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    Zaslow’s book celebrates women’s friendships  Jul 4, 2009
    DES MOINES - A year before it became a bestseller, author Jeffrey Zaslow wondered if all the time he d put into his book about the longtime friendship of 11 women would be wasted. The women initially had been eager to talk about their enduring relationship, which began as teens in Iowa and continued decades later. (Boston Globe)

    Crossing Iowa to help cure cancer  Jul 3, 2009
    MUSCATINE, Iowa A Des Moines man ran 292 miles across Iowa in 11 days, finishing Thursday in Muscatine, he said, with a thousand new friends. Steve Cannon, 43, a commercial real estate broker, started running June 22 in Council Bluffs with one goal: Raising awareness and money to help eliminate cancer. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Hamilton close to returning  Jul 3, 2009
    DES MOINES, Iowa -- When the Texas Rangers sent Josh Hamilton to the Triple-A Oklahoma City RedHawks for rehabilitation, they didn't envision their All-Star slugger getting two games' worth of at-bats in one night ... On Tuesday, he shagged fly balls and took batting practice before joining the RedHawks in Des Moines, where they are playing a three-game series against Iowa. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Grassley: Doing nothing on health care not an option  Jul 3, 2009
    Chuck Grassley isn't willing to take that risk. Instead, Grassley said Friday, the best approach is a bipartisan effort to craft a plan that would make health insurance affordable and accessible to everybody and lower costs by focusing on preventive medicine and treating those diagnoses that consume the largest share of health care dollars. (Sioux City Journal)

    Culver: More spending cuts are coming  Jul 3, 2009
    Culver also acknowledged he likely will have to use surplus funds to balance the fiscal 2009 budget when the books are closed in September, but he assured Iowans there is no cause for alarm being fanned by political foes -- noting that an independent financial analysis this week gave Iowa its highest rating for fiscal management and stability. "What a timely testimonial," Culver said in announcing that Standard and Poor's top has given Iowa's fiscal house a AAA credit rating -- a distinction... (Sioux City Journal)

    Iowa court reverses conviction in puppy killing  Jul 3, 2009
    But the court upheld an animal torture conviction, ruling that Terry Wilson acted "with a depraved or sadistic intent to cause the animal prolonged suffering or death.". Wilson, of Fort Madison, had been convicted of both animal torture and animal neglect in the 2007 killing of his 9-month-old puppy. (Sioux City Journal)

    Spencer duo on all-state soccer team  Jul 3, 2009
    He recorded his 12th shutout of the season in the semifinals, then came through as Spencer claimed its second shootout in three days at West Des Moines Valley High School ... Tyler Brewer, Bettendorf; Matt Carlson, Dowling Catholic; Reed Galbraith, Cedar Rapids Kennedy; Jacob Johnson, Cedar Rapids Washington; Husref Jupic, Des Moines Hoover; Matt Kracium, Pleasant Valley; Austin Otto, Iowa City West; Bubu Palo, Ames; Kelly Rapp, West Des Moines Valley; Taylor Wallen, Ankeny; Mike Schmidt... (Sioux City Journal)

    Iowa court: Urine test involuntary for driver  Jul 3, 2009
    Johann Phillip Peter Vesper III, 34, was involved in an accident in 2006 near Sheldon in northwest Iowa. Vesper was driving a truck pulling a trailer when a motorcycle hit the trailer, killing the motorcyclist. (Sioux City Journal)

    Buena Vista announces athletic hall of fame  Jul 3, 2009
    She was also part of two IIAC softball championship teams and is currently a senior financial analyst for Pioneer Hi-Bred International in Des Moines. Baxter went 376-119-5 as Buena Vista's wrestling coach from 1978-2004 and in that time, his teams won eight conference titles. (Sioux City Journal)

