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Wednes
day July 23
Marion Shares Swamp Fox Festival Details
Guatemalan Man Pleads Guilty, Faces Prison Time
Day 4 of RAGBRAI, Riders in Central Iowa
Tues
day July 22
Author John Sandford to Speak Tonight
Supervisors to Meet Today, Tomorrow
Aquila Under New Ownership
Tuesday RAGBRAI Route
Mon
day July 21
Beware of Local Phone Scam
Fri
day July 18
Former Agriprocessor Supervisors Plead Not Guilty
Tomatoes Okay to Consume
More Iowans Now Eligible For Jobs Program
Thurs
day July 17
Beware of Phony “Utility” Calls
Wednes
day July 16
Linn Conservation Encourages Phone Reservations
Beauregard Appointed Palo Mayor Pro Tem
Immigration Reform Rally Planned July 27
Tues
day July 15
Motocross tonight at Great Jones County Fair
Auditions conclude tonight for Starlighters
Vendors Sought for Anamosa Farmer, Flea Market
Mon
day July 14
Area Author, Photographer to Speak at Writer's Retreat
Sun
day July 13
Accident Leaves Anamosa Woman Dead
National Report Echoes Public Health Messages
Mortgage Help for Flood Victims
Satur
day July 12
Severe Storms in Area Again
Music in Libraries Today
Volunteers Still Sought for Flood Cleanup
Fri
day July 11
FEMA Registration Deadline Extended
Thurs
day July 10
Traffic Enforcement Program Along Highways 20 and 30
Iowa Lakes Show Little Impact From Long Winter
Wednes
day July 9
Chamber "Adopt-A-Business" for Flood Relief
Linn County Fair July 11 - 17
First Burial at New Iowa Veterans Cemetery
UI Forecaster sees Continued Growth in Iowa Economy
Ongoing Challenges to Flood Recovery
Tues
day July 8
VA to be Available for Assistance
Marion P&Z Commission to Meet
Supervisors hold Informal Work Session
Governor Announces Three Targeted Small Business Awards
State Settles with Two TouchPlay Litigants
Mon
day July 7
Red Cedar Chamber Music Slated for Local Concerts
County Flood Debris Pick-up Announced
2008 RAGBRAI Route Unchanged
Local Swimmer, Jordan Huff, Shines at Trials
Sun
day July 6
Delaware County Fair This Week
Possible Drowning near Waubeek
Satur
day July 5
Still Time to Catch Local Fireworks Displays
Monticello Man Faces Arson, Theft Charges
Judge Appointed to Court of Appeals
Less Inmates Incarcerated in Iowa
Fri
day July 4
Where to See Fireworks in Northeast Iowa
County Estimates Flood Damage at $45 Million
Avoid Food Poisoning this Holiday
Thurs
day July 3
Where to See Fireworks in Northeast Iowa
Severe Storms Cross Area Yesterday
Boil Order for County Wells Lifted
Celebrate the 4th of July in Monticello
FEMA Registration Tips
MoneyGram to Help Thwart “Wire-Transfer Scams”
Wednes
day July 2
Woman Injured in Hwy 13 Motorcycle Accident
Choir Holds Benefit Concert for Czech Museum
Linn County Clerk Has New Phone Contact
Iowa Man Selected for Olympic Cycling Team
State Park Campgrounds Bracing for Busiest Week of the Year
Tues
day July 1
Smoke Free Air Act, New Iowa Sales Tax Begin Today
Marion Chamber Co-sponsors Floodstock
Man Shoots Neighbor's Dog, Faces Charges
Marion City Council to Meet Twice this Week
Movie at Marion Library Wednesday
Traffic Enforcement Program this Weekend
Mon
day June 30
Scovel joins JJC Media as News Director
County Flood Debris Pick-up Announced
Last Day to Register with FEMA July 28
FSA Deadline for Crop Losses Extended
Iowa State Parks Ready for Summer’s Top Holiday
Sun
day June 29
Expert Addresses Flood–Related Well Water Concerns
Even as Some Streams Recede, Some Still Treacherous
Smokefree Air Act Rules Approved
Satur
day June 28
Linn County Sheriff's Department Relocates
"The Gondoliers" Set for Tonight at Brucemore
Anamosa Woman Pleads Guilty to Assault Charges
Accident Injures Springville Driver
Courts Offer Self-Help Forms for Parents Seeking Modification to Child Support Orders
Fri
day June 27
Hunters Bagged 630,000 Roosters in Iowa
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Reach All Time High in Iowa
Thurs
day June 26
Charges Pending in Armed Stand-off in Delhi
Marion Man Selected for Supervisor Race
Volunteers Sought for Clean-up in Parkersburg
Corn Losses Estimated at $1.5 Billion
Iowa Trails Receive National Recognition
Governor Launches Americorps Recovery Effort
