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Scott Olson/Getty Images(DAVENPORT, Iowa) -- The city government of Davenport, Iowa, has released dozens of documents in connection with an apartment building

An electronic paper trail shows the city was aware of structural problems that needed attention and reveals a sometimes off-hand attitude toward residents' and contractors' concerns about the 80-unit apartment complex that partially collapsed last Sunday.

It took hours before rescuers found Peach Berry trapped in the rubble and then determined one of her legs would need to be amputated to pull her free.

It took hours before rescuers found Peach Berry trapped in the rubble and then determined one of her legs would need to be amputated to pull her free.

At least five people are unaccounted for and two are likely to be in the building that partially collapsed downtown Davenport over the weekend,

The "Bison Bridge" stirs up a debate over how much upkeep the aging structure would require Its been two months since Chad Pregracke unveiled his vision for the current I-80 bridge. But now theres debate over the amount of repairs it would need. Author: Shelby Kluver (WQAD) Updated: 3:18 PM CDT May 18, 2021 LE CLAIRE, Iowa — Its been two months since local environmentalist Chad Pregracke unveiled his vision to turn the current I-80 bridge between Le Claire, Iow...

The "Bison Bridge" stirs up a debate over how much upkeep the aging structure would require Shelby Kluver Replay Video UP NEXT Its been two months since local environmentalist Chad Pregracke unveiled his vision to turn the current I-80 bridge between Le Claire, Iowa and Rapids City, Illinois into a wildlife crossing. The project has gained traction across the region - and beyond - as the "Bison Bridge."  Both the Illinois and Iowa Departments of Transportation are looking for ...