas with the Iowa Department for the Blind says the “Dare to Care” summer camp will teach the teens about giving back to their community. “A lot of times, it may be [...]

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Group calling for cancellation of choir performances near Dubuque and Mason City

by Pat Curtis 07/23/10 10:56 AM

The director of a victim rights group is calling on a group of nuns to cancel a choir performance directed by a man who’s accused of sexually abusing a high school student in the 1990s. Steve Thiesen of Hudson is the Iowa director of SNAP – the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. He’s [...]

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Missing Muscatine girl found in Florida

by Radio Iowa Contributor 06/7/10 1:18 PM

A 12-year-old Muscatine girl is safe in Jacksonsville, Florida, waiting for relatives to return her to Iowa. Rosario Orr was reported missing Friday after failing to come home from her middle school. Police found her Sunday in Jacksonville. She was with 35-year-old Justin Carter of Jacksonville, who was arrested on unrelated drug charges. Police say [...]

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