Wednes
day June 25
Iowa Jobless Rate Climbs to 3.9 Percent in May
Boil Order Continues for Flood Affected Private Wells
Many Attend Community Prayer Service
Free Performance for Flood Victims
Scholarship Fund Created for UNI Students Affected by Disasters
Mosquito Prevention Key in Flood Recovery
Tues
day June 24
FEMA Guidelines on Debris Removal
Republicans to Select Lundby Replacement Tonight
Movie at Marion Library Wednesday
ReCAP Economists Prepare Report on Impact of 2008 Floods in Iowa
Mon
day June 23
CR Woman Killed in Accident Sunday
One Vehicle Accident Kills One Near Anamosa
Iowa Gymnast Named to Olympic Team
Farm Progress Show will be Held in Iowa
Planting Flexibility for Organic Farmers
Satur
day June 21
Marion YMCA Hosting Displaced CR Members
FEMA Declaration Recap
Fri
day June 20
US House Approves Flood Relief Bill
President Bush Confident in Iowa's Recovery
Cedar River Continues to Fall
Crop Insurance May Help Flooded and Wet Corn and Soybean Acres
After the Flood: Preventing and Removing Mold
Thur
sday June 19
President Bush to Visit Flood Areas Today
Marion City Council to Meet Tonight
Flood Warning Remains for Cedar River
Justice Baker Investiture June 20, 2008
Rural Health Concerns Include Flooded Wells
Wedn
esday June 18
President Bush to Visit Area Thursday
State Update on Flood Recovery Effort
Flood Warning Remains for Cedar River
Major Portion of Mississippi River Closed to Boating
Managing Stress is Important During Flooding
Tuesday June 17
Fire at KWWL studio in Waterloo
I-80 Now Open to Traffic
I-380 Reopens to Traffic
Check for Official Badges
Cedar River Flood Waters Receding
Movie at Marion Library Wednesday
Flooded Areas Pose Risk of Injury
Tetanus Vaccinations Not Always Necessary in Floods
Monday June 16
Local Highways Reopen
I-380, I-80 Detours Remain in Effect
FEMA Assistance Available for Storm, Flood Victims
Cedar River Flood Warning Remains in Effect
DNR Asks Farms to Dispose of Sand and Soil Away from Streams
Be Wary of Impostors Posing as Utility Workers
Sunday June 15
Medicare Offers Refills for Drugs Lost in Floods
Farm Progress Hay Expo June 25-26
Friday June 13
Alliant Creates Scholarship for NICC
Deere Acquires Plastro
Thursday June 12
Nominating Commission Seeks Applicants for Iowa Court of Appeals
Many Former Agriprocessor Employees Plead Guilty
Wednesday June 11
Expect all Downtown CR bridges to Close Today
Linn County Courthouse Closed Today
Flood Warning Continues for Cedar River
Movie at Marion Library this Afternoon
College Bound: Making a 'Major' Decision
Governor Culver Appoints New EPC Board Member
Tuesday June 10
State retail sales are down 2.7 percent since 2000
Floodwaters Affect Beaches Across State
Monday June 9
Floodwater, Power Outages Can Lead to Food-borne Illness
IWD’s Student/Youth Web Site Is Revised
Sunday June 8
Cedar River to Flood Again
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Area
Former Agriprocessor Employees Deported this Week
Saturday June 7
Americorps Members To Assist In Parkersburg
$5 Million in Grants for Watershed Projects
Friday June 6
Refunds Available for Consumers Duped into Paying Unauthorized Charges
Dealing with Storm Damaged Trees
Thursday June 5
Aquila Requests an Increase
Coggon Plans Harvest Home this Weekend
Spring Turkey Hunting Draws More Than 50,000 Despite Poor Weather
Smokefree Air Act Draft Rules Now Available
Wednesday June 4
Local Primary Election Results
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Today, More Rain Expected
Wapsi Expected to Fall Below Flood Stage Today
"Hallelujah, I'm a Bum" Concert in Delhi
IAC Seeks Artists to Create Building Installation Piece
American Wind Energy Association Honors IDED
Tuesday June 3
Unattended Candle Starts Fire
Low Voter Turnout Expected in Today's Primary Election
PLAY Sponsors Open House, Meeting
Library Begins Evening Storytime for Children
Boat with Zebra Mussels Travels From Louisiana to Iowa
IDPH Director Emphasizes Community Wellness
Monday June 2
Iowa Robotic Telescope Yields Beautiful Results
NICC Accepting Nominations for Alumni Hall of Fame
Sunday June 1
Flood Warning for Cedar River at CR
