by admin | Apr 29, 2008 | Military
Public ceremonies are planned Wednesday in Sioux City, Denison and Johnston to welcome back 240 soldiers that are returning from active duty in Iraq. Lieutenant Colonel Greg Hapgood is the Iowa National Guard’s public affairs officer. "We haven’t had...
by admin | Apr 28, 2008 | Business, Human Interest
The 48 Iowans who died while on the job last year were honored today during a midday memorial service held on the state capitol grounds. Reverend Jean McCarthy of Des Moines began the 20th annual Workers’ Memorial Day observance with prayer. “We gather...
by admin | Apr 28, 2008 | Crime & Courts, Politics & Government
Governor Chet Culver says it is "likely" he will approve a salary package that includes double-digit pay hikes for the top officials in state government. Iowa legislature approved a nearly 10 percent pay boost for Governor Chet Culver. Salaries for the...
by admin | Apr 28, 2008 | Crime & Courts
Police in Des Moines have identified the suspect in a fatal weekend shooting, but no charges have been filed. Police were called to an apartment near the Drake University campus at 8:30 Sunday morning. Twenty-six-year-old Steve Gibbs told the dispatcher and officers...
by admin | Apr 28, 2008 | Politics & Government
Iowa Democrats charge Republican Congressman Steve King has inappropriate "political content" on his taxpayer-funded website. At issue is a transcript of King’s comments about Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama that’s posted on the...
