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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rain and soggy cross country course conditions have postponed several of today's scheduled boys' district and girls' regional meets.

Local Republicans pleased with slate of hopefuls, including former governor. As former Gov.

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.

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 will wind down over the next several weeks, some ending for the season this month and others lasting into or through October.

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.

Through thick and thin, one West Liberty family has not only kept its business afloat but is thriving.