by admin | Nov 30, 2007 | Human Interest
The first Iowa State University graduate to reach orbit is back on Earth after a five-month assignment aboard the International Space Station. Astronaut Clay Anderson says he was surprised by one thing in particular — coming back from a lengthy stay in a...
by admin | Nov 30, 2007 | Business, Military
The former soldier who was the inspiration for the book "Blackhawk Down" visited Des Moines Friday to talk about leadership at the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives annual meeting. Durant’s helicopter was shot down in Somalia in 1983 and he was...
by admin | Nov 30, 2007 | News
The Northern Iowa Panthers try to take another step on a road they hope leads to a national title when they host Delaware in the quarterfinal round of the FCS national playoffs in the UNI-Dome. The Panthers are 12-0 after rallying late to down New Hampshire in last...
by admin | Nov 30, 2007 | News
Central is at home against Bethel of Minnesota in the quarterfinal round of the division three playoffs. These teams have played in recent years. Central coach Jeff McMartin says the seniors will have played them twice and know they have a good defense and a good...
by admin | Nov 30, 2007 | Human Interest
The Salvation Army chapter in Omaha/Council Bluffs has been twice-blessed this week. For the second time in four days, someone’s dropped a valuable gold coin in one of the red kettles. In the latest case, the coin is worth more than $800. Brandon Braithwaite was...