by admin | Jan 29, 2005 | Crime & Courts
A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court this week affirmed the policy of law-enforcement agencies that use drug-sniffing dogs during traffic stops. Some critics say it could expand the range officers can use to expand a search for no good reason, but Iowa’s among...
by admin | Jan 28, 2005 | Uncategorized
The Iowa Hawkeyes look to erase the painfull memories of Wednesday’s overtime loss at Northwestern when they host Indiana Saturday afternoon. Tghe Hawks are 2-4 in the Big Ten and coach Steve Alford says there could be a shake-up in the starting line-up. Alford...
by admin | Jan 28, 2005 | Uncategorized
The Clarke College men’s basketball team would set a school record for victories if they can get by Aurora Saturday night at home. The Crusaders are 14-4 overall and have equalled the school mark for wins already. Coach Jon Davison’s team would also move...
by admin | Jan 28, 2005 | Crime & Courts
Five Decatur County men face 49 charges of illegally taking deer and could have to pay damages of nearly 150-thousand dollars. Iowa Department of Natural Resources conservation officer Craig Roberg says charges were filed after a four-month investigation.He says they...
by admin | Jan 28, 2005 | Education, Politics & Government
The governor has appointed a Des Moines businesswoman to the board that oversees the state-supported universities. Teresa Wahlert will fill one of the vacancies left on the Board of Regents when two board members connected to Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield resigned...