    Cubs have off night in loss to Ballard  Jul 3, 2009
    Nevada had won well-played 4-3 and 2-1 games over Ballard during the past two weeks and the Cubs were coming off a strong third-place showing at the Des Moines North Invitational last Saturday ... DES MOINES - Nevada had a strong showing at the Des Moines North Invitational Saturday in Des Moines as the Cubs took two out of three games to place third in the tournament ... The Cubs edged Des Moines Christian by a 3-2 score and Raccoon River Conference rival Saydel by a 4-3 decision in eight... (Nevada Journal, IA)

    Iowa coach who helped launch NFL careers is slain  Jul 3, 2009
    Mark Becker, who was supposed to have been taken to a hospital psychiatric ward after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase Saturday night, unloaded several rounds into Aplington-Parkersburg High School football coach Ed Thomas and was arrested at a nearby home soon afterward, said Kevin Winker, assistant director of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Columbus Junction man gets 10 years  Jul 3, 2009
    According to U.S. Attorney Matthew G. Whitaker of Des Moines, Porfirio Reyes Corrales, 39, was sentenced for one count of possession with intent to distribute at least 500 grams of a mixture that contained cocaine and one count of possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. U.S. District Judge John A. Jarvey of Davenport ordered that Corrales, who was in the custody of the U.S. Marshal s Service, serve four years of supervised release following the completion of his sentence. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    COUNTY MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT  Jul 3, 2009
    The SynGest CEO told supervisors, "We announced today we selected a contractor for the project - the Weitz Company of Des Moines." Oswald and Don Frazer, chief financial officer for Syngest, also attended Thursday's board meeting to present the two assistance options to the supervisors. While the DOE grant was given the highest priority by Syngest execs, they expressed confidence they had other financing agreements and options, including equity investors, bonding and grants. (The Guthrian, IA)

    Racing is family affair  Jul 3, 2009
    He and his immediate family skipped a family reunion in Des Moines that day. It was a tough decision but there was going to be two features finishing up the prior week s race that was postponed due to rain as well as the regularly scheduled race. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Hamilton plays field, aims to return shortly  Jul 3, 2009
    He is expected to start in the outfield again on Friday for the final game in the Redhawks' series in Des Moines, Iowa. The date for Hamilton's return to the Rangers is still unknown, but it could come as soon as this weekend against the Rays. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)

    Matt Hoch commits to Hawkeye football  Jul 3, 2009
    " Speaking of intelligent, Hoch strives to become a dentist in the future, another factor that steered him toward Iowa. "They've got a great dental program there, so that will be great," he said. Hoch has been earning the attention of college football coaches the last two years at HCHS. He has twice been named second-team All-State by the Iowa Newspaper Association and was named first-team All-State by the Des Moines Register last fall as a defensive end. Also a first-team All-District selection... (Harlan Tribune, IA)

    Branstad criticizes Culver's budget policies  Jul 3, 2009
    Branstad, now president of Des Moines University, said Culver and Democratic legislative leaders, who have dug a huge financial hole for the state without a plan to put Iowa back on firm fiscal footing ... James Q. Lynch is a reporter with the Lee Des Moines Bureau, and the bureau chief, Rod Boshart, contributed to this story. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Mildred Ursula Elliott  Jul 3, 2009
    She lived in Chicago until 1949 when she moved to Des Moines, Iowa. In 1979 she moved to Washington where she was a resident at Halcyon House. (Kalona News, IA)

    Northern Iowa OL arrested in assault case  Jul 3, 2009
    The arrests were first reported by the Des Moines Register. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- College Football)

    Cubs knock off Saydel, 3-2, for first RRC win  Jul 3, 2009
    ADEL - Nevada suffered a pair of losses at the Adel-Desoto-Minburn Invitational Saturday as the Cubs fell to Pella Christian and Des Moines Christian at Adel ... The Cub offense fared better against Des Moines Christian, but Nevada still struggled defensively in a 13-7 loss to the Lions ... Nevada had six hits, five walks, four steals and two batters hit by a pitch against Des Moines Christian. (Nevada Journal, IA)

