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Series III, Folder 7: Miscellaneous 2008-2010, 2008 - 2010, bulk: 2009 - 2010

 File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

Contains miscellaneous papers related to the effort to bring back rail service to Dubuque. The papers include correspondence, Ride the Rail meeting agendas and minutes, the October 21, 2008 edition of the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Comission News Clips, a Passenger Train Journal subscription sheet, press releases titled "Braley Applauds Signing of Amtrak Bill into Law" and "Braley Rail Provisions Included in House Passed Amtrak Bill," an article printout titled "Culver touts plan to extend train service," an article printout titled "Governor Culver Signs Legislation to Help Bring Passenger Rail to Iowa," a packet titled "Iowa Statewide Transportation Enhancements," handwritten notes, news clippings, a printout of an old train pamphlet titled "Twin Zephyrs," the April 2010 National Association of Railroad Passengers newsletter, financial statements for the printing of Ride the Rail business cards and stickers, an information sheet on the Intercity Rail Program, a Dubuque Metropolitan Transportation Study, and the folder in which these materials were previously housed.

Dates

  • Creation: 2008 - 2010
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 2009 - 2010

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Loras College Center for Dubuque History Repository

Contact:
1450 Alta Vista
Dubuque IA 52001 United States
5635887873