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    Flamingo Recaptured After Escaping From Iowa Zoo  Nov 19, 2008
    Flamingo Recaptured After Nearly 7 Hours After Escaping From Des Moines Blank Park Zoo. DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 18, 2008 ... Text Size: (AP) A flamingo that flew the coop at Des Moines' Blank Park Zoo has been recaptured and returned to the zoo. (CBS News)

    News from MSU Media Relations--November 19  Nov 19, 2008
    and Kylie Vry (Des Moines, Iowa) to national letters of intent for the 2009-2010 academic year, head coach Jay Miller announced Monday ... 27 ERA and struck out 378 over 186 innings for Bob Ligouris Des Moines East squad that won the CIML conference for the third straight year. (GenesPage.com)

    "Walk for Hawk" benefits cancer patient  Nov 19, 2008
    He began chemotherapy treatment this week and will travel to Des Moines every two weeks for the next six months. Since his diagnoses, Hawkins had two surgeries with his gall bladder, part of his liver, and part of his colon removed. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    After 25 years, teacher still loves her job  Nov 19, 2008
    " The essay question responses were "a reflective piece on my teaching career," said Wells. About a month after she sent off her answers, Wells received a phone call that she was selected as a finalist and would need to come to Des Moines for an interview. The interview board consisted of the 2008 teacher of the year, the Iowa Department of Education director and four other people, who each asked Wells two questions. "I was nervous, but I enjoyed it because it was so much fun to share my love of... (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)

    Kemin’s Lysoforte  Nov 19, 2008
    DES MOINES, Iowa Kemin Industries Inc. has introduced Lysoforte brand biosurfactant into the United States market. Lysoforte enhances the absorption of fatty acids as well as other nutrients. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)

    Central Financial opens in downtown Britt  Nov 19, 2008
    Central Financial Group has offices in West Des Moines, Algona, Emmetsburg, Roland, Wesley, Fort Dodge and now Britt. Customers and clients can rest assured, however, that the business is remaining in the family. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    You're A Magician, Just Make It Reappear  Nov 19, 2008
    (11-17) 15:44 PST Des Moines, Iowa (AP) ... Albanese, of the Des Moines suburb of Clive, is seeking compensation for past and future medical expenses, physical and mental pain and suffering, permanent partial disfigurement and loss of earning capacity. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)

    U.S. 34 bypass at Fairfield is open for business  Nov 19, 2008
    The bypass, which directs traffic south of Fairfield, is the final connection of the 165-mile, $146 million, four-lane corridor connecting Burlington to Des Moines. This opening also marks completion of the last of six "priority corridors" identified for four-lane conversion by the Iowa Transportation Commission in 1996. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)

    Rebuild Iowas final report recommends disaster contingency fund  Nov 19, 2008
    Iowa Gov. Chet Culver, right, speaks during a news conference after Rebuild Iowa Advisory Commission chairman Major General Ron Dardis, left, presented the findings of the RIAC 120-Day Report, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ~ADVERTISING~ | | | | | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 7:18 AM CST Rebuild Iowas final report recommends disaster contingency fund By CHARLOTTE EBY, Courier Des Moines Bureau DES MOINES A commission charged with... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Agriprocessors suspends operations, seeks help in court to make payroll  Nov 19, 2008
    One of the company's lenders, First Bank, had fought the request and wanted to keep Agriprocessors from spending money until it pays its debts, but the two sides reached an agreement Monday, according to The Des Moines Register. With news coming out of Postville that Agriprocessors had stopped production, at least for the time being, Palauan workers from the plant who had found shelter in Decorah, were trying to figure out what to do next. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Senate GOP chooses new leader  Nov 19, 2008
    Assistant minority leaders are David Johnson of Ocheyedan, Pat Ward of West Des Moines, Brad Zaun of Urbandale and Nancy Boettger of Harlan. Charlotte Eby can be reached at 515-243-0138 or. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Could Iowa conservatives undermine GOP in 2012?  Nov 19, 2008
    DES MOINES, Iowa Possible Republican presidential candidates already are making Iowa a winter destination four years before the leadoff caucuses, but some wonder if the state Republican Party's drift to the right could hurt its influence in choosing a nominee capable of winning back the White House ... In this Oct. 25, 2008, file photo, then Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks to supporters during a rally, in Des Moines, Iowa. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    November 18 record  Nov 19, 2008
    Admitted Nov. 15: June Calhoun, Des Moines; Gregory Campbell, Ellsworth; Olga Cox, Story City; Elizabeth Davis, Ames; Carla Holbrook, Ames; Joel Kramer, Boone; and Robert McElroy, Story City ... Nov. 16: Joseph Arlo Hilsenbeck, 25, of Des Moines, was arrested and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Home prices down 9% from a year ago  Nov 19, 2008
    Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. By Anna Bahney, USA TODAY The rise in foreclosures continued to drive down the median price of homes across the country in the third quarter, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors on Tuesday. (USA Today -- Money)

