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Oklahoma adds Midlands to schedule Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:15AMNORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma head wrestling coach Jack Spates announced the 2010-11 wrestling scheduled Thursday. "We're excited about our schedule, which promises to be one of the most competitive in the nation," Spates said.
Big Ten football gets ready for big changes Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:15AMAMID GROWING speculation that tradition-resistant Big Ten Conference commissioner Jim Delany is prepared to blow up the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry as presently constituted, the fate of the Land Grant Trophy game must seem like small potatoes.
Home prices up, but not in Arizona Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:15AMBy Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Housing prices nationwide are finally starting to go up. But not in Arizona. Figures released last week from the Federal Housing Finance Agency show the average price of a home that sold in Arizona in the second quarter of the year was off by about 1.7 percent from the first quarter. That brings the year-over-year price drop to more than 8.2 ...
The All-Big Ten team Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:14AMFree Press sports writer James Jahnke selects our all-conference team: QB: Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State, jr. RB: John Clay, Wisconsin, jr. WR: DeVier Posey, Ohio State, jr. WR: Tandon Doss, Indiana, jr. WR: Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, Iowa, sr.
OBITUARIES Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:14AMDonna Albert A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, at 3095 Metolious Drive in Eugene for Donna J. Albert of Eugene, who died Aug. 28 of cancer at age 73. She was born Oct. 13, 1936, in Sunnyside, Wash., to Claude and Gladys Turley …
Area sports in brief Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:13AMMichigan State's Laura Heyboer scored her first goal of the season to lead the Spartans to a 1-0 win over Western Michigan in MSU's home opener Sunday. It was the first goal for Heyboer, a junior All-America, since her season-ending knee injury last October. Western goalkeeper Julia Francy made a season-high six saves in the loss.
The U.S. is scrambling thanks to the biggest salmonella scare in decades Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:10AMArturo Mesa checks on eggs as they are packaged at the end of an egg grading machine at Morning Fresh Farms on Friday east of Platteville. How will recent recalls of more than a half a billion eggs from two states away affect his bottom line?
Egg industry blaming victim, critics say Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:10AMIn the wake of one of the largest egg recalls on record critics say the egg industry is resorting to the worst tactic of all — blaming the victim.
Bob Feller Has Leukemia Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:08AMWhat's Your Reaction? CLEVELAND — Bob Feller, the third-oldest living member of the Baseball Hall of Famer, is being treated for leukemia. The 91-year-old Feller was back at his usual seat in the Cleveland Indians' press box Sunday after missing the first five games of the current homestand.
Bandits Fall 5-2 to Cedar Rapids Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:27PMDAVENPORT, Iowa - The River Bandits couldn't get the offense cranked up against Kernels starter Stephen Locke as Cedar Rapids took advantage of the Bandit bullpen to take the second game of the four-game set 5-2 on Sunday afternoon at Modern Woodmen Park.
Titans focus on defense's play in Carolina loss Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:17PMVince Young was sacked four times in two quarters, All Pro Chris Johnson found himself stymied and left tackle Michael Roos banged his right knee in an ugly preseason loss.
575,000 minivans recalled by Ford Windstar rear axle at risk to corrode Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:15PMWASHINGTON -- Ford is recalling 575,000 older model Windstar vans in the United States and Canada over concerns that the rear axles can corrode and potentially break.
Jury instruction leads to new trial in Davenport stabbing Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:12PMThe Iowa appeals court cited an "erroneous jury instruction" ina decision granting a new trial to a Davenport man convicted ofusing a knife to stab his roommate.
Titans focus on defense's play in Carolina loss Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:08PMVince Young was sacked four times in two quarters, All Pro Chris Johnson found himself stymied and left tackle Michael Roos banged his right knee in an ugly preseason loss. At least the Tennessee Titans can console themselves with how well the defense played. A unit so woeful in 2009 giving up an average of 25.1 points per game was the only bright spot in the Titans' 15-7 loss at Carolina on...
Clinton Humane Society firing prompts lawsuit Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:06PMCLINTON, Iowa - The former shelter administrator at the ClintonHumane Society has filed a lawsuit alleging the board violated hercontract by firing her, effective July 24.
