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Newt Gingrich in Iowa: Obama is most radical pres. in U.S. history Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:51PMSpeaking this morning in Pella, Newt Gingrich says Americans should expect a tide of Republican wins in November.
Wrongful termination lawsuit against U of I moves to federal court Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:51PMFormer University of Iowa general counsel Marc Mills’ wrongful termination lawsuit has been moved to federal court.
Kansas lawmakers, federal regulators butt heads over green house gas regulations Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:47PMFederal environmental officials on Thursday urged Kansas to adopt greenhouse gas regulations, but some state legislators balked at the idea.
New faces around campus Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:46PMEight new faculty members in eight different departments Dr. Adam Brustkern is currently an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. His specialty is analytical chemistry and forensic science. Brustkern has most recently moved from St. Louis but is originally from Evansdale. He graduated from Washington University ...
Baseball UPDATE: How Hampton Roads players are faring in the pros (through 9/7) Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:36PMMost minor-league seasons are over. Pitcher Level Team Org. W-L ERA G (IP) H BB SO Mike Ballard AAA Oklahoma City Rangers 6-8 5.09 29 (111 1.3) 142 33 73 Trey Barham A Stockton (Calif.)
Campus 411 Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:31PMBy: News and notes from around campus Endowed Chair in Education Department Chair of Education Jackie Crawford was named the Fred W. Weitz Endowed Chair in Education. The Weitz endowed chair is the newest endowed chair at Simpson College after the college received the $500,000 endowmen...
The College Weekend Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:27PMPlan a getaway around the big game, and see what the tailgaters are missing
How great thou art? Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:10PMHonoraris Causa In an article entitled "Rebirth of Zimbabwe Art" — (Herald, Friday 26th March 2010) this writer mentioned "the ambassadorial role undertaken by our prominent senior visual artists — promoting the country’s heritage worldwide".
UI retention rate climbs Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:46AMFreshman retention rates at the University of Iowa, which had been in the basement of the Big Ten for years, have climbed three percentage points this year, according to UI officials.
Iowa City No. 3 college town Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:45AMIowa City, home to the University of Iowa and its 30,000 students, has been ranked the third-best college town in America to live in for college students.
Weiger’s accuser received $130,000 Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:45AMThe University of Iowa settled a lawsuit for $130,000 with a former student who claimed she observed inappropriate "sexual touching" by the late UI oboe professor Mark Weiger and that he regularly sexually harassed her, according to Iowa state Board of Regents’ records.
Veteran CHS volleyball team back on the court Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:32AMThere aren’t many new faces on the Central volleyball team this fall, and that means a deep and experienced roster is ready for the 2010 season. Twelve players, including eight seniors, return from last year’s team that posted a competitive 11-13 overall record.
School Notes Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:22AMDISTRICT 113
Sports digest Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:12AMFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady says he's not thinking about a new contract and is focusing on preparing for the season opener.
School Notes Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 3:33AMWINNETKA DISTRICT 36
Egg-actly what they needed Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 3:32AMYODER -- Anna Borntrager watched as her 100 laying chickens meandered across a fresh bed of yellow straw in her small barn near Yoder. For decades, the Amish woman has supplied fresh eggs to the public from a small variety store on her farm.
Law — 60th Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:12AMJack and June Law of East Wenatchee will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a private reception Saturday. The event is being planned by their son, Cameron Law of Grand Junction, Colo., and their daughter and son-in-law, Adrienne and Bill Cook of Bothell.
Iowa Politics Insider Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:07AMFormer Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney plans to return to Iowa on Oct. 26 to campaign for Iowa Republicans as he weighs a second bid for the presidency.
Ames police bullet strikes approaching motorist Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:07AMAmes, Ia. - Two Ames police officers fired their weapons at and hit a male driver who accelerated a vehicle directly at them Tuesday, but officials released few other details about the early-morning incident.
Former Justice O’Connor backs Iowa judge selection Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:06AMRetired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor will speak in favor of Iowa’s merit-based judge-selection system today during a panel discussion in Des Moines.
Iowa State study finds corn bred to contain beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:46AM( Iowa State University ) A new Iowa State University study has found that corn bred to contain increased levels of beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A. The discovery gives added support to the promise of biofortified corn being developed through conventional plant breeding as an effective tool to combat vitamin A deficiency in developing countries.
RANKINGS / No. 3 Boise State picks up support Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:30AMMore voters are buying into Boise State as the No. 1 team in the country. The Broncos gained seven first-place votes Tuesday and closed the gap on No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Ohio State as the top three teams in the first regular-season Associated Press poll... AP Poll - Boise State University - Alabama - Season - sport
Radio upgrade for Slater First Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:09AMEver notice the E911 charge on your monthly phone service bill? Whether you use a land line provider like Huxley Communi-cations/Iowa Telecom or a cell phone provider like Verizon/US Cellular, if you live in Story County you’re likely paying a flat rate fee of $0.65 to $1, respectively, which goes directly to Story County E911, a fund for county emergency services.
Royals total two top-30runners at Gilbert Invite Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:08AMAMES — The cross country season got started early for Colo-Nesco as the Royals participated at the Gilbert Invitational Aug. 26 at the Iowa State University Cross Country Course in Ames.
Broncos trade Smith, cut several others Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:39PMENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos announced several transactions on Saturday, including the acquisition of tight end Dan Gronkowski from the Detroit Lions in exchange for cornerback Alphonso Smith. Also on Saturday, the team released 10 players and placed linebacker Elvis Dumervil and wide receiver Brandon Stokley on injured reserve. Defensive lineman Ben Garland was placed on the club's ...
