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Sunday July 6

Supervisors to Meet Monday

Celebration Iowa to Perform Monday

Cancer Support Group to meet in September

Saturday July 5

Still Time to Catch Local Fireworks Displays

Volunteers Ready to Transport Patients

Less Inmates Incarcerated in Iowa

Friday July 4

Where to See Fireworks in Northeast Iowa

Agriprocessor Supervisors Charged

Avoid Food Poisoning this Holiday

Thursday July 3

Where to See Fireworks in Northeast Iowa

Spend July 4th at Event in Lansing

Decorah Plans July 4th Celebration at Phelps Park

Severe Storms in Area Yesterday

Blood Drive Today in Waukon

FEMA Registration Tips

MoneyGram to Help Thwart “Wire-Transfer Scams”

Wednesday July 2

Poor Working Conditions Still at Agriprocessors

Monona Plans Fireworks for Fourth

Reception Tonight for Dairy Team Champions

Iowa Man Selected for Olympic Cycling Team

State Park Campgrounds Bracing for Busiest Week of the Year

Tuesday July 1

Smoke Free Air Act, New Iowa Sales Tax Begin Today

Elkader Receives Unique Flood Relief Donation

Traffic Enforcement Program this Weekend

Monday June 30

Scovel joins JJC Media as News Director

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens Today

Last Day to Register with FEMA July 28

FSA Deadline for Crop Losses Extended

Childbirth Class July 12 at VMH

Iowa State Parks Ready for Summer’s Top Holiday

Sunday June 29

Supervisors to Meet Monday

New Dementia Caregivers Group to Meet

Waukon Farmers Market Tomorrow

No-Till Field Day July 1 Near West Union

Even as Some Streams Recede, Some Still Treacherous

Smokefree Air Act Rules Approved

Saturday June 28

Church Observing Its 150th Year Slated to Close

VMH can Help with Flood Related Stress

Courts Offer Self-Help Forms for Parents Seeking Modification to Child Support Orders

Friday June 27

Four Arrested in Meth Bust

ISU Expert Addresses Flood–Related Well Water Concerns

Funding Soon Available to Provide Jobs

Hunters Bagged 630,000 Roosters in Iowa

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Reach All Time High in Iowa

Thursday June 26

Supervisors Okay Creation of New Fuel Bid Procedure

Register Now for Summer Flower Tour

Harpers Ferry Farmers Market Tomorrow

Tractor Rolled Down Embankment, Killing Driver

Blood Drive Set for July 3

Corn Losses Estimated at $1.5 Billion

Volunteers Sought for Clean-up in Parkersburg

Iowa Trails Receive National Recognition

Governor Launches Americorps Recovery Effort

Wednesday June 25

Supervisors to Meet Thursday

Iowa Jobless Rate Climbs to 3.9 Percent in May

Postville Citizens Concerned Over New Plant Hires

Braley Continues to Press for Agriprocessor Update

Scholarship Fund Created for UNI Students Affected by Disasters

Mosquito Prevention Key in Flood Recovery

Tuesday June 24

FEMA Guidelines on Debris Removal

VM Health Care Foundation’s Golf Tournament Results

Farming Accident Claims Life

ReCAP Economists Prepare Report on Impact of 2008 Floods in Iowa

Monday June 23

New Minowa Players Present "Pippin"

