by admin | Sep 27, 2001 | Politics & Government
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin is meeting with airport officials around the state today. Harkin, a democrat, says we can’t forget the small airports in bailing out the airline industry. He says they provide an essential service and must stay in business.He says...
by admin | Sep 27, 2001 | Human Interest, Religion
Two refugee families from Afghanistan settled in central Iowa this week and five more families are on the way. They’re getting a hand from -former- refugees.Six of the seven families are led by Afghani widows who were subjected to brutal attacks and extreme...
by admin | Sep 27, 2001 | Business
Newton-based Maytag is recalling about 50-thousand Amana-brand “Big Oven” gas ranges.During the broil and self-clean functions, the range can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. The storage drawer temperature can also get very high and cause a burn....
by admin | Sep 27, 2001 | Business
The top grain buyer in southwest Iowa has filed for bankruptcy. Creston-based Crestland Cooperative filed the papers Wednesday as the state has suspended the company’s license to buy and store grain. The co-op is trying to find someone else with a grain license...
by admin | Sep 27, 2001 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters
A train derailed last night north of Cedar Rapids in the town of Central City.About 8 p-m, at least six cars from the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad train jumped the tracks. One car fell into the Wapsipinicon River. It was carrying vegetable oil but landed...
