by admin | Jan 31, 2004 | Human Interest
The annual event celebrating black culture in Iowa is underway today in Des Moines. Betty Andrews is coordinator of “I’ll Make Me A World in Iowa,” which is expected to gather thousands of people from across the state. She says it’s non-stop...
by admin | Jan 31, 2004 | Recreation / Entertainment
It’s too late to get into this year’s Oscar competition, but Iowa filmmakers have one day left to enter the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Organizer Eric Freese says your entry needs to be in by Saturday to make this year’s competition....
by admin | Jan 31, 2004 | Business
The cold weather’s likely a shock for some visiting engineers who spent two intensive days with managers of the Union Pacific Railroad this week. The UP’s John Bromley says there was little advance notice the team was coming…from Iraq. He says...
by admin | Jan 31, 2004 | Recreation / Entertainment
If you need something to take your mind off the cold temperatures, the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation says you should think of the balmy August fair days. Spokesperson Estee Walter says while you’re thinking of the fair you can help out with when you...
by admin | Jan 31, 2004 | Education, Recreation / Entertainment
The Science Center of Iowa is opening a new exhibit today that aims to shed a little light on the subject of darkness. Center spokeswoman Sally Dix says the interactive display called “In the Dark” illuminates many mysterious places on our planet. Dix says...
