Iowa Lays Out Layoff Plans Nov 4, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The State of Iowa has released preliminary plans to lay off 792 state employees. According to a media release issued by the state Monday, layoffs have been proposed by 15 of the 36 state agencies as part of plans to implement the ten percent across-the-board cut in spending ordered by Governor Chet Culver. (7 KETV Omaha)
GH-WH runners compete at state Nov 4, 2009
Katie Flood won her second individual state title for Des Moines Dowling in Class 4A, while the overall individual winner in the Class 4A boys race was Marsall Moyer of Burlington. Copyright. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Raymond Leroy Galitz Nov 4, 2009
five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, five step-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Millie Smith of Davenport; John Galitz and his wife, Rose, of DeWitt; Jo Brennemann and her husband, Todd, of Des Moines; and Grace Johnson and her husband, Bob, of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Geraldine and Jean, four sisters, Vera, Alice, Minnie and Fern; three brothers, Bill, Harold and Harry and one son-in-law,... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Cowboy News & World Report - Monday Nov 3, 2009
com: Cowboy News Report - Monday. Cowboy News Report - Monday. (GoPokes.com)
Iowa State Patrol trooper kills neighbor's dog Nov 3, 2009
Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www. desmoinesregister. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Palin won't speak at Iowa group's event Nov 3, 2009
DES MOINES - Former Gov. Sarah Palin won't headline a social conservative group's annual meeting next month in Des Moines, but the organization says she expressed interest in speaking before the group later ... DES MOINES - Former Gov. Sarah Palin won't headline a social conservative group's annual meeting next month in Des Moines, but the organization says she expressed interest in speaking before the group later. (Juneau Empire)
Branstad's on the campaign trail in Wilton Nov 3, 2009
Another guest, Dawn Smith of Durant who s running for for mayor in Durant recalled being the chef for the governor and his family in Des Moines from 1986-89 ... He retired last month after six years as president of Des Moines University ... Though he hasn t yet said he will run for governor, he is scheduled to appear with other Republicans seeking the nomination at a Republican Party of Iowa fundraiser in Des Moines on Nov. 7. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Scientists decode DNA of pig Nov 3, 2009
This June 2, 2009 file photo shows a yorkshire hog sits in its holding pen at the World Pork Expo, in Des Moines, Iowa. By Karen Hawkins, Associated Press CHICAGO An international group of scientists has decoded the DNA of the domestic pig, research that may one day prove useful in finding new treatments for both pigs and people, and perhaps aid in efforts for a new swine flu vaccine for pigs. (USA Today -- Tech)
Principal Financial Net Profit Rises Nov 3, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa November 2, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press ... The Des Moines-based insurance, retirement and financial services company said market conditions have helped it improve the assets under its management by 9 percent since the second quarter to $280. (ABC News -- Wire)
M/W Indoor Track Nov 2, 2009
UC DAVIS OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Track. UC Davis All-Comers Meet. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Pork still thriving despite swine flu scare Nov 2, 2009
Charlie Neibergall / APA yorkshire hog sits in its holding pen at the World Pork Expo, in Des Moines, Iowa. Is that changing. (MSNBC -- Business)
2009 Beacon Award Winners Nov 2, 2009
Cable System 3 GED On Demand Mediacom Communications West Des Moines, IA. Education. (Multichannel News)
Program helps farmers who help the environment Nov 2, 2009
In the barn they pack the boxes of produce they deliver to customers in the Des Moines area ... Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
NIACC hosts community college choral festival Nov 2, 2009
Community colleges and conductors whose singers will participate in the festival are Des Moines Area Community College, Jim Loos; Ellsworth Community College, Anne Sherve-Ose; Fort Dodge Community College, Kathleen Schreier; Iowa Lakes Community College, Brett Frelberth; Muscatine Community College, Jan Phillips; and NIACC, Jayson Ryner. For more information call festival host Ryner at 641-422-4241, toll-free 888-466-4222, ext. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Iowa hospital to cut 46 jobs Nov 2, 2009
The hospital is about 35 miles east of Des Moines. Hospital officials say they will have to lay off 23 employees and hope to cut the other 23 jobs through attrition. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Much-deserved attention for our Veterans as they see DC memorials Nov 1, 2009
World War II veterans Ray Henriksen, Bill Porter, Merlin Paulson and George Haberer were among the 500 passengers who boarded the Boeing 747 at Des Moines International Airport after being wakened at 2:30 in the morning Tuesday, Oct. 13. A few days later, after a good night's sleep, they were anxious to share their experience. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Following is a schedule of ag-related events of special interest to farmers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. For more information on events listed here, contact the host county Extension office or sponsoring organization. (2) Nov 1, 2009
3-5: 21st Annual World Pork Expo, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa. 5: Soils e Field Day, 9 a.m.- noon, D. Marohn and C. Bongert Farms, Winnebago County. (Agri-View, WI)
