by O. Kay Henderson | May 30, 2011 | Military, Politics & Government
Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-Mt Vernon) says it’s wrong for “VIPs” to get “reserved” gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery. According to Loebsack, those deals violate an Army policy established in 1962. “Every eligible...
by Matt Kelley | May 30, 2011 | Health & Medicine
A man who’s traveled around the world for National Geographic will be visiting Iowa next month to share “the secrets to a long and happy life.” Dan Buettner’s presentation includes photos of what he calls “Blue Zones” – or the...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | May 30, 2011 | Education, Fires/Accidents/Disasters
An eastern Iowa teacher was killed in the Sunday morning storms when a tree fell on her tent while she was camping at Lake MacBride State Park, near Solon. Administrators at Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School confirm the woman killed was Jennifer Lewis, a chemistry...
by Matt Kelley | May 30, 2011 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, Outdoors
While we’ve already heard plenty about record flooding of the Mississippi River the past few weeks, more floods may be coming across the region, including on Iowa’s opposite border, the Missouri River. Climatologist Al Dutcher says record snowfall in the...
by Matt Kelley | May 30, 2011 | Human Interest
June is the busiest month of the year in Iowa for wedding bells to ring and most brides who are planning their big days are having to mind a tight budget. One vital element is capturing the ceremony in pictures, but wedding planner Jessica Bishop says don’t let...