Restoration Possible
Sep 08, 2015
Since an early-morning fire destroyed Swim’s Sports earlier this year, the future of the historic brick building has been up in the air. Fire crews from several departments descended upon the building, owned by Doug…
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Business Executive Named University of Iowa President
Sep 04, 2015
The University of Iowa's governing board has named a corporate management expert with little education experience as the school's next president. The Iowa Board of Regents announced the selection Thursday of J. Bruce Harreld, a…
"Caring for the Caregiver" Launched In Ottumwa
Sep 03, 2015
Milestones, the area agency on aging for southeast Iowa, announces that a new family caregiver support group “Caring for the Caregiver” has been launched in Ottumwa. The group meets monthly and offers both a morning…
Grassley Seeks Update Into Iowa Man's Missouri Drowning
Sep 03, 2015
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he wants an update on the investigation into a 2014 drowning of a handcuffed Iowa man who fell from a patrol boat in the Lake of the Ozarks. The Iowa…
Drug Search Warrant Executed In Newton
Sep 01, 2015
On August 30th, 2015, at approximately 3:42 PM, members of the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force with the assistance of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and Newton Police Department executed a drug search warrant on…
Iowa Native Scott Mills Running 10 Marathons In 10 Days Across Iowa
Aug 31, 2015
Cancer is a disease that touches nearly every life in some way. Scott Mills had to live it. The Iowa native survived a diagnosis of lymphoma, and is now looking to make it count. Mills…
Helping Hands Are Sought
Aug 31, 2015
There is constant motion at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, whether it’s wagging tails, dancing paws, or human hands stroking fluffy backs. Upon arriving at the shelter and checking in with the main office, you’re free…
Starting School Later Let Iowa Families Have More Summer Fun
Aug 31, 2015
A new law that prevented Iowa schools from starting before August 23rd helped boost crowds at the State Fair and other attractions this month. Attendance at the Iowa State Fair in mid-August hit an all-time…
Farm Profits To Fall Second Consecutive Year
Aug 27, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will be a less profitable year for farmers as low grain, milk and hog prices cut into income. The abundance of grain leftover from last year's crop and…
Iowa Lawmaker Resigning From The Legislature To Join Electric Cooperative
Aug 26, 2015
An Iowa lawmaker who heads a committee overseeing government spending says he will resign from the legislature to become a top executive for an electric cooperative. Rep. Chuck Soderberg, a Republican from Le Mars, announced…