The Clinton Herald, Clinton, Iowa

Dave Rose announces run for Bukta’s House seat
CLINTON — The first Republican entered the race to replace outgoing state Rep. Polly Bukta today.
Clinton schools cut $1.33 million
CLINTON — The heated public comment and the crowds had calmed by the time of the Clinton School Board’s decision on budget cuts, but a dust-up among board members at Monday’s meeting resulted in an initial vote against the budget reductions proposal before a re-vote was taken to pass it.
Officials: Clinton’s city budget sees growth
CLINTON — The first round of city budget talks kicked off Monday with the Clinton City Council focusing on how much to allocate for salaries, benefits and other operational aspects of the 2010-2011 budget.
Council to vote on railpark funding
CLINTON — Clinton City Council members will vote on a key funding source to help build the proposed Lincolnway Railpark tonight.
Nominations available for WOA
CLINTON — The YWCA is now accepting nominations for its 38th year of the YWCA Woman of Achievement awards.
Snow emergency declared
CLINTON — The city of Clinton has declared a snow emergency to be in effect from 6 p.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Delmar teen will be tried as an adult
CLINTON — A Delmar teen charged as an accomplice in an alleged murder for-hire-scheme will be tried as an adult, a Clinton County District Court judge has ruled.
Board will vote on cuts tonight
CLINTON — The Clinton School Board is expected to approve a final plan for budget reduction recommendations at 7 p.m. today during its regular meeting at Jefferson Elementary School.
Fire destroys DeWitt building
DEWITT — The Iowa state fire marshal is expected to arrive in DeWitt today to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed an apartment building here Sunday.
Ashford plans to construct athletic facilities
CLINTON — Ashford University plans to use part of the land purchased from the Clinton Country Club to build a new soccer field and track, university officials said Friday.
Braley discusses legislation
CLINTON — Chemistry students at Clinton Community College got a surprise visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Braley on Friday.
Legislators push for sports gambling expansion
CLINTON — Underground sports gamblers in Clinton could be able to place bets on football, basketball and other professional sports at the Wild Rose Casino under a proposal working its way through the Iowa Senate.
Clinton man charged in homicide
CLINTON - Clinton Police Chief Brian Guy announced this morning that a Clinton man has been charged in connection with the December homicide and arson investigation at Bluff Apartments.
Officials call press conference involving homicide
CLINTON — Local law enforcement officials announced this morning the plan to hold a 10:45 a.m. press conference involving the homicide investigation of two people found dead in an apartment fire in December.
Culver touts I-JOBS funding
CLINTON — Gov. Chet Culver said Clinton’s soon-to-be-built wastewater treatment plant stood out from other communities seeking state funding because of its potential to create new jobs and attract businesses during a visit to Clinton on Thursday.
Estimates presented for DeWitt sculptures
DEWITT — Ron Balmer of IIW Engineers and Surveyors, Dubuque, presented maquettes and cost estimates for proposed John Bloom sculptures to the DeWitt City Council this week.
Tax hike proposed
CLINTON — Clinton School District officials removed some of the most heavily opposed items for budget cut proposals from the chopping block as they finalized plans for reductions Monday, instead shifting more of a focus to increasing taxes.
Country club set to open in 2 weeks
CLINTON — The new owners at Clinton Country Club at the Oaks golf course are set to open the clubhouse to the public in two weeks, a board member said Wednesday.
Camanche council mulls over tax increase
CAMANCHE — During a budget work session Tuesday, options were discussed on how to balance Camanche’s upcoming fiscal budget without raising property taxes by almost 10 percent.
Wastewater treatment plant receives $2.5 million
CLINTON — Iowa Gov. Chet Culver announced today that Clinton will be receiving $2.5 million from the state to help construct a new wastewater treatment plant and pump station.
Gov. Culver will be in Clinton
CLINTON — Iowa Gov. Chet Culver will tour Clinton on Thursday to make a special an-nouncement about additional state funding for the county.
B-rrry Scurry to cause traffic re-routes
Camanche council delays insurance vote
Council agrees to meet with city workers before voting on carrier switch
Two accused of providing alcohol
CLINTON — Two Clinton men were arrested early Friday and have been charged with providing alcohol to two teenage girls.

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