    'Escanaba in Da Moonlight' at Des Moines Playhouse  Nov 19, 2008
    DES MOINES Escanaba in Da Moonlight, a new comedy by Jeff Daniels of Dumb and Dumber, will be presented in the Mainstage theater at The Des Moines Playhouse, Nov. 7-23 ... Tickets are available through The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St., Des Moines, IA 50312; by phone at 515-277-6261; and online at. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Former Iowa prosecutors pleads guilty  Nov 19, 2008
    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A former assistant Pottawattamie County attorney has pleaded guilty to a federal weapons charge. Jeffrey Tekippe (teh-KIP'), formerly of Council Bluffs, entered his plea on Monday in U.S. District Court in Des Moines to one count of possession of stolen firearms. (Sioux City Journal)

    Biofuel industry branches out, outside investors flow in  Nov 18, 2008
    By PAULA LAVIGNE REGISTER STAFF WRITER Copyright 2007, Des Moines Register and Tribune Company April 29, 2007 ... Though farmers triggered much of the states ethanol boom, plants primarily controlled by out-of-state or foreign investors account for at least 57 percent of Iowas renewable fuels, an analysis by The Des Moines Sunday Register shows ... By : From: Des Moines Register 11/18/2008 5:40 AM CST. (Yahoo News -- Farming and Agriculture)

    Rebuild Iowa Commission outlines steps for recovery  Nov 18, 2008
    November 18, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Hand model sues over snipped finger  Nov 18, 2008
    DES MOINES, Iowa - A hand model, magician and actor blames a Martha Stewart-branded lounge chair for snipping off a bit of his livelihood ... Albanese, of the Des Moines suburb of Clive, is seeking compensation for past and future medical expenses, physical and mental pain and suffering, permanent partial disfigurement and loss of earning capacity. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    Committee looks at FHS plan example  Nov 18, 2008
    "This is a graphic representation of our discussions with staff here; it's not a finished design," said Bill Lawrence of the architectural firm Shive-Hattery Inc. of West Des Moines. Lawrence and intern Brian Buttery were at the school Tuesday gathering information from FHS staff on how the building should be organized. (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)

    Corridor project complete  Nov 18, 2008
    Iowa Gov. Chet Culver speaks at the Des Moines-to-Burlington corridor ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning at the interchange of Highway 34 and Highway 1 ... Officials from across the state celebrated the completion of the Des Moines to Burlington corridor with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday at the Highway 34/Highway 1 interchange ... "This is closing a chapter for us that's been unparalleled in the history of our department." For the IDOT, the completion of the Fairfield Bypass marks... (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)

    Democrats keep top leaders in state Senate  Nov 18, 2008
    Also elected as assistant majority leaders Sunday were Bill Dotzler of Waterloo, Amanda Ragan of Mason City, Bill Heckroth of Waverly, Staci Appel of Ackworth, Joe Bolkcom of Iowa City and Jack Hatch of Des Moines. Charlotte Eby can be reached at 515-243-0138 or chareby@aol. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Thanksgiving season links for health, food, weather and more  Nov 18, 2008
    for weather safety tips including StormReady cities and counties, NOAA weather radio, winter weather, * for nationwide weather info from the National Weather Service * , Des Moines area forecasts and information, alerts, radar views, satellite images of the area ... Traveling by air * Check out Des Moines International Airport information at , including flight data, parking and weather conditions. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    CNA sports team transition begins next week  Nov 18, 2008
    Through a variety of sources, such as state athletic association Web sites, Quikstats Iowa, the Des Moines Register and Omaha World-Herald, he doggedly kept up records in the Hawkeye 10, Pride of Iowa, Rolling Hills and Bluegrass conferences ... I met him at a sportswriting conference I helped lead last April in Des Moines, and I was impressed that he was looking to get better as he started his career at a weekly paper in Red Oak. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)