Artist will help celebrate opening of D.M.s Pappajohn Sculpture Park Nov 1, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:08 AM CDT Artist will help celebrate opening of D.M.s Pappajohn Sculpture Park DES MOINES The Iowa Arts Council and the Des Moines Art Center will welcome artist Jaume Plensa to the 2009 Iowa Public Art Networking Conference next month to celebrate the opening of the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines. The conference will be Nov. 12-13 at various locations in Des Moines ... The conference continues from 9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the Des... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
NIACC roundup Nov 1, 2009
DES MOINES The NIACC men s soccer team had designs on an appearance in the ICCAC regional finals this season, but those dreams were dashed in loss to Iowa Central which left the Trojans one game short of their goal. The match finished in a 1-1 tie before the Trojans fell on penalty kicks. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Iowa State graduate mixes acting with entomology Nov 1, 2009
However, Dunphy's most ambitious project was launching his own theater company, Mooncoin Entertainment, which was scheduled to debut its first show, "A Skull in Connemara" on Oct. 29 at the Des Moines Social Club. Dunphy said he started the company because of his love for the Irish playwright Martin McDonagh, who wrote "A Skull in Connemara" and many other works. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Iowa Reports 2 More H1N1 Deaths Oct 31, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa -- State health officials said two more Iowans have died of complications from swine flu. The Iowans, both adults, were from Marion and Mahaska counties. (7 KETV Omaha)
Florence Quinn Oct 31, 2009
She and Larry had lived in Oskaloosa for a while, later moving to Des Moines, where they lived for many years. After her husband s death in 1991, she moved to California to be near her children. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Low milk prices have dairy farmers killing cows Oct 31, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A milk glut has dairy farmers across the U.S. killing hundreds of thousands of cows to try to reduce the milk supply and boost prices. More than 225,000 cows have been killed this year through a program run by the National Milk Producers Federation. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Iowa hit-and-run suspect to be tried as juvenile Oct 31, 2009
Esther Chisala was 17 when police say she ran a red light in Des Moines on Aug. 6, 2008 and hit a scooter, killing its driver, James Miller ... Des Moines police released Chisala's name when she was charged. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The Real Kampman Oct 30, 2009
So, we waited until 4:30 or whatever in the morning to get some sleep, and we proceeded to drive to Des Moines. We stopped at Menards and bought a bunch of chain saws and some other debris-cleanup items and made our way into Parkersburg, through the barricades due to my being family. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Iowa's early Halloween-goers need jokes for treats Oct 30, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa -- There's no trick to earning a treat for Halloween in Des Moines ... The idea stuck and has spread from Des Moines to most of its suburbs and a scattering of cities throughout the state ... "I usually have one joke I tell at each house," Mattern said this week as she shopped for a costume with her mother and brother in West Des Moines. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Police ask public for help in bank robberies Oct 30, 2009
Des Moines police are asking for the public's help to track down a man they said is responsible for at least two bank robberies. The latest robbery happened early Wednesday at the US Bank on Euclid Ave.. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The `Ironmen' ruled the gridiron 70 years ago Oct 30, 2009
Before Iowa's season-opener, the Des Moines Register printed a small note stating, "A set of iron men may be developed to play football for Iowa," and thus the nickname was born. In the first game, Kinnick scored five touchdowns as the Hawkeyes routed South Dakota 41-0. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Gov. Announces State Furloughs Oct 29, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Gov. Chet Culver announced changes Wednesday to plans for a 10 percent across-the board budget cut, slashing $565 million in spending. Culver outlined a plan for 3,258 non-union state employees to take a 7-day unpaid furlough in an effort to save cuts from the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety. (7 KETV Omaha)
Those who cash out 401(k) plans are at risk Oct 29, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa - Millions of workers take a huge chance with their retirement savings every year: They cash out their 401(k) accounts when they lose their jobs or move to new employers. When people cash out, a chunk of their money just disappears. (MSNBC -- Business)
Community calendar Oct 29, 2009
Soup Kitchen 5 to 6 p.m., Gods Way Christian Center, 1629 Des Moines St., Keokuk ... Soup Kitchen Noon to 1 p.m., Gods Way Christian Center, 1629 Des Moines St., Keokuk. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Big brewers battle it out in calorie-cutting Oct 29, 2009
Bottles of Miller Genuine Draft 64 on a shelf at a grocery store, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Des Moines, Iowa. The nation's top brewers are trying to win over drinkers who want to swap beer guts for six-pack abs by putting new beers on a diet. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Why are you seeking public office? Oct 29, 2009
