by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 31, 2010 | Education, Weather
Over one dozen school districts dismissed classes early today over concerns about the heat. Mason City Community School District superintendent Anita Michich says the heat and humidity the last few days has combined to make poor teaching environments. Micich says the...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 31, 2010 | Business, Recreation / Entertainment
The final holiday fling of summer is just ahead and an increase in travel is expected, compared to last year. Gail Weinholzer, spokeswoman for Triple-A-Iowa, says there will be plenty of motorists on the state’s roads over the Labor Day weekend. Weinholzer says...
by Matt Kelley | Aug 31, 2010 | Military, Politics & Government
American forces are formally ending combat operations in Iraq today, what Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says is a “victory,” and he adds, it’s time to “move on.” Grassley says, “I think we’re all relieved that what we hoped to...
by Matt Kelley | Aug 31, 2010 | Recreation / Entertainment
An Iowan will be part of season 11 of A-B-C T-V’s top-rated reality show “Dancing With the Stars.” The show’s season debut is Monday, September 20th and will include Cedar Rapids native Kurt Warner. Warner, along with the rest of the season 11...
by O. Kay Henderson | Aug 31, 2010 | Business, Politics & Government
A company from the Czech Republic will open its first North American manufacturing facility in Charles City, Iowa. C.G.S. will make tires for tractors and combines at the former Winnebago Industries plant and Governor Chet Culver says up to 159 people will be employed...