by admin | May 31, 2003 | Business
Construction workers will rally in the Quad Cities today (Saturday) to protest plans by builders of a big new Wal-Mart store to hire non-union labor. Rory Washburn is executive director of the Tri-City Building Trades Council and says it’s just one of many big...
by admin | May 31, 2003 | Politics & Government
Governor Tom Vilsack had 30 days to sign or veto bills that passed the Iowa Legislature’s regular session, which ended April 30th. Vilsack signed the two budget bills that were left for his review, but used his item veto authority to nix some language in the...
by admin | May 30, 2003 | Uncategorized
The boys’ state high school track and field meet is underway in Drake Stadium and this year’s event features a new scoring system. Beginning this weekend, the top eight place winners in each event will score points for their team. Previously, only the top...
by admin | May 30, 2003 | Uncategorized
The boys’ state track and field meet begins this morning in Drake Stadium. Williamsburg is looking to repeat as the class 2A team champ after edging Tipton a year ago despite having just one champion. Coach Greg Stoultz is hoping for another consistent...
by admin | May 30, 2003 | Politics & Government
The Iowa Utilities Board has approved rates for MidAmerican Energy’s proposed Council Bluffs electric plant. Board spokesman Rob Hillesland says the 2001 law approved by the legislature allows the board to set the rates before a company begins a plant to reward...