by admin | Dec 30, 2004 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters
Iowans of Asian descent have created a special disaster fund to help tsunami victims. See Rodari works at Bankers Trust — where the fund has been created — and he’s also a native of Thailand. Rodari migrated to the U.S. 32 years ago, but he still has...
by admin | Dec 30, 2004 | Agriculture
The discovery of an apparent second case of Mad Cow Disease in a Canadian cow could halt plans to reopen U.S. borders to cattle from the north. The plan’s to resume imports March seventh but whether or not the case of B-S-E in a 10-year-old dairy cow affects...
by admin | Dec 30, 2004 | Outdoors
State air monitors picked up some unhealthy readings in eastern Iowa’s Scott County Wednesday. Brian Button, an air quality specialist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says they were detecting levels that were in the “unhealthy for sensitive...
by admin | Dec 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
With year’s end only a day away, one tax expert says Iowans might consider making a few last-minute financial moves that could save them money come April 15th. Jeff Strawhacker, a West Des Moines certified public accountant, has a few suggestions. Review your...
by admin | Dec 30, 2004 | Sports
A man described as one of the greatest friends of Iowa high school sports has died. Mike Henderson, a long-time staffer at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, died this morning. Bud Legg of the Iowa High School Boys Athletic Association paid tribute to...