Boil Order in Place for Section of Marion
Motorcycle Hillclimb and Swap Meet Today
Higher Fuel Prices Boost Custom Farming Costs
Youth Summer Employment
Saturday May 31
Flood Warning for Wapsi
NWS Confirms Six Tornado Touchdowns May 25
Loan Programs for Producers to Combine
10th HIV/AIDS Conference
Friday May 30
Flood Warning for Wapsipinicon River
Concerns Voiced over Worker Abuse at Agriprocessors
$250,000 Grant for Long-term Workforce Strategies
New Website Address for Iowa Judicial Branch
Thursday May 29
Flash Flood Watch Issued
Iowa Ranks 6th in the Nation for Volunteer Rates
IDED Announces 23 Grants for Out-of-StateTourism
Wednesday May 28
Accidents in Buchanan County Injure Three
May 25 Tornado in Parkersburg Rated EF5
Backbone Closed While Storm Damage is Cleared
"Solutions to Poverty in Iowa" Conference
Tuesday May 27
Cash Donations Best Help for Tornado Victims
Storm Clean up Continues
Monday May 26
Seven Killed in Tornado Outbreak Sunday
Asteroid Deflection Research Center Established
Price Lab School Finalist for National Award
Sunday May 25
Iowan’s Jobless and Injury Benefits Increase
Luther Professors Collaborate on Ioway Documentary
Saturday May 24
City Wins Grant to Investigate Plasma Arc Technology
Majority of Arrested in Raid have been Sentenced
High Fuel Prices Expected to Limit Some Holiday Travel
DPS Working to Bring Abducted Children Home Safely
Fishing Hitting its Peak
Friday May 23
Exhibit at Indian Creek School Continues
Marion City Hall Closed Memorial Day
Iowa State Patrol: Increased Traffic Enforcement Planned
Beach Monitoring Begins at State Parks
Tick Season is Underway
Thursday May 22
Iowa Unemployment Rate at 3.5 Percent for April
Americorps Expansion In Iowa
Vioxx Judgement
Wednesday May 21
85 Arrested Workers Sentenced on Federal Charges
Farmers Race to the Fields, Embrace Good Weather
Iowa Receives $449,995 Grant
Governor Announces Thirty-six New Internship Awards
AG Alleges Telemarketing Fraud
Tuesday May 20
Linn-Mar Okays Land Purchase for New School
Choose Wisely When Selecting Trees
Keep the "Poo" out of the Pool
Culver Announces Six Targeted Small Business Awards
Monday May 19
Arrested Postville Workers to Remain in State
Historic Preservation Committee to Hold Special Meeting
UIU to Hold Mock Drill
Deere Earnings Reach Record $763 Million
Sunday May 18
Camp Courageous Car Show Today
Olin Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash
Friends of Library Book Sale Continues Today
IDPH to Conduct Response Team Exercise
Iowa Sues Direct-Mail Operation
Saturday May 17
Lawsuit Filed Against US Immigration and Customs
Marion Arts Festival Starts this Morning
Frank Lloyd Wright in Iowa Exhibit at Cedar Rock
Cool Weather Leads to Poor Mushroom Crop
Governor Culver Presents “Excellence in Exporting” Awards
Initiative to Build 1,040 Rain Gardens in Iowa
Friday May 16
Book Sale at Marion Library
Art Exhibit Continues at Indian Creek School
Postville Main Street Open for Business
Detainees from Postville Raid Relocated
Cruisin for Camp Courageous this Sunday
ISU Strengthens Relationships with Community Colleges
Prep for Safe Travel to Raceway
Fish Kill in Linn County
Thursday May 15
16th Annual Marion Arts Festival
Marion Council to Meet Tonight
UI Receives Grant to Study Hospital Quality
Kirkwood Student Earns Degree from New Jersey
Full Campgrounds Seen for Memorial Day Weekend
Wednesday May 14
Postville Raid now called Largest in US History
UIU Marketing Receives Two Prestigious Awards
New Mandatory Life Jacket Law for Youth
Governor Signs Major Health Care Reform
Tuesday May 13
Immigration Raid at Agriprocessors in Postville
Residents Lose Power Monday Morning
New Venture Capital Firm Serving Iowa Entrepreneurs
Kirkwood Foundation Bests $11 Million Goal
Make ONE CALL Before you Dig
Monday May 12
Many Meetings of Interest this Week
Click It or Ticket
Lakeland College and NICC Signing Unique Agreement
ISU Hosts 2008 Biobased Industry Outlook Conference
Nominating Commission Seeks Applicants for Iowa Court of Appeals
Sunday May 11
Monticello Man Caught After Car Chase
Art in the Pots Starts May 16
Expect Windy Conditions Today!
