by O. Kay Henderson | Aug 31, 2010 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, Outdoors, Politics & Government, Recreation / Entertainment
The head of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Richard Leopold says the collapse of the Lake Delhi dam has contributed to problems downstream in the Maquoketa River. Leopold met with editors and reporters from The Des Moines Register Monday and he said the...
by Dar Danielson | Aug 31, 2010 | Business
The Canadian company that’s attempting a hostile takeover of the Iowa-based Casey’s Convenience store chain has extended its offer to shareholders. Alimentation Couche-Tard’s offer of $36.75 a share for Casey’s stock was to expire on Monday,...
by Todd Kimm | Aug 31, 2010 | Sports
The Iowa State Cyclones are ready for Thursday night’s season opener at home against Northern Illinois. Paul Rhoads is entering his second season as I.S.U.’s head coach and says like any season opener there are a lot of unknowns heading in. Rhoads says...
by Matt Kelley | Aug 31, 2010 | Business
A number of Iowa farmers are receiving letters from a former ethanol company that filed for bankruptcy two years ago. Those letters ask for a repayment of funds to VeraSun. The Iowa Corn Growers Association is warning farmers the letter is legit. Mindy Williamson is...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 31, 2010 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters
A northwest Iowa man died in a truck-train accident Monday. The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office reports a dump truck being driven north on a gravel road four-and-a-half miles northeast of Le Mars was struck by an eastbound Canadian National train. According to...
