by admin | Jul 31, 2009 | Politics & Government, Recreation / Entertainment
A patriotic salute to Iowa veterans is woven into a weekend of activities surrounding the birthday party in West Branch for the town’s famed native son and Iowa’s only president, Herbert Hoover. Hooverfest events are underway already, according to Becky...
by admin | Jul 31, 2009 | Business, Politics & Government
The U.S. House has approved a bill that would extend $2 billion more to the "Cash for Clunkers" program which offers up to $4,500 to vehicle owners who trade in an old gas-guzzler for a new car. Congressman Bruce Braley, a Democrat from Waterloo, was...
by admin | Jul 31, 2009 | Education
The St. Ansgar school district has stopped their plan to install jamming equipment in their middle and high school buildings to block cell phone signals. The St. Ansgar School Board earlier had discussed buying such equipment as they’re frustrated over the growing...
by admin | Jul 31, 2009 | Crime & Courts, Politics & Government
(This story was updated at 3:40 p.m.) A state audit found over half a million dollars in cash payments made to the Clerk of Court office in Waterloo were never deposited and a former bookkeeper has been charged with four counts of first degree theft. State Auditor...
by admin | Jul 31, 2009 | News
The Iowa Speedway in Newton is preparing for what will be its biggest crowd in the four years since it opened. The track will host the U.S. Cellular 250 Nationwide series race Saturday. The Nationwide series is operated by NASCAR and is just a step below the Sprint...
