The Iowa State Patrol says it’s ready to meet any challeges posed by the Y2Kbug at the first of the year. Some computers may not work when the daterolls from 1999 to 2000. Patrol spokesman, Sergeant Dave Garrison saysthey’ll have the manpower available to handle any problems.Garrison says the patrol normally has extra troopers on the road during theNew Year’s holiday anyway. He says equipment has been checked and shouldn’tbe hit by any Y2K computer problems.He says the once concern is the national computer system used to check thebackground of people who are stopped.Garrison says they’re working in conjunction with the state EmergencyManagement Department in preparing for any possible problems.
Early frost predicted tonite
September 20, 1999 By
“Patchy” frost is predicted tonight as temperatures in some parts of Iowaare expected to plummet to 32 degrees. State Climatologist Harry Hillackersays it’s a bit early for Jack Frost to be making an appearance in Iowa.Hillacker says a September 21st frost date might in other years be ofconcern to farmers, but not this year as the crop is far enough along toescape frost damage.Hillacker says tomato season might be over, though. Tonight’s frost ispredicted for the northern half of Iowa, above Highway 30.
Hunting deaths spark reminder of rules
September 20, 1999 By
A state hunter safety specialist says there are a few steps hunters shouldtake to ensure their safety when out in timber and wild areas. Sonny Satre(sat’-ree) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the old “buddysystem” is always the best option for hunters.A 50-year-old Ames man building a deer hunting platform in a tree wasinjured Wednesday when he fell 20 feet onto rocks on Wednesday. RichardMoore wasn’t found ’til Sunday morning. Moore was taken to a hospital, wherehe died Sunday afternoon.Satre recommends that hunters building observation platforms in trees buy atree harness at their local sporting good store.Satre says if you’ve got a cell phone, take it with you on the hunt, as itcould be a life-line if you’re injured.
UNI cruises to 3-0
September 20, 1999 By
Northern Iowa improved to 3-0 on the season with a 44-7 cruise pastdivision-two Central Washington. It was a game U-N-I coach Mike Dunbar wouldrather had never taken place. He spent six years as the head coach atCentral Washington.Dunbar says the Panthers were looking to fine tune things before the startof the Gateway Conference race this week.
Iowa notched first win over Northern Illionois
September 20, 1999 By
The Iowa Hawkeyes picked up their first victory of the season with a 24-0win over Northern Illinois. The Hawkeyes broke open a close game with threefourth quarter touchdowns and Ladell Betts had a career high with 174 yardson the ground in 33-carries.Betts says he liked getting so many carries.Betts says the week off will be nice before the Big Ten opener at MichiganState.
Former UNI QB happy to be in the NFL
September 20, 1999 By
With the St.Louis Rams having an off week former Iowa Barnstormer andNorthern Iowa quarterback Kurt Warner got a chance to return to Cedar Fallsto watch U-N-I play over the weekend. With Trent Green sidelined with a kneeinjury, Warner moved into the starting role for the Rams and led them to aseason opening victory over Baltimore last week. After playing in the Arenaleague and NFL-Europe, Warner is happy to have a shot in the N-F-L.Warner says while the N-F-L has the top players, the game is for the mostpart the same.Warner says Rams’ coach Dick Vermeil showed confidence in him by naming himthe starter after Green’s injury.Warner feels the Rams could have an outstanding season.
Representative offers alternative to ethanol mandate
September 20, 1999 By
A state representative from Tama is offering a plan he contends willincrease the sale of ethanol-blended gasoline — without a mandate. The statelegislature failed to institute an ethanol mandate and Iowa AgricultureSecretary Patty Judge has asked the Attorney General if she has the power todo so. Representative Lance Horbach says he would use the current one-centstate tax credit to increase the sale of corn-based ethonal by requiringretailers to sell ethanol for a penny less than other gasoline.Horbach, a republican from Tama, says retailers now get the one-cent creditwith no incentive to sell more ethanol. Horbach says he’s offering analternative to the mandate. Horbach believes his plan would increase the use of ethanol and thusincrease the value of corn produced by Iowa farmers.Horbach believes his plan would increase the market share of ethanol from 40to 80 percent. Horbach hopes a legislative committee studying the issue willincorporate his plan into the recommendations it makes to the nextlegislature.
