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Fourth warmest U.S. summer on record according to NOAA Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 7:24AMThe contiguous United States had its fourth-warmest summer (June-August) on record, according to the latest NOAA State of the Climate report issued today. The report also showed the August average temperature was 75.0 degrees F, which is 2.2 degrees F above the long-term (1901-2000) average. Last month`s average precipitation was 2.41 inches, 0.19 inch below the 1901-2000 average.
A repeat performance Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:10PMCouncilmen Ron Hanson, George Kruger, David Scott and Randy Swanson voted in favor of an pet cemetery at De Wolf Park Tuesday night, just as they had voted Nov. 16 for city staff to draft the...
Tracking the tornado Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:46PMBrian Pierce, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Davenport, Iowa, had more than just a professional interest in the June 5 tornado that moved through Streator. The 1984 graduate of Streator Township High School returned to his home about
Kokomo hosts state horseshoe tourney Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:11PMIt was quite the three-day excursion thanks to 120 class performers stretching nearly border to border in the Hoosier state.
Report links extreme weather to global heating Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:15PMAn environmental group pushing cleaner energy released a report Wednesday connecting 2010's bumper crop of extreme weather events to global warming from greenhouse gases.
Desegregation history-maker Jefferson Thomas dies Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:18PMOne of the Little Rock Nine, the first black students to integrate Little Rock Central High School in 1957, died Sunday. American RadioWorks and NPR's Juan Williams tell the story on Midday.
No charges filed against gang strike force members Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:54PMHennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says his office will not press charges in the case of the now-defunct Metro Gang Strike Force.
Trampled by Turtles perform live at the Minnesota State Fair Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:10PMTrampled by Turtles stopped by the Current booth at the Minnesota State Fair for a live performance.
Report links severe weather to global warming Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:09PMA report issued today by Environment Minnesota said "extreme weather" is likely the result of a warming planet.
NOAA: Fourth Warmest U.S. Summer on Record Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:00AMThe contiguous United States had its fourth-warmest summer (June-August) on record, according to the latest NOAA State of the Climate report issued on Wednesday, Sept. 8.
Water Rate Relief Request on Hold Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:16AMMASON CITY, IA-- Mason City leaders are putting off a decision on whether to grant some water bill relief to the North Iowa Fairgrounds Association.
Ganahl: Cold Front Coming Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:34PMStorm Team 4's Jym Ganahl gives you an updated and extended forecast.
around the area Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:54AMSEPTEMBER 9 Rock Island Arts Festival Meeting • When: Sept. 9, 7 p.m. • Where: The Depot & Mill Building area at the east end of Chickasha Avenue • Details: Information is available on the web, www.rockislandartsfestival.com or on Facebook.
Pet cemetery resurfacing Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:14PMWith a 4-3 vote on Nov. 16, the Spencer City Council requested that city staff establish criteria for a pet cemetery in De Wolf Park near U.S. Highway 18 in east Spencer. City Manager Bob Fagen has...
By "Big Joe" Lombardi Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:42PMBack in the day, I worked with a retired Royal Air Force pilot who went by the name of Lord James, who you might remember from the time he did airborne traffic reports on old KOOV.
Give 'Em Hill: The road home is paved with crunchy Cheetos Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:15AMSummer vacation diary, 2010.Day 1. Start of 1,900-mile road trip to Iowa to visit in-laws on the farm. Radio news reported the president and first family started their vacation the same day.
Give 'Em Hill: The road home is paved with crunchy Cheetos Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:13AMSummer vacation diary, 2010.Day 1. Start of 1,900-mile road trip to Iowa to visit in-laws on the farm.
Iowa Looks to Retirees to Coordinate Guard Efforts Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:06AMIn an effort to be safe at home, flood-prone Iowa has an unlikely salve when it comes to deploying their National Guard troops overseas.
How the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University handle football fan emergencies Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:04PMMedical and weather emergencies can arise in college football stadiums packed with tens of thousands of fans, but the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University are prepared.
