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Mary Etta Wilson, 89, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at the Morning Sun Care Center.
Guard members do what's needed
Staff Sgt. Robert Schluns added chemicals to a small vial of water and watched it turn pink.
Columbus Junction won't rest in recovery effort
On Thursday, city officials said they are making good progress in the painstaking work of trying to get part of its downtown area up and running, five days after the Iowa River breached a levee.
For better or worse, flood is bridal theme
Columbus Junction, Ia. - A Macksburg couple themed their wedding today - the flood party.
UPI NewsTrack TopNews June 14, 2008
Iraqi troops and police backed by the U.S. military swarmed Amara, Iraq, Saturday in an attempt to break the will of armed Shiite gunmen there, officials said.
IA: Levee work stops in Columbus ...
IA: Levee work stops in Columbus Junction The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Jun. 14--Work that started Monday on a three-pronged attack to protect low-lying areas of Columbus Junction and the town's ...
Iowans wait for rivers to crest
Flood waters began receding Saturday in some Iowa towns while others waited for rivers to crest.
Receding Cedar Rapids flood reveals wide damage - AP
Receding water on Sunday revealed the widespread damage caused by a record flood crest, while other Iowa cities faced rivers that were still rising.
Evacuations ordered around Columbus Junction
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Ia. - Authorities have ordered evacuations in Fredonia and parts of Columbus Junction and Columbus City as big water heads down the Iowa River.
'Couple' of Columbus teachers will retire
Today is the last day of school for Mike and Marica Pavey, a pair of Columbus Community school teachers with a combined 69 years of experience.
Donald C. Noble, age 69 of Columbus Junction, Iowa, died Sunday, March 30, 2008 at the Morning Sun Care Center. via Iowa City Press-Citizen
An earlier than usual Easter message
“Everyone here is really friendly.”
Methodists gather for sunrise service at 150-year-old church. By WILLIAM SMITH wsmith@thehawkeye.com DANVILLE -- Like any other Sunday morning, the pre-sunrise streets of this sleepy town remained dark and ... via Hawk Eye
Columbus City councilman seeks House seat
“The most important question for me at the end of each day will always be, 'Did I try to help and make a difference in someone's life today?' ”
The Hawk Eye Columbus City councilman Frank Best announced Monday he is seeking the Democratic nomination for the District 87 Iowa House of Representatives seat. via Hawk Eye
Comprehensive plan approved for three towns
“I think we need to keep this in front of our people”
Future growth and development in Columbus Junction, Columbus City and Fredonia will be guided by a comprehensive plan approved by the Columbus Junction City Council during its regular meeting Wednesday. via Muscatine Journal
Wapello to update comprehensive plan and city code
“We've done a lot of comprehensive plans and made them a vision of where you want to go”
The plan will take another step forward at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, when a town meeting to gather input for the plan will be held at the Briggs Civic Center. via Muscatine Journal
* Francisco Javier Zapata, 34, of Columbus City, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at his home in Columbus City. * Beverly L. Klein, 69, of Iowa City died Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following a long battle with cancer. * David Scott Lash, 17, of Iowa City, died on Monday, January 7, 2008. * Marti Ann Sebok, 55, of Kalona, died Tuesday, January 08, 2008, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City of a long illness. * Elmer C. Miller, 97, of Kalona, died Tuesday, January 08, 2008, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona of a lingering illness. via Iowa City Press-Citizen
Caucusgoers to gather in rural home
“I think my kitchen and living room will work just fine. "I'll put on a fresh pot of coffee and decaf and put out a few things. These are my neighbors.”
Mary Stroyan and her husband, Steve, are hosting a caucus in their rural Zwingle home. via Quad-City Times
Rent increase forces Postal Service to close Columbus City facility
“We feel that if it is closed that long, we will never get it back.”
There's no more mail delivery at the Columbus City Post Office. The post office's last day was Dec. via Bettendorf News
Town loses its post office after 164 years
“We still have the same zip code.”
This town in southeast Iowa is without a post office for the first time since 1843. via Hawk Eye
Columbus City without post office for first time in 164 years
“It didn't hurt us as bad as it could have”
COLUMBUS CITY, Iowa - This town in southeast Iowa is without a post office for the first time since 1843. via Quad-City Times