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Building Collapse in Iowa Leaves 5 Missing; Owner Cited Despite Warnings

  • A century-old apartment building in Davenport, Iowa partially collapsed, trapping residents and leaving 3 still missing.
  • The building owner had received numerous complaints about unsafe conditions but failed to make repairs.
  • A structural engineer warned parts of the building were unstable, but the city did not order an evacuation.
  • One woman had to have her leg amputated to be freed from the rubble.
  • Protesters are urging authorities to search the remaining structure before demolition despite the risk of further collapse.
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