by admin | Oct 29, 1999 | Business, Politics & Government
The head of an organization for Iowa small businesses says there’s nothingRepublicans in Congress can do to “sugarcoat” a minimum wage increase. Congress soon will debate an increase in the minimum wage, but the bill hasabout 100-million dollars in...
by admin | Oct 29, 1999 | Sports
Iowa men’s basketball coach Steve Alford says he still hasn’t settled on alineup yet with the first exhibition game coming up Sunday. Alford is in his first year and he says he plans to play everyone regardlessof who starts.Alford says he doesn’t...
by admin | Oct 29, 1999 | Health & Medicine, Politics & Government
Governor Tom Vilsack says the millions of dollars Iowa will get from thefederal tobacco settlement provide a once-in-a-lifetime chance for Iowa toinvest in its health care system. Speaking to Iowa Rural Health Associationmembers, Vilsack said he wants to use the money...
by admin | Oct 29, 1999 | Education
A conservative association representing Iowa teachers, administrators andsupport staff has released a survey of members on current political topics. The survey of members of the Professional Educators of Iowa shows educatorswant to improve the way kids act in public...
by admin | Oct 29, 1999 | Crime & Courts
A Mason City business owner is threatening to file a lawsuit against twocement plants for pollution she suspects is dangerous to her health. The IowaDepartment of Natural Resources is investigating high emissions from twocement plants on the north side of Mason City....