    Colo-Nesco drops four in HOIC play  Jul 3, 2009
    DES MOINES - The Colo-Nesco baseball team couldn't do enough to slow down Grandview Park Baptist Monday as the Royals were handed a 15-5 loss by the Defenders in Des Moines. Colo-Nesco had seven hits, four walks and one hit batsman on offense in the loss. (Nevada Journal, IA)

    Lieutenant governor hits road to promote Iowa tourist spots  Jul 3, 2009
    Judge started her tour at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines. She said Iowa families without the resources to travel out of state should consider affordable travels closer to home. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    First class: Phelps Pavilion class up for Nickelodeon honor  Jul 3, 2009
    Currently, Phelps Youth Pavilion has over 85 percent of the vote in the contest against Des Moines' The Art Store, Ankeny's Art Center and Ames' Octagon Center for the Arts. This is the second year for the Nickelodeon award. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Leaders seek input for state housing policy  Jul 3, 2009
    Strong leadership and sufficient resource support are key to establishing a successful housing policy, said Lynnae Hentzen, with the Center on Sustainable Communities in West Des Moines. Iowa has a lack of affordable housing, and a one-stop agency may be the ideal solution to coordinate deals for cost-burdened Iowans, said Bobbi Bendickson, executive director for Habitat for Humanity of Iowa. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Mediacom will raise cable rates  Jul 2, 2009
    The rate adjustments put area customers even with what subscribers in Davenport, Des Moines and Mason City have been paying since a rate increase was announced in those cities last fall. Mediacom is changing the prices to make the rates equal for customers in all cities, Peters said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Track & Field  Jul 2, 2009
    BAYLOR OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Track. Wes Kittley Invitational. (Baylorbears.com)

    NHS students seek to have IT club sanctioned  Jul 2, 2009
    Bengtson is the parent of two Nevada students and works in Des Moines as a programmer. Malven is the district technology director. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)

    Man grabs wheel, crashes during quarrel  Jul 2, 2009
    (06-29) 17:50 PDT Des Moines, Iowa (AP). Police said they arrested a Des Moines man after he reportedly lost his temper with his wife while they were traveling on Interstate Highway 235, wrenched the wheel from her and sent the car careening off the road ... Information from: The Des Moines Register. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)

    Iowa's state worker salaries rank in top 10  Jul 2, 2009
    Numbers compiled by the Legislative Services Agency showed Iowa ranked ninth in the country for average monthly salary of state employees. The ranking was based on U.S. Census Bureau data compiled by the LSA.. (Sioux City Journal)

    Officials look into hospital's release of suspect  Jul 2, 2009
    Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2009 DES MOINES (AP) -- An Iowa lawmaker is calling for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a hospital's release of a man who is charged with gunning down a prominent high school football coach in the school's weight room. Mark Becker is charged with first-degree murder in the June 24 slaying of Aplington-Parkersburg coach Ed Thomas. (Sioux City Journal)

    Moses, No. 2 Saints still rolling  Jul 2, 2009
    The goal was to be playing when it mattered most during the final week of July at Principal Park in Des Moines. The Saints season to this point has done nothing to temper those goals. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Luke WinnINSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL  Jul 2, 2009
    He said multiple fans approached him in the Des Moines airport at 6 a.m. on June 16, when he was on his way to Colorado Springs for the World University Games trials, just to thank him for his decision. Brackins told them, "You don't have to thank me! I'm glad to be back.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)

    Sapp reaches match play quarterfinal  Jul 2, 2009
    Johnson beat Ron Peterson of Des Moines 1-up in a quarterfinal, keyed by an eagle on the par-5 17th hole ... Gene Elliott of West Des Moines, the tournament's No. 1 seed, has made the semifinals for the first time since 2002 ... Panek also won his quarterfinal match 3 and 2 over Ben Juffer of West Des Moines, a Kansas State University recruit. (Sioux City Journal)

