by admin | Dec 28, 2000 | Technology
State officials will rest a little easier as the New Year rings in comparedto all the action one year ago. State Emergency Management Division DirectorEllen Gordon took some time this week to reflect on the events of last year.At this time last year, everyone was...
by admin | Jan 5, 2000 | Human Interest
Now that New Year’s Eve is safely behind us, Iowans who hoarded piles of food in their basements may consider donating it to the needy. Karen Ford, executive director of the Food Bank of Iowa, says it’d be a big help if people forked over that extra food,...
by admin | Jan 4, 2000 | Politics & Government
The federal government spent eight and a half BILLION dollars preparing its computers for the Y-2-K glitch — which had very little impact anywhere. While it’s uncertain what would’ve happened had the money not been spent, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley...
by admin | Jan 3, 2000 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters
A financial industry official says Iowans who took out big wads of cash as a Y-2-K precaution last week should put that money back in their accounts soon. Ben Hildebrandt, a vice president with the Iowa Bankers Association, says it’s a risk holding on to large...
by admin | Dec 31, 1999 | Politics & Government
Iowa’s top Y-2-K watchers are on the job. The state’s Emergency Operations Center is now open, being staffed by more than 50 people from agencies including the National Weather Service, Public Health, Public Safety, FEMA and the Civil Air Patrol. David...