    • More State/National Stories •  Nov 18, 2008
    West Des Moines Valley 21, Ankeny 14. Eight Player Semifinals. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)

    DMACC Ladies Rout Wartburg J.V.  Nov 18, 2008
    On the road at Waverly Saturday, the Des Moines Area Community College women's basketball team had little trouble with the Wartburg junior varsity. The Lady Bears romped to their fifth straight win, 63-39, although their shooting left a bit to be desired. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)

    DMACC Women Hammer Marshalltown  Nov 18, 2008
    The Des Moines Area Community College women's basketball team, in their home opener, found the home court to their liking and posted an 82-60 victory over Marshalltown Community College Wednesday night. The Bears are 3-0 and rated number seven in the first national poll. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)

    DMACC Men Defeat Central Nebraska  Nov 18, 2008
    punished Central Nebraska with a 28-point performance as the Des Moines Area Community College Bears defeated the visiting Raiders, 79-68, at the Boone Campus gym Wednesday night. Windom made 12 of 15 field goal attempts including two perfect three-pointers and added two points from the foul line in seven attempts. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)

    Bail, baby, bail  Nov 18, 2008
    (And no, I'm not one of the paranoid conspiracy theorists who believes that Regent Michael Gartner engineered all this, any more than I believe that Gartner was responsible for Gannett's taking over the Des Moines Register in the '80s. I'm such a non-paranoid conspiracy theorist that I refuse to believe Barack Obama and Bill Ayers were seen together on the grassy knoll in Dallas in November 1963. (Daily Iowan, IA)

    Patterson column: Wegher lives up to the hype  Nov 18, 2008
    That s not saying they would upend West Des Moines Valley, but they could give them a game. In talking with a few reporters from various parts of the state after the game, the consensus was that Heelan is a team capable of playing in the Class 4A semifinals. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Dems re-elect leaders in Iowa Senate  Nov 17, 2008
    DES MOINES -- Democrats in the Iowa Senate re-elected their top leaders to their posts Sunday during a meeting in Des Moines ... Also elected as assistant majority leaders Sunday were Bill Dotzler of Waterloo, Amanda Ragan of Mason City, Bill Heckroth of Waverly, Staci Appel of Ackworth, Joe Bolkcom of Iowa City and Jack Hatch of Des Moines. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Flooded Iowans still waiting for rebuilding aid  Nov 17, 2008
    DES MOINES -- Months after floodwaters ruined Barb Holman's rural La Porte City home this spring, Holman is still waiting for an aid check that will allow her to fix up her home. She and her husband, both on disability, lost all of the home's contents and had no flood insurance. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Kemin’s Lysoforte  Nov 17, 2008
    DES MOINES, Iowa Kemin Industries Inc. has introduced Lysoforte brand biosurfactant into the United States market. Lysoforte enhances the absorption of fatty acids as well as other nutrients. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)

    • No Jackpot Winner  Nov 17, 2008
    No Jackpot Winner DES MOINES, Iowa - None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Saturday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were. 3-7-8-12-44. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Iowa Senate Democrats re-elect leadership  Nov 17, 2008
    DES MOINES, Iowa - Senate Democrats, their numbers at the highest level ever, on Sunday rewarded top leaders with another two years in office and vowed to tackle a state budget that's struggling because of the economic slowdown ... Stacy Appel of Ackworth, Joe Bolkcom of Iowa City, Jack Hatch of Des Moines, Bill Heckroth of Waverly and Amanda Ragan of Mason City, were elected assistant leaders ... Earlier this week, House Speaker Pat Murphy, D-Dubuque, and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, D-Des... (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Man fights to stay with family despite tribe's law  Nov 17, 2008
    By Staci Hupp, The Des Moines Register TAMA, Iowa James Ironshell has lived with his wife and daughters on the Meskwaki Nation's settlement in Iowa for more than a decade. Now he's fighting tribal authorities who want to ban him from his home because he's from another tribe. (USA Today -- News)