Road to Recovery Program Training June 30 at VMH

Iowa Gymnast Named to Olympic Team

Farm Progress Show will be Held in Iowa

Planting Flexibility for Organic Farmers

Sunday June 22

Northern Engraving to Close in August

Supervisors to Meet Monday Morning

Beware of Child Abductions, Attempts Reported

Saturday June 21

Art Walk Begins in Decorah

Kids River Day Postponed

Lansing Prepares for Celebrations

FEMA Declaration Recap

Friday June 20

US House Approves Flood Relief Bill

President Bush Confident in Iowa's Recovery

Vesterheim Plans Saturday Driving Tour

Supervisors Support Substance Abuse Prevention Grant

Spring Tractor Ride on Saturday

Crop Insurance May Help Flooded and Wet Corn and Soybean Acres

After the Flood: Preventing and Removing Mold

Thursday June 19

President Bush to Visit Flood Areas Today

Damages to County Roads to Top $1 Million Mark

Local Producers Receive USDA Funding

Agriprocessors Resume Production

Justice Baker Investiture June 20, 2008

Rural Health Concerns Include Flooded Wells

Wednesday June 18

President Bush to Visit Area Thursday

State Update on Flood Recovery Effort

Woman Airlifted Following Roll-over Accident

Diabetes Support Group to Meet

Major Portion of Mississippi River Closed to Boating

Managing Stress is Important During Flooding

Tuesday June 17

Fire at KWWL Studio in Waterloo

Quillin’s, VMH offer Free Diabetes Testing

Parkinson Support Group Meeting at VMH

Flooded Areas Pose Risk of Injury

Tetanus Vaccinations Not Always Necessary in Floods

Monday June 16

Program Offers Parenting, Wellness Tips for Parents

Hospital Auxiliary Euchre Marathon June 19

DNR Asks Farms to Dispose of Sand and Soil Away from Streams

Be Wary of Impostors Posing as Utility Workers

Sunday June 15

Patient Code Words at VMH

Supervisors to Meet Monday

Medicare Offers Refills for Drugs Lost in Floods

Farm Progress Hay Expo June 25-26

Friday June 13

New Albin Man Killed in Accident

Upper Iowa Under Flood Warning

Effigy Mounds Bird Walk Tomorrow

Alliant Creates Scholarship for NICC

Deere Acquires Plastro

Thursday June 12

Flooding Expected to Close Interstate 80

Update on Decorah, County-Wide Flooding

15th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament

Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Friday

Flood Warning Remains for Upper Iowa River

Nominating Commission Seeks Applicants for Iowa Court of Appeals

Many Former Agriprocessor Employees Plead Guilty

Wednesday June 11

Postville Schools Accept Resignations

Flash Flood Watch in Effect Today into Thursday

Flood Warning Remains for Upper Iowa River

College Bound: Making a 'Major' Decision

Governor Culver Appoints New EPC Board Member

Tuesday June 10

Update on Decorah Flooding

Flood Warning Extended Today for Region

Flood Warning for Upper Iowa River

State retail sales are down 2.7 percent since 2000

Floodwaters Affect Beaches Across State

Monday June 9

Flood Warning Remains in Effect for Region

Major Flooding for Upper Iowa River

IPTV Presentation on Digital TV Transition at Library

Iowa, Wisconsin Hit Hard by Flooding

Travel Not Advised in Many Areas Today

Tips From the American Cancer Society

Floodwater, Power Outages Can Lead to Food-borne Illness

IWD’s Student/Youth Web Site Is Revised

Sunday June 8

Heavy Rains Overnight Prompt Flood Warnings

Flood Warning for Upper Iowa River

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Area

Supervisors to Meet Monday Morning

Pre-register for 15th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament

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

Moritz Resigns as Lansing City Treasurer

Aquila Requests an Increase

Local Composer's Work Debuts Saturday

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

Blood Drive Tomorrow at KC Hall

IAC Seeks Artists to Create Building Installation Piece

American Wind Energy Association Honors IDED

Tuesday June 3

Motor Scooter Driver Charged

Low Voter Turnout Expected in Today's Primary Election

Boat with Zebra Mussels Travels From Louisiana to Iowa

IDPH Director Emphasizes Community Wellness

Monday June 2

Primary Election Tuesday

Waukon Blood Drive
June 5


Supervisors Meet this Morning

Iowa Robotic Telescope Yields Beautiful Results

NICC Accepting Nominations for Alumni Hall of Fame

Sunday June 1

Health Care Provider CPR Offered at VMH June 11

"Scouting for Food" Drive in Lansing

Learn to Stretch Your Paycheck

Higher Fuel Prices Boost Custom Farming Costs

Youth Summer Employment

Saturday May 31

Farmers Markets to Begin

Lansing Dairy Days Parade Monday

NWS Confirms Six Tornado Touchdowns May 25

Loan Programs for Producers to Combine

10th HIV/AIDS Conference

Friday May 30
VMH Purchases New ER Cart with Donations

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

Woman Injured Tuesday in Accident

Postville Council to Re-examine Sewer Rate Plan

VMH Receives Memorials

Head Start Seeking Enrollments for Fall Classes

Klimesh Memorial Ride this Sunday

Iowa Ranks 6th in the Nation for Volunteer Rates

IDED Announces 23 Grants for Out-of-StateTourism

Wednesday May 28

Supervisors to Host Joint Meeting

Area Relief Workers Called to Help

May 25 Tornado in Parkersburg Rated EF5

Backbone Closed While Storm Damage is Cleared

"Solutions to Poverty in Iowa" Conference

Tuesday May 27

Same Day Voter Registration for June Primary

Supervisors to Meet this Morning

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

Memorial Day Parade, Program Planned

Iowan’s Jobless and Injury Benefits Increase

