by admin | Feb 28, 2008 | Crime & Courts, Education
Davenport school district officials are downplaying reports of a riot this week involving 30 students at North High School. They say incident on Tuesday involved just a few students who were fighting and drew a crowd of student spectators. Seven students were...
by admin | Feb 28, 2008 | News
The manufactured housing industry is launching a drive to kill a bill that’d let Iowa cities pass ordinances that require storm shelters at mobile home parks. Lori Morrissey is with Story County Management, and says she says people get afraid during storms....
by admin | Feb 28, 2008 | Crime & Courts, Education, Politics & Government
Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack, a Democrat from Mt. Vernon, testified before the House Budget Committee as representatives work on budget in response to the president’s proposal for the next fiscal year budget. Loebsack says he’s concerned with increasing...
by admin | Feb 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
Friday’s Class 1A championship game matchup is set at the girls state basketball tournament. Newell-Fonda does not have a senior but with one more victory it will earn a state championship. The Mustangs used superior quickness to down top ranked Dunkerton 81-62...
by admin | Feb 28, 2008 | Crime & Courts
A bill under consideration at the statehouse would put pets under protective orders sought by someone who fears a spouse or former lover. If the bill becomes law, a judge issuing a no-contact order in a domestic situation could stipulate the person is not to have...