Two Cedar Rapids Churches Cross Paths After Floods of 2008 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:04PMCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - One Cedar Rapids congregation says goodbye to their church home as they welcome-in the new owners. King of Kings Lutheran Church celebrated their last service Sunday. Next week a church that was flooded in 2008 will move -in to that facility.
Ames Evaluates Future Flood Protection Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:04PMAMES, Iowa (AP) — City officials in Ames are evaluating ways to protect businesses, homes and Iowa State University's campus from future flooding. Bob Kindred is the assistant city manager. He says everything is on the table, since flooding is becoming increasingly common.
Ashford University to showcase new athletic complex Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:59PMCLINTON, Iowa - Ashford University Athletic Director MegSchebler says the school's new soccer and track and field complexis not only a top-of-the-line facility, it also is a symbol of theschool's commitment to improving its Clinton campus.
3 murdered, at least 14 hurt during violent weekend Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:55PMCHICAGO (STMW) – Two men and a teenage boy were killed, and at least fourteen other people suffered violent injuries during an especially bloody weekend. All three of the murders were on the West Side — an area the Chicago Sun-Times reported top police officials are targeting. The Sun-Times reported Sunday Chicago Police Supt. Jody [...]
Older activists, younger crowd team to fight nukes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:47AMIt's been 33 years since Raye Fleming's arrest outside Southern California's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, near the height of the anti-nuclear power furor.
Older activists, younger crowd team to fight nukes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:43AMIt's been 33 years since Raye Fleming's arrest outside Southern California's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, near the height of the anti-nuclear power furor. Nuclear power - Nuclear weapon - Nuclear - Southern California - Energy
Older activists, younger crowd team to fight nukes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:42AM Anti-nuke protesters of years past are joining forces with a younger generation as the battle over nuclear power appears to be starting again.
Crop Watchers: Crop progress ahead of normal in Iowa Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:38AMAg Directory South Dakota ag business directory. Nuts & Bolts Quarterly manufacturer product directory.
Friday Night Lights Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:34AMKCRG-TV9 is proud to present Friday Night Lights! Watch full episodes of Friday Night Lights below. Visit IowaPrepSports.com for indepth game coverage.
Executive Q&A: Supper Club fuels big year at Capital Brewery Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:34AMCarl Nolen, president of Capital Brewery in Middleton, says strategy involves expansion to Minnesota and Iowa.
5 women claim sex harassment at Iowa toy company Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:31AMDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Five women are suing an Indianola toy company over claims a co-worker and supervisor subjected them to graphic sexual comments and other harassment.
Older activists, younger crowd team to fight nukes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:30AMAssociated Press - August 28, 2010 1:14 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Anti-nuke protesters of years past are joining forces with a younger generation as the battle over nuclear power appears to...
Holliday Rolls Over Windthorst in Game of the Week Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:12AMAll week Windthorst Head Coach Bill Green stressed the importance of not turning the ball over. Friday night's game showed why. The Trojans turned it over three times in the first half, and all three led to Holliday touchdowns in the Eagles' 35-7 win in our Zero Week Dr. Pepper Game of the Week.
Feds scrutinize Iowa’s child-welfare system Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:08AMIowa officials were given generally positive marks Friday by federal regulators who reviewed the state’s child-warfare system, but now face a new deadline to devise a program improvement plan to address areas of concern.
No. 9 Iowa hoping it won't kick away 2010 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:19AMIowa has become known for nail-biting finishes, which often leaves the Hawkeyes in need of a kicker they can trust in the clutch. Coach Kirk Ferentz isn't sure he's got a reliable leg to lean on.
No. 9 Iowa hoping it won't kick away 2010 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:18AMIowa has become known for nail-biting finishes, which often leaves the Hawkeyes in need of a kicker they can trust in the clutch.
Egg Cooling Would Lessen Salmonella Illnesses, Scientist Says Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:17AMWhile people across the country have been sickened by a recent outbreak of salmonella poisoning possibly linked to eggs from Iowa producers, a Purdue University food scientist believes the poultry industry could implement a rapid egg cooling technology to reduce future outbreaks. Kevin Keener, an associate professor of food science, said quick cooling of eggs after they are laid would ...
