by Matt Kelley | Dec 30, 2011 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, Human Interest, News
A false rumor is being forwarded around by some Iowans on Facebook about free rides and vehicle tows for people who’ve had too much New Year’s Eve cheer. Rose White, at Triple-A Iowa, says the “Tipsy Tow” and “Tow to Go” programs...
by Dar Danielson | Dec 30, 2011 | Agriculture, News, Politics & Government
With days to go before the Iowa Caucuses, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) has released a voter guide on issues related to ethanol. Association executive director, Monte Shaw, says the most important question is where the candidates stand on the renewable...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Dec 30, 2011 | Sports
The most successful program in junior college men’s basketball will not finish out the season. A press release from Southeastern Community College in West Burlington says 10 players were dismissed from the basketball team for “violations” of the college...
by Matt Kelley | Dec 30, 2011 | Crime & Courts, Health & Medicine, News
The abuse of a product known as “bath salts” landed more Iowans in hospitals last week than ever before. Tammy Noble, a registered nurse and spokeswoman for the Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center, says she’s been surprised by the uptick in calls....
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Dec 30, 2011 | Crime & Courts, News
A 43-year-old northeast Iowa man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a sex assault that injured a two-year-old girl. Ricky Putnam of Arlington was sentenced on Thursday. He was convicted on December 12 of first-degree sexual assault causing serious injury....