by O. Kay Henderson | Aug 30, 2013 | Health & Medicine, News, Politics & Government
The Iowa Board of Medicine has given final approval to a rule that will forbid Planned Parenthood of the Heartland from prescribing medication abortions via a video-conferencing system. “This is a big deal,” said Monsignor Frank Bognanno, a public member...
by Dar Danielson | Aug 30, 2013 | News, Politics & Government, Top Story
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald has reached a decision on whether he will join other Democrats who want to become governor. “After talking to a lot of family, friends, strong Democrats, I’ve decided I’m not going to place my name in nomination...
by Matt Kelley | Aug 30, 2013 | Business, News
The inspirational, short lectures known as TED Talks are an internet sensation and a central Iowa version is planned for next weekend. Alexander Grgurich is curator of TEDxDesMoines which he bills as a dynamic mix of local thought leaders who look to spark and guide...
by Matt Kelley | Aug 30, 2013 | Education, News, Outdoors
A dedication ceremony is scheduled for this afternoon for the newest building at Iowa State University in Ames. Katie Baumgarn, Coordinator of Instructional Facilities at ISU, says the 400-seat Troxel Auditorium is a welcome addition to the campus. “With the...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 30, 2013 | Education, News
Forty students from a northern Iowa school district were treated at a hospital and released Thursday after their school bus was sprayed by a crop duster. Belmond-Klemme school officials say the bus was picking up students yesterday morning near Klemme when the crop...