by admin | Jul 21, 2009 | Crime & Courts
A federal agent says Iowa parents should be involved in virtually all aspects of their kids’ lives, especially when it comes to the Internet. Robert Georgai, a white collar crime specialist with the F-B-I, says with the growing popularity of social websites like...
by admin | Jul 15, 2009 | Business, Crime & Courts
Iowans are being warned about a "secret shopper" scam which may have its roots in Nebraska. Authorities in both states are investigating the scheme in which people are recruited to patronize certain businesses, report on the experience and get paid for it....
by admin | Jun 12, 2009 | Crime & Courts
Iowa’s attorney general is urging state lawmakers to adopt tougher penalties for internet predators who target kids. Tom Miller has twice introduced legislation that makes it a felony to sexually solicit a minor on-line. Miller warned a legislative committee...
by admin | May 20, 2009 | Business
About 650 invited guests gathered at the Google facility in Council Bluffs late Tuesday afternoon to mark its official opening. Chris Russell, manager of Google’s Council Bluffs Data Center, says construction of the facility began about two years ago. "A...
by admin | Apr 16, 2009 | Education
That picture of you doing double-fisted whiskey shots may seem funny on the website facebook, but it might not be so amusing if your would-be boss sees it prior to a job interview. Students in central Iowa will hear from author and attorney C.L. Lindsay this weekend...
