by admin | Nov 30, 2005 | Business
The Humane Society’s recommended that airlines quit carrying newly-hatched chicks sold by big ag producers, saying the trip is hard on young birds and half of them die. The group’s letter to U.S. Postmaster General John Potter, asking for an end to the...
by admin | Nov 30, 2005 | Politics & Government
A key Republican state lawmaker is unmoved by a rebuke from a party elder. Republican U.S. Senator Charles Grassley said yesterday (Tuesday) that he’s “embarrassed” Republican leaders in the state Senate oppose a plan that would require only...
by admin | Nov 30, 2005 | Technology
Iowa Internet surfers, take note. Today (Wednesday) is National Computer Security Day. This annual observance reminds people to protect their computers, systems and data at home and at work. Steve Moon, director of network services at the University of Northern Iowa,...
by admin | Nov 30, 2005 | Outdoors
Tests have confirmed success for a project by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to reintroduce a once abundant animal back into Iowa waterways. Biologist Roger Gordon of Genoa National Fish Hatchery in Wisconsin has worked with the D-N-R to bring back the...
by admin | Nov 29, 2005 | News
The U-N-I Panthers will need to knock off the top ranked team to move on to the one-double-a national semifinals. The Panthers will visit a number one New Hampshire team that is unbeaten on the season. U-N-I coach Mark Farley says they haven’t played a number...
