by admin | Mar 31, 2000 | Sports
The Iowa Barnstormers open exhibition play tonight in the UNI-Dome when they play the Buffalo Destroyers. The Barnstormers have an experienced team but coach John Gregory says the exhibition season gives them a chance to evaluate some of the new players.Gregory says...
by admin | Mar 31, 2000 | Health & Medicine
A statewide campaign is being launched today to encourage Iowans to eat more fruits and vegetables. It’s being launched by a new coalition of grocery stores, farmers, health organizations and state agencies. Brendan Comito is president of the “Five A Day...
by admin | Mar 31, 2000 | Uncategorized
Republican legislators are exploring a way to get investors to bear the risk if tobacco companies fail to pay the state. Cigarette-makers are to pay the state just under two-Billion dollars over the next 25 years as part of the legal settlement with Iowa. House...
by admin | Mar 31, 2000 | Uncategorized
Iowa teenagers will likely face higher fines if they’re caught with cigarettes or trying to buy a pack, but they won’t lose their drivers license. The Iowa House has approved a bill which doubles the fines for minors who possess or try to buy cigarettes....
by admin | Mar 31, 2000 | Politics & Government
The Iowa Utilities Board is pushing back the start date for the new 6-4-1 area code. “Voluntary” use is being moved from June 1st to July 9th. “Required” use had been scheduled to start September 1st, but Iowans won’t be forced to use the...