    'Escanaba in Da Moonlight' at Des Moines Playhouse  Nov 17, 2008
    DES MOINES Escanaba in Da Moonlight, a new comedy by Jeff Daniels of Dumb and Dumber, will be presented in the Mainstage theater at The Des Moines Playhouse, Nov. 7-23 ... Tickets are available through The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St., Des Moines, IA 50312; by phone at 515-277-6261; and online at. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Bredbenner studied, taught and kept active throughout her life  Nov 17, 2008
    She later taught at Allison, and then at Brooks, Greenwood and Maple Grove schools in Des Moines. After returning to Des Moines, she taught elementary science and social studies for 27 years at Hubbell School. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    State group to present Iowa flood report  Nov 17, 2008
    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A state commission looking at a long-term disaster recovery plan for Iowa is scheduled to present its findings to Gov. Chet Culver. The Rebuild Iowa Commission has been working on a report that will be used by lawmakers as they develop flood recovery efforts during the legislative session that begins in January. (Sioux City Journal)

    Biofuel industry branches out, outside investors flow in  Nov 16, 2008
    By PAULA LAVIGNE REGISTER STAFF WRITER Copyright 2007, Des Moines Register and Tribune Company April 29, 2007 ... Though farmers triggered much of the states ethanol boom, plants primarily controlled by out-of-state or foreign investors account for at least 57 percent of Iowas renewable fuels, an analysis by The Des Moines Sunday Register shows ... By : From: Des Moines Register 11/16/2008 3:34 AM CST. (Yahoo News -- Farming and Agriculture)

    Threat of widespread Corn Belt frost was very real this year (2)  Nov 16, 2008
    - Oct. 13; Des Moines, Iowa - Oct. 12; Omaha, Neb ... Des Moines and Omaha reached down to 33 degrees. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)

    Career Ladders increases career mobility  Nov 16, 2008
    Career Ladders also contracts with a business liaison, Denita Gadson, a program manager for Iowans for Social & Economic Development (ISED) Ventures, a statewide nonprofit organization based in Des Moines. Gadson's role involves recruiting businesses to participate in the program. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    C.F. avenges loss to Wash, soars into 4A title game writeGalleryLink ("galleryid=35&gallery_page=0&album_page=0&albumid=218");  Nov 16, 2008
    Cedar Falls now clashes with top-ranked West Des Moines Valley (13-0) in the state title game. Valley, now averaging 41. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Q&A: A word with Sally Matters, athletics secretary for Ames High School  Nov 16, 2008
    on memorable Ames High sporting events: I'd say the six-overtime football game with West Des Moines Valley (in 2002) and the four-overtime playoff game against Southeast Polk this year are the two most memorable for me. on her job keeping her busy: I love being busy. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    ISU students catch the election wave  Nov 16, 2008
    Students in Dianne Bystroms campaign rhetoric class at Iowa State University listen to guest speakers Dave Price, left, a political reporter for WHO-TV, Channel 13, Kay Henderson, news director for Radio Iowa, and Tom Beaumont, Des Moines Register chief political reporter, speak about the 2008 election Thursday in Pearson Hall on the ISU campus in Ames. "> By Ronnie Miller/The Tribune Students in Dianne Bystroms campaign rhetoric class at Iowa State University listen to guest speakers Dave... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Small crowd braves elements for final home game  Nov 16, 2008
    "I don't have tickets but I don't think I would go anyways; it's just too cold for me," Sarah Miller, of Des Moines, said. The ISU athletic department made special parking arrangements to accommodate dual-sport traffic. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    John H. Brockway  Nov 16, 2008
    Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Central Presbyterian Church, Des Moines. Visitation: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Iles Funeral Homes Dunn s Chapel, Des Moines ... DES MOINES, Iowa John Horton Brockway, 94, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Wesley Acres Retirement Community. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Butler beats Drake 58-48  Nov 16, 2008
    DES MOINES, Iowa - Zach Hahn scored 13 points and Matt Howard added 12 as Butler beat Drake 58-48 Saturday night in the season opener for both teams. Butler used a 10-0 run midway through the first half, including two straight 3-pointers by Hahn, and took a 25-14 halftime lead. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Iowans gather to support gay marriage  Nov 16, 2008
    DES MOINES, Iowa - Gay marriage proponents have gathered in three Iowa cities as supporters across the nation hold rallies to speak up for what they call "marriage equality." ... Among the about 150 people who gathered outside Des Moines City Hall on Saturday was state Sen ... Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Southern Cal, North Tama of Traer reach title game  Nov 16, 2008
    Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www. desmoinesregister. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Updated Iowa, Big Ten Bowl Outlook  Nov 16, 2008
    Randy Peterson of the Des Moines Register was on my radio show Friday. He is a longtime beat writer for the DMR, and he wagered a 'Diet Soda' that the Cap One would select Iowa over Michigan State. (HawkeyeNation.com)

