by admin | Dec 31, 1999 | Politics & Government
Iowa’s top Y-2-K watchers are on the job. The state’s Emergency Operations Center is now open, being staffed by more than 50 people from agencies including the National Weather Service, Public Health, Public Safety, FEMA and the Civil Air Patrol. David...
by admin | Dec 31, 1999 | Crime & Courts
A scam artist involved in a group wanted by the F-B-I has agreed to give himself up to Story County officials. Story County Attorney Stephen Holmes says Bartley Gorman was part of a group that preyed on the elderly by promising to do blacktopping work and then taking...
by admin | Dec 31, 1999 | Sports
Iowa Barnstormer President Jim Foster is hoping a plan by republican state lawmakers to establish a fund to help finance major city attractions like sports arenas will be the first step toward getting a new arena in Des Moines. The plan, calling for a 300-million...
by admin | Dec 31, 1999 | Sports
The Iowa women dropped their Big Ten opener last night to eighth ranked Penn State. The Nittany Lions took control late in the first half and cruised to an 80-63 victory. Penn State dominated the boards, outrebounding Iowa 50-33 and Hawkeye assistant coach Dana...
by admin | Dec 31, 1999 | Crime & Courts, Fires/Accidents/Disasters
The Iowa Highway Patrol is again launching an effort to keep motorists and their passengers safe from dangerous drivers over the holiday weekend. Sergeant David Garrison explains the latest project that’ll see 80 additional troopers on duty through New...