Ely NewsLocal news for Ely, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Ely ATV park closed because of flooding- May 30, 2008 The Department of Natural Resources designated ATV Park near Ely in Johnson County is closed because of flooding.http://www.topix.net/city/ely-ia/2008/05/ely-atv-park-closed-because-of-flooding?fromrss=1 A civil action- May 27, 2008 Visitors to the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch on Monday were transported back to the days of the Civil War.http://www.topix.net/city/ely-ia/2008/05/a-civil-action?fromrss=1 Marie Swenka, 90- May 12, 2008 Marie E. Swenka, 90, of North Liberty died Friday, May 9, 2008 at Lantern Park Nursing Home. via Iowa City Press-Citizenhttp://www.topix.net/city/ely-ia/2008/05/marie-swenka-90?fromrss=1 Observatory in eastern Iowa to celebrate grand opening- May 10, 2008 Family cares for sick daughter, battles insurance company Many middle class families are living in fear that a major illness will strike and their health insurance won't cover the cost. via WQAD-TV Molinehttp://www.topix.net/city/ely-ia/2008/05/observatory-in-eastern-iowa-to-celebrate-grand-op... Telescope sets sights on heavens in Ely- May 7, 2008 "When we're done, I think everyone is going to flop over with exhaustion" Brian RayThe Gazette Cedar Amateur Astronomers members Doug Nauman of rural Anamosa and John Leeson of Hiawatha put the finishing touches on the inside of a dome housing a 24 inch Boller and Chivens telescope ... via The Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/ely-ia/2008/05/telescope-sets-sights-on-heavens-in-ely?fromrss=1 Cedar Rapids manages flood with only few road closures- May 4, 2008 "For most people in town, the main inconvenience is that we closed Edgewood Road bridge across the Cedar River and we closed Ellis Boulevard" The turbulent Cedar River raised eyebrows in downtown Cedar Rapids as it licked the arches under the bridges and crested around 17.5 feet last night. via The Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/ely-ia/2008/05/cedar-rapids-manages-flood-with-only-few-road-clo... Video: Workers get to Animal Shelter by boat, find animals OK- May 2, 2008 "Plus, the temperature of the water makes it just that much more difficult. The fire department is trained at fast-water rescue, and they have the skills and equipment to do that." Cedar Rapids firefighters Pat Mick and Jason Williamson maneuver towards the exposed blacktop of Cedar Bend Lane SW as they ferry Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter workers to the site at the end of the lane Tuesday, ... via The Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/ely-ia/2008/05/video-workers-get-to-animal-shelter-by-boat-find-... |