by admin | Sep 30, 2006 | News
Northern Iowa gave up a touchdown with 1:05 to go in the game and then missed a 51-yard field goal with six seconds left as the Panthers failed in their bid to upset Iowa State 28-27. Panther kicker Brian Wingert had made 19 straight field goals, but said he knew...
by admin | Sep 30, 2006 | Politics & Government
Four women who’ve carried the title “First Lady” talked about their experiences this past week during two separate events in Iowa. Laura Bush, the First Lady of the United States, spoke at a fundraiser in Des Moines on Thursday and told the crowd she...
by admin | Sep 30, 2006 | Outdoors
Just one week into fall, the harvest has begun, but there’s something missing — the multi-colored Asian Lady Beetle. In some years they’ve already started invading towns and houses by now, though Iowa State University Professor of Entomology Donald...
by admin | Sep 30, 2006 | Recreation / Entertainment
Two Iowa cities are hosting marching band festivals this weekend, but the largest event is today (Saturday) in Clarinda. The 51st annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree is one of Page County’s biggest events of the year, according to Pat Davison at the Clarinda...
by admin | Sep 30, 2006 | Education
The most important skill in today’s workplace isn’t brute strength, the ability to swing a hammer, or even hand-eye coordination. Don Carstensen says the top three things you need on the job are things you should have learned in school. Applied...
