by admin | May 31, 2001 | Technology
Iowa State University scientists are developing a device to monitor the quality of water on spacecrafts. Marc Porter directs I-S-U’s Microanalytical Instrumentation Center and says the gauge will initially be used aboard the International Space Station and will...
by admin | May 31, 2001 | Politics & Government
Iowa Congressman Jim Nussle has released details of an energy “agenda” he says he’ll pursue in Congress. The second-district congressman says his policy is aimed at keeping the U-S supplied by using ideas shown effective in Iowa. Nussle’s plan...
by admin | May 31, 2001 | Recreation / Entertainment
A northeast Iowa tourism organization is hoping to capitalize on a growing trend toward real life vacation experiences. The “Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area” represents 37 counties in northeast Iowa. Spokesman Peter Jorgensen says...
by admin | May 31, 2001 | Politics & Government
Republicans say democrat Governor Tom Vilsack may push the state budget into red ink with his item vetoes which have restored funding rather than made the cuts Republicans proposed. Republican Jeff Lamberti, the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, says...
by admin | May 30, 2001 | Sports
The competitors battled rain all day to wrap up the Girl’s State Golf Tournament today. Cedar Rapids Washington won the class 3A title with 687. Ames finished second. In class 2A, Grinnell won with a 704, Webster City finished second 9 strokes behind. Eldora New...