Former Helena Philly named PCL Coach of Year, Interviews for Cubs job Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:07PMSandberg played for the Helena Phillies in 1978. MLB.com
AROUND THE AREA Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:09AMSEPTEMBER 3 Class of 1960 50th Reunion • When: Sept. 3, 5:30 p.m. • Where: USAO old bookstore • Details: For more information, call 222-0933. Class of 1959 • What: Reunion dinner and class photo • When: Sept. 3, 7 p.m. • Where: USAO Regent’s Room in the USAO Student Union • Details: For more information, call Suzanne Miller Moore at 405.364.7123 or e-mail to sjmoore@cox.net ...
CHS graduate recounts Shrine Bowl experience Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:36AMI was chosen in February of 2010 to participate in the 2010 Iowa Shrine Bowl Football Game on July 24. I also participated in the 2009 Iowa Shrine Bowl along with Michelle Davidson. Here are some things we did while I was in Ames, Iowa.
AROUND THE AREA Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:09AMSEPTEMBER 2 Poetry Reading • When: Sept. 2, 7 p.m. • Where: Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant, Private Room, 3127 S. 4th St., Chickasha • Details: Featured Poet is Carol Hamilton, writer, storyteller and Poet Laureate of Oklahoma 1995-97Hamilton’s website is www.carolhamilton.org. There is no admission fee to attend the Poetry Reading, and refreshments are available for ...
Headlines from around the state of Iowa for Monday, Aug. 30 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:31AMGirl Scouts rally to save Iowa camp SIOUX CITY -- Girl Scouts are worried that eating s’mores and taking hikes could become just a memory if the organization sells a camp in northwestern Iowa.
'Locavore challenge' starts amid food fight Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:44PMThomas Stern is an unabashed locavore, buying everything from beets and basil to lamb and legumes from nearby producers. "Things like salt and oils are a little harder to source," the 23-year-old Evanstonian said at a farmers market recently. "But I'd say that about 80 percent of my food is local." Stern, who cooks at Fraiche in Evanston , said he chooses local foods largely for taste, higher ...
Less, Greiner, Kelly, Herring and Marolf all track Champions Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:11AMNick Marolf passed early leader Andy Eckrich on lap 19, then lead the remaining 16-laps to capture the 35-lap Precision Transmission Open Late Model season championship feature last Saturday night.
2010 Iowa tornado season a mild one Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:01PMDES MOINES - The 2010 tornado season in Iowa has blown bywithout much fanfare.
Girl Scouts draw attention to camp in limbo Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:51PMSIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) -- Fearing change in Camp Joy Hollow in Westfield, Iowa, the Girl Scouts picked up signs and got to work voicing their displeasure Sunday.
Team effort keeps local business afloat Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:44PMTroy Elevators in Bloomfield has been busy working with Congressman Loebsack, Community First Credit Union, and the USDA to stay afloat.
Church split follows years of infighting Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:06AMFierce fighting among some Lutherans culminated in Friday's formation of the North American Lutheran Church, the nation's newest church body. The church has strong ties to a little-known ministry in the Twin Cities and a new seminary in Brookings. The battles have included scorching accusations of blasphemy, "devilish" behavior and the leader of a reform group declaring that last year's vote on ...
Save the Doughboy Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:01PMA group of local volunteers is on a mission, a mission of restoration.
Fire departments part of multi-state exercise Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:22PMArea units take part in mutual aid training
CHS graduate recounts Shrine Bowl experience Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:21AMI was chosen in February of 2010 to participate in the 2010 Iowa Shrine Bowl Football Game on July 24. I also participated in the 2009 Iowa Shrine Bowl along with Michelle Davidson. Here are some things we did while I was in Ames, Iowa.
AROUND THE AREA Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:09AMAUGUST 26 Rock Island Arts Festival meeting • When: August 26, 7 p.m. • Where: Chickasha Area Arts Council office, above Tornado Alley • Details: Information is available on the web, www.rockislandartsfestival.com, or on Facebook.
