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Underage Curfew Could End Soon at Some Iowa City Bars: Iowa City Daily News Links, Jan. 23

A quick roundup of locals news.

Another day, another _______

On to the Links!

Josh O'Leary of the Iowa City Press-Citizen writes that the parishoners at Trinity Episcopal Church are worried about being under the 20-story "The Chauncey" building's eventual shadow.

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The Press-Citizen has itself a new general manager.

A pair of University of Iowa students have created a social media site for students sharing ideas about homework, writes Mitchell Schmidt of the Press-Citizen.

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Schmidt also writes that the Iowa City Council unanimously approved opening the bidding process for rebuilding the landfill. (Press-Citizen)

Schmidt with another Iowa City Patch Daily Links Hat Trick! Schmidt also also writes that curfews on 19- and 20-year-olds may be going away at some downtown Iowa City bars.

The state of Iowa is partnering with Dwolla, a Des Moines based Internet payment company, to offer Iowan taxpayers an electronic payment option. (Press-Citizen via Des Moines Register)

This letter writer thinks you should vote against the district's RSP due to uncertainty and recent board discord. (Press-Citizen)

The mental health facility at the state prison in Fort Madison is being shut down as part of Gov. Terry Branstad's proposed budget, and due to revamp of the jail. (Des Moines Register)

Meanwhile, law enforcement officials from across the state testified that they are worried about the safety threat caused by untreated mentally ill people. (Des Moines Register)

West High boys basketball continues its winning ways. (Press-Citizen)

Lawyers hope to finish jury selection today in the Justin Marshall murder trial. (Press-Citizen)

There's an interesting senate study bill that would expand DNA sampling to those convicted of aggravated misdemeanors. (Des Moines Register)

Daily Links Excerpt of the Day

Melissa Miller, Iowa City revenue and risk manager, said an initial response received Tuesday from the city’s insurance provider stated that of the estimated $1.5 million in damage accumulated from the fire, a little more than $400,000 has been identified as reimbursable.

Damage to the 7.5 acre cell and the leachate collection system under the cell will not be covered by insurance, according to the preliminary report.

However, work at the Napolean lift station could bring in up to $155,000 in reparations while pollution cleanup and removal could result in up to $250,000 being reimbursed, Miller said.

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