    Prop 8 Dissenters March In Cities Across Country  Nov 16, 2008
    In Iowa, about 100 protesters picketed at the Des Moines City Hall, KCCI-TV reported. The Join The Impact demonstrators talked about the legalization of same-sex marriage in Iowa. (Click2Houston, TX)

    First Federal Bankshares, Inc. Reports Financial Results For Fiscal First Quarter 2009  Nov 15, 2008
    The Company recognized a specific allowance of $700,000 on a loan for the development of commercial properties in Des Moines, Iowa ... Founded in 1923, Vantus Bank is a community bank serving businesses and consumers in seven full-service offices in northwest Iowa, a full-service office in South Sioux City, Nebraska, and seven full-service offices in central Iowa, including four in the Des Moines market area. (PR Newswire)

    Biofuel industry branches out, outside investors flow in  Nov 15, 2008
    By PAULA LAVIGNE REGISTER STAFF WRITER Copyright 2007, Des Moines Register and Tribune Company April 29, 2007 ... Though farmers triggered much of the states ethanol boom, plants primarily controlled by out-of-state or foreign investors account for at least 57 percent of Iowas renewable fuels, an analysis by The Des Moines Sunday Register shows ... By : From: Des Moines Register 11/15/2008 1:06 AM CST. (Yahoo News -- Farming and Agriculture)

    Losses widen for Vantus Bank's holding company  Nov 15, 2008
    Of that total, 7000,000 relates to a commercial development in Des Moines, which is behind scheduled a recent appraisal revealed a significant decrease in the property's value. As commercial and residential real estate markets continued to slump, the bank's non-performing assets increased to 18. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Photo Gallery  Nov 15, 2008
    Algona Upper Des Moines Newspaper ... Next week: The Algona Upper Des Moines covers pre-planning and how area funeral homes assist with decision making and grief support. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)

