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Local News from KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids via Yahoo! News

Barto to Appeal CIETC Judgment

Jan 9, 2009 4:26 pm

DES MOINES (AP) - A former state agency official convicted of obstructing an investigation of a government-funded job training agency plans to appeal her federal conviction.

 

Eaton Corp. to Lay Off 78 in Belmond

Jan 9, 2009 3:11 pm

BELMOND (AP) - Layoffs are in store at Eaton Corp. in Belmond in northern Iowa. Company officials have announced that 78 workers, or one-fifth of the company's work force, will be laid off because of ...

 

Reducing Property Taxes Could Be Costly For Others

Jan 9, 2009 4:41 am

CEDAR RAPIDS - State lawmakers are trying to trim property taxes to attract more businesses and people to Iowa. While it would save money for people like commercial property owners, it could end up co...

 

Kirkwood Dislocated Worker Office

Jan 9, 2009 3:11 am

CEDAR RAPIDS -- Kirkwood Community College's Dislocated Worker Office is hosting an information session on January 20th. The program will help recently laid off workers learn about how to market thems...

 

Disaster Assistance May Arrive for Landlords Next Week

Jan 9, 2009 12:26 am

CEDAR RAPIDS- Linn County landlords say they're been last in line when it comes to assistance to rebuild after last June's floods. But that situation could change next week.

 

Two Students Hospitalized, Two in Custody After Fight at Harding

Jan 8, 2009 11:41 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS - A fight broke out at Harding Middle School on Thursday that ended with two students in the hospital and two more in police custody. Harding Principal Randy Krejci says that two students...

 

Iowa Salmonella Case Linked to National Outbreak

Jan 8, 2009 11:11 pm

DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Public Health says a case of salmonella in the state is linked to a national outbreak. The state says it's in the early stages of its investigation.

 

Obama's Vision for Economic Stimulus Plan

Jan 8, 2009 10:56 pm

WASHINGTON D.C. - The economy remains the number one issue for President-elect Barack Obama. On Thursday he outlined the economic stimulus plan he's proposing. Watch the full video or read the speech ...

 

Car Crashes into Dubuque Store

Jan 8, 2009 10:26 pm

DUBUQUE (AP) - A car crashed into a Dubuque store, narrowly missing a woman and her dog who were walking on the sidewalk. The accident happened about 11:30 a.m. Thursday when the driver accidentally p...

 

New Effort to Protect Kids from Lead

Jan 8, 2009 10:11 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS - Parents are excited about a new Federal Law aimed at protecting kids from lead exposure.

 
 

Greg Norman's Southern Cross Developments Selects River Rim Ranch

Greg Norman’s Southern Cross Developments, proprietor of the exclusive “Norman Estates” real estate brand, is pleased to announce that River Rim Ranch in Teton Valley, Idaho will be the location for its newest project, the “Norman Ranch Estates. [Read More]

 

Local News from Southwest Iowa News via Yahoo! News

Harkin favors more spending, few tax cuts

Jan 9, 2009 5:06 pm

With hundreds of thousands of more jobs cut in December, it's imperative that an economic stimulus plan gets people back to work, Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin said Thursday.

 

A Class Act: Monnie, manga and a yen for the art of anime

Jan 9, 2009 5:06 pm

She's been a fan of anime since a friend introduced her to Sailor Moon back in elementary school. Because of her fascination with the art form, the Winslow house is filled with CDs, plushies, T-shirts...

 

Shenandoah man's recovery began with a '58 Impala

Jan 9, 2009 4:21 pm

Joe Moyer and his 1958 Chevy Impala. After a serious motorcycle accident 17 months ago that left him with a dibilitating brain injury, Joe Moyer of Shenandoah continues to rebuild his life - partly th...

 

New team to focus on student success

Jan 9, 2009 3:36 pm

As educators, the faculty at Shenandoah Schools is constantly on the lookout for ways to improve things for their students. Recently, a group of teachers, counselors and administrators got together an...

 

VNT buys former Bank Iowa building

Jan 9, 2009 3:36 pm

Officials from the Omaha-based parent company of the Valley News Today have announced the purchase of the former Bank Iowa building at 617 W. Sheridan Ave.

 

Proposed law would ban smoking at casinos

Jan 9, 2009 3:36 pm

The first session of the Iowa General Assembly won't begin until Jan. 12, but individual legislators or state agencies have already approved 49 bills for filing.

 

SW Iowa Events

Jan 9, 2009 5:06 am

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Shop for art, jewelry during special hours at downtown locations

Jan 8, 2009 10:51 pm

More downtown businesses and shops are opening their doors during special hours on the second Friday of every month. The monthly event called Second Fridays features unique shopping opportunities, art...