School's back in session Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:09AMAaron Thomas was a guest speaker to celebrate the opening of the new Bondurant-Farrar High School, but the Aplington-Parkersburg alum reminded students that their building could be gone in seconds.
School district awarded safe room grant Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:55AMAfter months of waiting, the West Liberty Community School District has been awarded a statewide grant that will assist in funding for the construction of a tornado-proof safe room at the high school.
Storm chasing and more shape new LCS teachers Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:14PMSix new teachers are joining the staff of Le Mars Community School for the 2010-11 school year. Three were introduced in Monday's edition of The Daily Sentinel and the remaining three are in today's (Tuesday) edition of the newspaper. Gehlen Catholic School's new teachers will be featured Thursday.
2010 Cadillac CTS-V Impresses on the 2010 Bullrun Rally Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:18AMNow in its seventh year the Bullrun Rally brings together a unique mix of cars and personalities and takes them on annually-changing routes that criss-cross the USA, in a rolling cavalcade of horsepower, testosterone and, mostly, good clean fun.
Joy Hollow supporters pack meeting to save Girl Scout camp Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:51PMSIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) -- It's a camp that thousands of Girl Scouts have called their home away from home for years, and Monday night, scouts past and present packed a Sioux City meeting to try and save
POGUE: NFL star's wife hopes her story helps others Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:41PMBrenda Warner hasn't been through everything just yet.
Associated Press Ohio Monday Headlines - 8/23/2010 Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:17AM(Will be updated. Appearance at Chrysler plant is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m.)
Pedaling across Iowa at age 70 Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:19AMBRISTOL — For a dozen summers, John Smith has joined thousands of others from around the world to spend a week in the hot, humid and decidedly not flat state of Iowa.
Satire: Jim Rome Talks Big 12 Football and The Upcoming Season Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:09AMCloooohnnnnnesss. Rome here. You know me. Syndicated radio host. Nationwide audience. Curt word-bursts. As a young man. Hit on the melon. With a claw hammer. Seventy. Eight. Times. Massive damage to the cerebellum. Impaired speech. Inability to form compound thoughts. Hih. Larious. Letstalkbigtwelve. First of all–conference expansion? Wrong. Conference. Contraction. Big XII? Ten teams. Big Ten ...
Lightning knocks out Weather Service radar Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:13AMLightning from a noonday storm Friday knocked out radar in St. Louis that the National Weather Service uses to provide weather information for Columbia/Boone County Joint Communications.
New York witnesses active severe weather season this summer, expert says Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:10PMNew York has experienced a state-wide active severe weather season this summer, a weather expert said Friday.
School Emergency Preparedness Plans Keep Students Safe Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:20PMCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - OK parents, it’s a new school year. You bought the supplies, your kids have lunch money in their accounts and you know where they’ll be when school dismisses. But do you know what they’ll do in case of an emergency?
Two biking for 4 Walls Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:13AMTwenty-two-year-olds Henry Fandel and Sam McLaughlin rode into Burlingame Tuesday not knowing where they would stay. They’re not homeless, nor were they looking for a hotel room. Instead, the guys are trying to raise awareness so others can have homes.
Flooding hits home Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:09PMHeavy rainfall last week and rising central Iowa floodwaters created problems for residents in east Polk County. ALTOONA City Administrator Jeff Mark said some areas of Altoona were underwater Aug. 11, including much of the property at Kent Feeds Inc., located at 203 First Ave. S. Other problem areas included the south side of the Terrace Hills Golf Club and the north side of Countryside Park.
Dave Rexroth named Chief Meteorologist Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:30PMThere’s a new chief in town! WXYZ-TV is pleased to announce that Dave Rexroth will become the station’s Chief Meteorologist, replacing Jerry Hodak who will be retiring in September.
WXYZ-TV Names Dave Rexroth Chief Meteorologist Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:30PMThere's a new chief in town! Â WXYZ-TV is pleased to announce that Dave Rexroth will become the station's Chief Meteorologist, replacing Jerry Hodak who will be retiring in September. Â Rexroth will move to Action News' evening broadcasts at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, and 11pm starting late September. Â