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Students help towns with sustainability
Some University of Iowa students are helping plot out a sustainable future for small Iowa communities and getting real-world experience at the same time.
Fire Destroys Conesville Restaurant
A community is in shock after fire destroys a popular restaurant. The fire broke out just after 12:30 Sunday afternoon at the Thirsty Camel Supper Club near Conesville and was called in by a passerby.
Columbus Junction to point out errors in flood map
Mayor Dan Wilson said he, Councilman Mark Huston and French-Reneker Associates engineer John Meyer recently attended a Federal Emergency Management Agency meeting in Wapello to discuss the new map.
Assisted living facility gets OK
By JIM RUDISILL for The Hawk Eye COLUMBUS JUNCTION -- A nine-unit assisted living facility planned for the community cleared its final hurdle Wednesday, when the city council approved the final plat for the development during its regular meeting.
Write-ins and incumbent win in Oakville election
Two write-in candidates won seats in Oakville, even though five candidates were on the ballot for three city council seats.
The Iowa City Area Christian Women's Club will host its 'Proud to be an American' Midday Connection Luncheon on Nov.
Indian Hills jazz band concert Monday
The Indian Hills Community College Jazz Band, directed by David Sharp, will present its free Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday in St.
Iowa River to rise above flood stage
Heavy rain Thursday is expected to push the Iowa River out of its banks later this week at Wapello, according to the National Weather Service.
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Battle of the bands lands scholarship
John Freude, a senior at Roosevelt High School, won a $5,000 college scholarship as part of the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award program.
Area cross country teams expecting to compete in regional meets scheduled for Thursday will have to wait after inclement weather forced postponements.
High school X-C events postponed due to soggy weather
Rain and soggy cross country course conditions have postponed several of today's scheduled boys' district and girls' regional meets.
GOP looks for Branstad to make it official
Local Republicans pleased with slate of hopefuls, including former governor. As former Gov.
Former councilor's trial set for Feb.
A former Lemme Elementary School counselor accused of molesting a student in 2004 is scheduled to go to trial in February.
Reports are taken directly from the daily logs of area law enforcement agencies.
John Edwin Lnenicka, 26, of 3075 Fifth Ave. in Marion was arrested for assault causing injury at 9:24 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.
Burlington grad crowned Central homecoming queen
Caitlin O'Connor of Burlington was selected queen of the 2009 Central College homecoming court.
By MATT LEVINS mlevins@thehawkeye.com MIDDLETOWN -- Bobby Mincer has had more ups and downs in the past month of the Sprint Invaders season than an elevator.
Area farmers markets in the home stretch
Area farmers markets will wind down over the next several weeks, some ending for the season this month and others lasting into or through October.
Columbus Junction says earning grants looks promising
Mayor Dan Wilson said he was optimistic following a meeting last week to discuss the city's $600,000 request to the Iowa Department of Economic Development.
West Liberty Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight: Wiele Chevrolet
Through thick and thin, one West Liberty family has not only kept its business afloat but is thriving.

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