by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 30, 2010 | Military
The family of a northeast Iowa soldier who died in Afghanistan on April 22nd has released more information about his death, revealing he died of a heart attack. The Department of Defense released a statement last week, saying Command Sergeant Major John Keith Laborde...
by Matt Kelley | Apr 30, 2010 | Health & Medicine, Human Interest
A husband and wife are touring Iowa health care facilities in hopes of helping cancer patients heal through artwork, music and conversation. Robert and Rebecca Bluestone are both internationally recognized for their art. Rebecca weaves large, colorful tapestries,...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Apr 30, 2010 | Weather
Severe thunderstorms rumbled overhead much of the night and morning for most Iowans, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Miles Schumacher, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, says the rough weather brought isolated flooding and moderate damage. There...
by Dar Danielson | Apr 30, 2010 | Outdoors
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is closing human access to publicly-owned caves in primarily northeast and southeast Iowa where bats hibernate. D.N.R. spokesman Kevin Baskins, says they’re trying to prevent the spread of a disease in the bat population....
by Matt Kelley | Apr 30, 2010 | Recreation / Entertainment
One of the horses running for the roses in tomorrow’s Kentucky Derby is owned by a group that includes 10 Iowans. Des Moines attorney Jerry Crawford formed Donegal Racing and invited friends to join two years ago after he purchased the horse he named Paddy...
