Presenation deals with aging in rural America

A free public presentation tonight in Ames tackles aging in rural America. Maurice MacDonald, chair of ISU’s department of human development and family studies, says Iowa is ahead of many in studying issues of the elderly who live in rural areas. The rural...

Lawn-mowing a campaign issue?

Senator Charles Grassley has introduced a new issue into this year’s campaign. In a campaign ad, Grassley talks about how he mows his own yard. So, Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson has questioned other candidates about their own lawns. She first put the...

MSU coach expects Iowa to run despite slow start

Michigan State coach John L. Smith says despite the numbers the Spartans are still gearing up to stop the run in Saturday’s matchup with Iowa. The Hawkeyes ground game has struggled during a 2-2 start and is averaging only 85-yards per game. But Smith says the...

Morningside and Briar Cliff to meet on football field

A young version of the long-time rivalry between Morningside and Briar Cliff is played out this weekend when the schools meet this weekend on the football field for the second time. Morningside is ranked 20th in the latest NAIA top 25 after the Mustangs suffered their...
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