    State forecast for Iowa  Jul 2, 2009
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    CUBS 7, ZEPHYRS 3  Jul 1, 2009
    Game keys: Matt Camp drilled a two-out double down the left-field line to score Steve Clevenger from first base and give Iowa the victory Thursday night in Des Moines, Iowa. It was New Orleans' fourth extra-inning game in the past five and its third consecutive extra-inning loss. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    Joseph W. Fodor (1965-2009) (12)  Jul 1, 2009
    He married DeeAnn Niedert in Des Moines on Feb. 14, 1991. He was formerly employed at Airgas. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Thomas sons speak out (2855)  Jul 1, 2009
    Thomas coached for 34 years in the community about 80 miles northeast of Des Moines and had guided several players to the NFL.. Visitation for Thomas is being held today. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Michael Jackson tribute in butter at Iowa Fair  Jul 1, 2009
    Butter sculptor Sarah Pratt of West Des Moines plans to honor Jackson's extensive contributions to the music and dance industries through a butter sculpture of the pop icon. This year's butter bovine will be a jersey cow. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Couple jailed for smuggling silver from Pa. plant  Jul 1, 2009
    Police said they arrested a Des Moines man after he reportedly lost his temper with his wife while they were traveling on Interstate Highway 235, wrenched the wheel from her and sent the car careening off the road. Officers said Saturday night that a 26-year-old man was charged with domestic assault and was being held at Polk County Jail. (Fresno Bee)

    Tritz earns elite honor  Jul 1, 2009
    Tritz, a high-scoring junior forward from Bishop Heelan who tallied a school-record 35 goals, has been named an elite all-state selection on the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's all-state girls soccer team released today. She's quick to credit teammates for her success, classmates like midfielder Kelsey Niles, a second-team Class 1A all-state selection. (Sioux City Journal)

    Iowa prison population is dropping  Jul 1, 2009
    The number of convicted criminals housed in the state's prison system hit 8,458 on Monday, marking the lowest inmate count since the overall population hit a record 8,840 on Oct. 3, 2007, according to state officials. Monday's figure also marked a low for female inmates of 670. (Sioux City Journal)

    Advocates urge increased earned income credit  Jul 1, 2009
    The Iowa Policy Project released a report Tuesday outlining the fiscal benefits to the state for expanding its Earned Income Tax Credit. Peter Fisher, lead author of the report, said the tax credit rewards work and makes low-wage work more profitable. (Sioux City Journal)

    Cedar Rapids businessman running for governor  Jul 1, 2009
    "Sadly, today I see the dream being ripped away from future generations," Fong said. He's seeking the Republican nomination to challenge first-term Democratic Gov. Chet Culver. (Sioux City Journal)

    Iowa sees budget gap as fiscal year ends  Jul 1, 2009
    Iowa's tax revenues had been projected to total 5. 86 billion for the fiscal year, representing a 2. (Sioux City Journal)

    Branstad criticizes Culver's budget policies  Jul 1, 2009
    Branstad, now president of Des Moines University, said Culver and Democratic legislative leaders, who have dug a huge financial hole for the state without a plan to put Iowa back on firm fiscal footing ... James Q. Lynch is a reporter with the Lee Des Moines Bureau, and the bureau chief, Rod Boshart, contributed to this story. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Butter Sculpture to Honor 'King of Pop'  Jul 1, 2009
    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- It's the King of Pop -- in butter ... Both will be in a 40-degree cooler throughout the fair from Aug. 13 to 23 in Des Moines. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    Butter statue of Jackson? Fair plans one  Jul 1, 2009
    DES MOINES, Iowa - Michael Jackson is getting a new tribute ... Both the butter sculptures will be on display in a 40-degree cooler throughout the fair from Aug. 13 to 23 in Des Moines. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Mitchel Musso Announces Summer 2009 Tour Dates  Jul 1, 2009
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    The King Of PopIn Butter  Jul 1, 2009
    DES MOINES, Iowa (June 30, 2009)--Iowa State Fair organizers announced Tuesday that they will have a statue of Michael Jackson made of butter on display along with the annual butter cow, a popular attraction at the event. Both will be in a 40-degree cooler throughout the fair from Aug. 13 to 23 in Des Moines. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Best Places for Aging Entrepreneurs  Jul 1, 2009
    West Des Moines, Iowa. Source: U.S. News & World Report, Emily Brandon (06/29/2009). (Realtor Magazine Online)