After Ottumwa, I lived in Des Moines for approximately 12 years. Over these years I have gained a vast amount of experience from real estate sales and management to Information Technology and being a father to three wonderful sons. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Inbox: Who will get chance to catch on? Oct 29, 2009
-- Steve D., Des Moines, Iowa. You stopped hearing about Clement late in the season because he stopped playing. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Mills has a team at home to thank Oct 29, 2009
and Des Moines, Iowa. He spent 11 years filling out lineups in the minors, massaging egos, talking youngsters out of slumps. (Fresno Bee)
Track & Field Oct 29, 2009
BAYLOR OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Track. Wes Kittley Invitational. (Baylorbears.com)
Iowa panel won't sanction pharmacy group Oct 29, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa An Iowa pharmacy group violated lobbying reporting rules but will not be sanctioned for it though legislators said Wednesday they wanted to overhaul the law to bring more transparency to the system. The House Ethics Committee will send a letter to the Iowa Pharmacy Association about its violation of the rules for a February reception attended by about 20 legislators. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Dentist to buy back Halloween candy from children Oct 29, 2009
A West Des Moines dentist is trying to keep children from consuming too much Halloween candy and winding up with cavities ... The Cash for Candy buyback takes place Sunday afternoon at Plaza Dental in West Des Moines. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Iowa football: Richardson, Robinson lost for remainder of regular season Oct 29, 2009
Robinson, who is fourth in the Big Ten in rushing, could be out just as long, although the freshman from Des Moines said he hopes to come back sooner. Both should definitely be back by whatever bowl game the Hawkeyes play in. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Girl suspended for empty shotgun shell at school Oct 28, 2009
A Des Moines girl who brought an empty shotgun shell to school to show her science teacher was suspended for violating the school's weapons policy. Authorities say 12-year-old Jazmine Martin brought the shell to school last week. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
eBay: No auction for suspect in Kan. doc's death Oct 28, 2009
If the items were posted, eBay said it would remove them from the online marketplace site because the company "does not allow listings that promote or glorify violence, hate, racial or religious intolerance."We do not allow items that encourage, promote or instruct others to engage in illegal activity and will not be a platform for those who promote violence toward others," the company statement said.Tiller had been the target of protests for most of the 36 years that he performed abortions at... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Police say they know ID of bank robbery suspect Oct 28, 2009
Des Moines police are investigating a robbery at the U.S. Bank skywalk office on Walnut St. ... Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates: North Carolina at Virginia Tech Oct 28, 2009
ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates:North Carolina at Virginia Tech. Petersburg-Clearwater. (Theacc.com)
NIACC soccer team advances in tourney Oct 28, 2009
NIACC, the tournament s No. 3 seed, faces second-seed Iowa Central at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the semifinals in Des Moines. Dakota County and Iowa Western meet in the first semifinal at noon on Saturday. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Wellman's 'swine team' earns 7 ribbons at Iowa State Fair Oct 28, 2009
That's the family vacation: four days of showing pigs and then the rest of the trip to Des Moines enjoying the other fair activities. Although the state title eluded them, one of the pigs earned second in one class and another came in fourth in another class. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Scott, Riley, Beaman enter National Wrestling Hall of Fame Oct 28, 2009
The ceremony will be part of the 24th annual Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association wrestling convention to be held Saturday and Sunday at the Airport Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Drive, in Des Moines. The National Hall of Fame Banquet is scheduled at 7 p.m. After presentation of district coaches and officials of the year, and honoring of retirees from wrestling in Iowa, representatives from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Okla. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Branstad gets serious about possible run Oct 27, 2009
DES MOINES - Four-term ex-Gov ... I look at this fiscal debacle that exists today and I believe we can do better, said Branstad, 62, shortly after he announced Friday that he was retiring immediately as Des Moines University's 14th president to travel Iowa to gauge support for him seeking a fifth term as governor. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Area runners qualify for state cross country meet Oct 27, 2009
Team standings Ames 40, Mason City 75, Cedar Falls 91, Southeast Polk 100, Fort Dodge 108, Marshalltown 116, Cedar Rapids Prairie 141, Newton 238, Storm Lake 297, Des Moines North 312. MASON CITY RESULTS 6. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Vilsack Makes Decision On Run Against Grassley Oct 27, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Former Iowa first lady Christie Vilsack said she's decided not to seek the Democratic nomination to run against Republican U.S. Sen ... Two former state legislators, Bob Krause and Tom Fiegen, said they'll seek the Democratic party's nomination, and Des Moines lawyer Roxanne Conlin said she'll probably join the race. (7 KETV Omaha)