    House members Rayhons, Upmeyer ready for next session  Nov 15, 2008
    I certainly appreciate the support I've received in the area, and hope I've been accessible to people, Upmeyer said before returning to Des Moines Monday for a Republican caucus meeting. Democrats added at least one seat each to their majorities in the Iowa House and Senate. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Hawks erupt for eight  Nov 15, 2008
    Stopping the Des Moines Buccaneer offense proved more problematic, but the Black Hawks finished out the third period with three unanswered goals to claim an 8-6 win Friday at Buccaneer arena ... Des Moines, Matt White (J.P. Burkemper, Ryan McKiernan) 3:39; 2 ... Des Moines, Nick Pryor (Ryan Walters, Joe Gleason) 12:56 (pp); 4. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Two arrested as part of an alleged child porn ring  Nov 15, 2008
    Whitaker said several were in Davenport and the Des Moines area, with more in other parts of the state ... The men arrested were Hugo Alberto Duran-Garcia, 40, of West Des Moines, and Ralph Edwin Johnson, 53, of Clemons. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Frank & Wanda mark10 years at V-103  Nov 15, 2008
    Have fun working in Des Moines, Iowa you piece of crap. By Ex Rock 100. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Iowa Democrats still want to reform labor laws  Nov 15, 2008
    DES MOINES - Democratic state lawmakers likely will mount another effort to revise the state's labor laws during the upcoming session beginning in January, said Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal on Friday. Gronstal also said during a taping of Iowa Public Television's "Iowa Press" that he expects state lawmakers to delay the construction of a new state office building and instead use those funds for other purposes in a year that could pose budget challenges. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Months after floods, some still waiting for aid  Nov 15, 2008
    DES MOINES - Months after floodwaters ruined Barb Holman's rural La Porte City home this spring, Holman is still waiting for an aid check that will allow her to fix up her home. She and her husband, both on disability insurance, lost all of the home's contents and had no flood insurance. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Iowa Scene: Annett gets first career Nationwide start  Nov 15, 2008
    AUTO RACING: Des Moines' Michael Annett gets his first career start in today's 3 p.m. NASCAR Nationwide Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway ... By : From: Des Moines Register 11/15/2008 1:06 AM CST ... By : From: Des Moines Register 11/14/2008 11:50 PM CST. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    CNA sports team transition begins next week  Nov 15, 2008
    Through a variety of sources, such as state athletic association Web sites, Quikstats Iowa, the Des Moines Register and Omaha World-Herald, he doggedly kept up records in the Hawkeye 10, Pride of Iowa, Rolling Hills and Bluegrass conferences ... I met him at a sportswriting conference I helped lead last April in Des Moines, and I was impressed that he was looking to get better as he started his career at a weekly paper in Red Oak. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)

    Mid-States Steel Corp. expands to increase production flow  Nov 15, 2008
    Some projects that Mid-States Steel has been involved with include the McLeodUSA office in Des Moines, The Des Moines Register's new production facility, the ADM Oil Refinery in North Kansas City, Mo. the Hy-Vee Corporate Office in West Des Moines and the Radisson Hotel in Merida, Mexico. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)

    Central Iowa Wind Ensemble to give free performance Sunday  Nov 15, 2008
    "It just pleased them and it was such a warm receiving audience that we felt really good about playing here a year ago." The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is an adult symphonic group with members from the Des Moines area. Dr. Evan Feldman created the ensemble in 2002 and led the band until 2005. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)

    Loans help county businesses  Nov 15, 2008
    1, 2007 to Sept. 30, 2008), according to a report released Oct. 27 by the agency's Des Moines office. There were 23 loans for a total of $5. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)

    Dallas County should be proud of its farmers  Nov 15, 2008
    Gary Wergin was a farm news broadcaster for WHO-AM radio in Des Moines for only nine years, but he quickly became the voice of Iowa farming. He had a strong belief that farmers needed to be good stewards and good neighbors, particularly when times were tough. (Dallas County News, IA)

    Adel farmer named winner of Good Farm Neighbor Award  Nov 15, 2008
    Anyone interested in nominating someone can do so by writing a letter or e-mail explaining why their neighbor should qualify and submit an application to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship with attention to Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award at the Henry A. Wallace Building in Des Moines, zip code 50319. Send e-mail to tess. (Dallas County News, IA)

    Cities wrestle with economic bailout request  Nov 15, 2008
    Officials for several other big cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Houston, Seattle and Portland, Ore. said they had no plans to seek money from the $700 billion bailout, although some hoped for assistance from a separate package being promoted by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Teen charged after accidental shooting death  Nov 15, 2008
    DES MOINES, Iowa - A 19-year-old Des Moines man faces charges after an accidental shooting that killed another teenager ... Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Armstrong-Ringsted, Lenox reach 8-player finals  Nov 15, 2008
    DES MOINES, Iowa - Armstrong-Ringsted and Lenox will meet in the eight-player football championship game after posting wins on Friday ... Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Augie's Baumgartner named all-district academic team  Nov 15, 2008
    He placed third with a time of 27:52 in the 8K race in Des Moines, Iowa. The former Hall standout earned MCC Runner of the Week honors for the third time for the week of Oct. 27. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    E-911 implements CodeRED emergency notification system  Nov 15, 2008
    Say a levee breaks along the Des Moines River and people in low-lying residences in Vincennes and Croton must evacuate immediately; virulent spores delivered by an act of bioterrorism are wind-driven toward the Lee County area and people must leave right away, a child is missing requiring a concentrated search, a wide F-5 tornado is approaching or a dangerous prisoner escapes from the Iowa State Prison in Fort Madison. Any of those scenarios and other types of emergencies may require instant,... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Feds look at funeral contract firm  Nov 15, 2008
    Wilson continues to make preneed arrangements for people who want to take care of funeral expenses and details ahead of time, but now he places the funds with Homesteader Life Insurance in Des Moines and Security National Life in Utah, two firms with solid reputations. The news about the NPS financial loss was difficult for Wilson to hear this spring, but is easier to handle at this point in time knowing that the Missouri Guarantee Fund will cover the amount of money Wilson's customers paid for... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Former CEO At Iowa Kosher Slaughterhouse Arrested  Nov 15, 2008
    DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 14, 2008. Text Size: (AP) Federal prosecutors in Iowa say a former CEO for a kosher slaughterhouse has been arrested on a bank fraud charge. (CBS News -- US)