    Orphan iguana stolen from Iowa rescue center  Jul 1, 2009
    (06-29) 17:50 PDT Des Moines, Iowa (AP). An iguana named Ivana has been having a tough time of it in Des Moines ... Information from: The Des Moines Register. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)

    Union Now Plans to Target Grassley on Health Care Tax  Jul 1, 2009
    Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) with a cable television spot in Des Moines even as it cut short ad buys in Montana and North Dakota at the request of Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont. . (Roll Call)

    Statue Tribute  Jul 1, 2009
    Butter sculptor Sarah Pratt of West Des Moines will make the Jackson piece. Both the butter cow, this year a jersey cow, and the Jackson sculpture will be on display in a 40-degree cooler throughout the Iowa State Fair from August 13-23 in Des Moines. (Fox News)

    Butter Sculpture To Pay Tribute To Michael Jackson  Jul 1, 2009
    DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa State Fair officials said Tuesday they plan to honor Michael Jackson at this year's fair with a butter sculpture. Butter sculptor Sarah Pratt, of West Des Moines, said she plans to honor Jackson's extensive contributions to the music and dance industries through a butter sculpture of the pop icon. (7 KETV Omaha)

    Hearst Television Stations Earn Three National Edward R. Murrow Awards  Jun 30, 2009
    NEW YORK, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearst Television Inc. stations KCCI-TV, Des Moines, and WMUR-TV, Manchester, N.H., have been honored with national Edward R. Murrow Awards, given by the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA). KCCI received two honors, for Best Newscast and Overall Excellence, while WMUR was honored for Best Newscast, in their respective market-size categories. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Peregrine falcon comeback in Iowa exceeds expectations  Jun 30, 2009
    This year, 13 nesting pairs have been reported in the state along with a new generation of young. Bird lovers from around Iowa have turned out in recent weeks to see fledgling peregrines leave the nest and test their wings for the first time. (Sioux City Journal)

    Iowa coach who helped launch NFL careers is slain  Jun 30, 2009
    Mark Becker, who was supposed to have been taken to a hospital psychiatric ward after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase Saturday night, unloaded several rounds into Aplington-Parkersburg High School football coach Ed Thomas and was arrested at a nearby home soon afterward, said Kevin Winker, assistant director of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Running winners  Jun 30, 2009
    Becky Krieg (West Des Moines) 1:51 ... Sara Hayes (Des Moines) 22:11; 5. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Thousands attend funeral for Iowa coach  Jun 30, 2009
    He recalled that in May 2008, after Parkersburg was struck by a tornado that wiped out about one-third of the town and killed six people, Ed Thomas was a key leader in pushing for the recovery of the community about 80 miles northeast of Des Moines. Aaron Thomas urged mourners to wake up Tuesday with a renewed sense of purpose. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Midwest Living recommends Indiana's Antique Alley  Jun 30, 2009
    DES MOINES, Iowa Turn a hunt for antiques into a getaway on the 60-mile stretch known as Indiana's Antique Alley. That's one of the recommendations from the editors of Midwest Living in the magazine's August issue. (Yahoo News)

    Piniella Remaining Optmistic  Jun 30, 2009
    " -- RF on being sent home during a game last Friday. ROSTER REPORT --Ramirez reported some soreness in his left shoulder Sunday after Saturday's session of batting practice. He took a light session Sunday. Ramirez, recovering from a dislocated left shoulder, is due to go on a minor league rehab stint soon. He has been out since May 8. --IF continues to be hampered by a sore right elbow. The Cubs may decide Monday whether they need to put him on the DL. If that happens, look for them to recall... (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)