Man arrested in 4 bank robberies Oct 27, 2009
U.S. Attorney Matthew G. Whitaker says a 33-year-old man has appeared before a federal magistrate in Des Moines on charges stemming from four recent bank robberies in Iowa. Jason Lee Bowers, whose last known address was in South Amana, made his appearance Monday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ross A. Walters. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Top Iowa RB injured Oct 27, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa -- , the top running back for Iowa (No. 4 BCS, No. 7 AP), could miss Saturday's game against Indiana with an ankle injury. (ESPN -- College Football)
Wine Online: Celebrating 1980, Iowa Hoops Style Oct 27, 2009
Maury White, covering the Hawkeyes for the Des Moines Register, hung a nickname on the team, calling it "The Fabulous Few." In some games only five or six players saw action as Olson searched for able bodies. Lester got back on the court to help Iowa even its Big Ten record at 4-4, but his knee began bothering him again and he underwent minor surgery. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Spirits appear at FM's first Ghost Tour Oct 27, 2009
And of course, where there are ghosts there is bound to be Bruce Carlson, best known as the author of The Ghosts of Lee County and The Ghosts of Des Moines County. He and his wife, Marilyn, own and operate four publishing companies in Wever. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Enke: Odds good for getting Scenic ByWays grants Oct 27, 2009
Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 2:34 PM CDT FORT MADISON Gene Enke of the Mississippi River Parkway Planning Commission said the National Scenic Byways program has been very helpful for the counties of Lee, Des Moines and Louisa for the past decade ... Lee County groups can contact Enke, Jay Schwitzer for Louisa County and Elaine Baxter for Des Moines County with project ideas. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Robinson, Iowa's top rusher, might miss IU game Oct 27, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Adam Robinson, the top running back for No. 7 Iowa, could miss Saturday's game against Indiana with an ankle injury. Robinson, a freshman who leads the Hawkeyes in rushing with 629 yards, was not listed on a depth chart released Monday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
More Iowans drawn to 'fun' of cyclocross Oct 26, 2009
A hardy, yee-haw group of thrill seekers and pain cushions gathers weekly to ramble through Des Moines parks, pedal through sand, mud, rain, up and down hills ... So this year organizer Rob Versteegh secured a sponsor, New Belgium Brewing Company, to help defray insurance expenses and approached the Des Moines Parks Department for formal permission to use a different city park each Wednesday evening ... On a crisp, sunny fall weekday evening in Union Park on Des Moines' north side, 40 riders... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
NPPC Congratulates Vilsack On Nomination (2) Oct 25, 2009
Currently he is of counsel in the Des Moines, Iowa, office of the Minneapolis-based law firm Dorsey ey. Vilsack received a bachelor s degree from Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., and his juris doctorate from Albany Law School in Albany, N.Y.. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Iowa woman pleads not guilty to embezzlement Oct 25, 2009
Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www. desmoinesregister. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Sleepy Hollow adds Kamp Karnage haunted walk Oct 25, 2009
Sunday October 25, 2009. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Kenneth D. Houseal Oct 25, 2009
Following the war, he attended Barber College in Des Moines. While there, he met Elaine Blythe who was attending Beauty School. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
FBI arrests man suspected in 3 robberies Oct 25, 2009
Jason Bowers was found in Des Moines and arrested about 11 p.m. Friday. The 33-year-old is charged in a criminal complaint with four counts of bank robbery. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bosnian sentenced for lying to immigration Oct 24, 2009
A federal judge in Des Moines has sentenced a Bosnian immigrant to eight months in prison for lying to immigration officials about his arrest for the murder of a fellow soldier in the former Yugoslavia. In passing sentence Friday, U.S. District Judge also ordered 35-year-old Rasim Causevic (COW'-say-vitch) to serve two years on supervised release, and noted that further immigration procedures are pending against Causevic. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge brings out supporters Oct 24, 2009
The bridge was built in 1916 by the Iowa Bridge Co. of Des Moines and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982. But the bridge is showing its age. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Nationwide shuffles top execs roles Oct 24, 2009
The company also said it s expanding the role of Kim Austen, who heads the company s Allied Insurance subsidiary in Des Moines, Iowa. Austen now oversees a Nationwide specialty insurance unit in Arizona: Scottsdale Insurance. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Conlin Eyes 2010 Race Against Grassley Oct 24, 2009
Conlin, the losing Democratic nominee for governor in 1982 and a former president of the trial lawyers national association, on Thursday told the Des Moines Register, I don t know how this is going to come together, but I have reached the point where I would like to do it. Democratic leaders are promising a vigorous challenger for Grassley, who has won all four of his Senate re-election bids with at least 66 percent of the vote against weak opposition. (Roll Call)
