Marek expects rail service in SE Iowa Posted By: Ben Butler May 7, 2009 @ 6:20 am Today's Local News Tweet Share Email A southeast Iowa legislator says this part of the state could see passenger rail service in the next two to three years. Riverside's Larry Marek says he's spoken with Governor Chet Culver about the possibility. Marek says Iowa would likely partner with Illinois on the project. He says they need to discuss the option with Amtrak and freight rail owners.