County rolls clear of massive egg recall Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:17AMEREN TATARAGASI CARTERET COUNTY — With a massive recall spanning the entire country, a favorite breakfast food is now a health concern for millions of consumers.
Stanford field hockey hopes to build on record-setting season Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:15AMby PaloAltoOnline.com A new coach, a new year, a top-20 ranking and a new sense of confidence gives the Stanford field hockey team a running start into the season, which opens Friday at host Pacific at 4 p.m. in a NorPac contest. The Cardinal (17-5 last year) set a school record in victories, won the NorPac tournament championship for the third straight season, won its second NCAA Play-In game ...
Iowa's AD: Big Ten closer to divisional alignments Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:14AMDES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa wants to maintain rivalries with Wisconsin and Minnesota in a realigned Big Ten - and get one started with Nebraska.
Sports briefs: Aug. 27 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:11AMHORSE RACING Rachel Alexandra 2-5 favorite for the Personal Ensign
Mexico Adds Pork To Trade Retaliation List Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:09AMLast week, Mexico added pork to the list of United States products against which it is retaliating for the failure of the U.S. to live up to its obligations under the North American Free Trade Agreement to let Mexican trucks haul goods into the United States.
Farm Runoff: Another Threat To The Gulf Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:09AMNow that the BP oil well has been plugged, it’s more urgent than ever to address the Gulf Coast “dead zone.” The dead zone is a huge oxygen-starved region beneath the Gulf Coast surface, caused primarily by agricultural runoff of pesticides and fertilizers.
Video: More than 550M eggs pulled; local stores not affected Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:38PMA massive recall of more than a half-billion eggs nationwide has not affected Genuardi’s, a 33-store supermarket chain with locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Missouri will have youth movement at wide receiver Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:37PMCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- The Missouri Tigers have been through this before. In each of the past two seasons, the Tigers have had a wide receiver rewrite the school's record book.
Column: Football smarts applied today Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:35PMPosted: Friday, August 27, 2010 12:24 am | Updated: 12:27 am, Fri Aug 27, 2010. "I think all uniforms look nice if you've got good players in ‘em." - Bill Parcells
Cat Tracks Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:34PMLocal incumbents : Despite rampant voter dissatisfaction and prevalent anti-incumbent sentiments throughout the nation, local politicians escaped mostly unscathed in Tuesday’s primary elections.
Restaurants scramble after massive egg recall Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:34PMCHICAGO (AP) -- Eggs sunny-side-up are still on the menu. But restaurants nationwide are keeping a closer eye on egg suppliers and reminding diners of the dangers of undercooked food after a massive recall tied to a salmonella outbreak.
Baseball: Royals rallies fall short; Cubs prevail Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:32PMRound 2 of Omaha's showdown series went to Iowa on Thursday. The latest round of Omaha slugger Scott Thorman vs. Iowa reliever Jeff Stevens went to Stevens — just barely. One night after Thorman's two-run homer in the...
Eggs from infected hens to be pasteurized, resold Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:31PMMillions of eggs from the Iowa farms at the heart of a massive salmonella recall are not destined for the garbage but for a table near you.
Portfolio Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:30PMBusiness-related news briefs
Big Ten backloads Illini hoops schedule Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:28PMCHAMPAIGN — Illinois could use a strong start to the Big Ten Conference basketball season because the Illini have a tough way to finish.
For the record Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:26PM• Monday at 11:12 p.m., report that men were driving recklessly on N. Lincoln Ave. • Tuesday at 7:56 a.m., report of an officer initiating activity at E. 5th St./N. Lincoln Ave., York citizen advised trailer needs to be moved at above as it is a visual obstruction.
Sour Lake man's well-fed hens deliver dozens of eggs Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:51PMSOUR LAKE, Texas - Jake Tortorice's ranch between Beaumont and Sour Lake is no factory farm and the 25 or 30 hens are free to stay in their pen or venture outside.
Zambrano, Cubs Beat Nationals Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:50PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Alfonso Soriano and Tyler Colvin homered, Carlos Zambrano continued his resurgence since rejoining the Chicago rotation and the Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Tuesday night.