by admin | Mar 31, 2001 | Uncategorized
A group of Iowa Legislators is pressing to make “Daylight Savings Time” permanent, year-round, rather than a spring through fall thing. Senator Jeff Angelo of Creston says there’s all sorts of research which supports the move. Angelo says having more...
by admin | Mar 31, 2001 | Human Interest
It’s still a long way from summer, but sturdy thrill seekers plan to jump into the icy waters of Lake Laverne at Iowa State University today. The 4th annual Polar Bear Plunge is a fundraiser for Special Olympics Iowa, where Chuck Reed is spokesman. Reed says...
by admin | Mar 31, 2001 | Recreation / Entertainment
The northeast Iowa town of Postville is hosting a first-of-it’s kind diversity festival Sunday. Georgie Kelvar is the coordinator of the festival. She says this first festival will focus on Russian culture. It begins with a Russian film. Other items of interest...
by admin | Mar 31, 2001 | Education
Representatives from more than 100 school districts across the United States will look for new teachers today at the University of Northern Iowa. Libby Vanderwall, coordinator of the “National Educator Expo” says with a teacher shortage looming in the...
by admin | Mar 30, 2001 | Recreation / Entertainment
A number of Japanese traditions will be showcased this weekend at the Des Moines Botanical Center. Jo Wetherell, president of the Japan-American Society of Iowa, says the Festival promotes Japanese-American relations.Wetherell says Japanese tea ceremonies will be...