Flood Watch Today
Bowhunters Provide Valuable Data on Wildlife
Governor Signs Legislation
$103,000 To Promote Specialty Crops Across the State
Facebook Agrees to Steps to Protect Children
Saturday May 10
Flood Watch issued for Saturday, Sunday
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Today
Indian Creek School Art Exhibit Today
Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open Planned for July 15
New CRP Program to Benefit Iowa Wildlife
Arthritis a Potential Barrier to Managing Diabetes
$20 Million To Iowa Veterans Home
Friday May 09
Library Board to Meet Monday
How Much Corn Planted in Iowa Depends on Location
Governor Culver Signs Legislation
"Take Me Fishing" Campaign Launches
Thursday May 08
Cause of Fatal Urbana Fire Discovered
Camping Kick-off Weekend Take 2
Asthma Management Saves $9.2 Million Per Year
Governor Signs Energy Efficiency Legislation
Wednesday May 07
Severe Storms Rumble Through Area
Governor Signs New Tax Legislation
College Bound - Finding a School-Work-Life Balance
Judging Investor Information on the Web
Tuesday May 06
Family Pet Saved from Central City Garage Fire
Marion Arts Festival 5K Run & Fun Walk
State Settles Another TouchPlay Lawsuit
State Settles Another TouchPlay Lawsuit
Postal Rates to Increase May 12
Iowa Arts Council Awards Grants
Monday May 05
Woman Dies in From Urbana Fire
Consider Iowa Launches New Web Site
O'Connor Named UNI VP for Marketing and Public Relations
Luther Commencement May 18
Sunday May 04
Supper to Benefit Damaged Church
Former Teacher Sues Anamosa Schools
Woman Injured in Urbana Fire
Iowa's Green Industry is Growing - the Economy
Johnsons Establish $1 Million Scholarship
High Water Means Safety Concerns for Early Season Boaters
Saturday May 03
Cedar Rock Under the Stars Tonight
Brierer Honored as Hero
Omelet Breakfast in Coggon to Benefit Firefighters
UNI Offers Science Summer Camps
4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Announced
Century and Heritage Farms - A Rich Iowa Legacy
Friday May 02
Benefit Planned for Fire Damaged Church
Flood Warning for Wapsi
Governor Signs Legislation
DNR Moves Spring Sale
IDED To Host Global Conference
Thursday May 01
Woman Arrested for Prostitution
Flood Warning for Cedar River
Flood Warning for Wapsi
Sunday Afternoon Family Movies
Don't Get Caught With a Deer in Your Headlight
Flooding Impacts State Parks
4 Counties Disaster Areas
Wednesday April 30
Trivia Night at Camp Courageous
Flood Warning for Cedar River
Flood Warning for Wapsi
Take Precautions After a Flood
John Deere Launches New Web Site for Skiders
Iowans Worry Paychecks Won't Cover Basics
New SBDC Director Knows Start-ups First-Hand
Tuesday April 29
Legislature Approves $4 Million for Math and Science
New Emerald Ash Borer Trapping Procedure
Register Pesticide Sensitive Crops and Aviaries
Monday April 28
Council to Meet Tuesday for Work Session
Flood Warning for Wapsi
Upper Iowa Nursing Program Has Reason to Celebrate
Midwest Composting Course Offered in Iowa
Justice Larson Retirement Ceremony May 9
Sunday April 27
Flood Warning for Cedar River
Flood Warning for Wapsi
IDED to Launch Green Journey
2008 Iowa 4-H Conference to "Ignite The Flame"
UNI to Launch National Search for EVP/Provost
Saturday April 26
Winslow Road Closed
Flood Warning for Cedar River
Author to Present Program at Library
Omelet Breakfast at Camp Courageous
Travel in Iowa in May for a Chance to Win
ISU Study Finds Caucuses Generate $15.5 Million
Iowa Jobless Rate Steady at 3.5 %
Friday April 25
HIV Cases Rise in Iowa
Spring Weather has ATV Riders Ready to Hit the Trails
IDED Sponsors Advanced Manufacturing Conference
Thursday April 24
Library to Show Movie Sunday
Flood Warning For Wapsi Through Friday
Campers Get Ready for Prime Season
Good Farm Neighbor Award W