by admin | Jun 30, 1999 | Recreation / Entertainment, Religion, Sports
Former Green Bay Packer Reggie White will speak at the opening cermonies ofthe Iowa Games next month in Ames. Iowa Games executive director JimHallihan says he has always wanted White to visit the summer sportsfestival.White delivered a controversial speech on race to...
by admin | Jun 30, 1999 | Sports
Two of the state’s top baseball teams in class 4A matchup tonight in adoubleheader as top ranked Sioux City North takes on fifth rated Sioux CityEast. North is 21-2 on the season and coach Kelly Nuestrom (new-strum) saysthe games figure to be...
by admin | Jun 30, 1999 | Recreation / Entertainment
Many people again have visions of turning one dollar into millions as thePowerball jackpot has climbed to a near record level. Iowa Lottery spokesmanJoe Hrdlicka says the jackpot is estimated at 145-million, but that couldincrease.Hrdlicka says its the third highest...
by admin | Jun 30, 1999 | Crime & Courts, Recreation / Entertainment
It’s a far cry from the moonshine-busters of the “Untouchables” era, butofficials from the Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division are going on the road forRagbrai.Field auditors are driving the big bike ride’s route this week to meet withbar and tavern...
by admin | Jun 30, 1999 | Politics & Government
Governor Vilsack is vowing to seek a “People’s Referendum” on future Iowatax increases. Vilsack first proposed the idea this spring, but republican legislatorsrejected it. However, last night, G.O.P. leaders endorsed the concept.Vilsack opposed the...
