by admin | Jun 29, 2007 | Recreation / Entertainment
Most of the plans for a new resort park in southern Iowa took a step forward Thursday. The Iowa Natural Resources Commission approved the 19.3 million dollar bid for construction of the 105 room lodge at Honey Creek Park on Lake Rathbun. Terry Montgomery, the Honey...
by admin | Jun 29, 2007 | Politics & Government
Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he’s happy the U.S. Senate sunk the immigration reform bill on Thursday. Gingrich isn’t too complimentary of President Bush, a fellow Republican, for pushing the bill, either. "I hope the president will let...
by admin | Jun 29, 2007 | Recreation / Entertainment
Central Iowa will see a big boost in visitors and economic activity this weekend as 200,000 people are expected for the Des Moines Arts Festival. Executive director Stephen King says the internationally-ranked event continues to grow in size and popularity every year,...
by admin | Jun 28, 2007 | News
Lofty expectations have not bothered the Cherokee baseball team this season. The Braves have been to the state tournament the the last two years and an experienced team is off to a 22-1 start and top ranked in the 2A Radio Iowa/Coaches poll. Cerokee coach Scott Koch...
by admin | Jun 28, 2007 | Crime & Courts
A Keokuk man is facing charges and more arrests are expected in the investigation of pipe bombs placed in mailboxes in southern Lee County. Lee County Sheriff Buck Jones, says a tip help them make the arrest. Jones says investigators got some information on someone...
