by admin | Jul 31, 2000 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, Recreation / Entertainment
The Skylift at Adventureland will remain closed at least two more days as officials scour the ride for any problems. The ride which carries people in ski lift-style chairs as high as 60 feet above the Altoona amusement park broke down Saturday night, stranding at...
by admin | Jul 31, 2000 | Crime & Courts
Boone County authorities are still trying to determine what prompted a man’s attack with a hatchet at Ledges State Park on Friday. 36-year old Larry Scott of Corning is charged with attempted murder for allegedly attacking Mary Eischeid of Ames as she sat...
by admin | Jul 31, 2000 | Sports
The state high school baseball tournament wrapped up in Marshalltown and Carroll on Saturday. Dyersville Beckman won a third state championship by claiming the 2-A title with a 4-0 win over West Branch. Sophomore Matt Ungs tossed a three-hitter to earn the victory....
by admin | Jul 31, 2000 | Politics & Government
An Iowan had her pass into the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia stolen. Janet Pease of Cedar Falls was attending a Sunday night reception for Iowa Republicans when she noticed her guest credentials were gone.Pease says it was a valuable lesson and...
by admin | Jul 31, 2000 | Agriculture
A trip to the farmer’s market is a weekly must for a growing number of Iowans who love fresh produce. There are now about 130 farmer’s markets statewide in 75 counties, the most ever, according to the state Department of Agriculture. A spokesman says...