    Schwery to play in All-Star soccer game  Jun 30, 2009
    WEST DES MOINES -- Chris Schwery, a 2009 graduate of Harlan Community High School, has been selected to play in the Iowa High School All-Star soccer game on Saturday, June 27, at Valley Stadium ... This event will showcase talent from across the state, with each game hosted by the Des Moines Menace, who will face the Springfield Demize after the high school games at 7:30 ... The two MVPs will also receive a $500 scholarship from the Des Moines Menace. (Harlan Tribune, IA)

    MLB Insiders - Chicago Cubs  Jun 30, 2009
    The Cubs may decide Monday whether they need to put him on the DL. If that happens, look for them to recall IF from Class AAA Iowa (Des Moines). --IF-OF will see additional time at third base because of his productive hitting, according to manager Lou Piniella. (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)

    Ignoring The Buzz  Jun 30, 2009
    He said multiple fans approached him in the Des Moines airport at 6 a.m. on June 16, when he was on his way to Colorado Springs for the World University Games trials, just to thank him for his decision. Brackins told them, "You don't have to thank me! I'm glad to be back.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)

    Volunteers help stem the flow of garbage into Iowa  Jun 30, 2009
    Linda Applegate of Des Moines said the project attracts all types of people who can either come for a day or stay the whole week ... Diane Ford of Des Moines works for the DNR but took time off to volunteer for the project. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Stolen art found in Des Moines  Jun 30, 2009
    DES MOINES -- Police say that around 30 pieces of art reported stolen over the weekend during the Des Moines Arts Festival have been found near an alley ... Des Moines police say there was a fence around the festival grounds last year. (Sioux City Journal)

    Overflow crowd mourns slain Iowa coach  Jun 30, 2009
    By Rodney White, The Des Moines Register ... By Rodney White, The Des Moines Register ... By Jennifer Jacobs and John Naughton, The Des Moines Register PARKERSBURG, Iowa More than 2,000 people, including a half-dozen high school football teams wearing their jerseys, gathered Monday for the funeral of slain high school football coach Ed Thomas. (USA Today)

    Iowa man grabs wheel, crashes car during quarrel  Jun 30, 2009
    DES MOINES, Iowa -- Police said they arrested a Des Moines man after he reportedly lost his temper with his wife while they were traveling on Interstate Highway 235, wrenched the wheel from her and sent the car careening off the road ... Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www. (Fresno Bee)

    Iowa DOT limits employee social networking at work  Jun 30, 2009
    Anthony wrote on Jun 29, 2009 9:05 AM:" If you read the article in the Des Moines Register, it says that UI and UNI have similar rules to ISU, not the DOT. It states that ISU does not generally block these sites but has a computer ethics and acceptable use policy and that UI and UNI have similar policies. Check facts ". huskernut wrote on Jun 29, 2009 1:23 PM:" we did the same at our workplace. Also cut off access to ESPN during march madness.Next-the swap sheet as I am tired of seeing it... (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Visitation held for slain Iowa football coach  Jun 29, 2009
    By John Naughton and Erin Jordan, The Des Moines Register PARKERSBURG, Iowa Visitation services for the legendary Aplington-Parkersburg football coach, who was fatally shot Wednesday, drew friends from across the state to First Congregational Church in Parkersburg. The line of those waiting to enter the church extended up to five blocks and included National Football League players, politicians, former students and community members. (USA Today)

