by Matt Kelley | Oct 31, 2009 | Outdoors
It’s no Halloween prank — Iowans are being warned to be on the lookout for bats. Pam Weis, a Humane Society spokeswoman, says this is the season where the furry, flying mammals are searching for homes, and they may choose yours. “This time of year,...
by O. Kay Henderson | Oct 31, 2009 | Crime & Courts, Politics & Government
The Iowa Attorney General’s chief of staff this week confirmed the state may file lawsuits to try to recover some of the $32 million in state tax credits that have already been awarded to film and TV productions. Governor Culver suspended the tax credit program...
by Matt Kelley | Oct 30, 2009 | Crime & Courts
Police in Des Moines say a witness and a dog played critical roles in the apprehension of a bank robber this morning. The male suspect entered the Community State Bank office at 9 a.m. wearing a ski mask. Police Sergeant Lori Lavorato says he pointed gun at a teller...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Oct 30, 2009 | Crime & Courts, Education
Authorities in Shelby County say a student at the Harlan High School was arrested Thursday for allegedly making terrorist type threats. According to the Harlan Police Department, during an interview with Police, 18-year old Joey Barrell admitted to writing a note, in...
by Matt Kelley | Oct 30, 2009 | Education
A satellite is scheduled to be launched this weekend which Iowa State University researchers say could bring a host of benefits to Iowans, especially farmers. The orbiting device is called SMOS, for Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity. Brian Hornbuckle, an I.S.U....