    Nevada Hall of Fame membership reaches 100  Nov 14, 2008
    As a senior, he was on the first team Des Moines Register all-state team as a linebacker, and was one of the top 10 rushers in the state with 1,280 yards, leading the conference in touchdowns and being picked to represent Nevada in the "Shrine Bowl" all-star game. He added numerous accolades in basketball, starting three straight years and shooting 67% from the field as a sophomore, 62% as a junior and 65% as a senior. (Nevada Journal, IA)

    Biofuel industry branches out, outside investors flow in  Nov 14, 2008
    By PAULA LAVIGNE REGISTER STAFF WRITER Copyright 2007, Des Moines Register and Tribune Company April 29, 2007 ... Though farmers triggered much of the states ethanol boom, plants primarily controlled by out-of-state or foreign investors account for at least 57 percent of Iowas renewable fuels, an analysis by The Des Moines Sunday Register shows ... By : From: Des Moines Register 11/14/2008 5:51 AM CST. (Yahoo News -- Farming and Agriculture)

    PANORAMA SCHOOL BOARD  Nov 14, 2008
    Three administrators will attend the fifth annual High School Summit in Des Moines on December 8-9. The high school math department is reviewing year-end tests taken last year for possible changes. (The Guthrian, IA)

    Studies will look at demand for gambling  Nov 14, 2008
    DES MOINES -- The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved a pair of studies on Thursday to identify areas of the state that could support new casinos or gaming establishments. The studies will determine if Iowans have an appetite for expanded gambling options, and could guide the commission on decisions regarding new licenses. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    $2.1M grant awarded for wind research at Newton  Nov 14, 2008
    DES MOINES (AP) -- The Iowa Power Fund board has approved a 2. 1 million grant for a research project at Newton plant that makes blades for wind turbines. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    NW Iowans go homeless for a night to help those in need  Nov 14, 2008
    And in Sioux City and Des Moines, it's a huge problem," she said. "Did you know that there were around 2,500 homeless people in Sioux City last year - about 250 or 300 on the streets on any given day. " Radloff says on the event's website, www.siouxlandsleepout.com. "Another little-known fact is that slightly over 25% of Siouxland's homeless are veterans, ranging from those who served in Vietnam to the Iraq/Afghanistan war. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)

    Boffeli looking for revenge against Ankeny  Nov 14, 2008
    West Des Moines Valley tight end Conor Boffeli expected his senior season to be one that he would remember. And with a 12-0 record heading into the semifinals at the UNI-Dome, this standout has been living the dream so far. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Schultes/Herrick Engagement  Nov 14, 2008
    Shelby is currently employed as a Wellness Specialist at Des Moines University in Des Moines. Bill is a graduate of Greenfield High School and received his Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Business from Northwest Missouri State University in 2001. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    Podolak speaks at Good Samaritan Fund Dinner  Nov 14, 2008
    The event was attended by approximately 100 guests coming from as far away as Omaha, Indianola, Des Moines and Colorado. Podolak spoke about many memories he had while playing football in Atlantic and acknowledged several people from the Atlantic community who gave coverage to the sports events in the Atlantic News-Telegraph and other newspapers, and saw that the event was printed in the Omaha papers, as well as the KJAN radio coverage of the games. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

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