Paul Conrad, Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist, dies at 86 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:37PMLOS ANGELES -- Paul Conrad, whose fiercely confrontational editorial cartoons made him one of the leading political provocateurs of the second half of the 20th century and who helped push the Los Angeles Times to national prominence, has died.
Jacksonville St. stuns Mississippi in 2OT Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:24PMJacksonville State quarterback Coty Blanchard completed a 2-point conversion pass to Calvin Middleton in double overtime as the Gamecocks pulled off a stunning 49-48 victory over Mississippi on Saturday.
College Football Game Capsules Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:13PMCollege Football Game Capsules
UConn Loses To Michigan, 30-10, In Season Opener Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:24PMANN ARBOR, MICH. – The UConn defense needs some work.
Loebsack takes to the skies above Iowa City Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:29PMIOWA CITY – Sometimes when U.S. Rep Dave Loebsack does a “TakeYour Congressman to Work” day, he actually gets his handsdirty.
College Football Game Capsules Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:19PMGainesville, FL (Sports Network) - Janoris Jenkins returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown in the first half and Jeffery Demps rumbled 72 yards for a score in the fourth quarter, as fourth-ranked Florida began life without Tim Tebow and struggled to a 34-12 victory over Miami-Ohio at the Swamp.
Herzlich back from cancer as BC wins opener Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:09PMDave Shinskie rebounded from an interception on the first play of the season by throwing touchdowns on consecutive first-quarter drives and Boston College — bolstered by the return of cancer-survivor Mark Herzlich — rolled past Weber State 38-20 on Saturday in the schools' season opener.
No. 1 Tide opens against San Jose State Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:09PMTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -San Jose State sure caught a break.
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:22PMCENTRAL JERSEY — Here's the latest school news from around the area. Students and graduates of Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark have volunteered a week of their time at Camp Fatima of New Jersey for the past 18 years.
College Football News & Notes: AP Source says Big Ten will announce divisions tonight Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:12PMPARK RIDGE, Ill. (AP) — Love The Game? Well, Michigan and Ohio State could be playing twice in a season. Two people familiar with the Big Ten's decision said Wednesday that the league has decided to put Ohio State and Michigan into separate divisions, starting next season when it grows to 12 teams.
Other College Football Capsules: Arkansas offensive line finding its groove? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:12PMFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — DeMarcus Love still remembers his first reaction to Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino's playbook.
College Football Top 25 Capsules: Buckeyes vow they won't look past Herd Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:12PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Call it "The Marshall Plan" for Thursday's season-opening game at No. 2 Ohio State.
Lawrence V. Smith: 1931- 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:09PMLawrence V. “Larry” Smith, an Emmy Award-winning photographer who spent his career pursuing adventure with a camera, died Monday of congestive heart failure in a local nursing home. He was 78 and had called Jacksonville home since 1959. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday in ...
Oliver receives State Fair 4-H Scholarship Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:06PMA $1,000 scholarship has been awarded to a Harrison County 4-H member. Carter Oliver, Woodbine, has received an Iowa State Fair 4-H Scholarship sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agriculture Advancement.
4-H poster on display at ISU Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:06PMHarrison County 4-H member, Emily Dickinson, Logan, is one of 92 young people who have their 2010 Iowa State Fair exhibit on display on the Iowa State University campus. The exhibits were selected to showcase the many talents of Iowa’s 4-H members beyond a fair setting and are displayed in the Why Opportunity Works Center in the Extension 4-H Youth Building.
College football starts Thursday night; 'Canes, Owls in action Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:05PMThe college football season kicks off Thursday with games all across the country, including Florida A&M at Miami and Florida Atlantic Univeristy at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Women managing cattle course set for Red Oak Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:04PMIowa State University Extension is offering Women Managing Cattle in Red Oak. The course will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Sept. 13, 20 and 27 at the Southwestern Community College at 2300 N. Fourth St.
IAC announces workshops Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:01PMThe Iowa Arts Council will present five grant workshops and hold two Office on the Road sessions this fall and winter for Iowa artists and arts organizations.
Staying power: Former bodybuilder now has fitness studio in Stillwater Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:59PMValley Voices goes beyond regular newsmakers to highlight the varied residents who make the St. Croix Valley what it is.
Conflicting data fuel debate on liquor privatization Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:50PMRICHMOND — As Gov. Robert McDonnell pushes a proposal to privatize state-owned liquor stores, he has reassured the public that problems associated with drinking would be unlikely to grow worse if the state government relinquished control over distilled spirits.
Iowa recall turns consumers to California eggs Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:42PMSince Aug. 13, more than 500 million eggs have been recalled from two Iowa farms, and as many as 1,470 people have become sick. California hasn't had a case of salmonella from eggs in more than a decade.
Catch 'em if you can Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:34PMdbarnidge@yourjournal.com
No recalled eggs from Paris grocers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:23PMSARAH SCHMIDTsschmidt@parisbeacon.com
Burlington Central's Maroder to have MRI on knee Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:39PMThe football season could be over before it really gets started for Burlington Central senior running back Tim Maroder. ">On just his second carry of the game Friday night against Kaneland, Maroder injured his left knee. He will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the damage.
Ames Trying To Prevent Future Flood Damage Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:25PMCity officials in Ames, Iowa are evaluating ways to protect businesses, homes and Iowa State University's campus from future flooding.