December 8, 1855 – The Davenport Daily Gazette reports that the M&M Railroad crew is working hard just west of West Liberty with 12 miles yet to go to reach Iowa City. Originally, the M&M business plan called for their line from Davenport into Iowa City to be completed by December 1st.
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