    Falcon's comeback exceeds expectations  Jun 29, 2009
    (Photo by Bob Nandell for The Globe Gazette Des Moines Bureau) Learn more about Iowas peregrine falcons. Raptor Resource Project provides information on some Iowa nesting sites and sites around the Midwest. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    What to do about lost train tickets?  Jun 29, 2009
    - Diane Stephany, Des Moines, Iowa. A: Amtrak should be able to reissue your ticket without charging more. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Single father wants to raise ALS awareness  Jun 29, 2009
    Carroll s other grown son, Alex, lives in Des Moines. Carroll worked for many years in the restaurant business but he can no longer cook delicious meals for his family because of ALS.. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Several Iowa hospitals accused of irregularities  Jun 29, 2009
    A Des Moines Register review of hospital accreditation and inspection reports shows that over the past four years Covenant has been cited for a variety of problems related to psychiatric care ... Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Sunday, June 28, 2009 (27)  Jun 29, 2009
    TAMA Jimmy Dean Williams Mitchell, 51, of Des Moines, formerly of Tama and Waterloo, died Monday, June 22, at his home; private burial will be in Meskwaki Cemetery; Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, (641) 484-3400, is in charge of arrangements. More Stories from Obituaries. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    New Iowa Laws Take Effect Wednesday  Jun 29, 2009
    DES MOINES, Iowa -- Many laws approved by the Legislature this year will take effect Wednesday on topics ranging from worker rules to carryout wine. A new law covering mentally disabled workers stems from a case in Atalissa, where men were living in a ramshackle house and being paid little for their work. (7 KETV Omaha)

    Quiz tests knowledge about our government  Jun 29, 2009
    "I've heard those Franklin Hardee's early morning political discussions. Comments are often written into the Des Moines Register. I think it's a great little group. Yea, Conservative US, I imagine you'd be scared to go in there. But blame it on the coffee. ". If you would like to comment on this story, please log in with the form below. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Rangers' Hamilton set for his rehab work  Jun 29, 2009
    On Wednesday, he'll join Triple-A Oklahoma City when the RedHawks open a three-game series with the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines. Hamilton will play in the outfield for the RedHawks. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)

    Sons mourning privately for Iowa football coach  Jun 29, 2009
    Thomas coached for 34 years in the community about 80 miles northeast of Des Moines and had guided several players to the NFL.. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Bradley Blows up Again  Jun 28, 2009
    " Piniella benched Bradley Thursday in Detroit and said he'd do the same Friday. However, Piniella changed his mind and expressed hope Bradley would start hitting. GM Jim Hendry said he would talk with Bradley Friday night or early Saturday and that he wanted players who were "all in" for the team. CUBS 5, WHITE SOX 4: 3B hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and C 's hit a three-run blast in the seventh. RHP worked seven innings, giving up five hits and two runs. earned his 12th save. NOTES,... (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)

    Survey: Regional collaborative effort needed to bring jobs to the area (3)  Jun 28, 2009
    That was one of the assessments aid out by Bill Fredrick, president of Wadley Donovan GrowthTech, a company that recently finished a workforce assessment survey of the four-county regional partnership made up of economic development groups and the two colleges that call Lee, Louisa, Des Moines and Henry counties home. Fredrick presented the study Thursday at a luncheon at the Comfort Inn in Burlington. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

    Day one of AAU meet goes swimmingly (5)  Jun 28, 2009
    First-, second- and third-place finishers will receive a medal and automatically qualify for the Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa later this summer. Fourth through eighth places receive ribbons. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Vilsack makes Iowa visit  Jun 28, 2009
    Vilsack told the Des Moines Register in an interview that, "you can't talk about climate change unless you talk about the USDA." Vilsack says efforts at energy independence will happen "in rural America." ... Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Record crowd expected for Iowa TrekFest  Jun 28, 2009
    DES MOINES, Iowa - More than 8,000 fans of "Star Trek" are expected to converge on Riverside for its 25th annual TrekFest this weekend. The two-day event began Friday in the southeast Iowa town, which has dubbed itself the birthplace of the "Star Trek" character Capt. James T. Kirk. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Producers provide land for University research field trials (2)  Jun 28, 2009
    Minnesota Farm Guide: Leading Farm Newspaper. June 25The radar map showed heavy rain stopping just south of our west central region. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)

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