 

Youthful show all about tap

Jan 8, 2009 10:51 pm

"Tap Kids" was created in 2002 by choreographer Lisa Hopkins and composer Phillip Stern. The cast features eight teenagers and 20-somethings considered to be the most talented young tap danc...

 

Monster trucks bringing full throttle action to the Bluffs

Jan 8, 2009 10:51 pm

'Monster Jam,' a family event featuring the best monster trucks in the business, returns to the Mid-America Center with four action-packed shows Friday through Sunday.

 
 

News from the Sioux City Journal

Motorists urged to observe construction zone safety

Jan 9, 2009 6:22 am

SIOUX CITY -- Motorists are urged to watch out for city crews working to patch streets or water main lines and give them more room during winter driving conditions.

 

Fair housing forum is rescheduled

Jan 9, 2009 6:22 am

SIOUX CITY -- A fair housing counseling forum has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Mary Treglia Community House, at 900 Jennings St. The forum is open to the public.

 

Council considers delaying new fire station again

Jan 9, 2009 6:22 am

SIOUX CITY -- Plans to replace aging Fire Station No. 4 near Stone Park and Hamilton boulevards may get placed in the back bay yet again.

 

Commissioners take oath, look forward to progress

Jan 9, 2009 6:22 am

DAKOTA CITY -- Tony Gomez, the first Hispanic county commissioner in the history of Dakota County, took the oath of office Thursday morning, along with Richard McNear and Rick Bousquet. The three were...

 

Judge denies motion to delay Harris trial

Jan 9, 2009 6:22 am

SIOUX CITY -- A Woodbury County judge has denied a request from defense attorneys and prosecutors to delay the trial of Lawrence Douglas Harris for a sixth time.

 

Fraud, perjury trial may go to jury today

Jan 9, 2009 6:22 am

SIOUX CITY -- Cedar Rapids landlord Robert Miell will claim the "good faith" defense to explain why he didn't include income from an insurance fraud scheme in his 2001 and 2002 tax returns.

 
 

News from Eastern Iowa from the Quad City Times

2nd Ward opening attracts 5 candidates

Jan 9, 2009 7:38 pm

Five candidates have filed to run in a special election to fill the remainder of outgoing 2nd Ward Alderman Shawn Hamerlinck?s term on the Davenport City Council.

 

House votes to impeach Blagojevich

Jan 9, 2009 7:38 pm

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News from The Des Moines Register

Former Iowa college president gets job in SD

Jan 9, 2009 5:56 pm

FORT DODGE, Iowa - A former Iowa college president who resigned over a photo of him pouring beer into a young woman’s mouth has found a new job.

 

HNI Corp. announces more layoffs in Muscatine

Jan 9, 2009 5:05 pm

MUSCATINE, Iowa - HNI Corp. has eliminated more jobs at its Muscatine plant because of sluggish office furniture sales.

 

Barto to appeal CIETC judgment

Jan 9, 2009 4:01 pm

A former state agency official convicted of obstructing an investigation of a government-funded job training agency plans to appeal her federal conviction.

 

Des Moines man swings at adult, hits infant

Jan 9, 2009 2:21 pm

A scuffle among adults Thursday night resulted in an egg-sized bump on the head of a four-month-old infant.

 

Eaton Corp. to lay off 78 in Belmond

Jan 9, 2009 2:06 pm

BELMOND, Iowa - Layoffs are in store at Eaton Corp. in Belmond in northern Iowa.

 

Speeds drop in Des Moines chase as smoke pours from vehicle

Jan 9, 2009 1:32 pm

A Des Moines man is being held in the Polk County Jail this morning on charges of eluding officers, narcotics possession and possession of burglary tools.

 

Des Moines police call ends with two arrests, two injured officers

Jan 9, 2009 12:29 pm

When police arrived at 1519 Grand Ave. in Des Moines on Thursday to check on someone’s welfare they met with a woman who couldn’t remember why she called police.

 

State workers seek 5% raises

Jan 9, 2009 4:31 am

Most state union employees are asking Iowa taxpayers to boost their salaries by 5 percent in each of the next two years. Critics note that Iowa is facing millions of dollars in shortfalls.

 

Iowans’ Israel trip offers sobering lesson

Jan 9, 2009 4:29 am

The professor and his wife planned on an academic trip to Beer-Sheva, Israel.

 

Metro Communities: Urbandale bus riders ask for expanded rush-hour routes

Jan 9, 2009 4:21 am

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