The latest news is the Hubble Construction has decided to buy the area around Hallett's quarry even though their plans for a high density residential/commercial area has been rejected by the Ames City Council. The City of Ames will continue to have veto power over any construction in the area, because Iowa law allows them that option for construction within two miles of the city limits. The saga continues... Peggy Murdock - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To get off the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask]