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Monday, August 24, 2009

Iowa team wins at Little League World Series

by Todd Kimm on August 24, 2009

in Sports

An Iowa team rallied to post its first victory at the Little League World Series Sunday. The squad from Urbandale scored five runs in the bottom of the fifth to edge Mercer Island, Washington 5-3.

First baseman Jake Quirk had the big hit, a two run homer that gave the Iowans the lead after they trailed in the game 3-0 heading into the bottom of the fifth. Next up is a matchup tonight against Staten Island, New York. A victory would qualify the Iowa team for the U.S. semifinals.

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ISU-Iowa announce agreement with corn growers

by Dar Danielson 08/24/09 8:12 PM

The Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa Corn Promotions Board have announced an agreement to sponsor the games between the two biggest state schools. Iowa State University athletic director, Jamie Pollard, talked about the agreement.
Pollard says the two groups have stepped up to a level where they will be the top sponsors in the Cy-Hawk [...]

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Experienced linebackers will key Iowa defense

by Todd Kimm 08/24/09 8:11 PM

An experienced crew of linebackers will lead the Iowa defense while a young defensive line matures. Outside linebacker A.J. Edds says it will take a while for the defense to adapt to the loss of Mitch King and Matt Kroul up front. He says that means they have to make more plays up front with [...]

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Pastor says Lutheran Church change in rules for gay clergy will take time

by admin 08/24/09 4:07 PM

A Webster City pastor says it will take some time for congregations to adjust after a vote by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America to lift a ban on allowing gay and lesbian couples to serve as ministers of the church. Until now, gays and lesbians had to remain celibate to serve as clergy. [...]

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Braley touts "Cash for Clunkers" on its last day

by admin 08/24/09 4:05 PM

Congressman Bruce Braley went to a Quad Cities car dealership to mark the last day of "Cash for Clunkers." Braley introduced the idea this spring and, according to the D.O.T., about 700,000 vehicles have been purchased through the program.
"One of the most successful aspects of this program is it is getting old [...]

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Iowa Teacher of the Year is from Johnston

by admin 08/24/09 4:04 PM

A language arts teacher in a Des Moines suburb has been selected as the 2010 Iowa Teacher of the Year. Sarah Brown Wessling has taught at Johnston High School for 10 years and is chair of the school’s English department. Johnston School Board member Tyler Buller nominated Wessling for the award. Buller, a 2006 [...]

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Central Iowa man will lead car club

by admin 08/24/09 4:03 PM

A central Iowa man was recently elected president of the Buick Club of America. Rick Young of Jewell says he’s long had a passion for the General Motors-made car. He’s owned many Buicks over the years and Young says he’s thrilled to now be at the wheel of this select group of car collectors.
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