Luther Professors Collaborate on Ioway Documentary

Saturday May 24
Volunteers Sought Today to Raise Flags

Man Arrested Following Theft, Chase

Agriprocessors Seeks New CFO

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

Flea Market in Marquette This Weekend

NICC to Raise Tuition for Students

Postville Holds Community Discussion

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

Supervisors to Meet Today

Food, Fitness Planning Team to Meet Today

Iowa Receives $449,995 Grant

Governor Announces Thirty-six New Internship Awards

AG Alleges Telemarketing Fraud

Tuesday May 20

Dementia Support Group to Meet Thursday

Pasture-Walk Grazing Field Day

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

Supervisors to Meet this Morning

Week #8 In Step with VMH: Teaming Up with Colleagues Can Make Shaping Up Easier

UIU to Hold Mock Drill

Deere Earnings Reach Record $763 Million

Sunday May 18

Meet Local Candidates This Afternoon

Donations Accepted for Raid Victims

Archbishop Provides Mass in Postville

IDPH to Conduct Response Team Exercise

Iowa Sues Direct-Mail Operation

Saturday May 17

Lawsuit Filed Against US Immigration and Customs

Local Communities Featured in Magazine

Dementia Caregivers Support Group

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

Postville Main Street Open for Business

Waukon Artist Featured at IC Gallery

Detainees from Postville Raid Relocated

Civil War Camp at Motor Mill

Candidate Forum to be Held Sunday

Cancer Support Group to Meet at VMH

ISU Strengthens Relationships with Community Colleges

Prep for Safe Travel to Raceway

Fish Kill in Linn County

Thursday May 15

Record Crowd Enjoys the VMH “Family Wellness Fair”

Postville Council to Review Sewer Rate Increase

UI Receives Grant to Study Hospital Quality

NICC Plants Trees with Help From Utilities

Full Campgrounds Seen for Memorial Day Weekend

Wednesday May 14

Postville Raid now called Largest in US History

Better Kid Care, Improving Transition Times

Strudthoff Resigns from Postville Schools

Pre-Diabetes Program at VMH

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

Free Oxygen Saturation, Carbon Monoxide Testing at Quillen's May 15

New Venture Capital Firm Serving Iowa Entrepreneurs

Kirkwood Foundation Bests $11 Million Goal

Make ONE CALL Before you Dig

Monday May 12

“Family Wellness Fair” Wednesday at VMH

Supervisor Board to Meet

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

Parkinson Support Group Meeting at VMH

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

Candidate Forums to be Held in Decorah, Waukon

Farmers Market Vendor Meeting May 19

Diabetes Support Group Meeting May 15

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

Arrest Made at Upper Iowa

Presentation on "Pharming" May 12

How Much Corn Planted in Iowa Depends on Location

Governor Culver Signs Legislation

"Take Me Fishing" Campaign Launches

Thursday May 08

Hospital Auxiliary Euchre Marathon May 15

Camping Kick-off Weekend Take 2

Asthma Management Saves $9.2 Million Per Year

Governor Signs Energy Efficiency Legislation

Wednesday May 07

Grant will Fund Economic Development Strategies

Prepared Childbirth Education Class May 10

Governor Signs New Tax Legislation

College Bound - Finding a School-Work-Life Balance

Judging Investor Information on the Web

Tuesday May 06

Historical Society Hosts Mary Todd Lincoln Presentation

May 6-12 is National Nurse’s Week

State Settles Another TouchPlay Lawsuit

Postal Rates to Increase May 12

Iowa Arts Council Awards Grants

Monday May 05

Asthma - Chronic, but Manageable Disease

Supervisors Meet This Morning

Consider Iowa Launches New Web Site

O'Connor Named UNI VP for Marketing and Public Relations

Luther Commencement May 18

Sunday May 04

Family Wellness Fair May 14 at VMH

Local Food Directory Needs Producer Info

Wild Flower Walk Next Weekend

Construction to Begin Monday on Hwy 9

Iowa's Green Industry is Growing - the Economy

UIU Commencement
May 10

High Water Means Safety Concerns for Early Season Boaters

Saturday May 03

Redhorse Fisheree Today

Prepared Childbirth Class May 10

UNI Offers Science Summer Camps

4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Announced

Century and Heritage Farms - A Rich Iowa Legacy

Friday May 02

Men Arrested for Fishing Violations

Governor Signs Legislation

DNR Moves Spring Sale

IDED To Host Global Conference

Thursday May 01

Blood Donor Day Today

Teen Arrested for Bomb Threats

Minnesota Men Arrested on Drug Charges

More Counties Declared Disaster Areas

Don't Get Caught With a Deer in Your Headlight

Flooding Impacts State Parks

4 Counties Disaster Areas

Wednesday April 30

USDA Grant to Improve Local Playgorund

Postville Residents Oppose Increased Sewer Rates

John Deere Launches New Web Site for Skiders

Iowans Worry Paychecks Won't Cover Basics

NICC Offers Entrepreneurial Cosmotology Program

Tuesday April 29

Waukon Man Arrested on Several Charges

Two Clermont Homes Burglarized

Auditions for "The Pajama Game"

Blood Donar Day May 1

Legislature Approves $4 Million for Math and Science

New Emerald Ash Borer Trapping Procedure

Register Pesticide Sensitive Crops and Aviaries

Monday April 28

Supervisors Meet Today

In Step with VMH Update

Lyons Named to Celebration Iowa Singers

Upper Iowa Nursing Program Has Reason to Celebrate

Midwest Composting Course Offered in Iowa

Justice Larson Retirement Ceremony May 9

Sunday April 27

April is Occupational Therapy Month

IDED to Launch Green Journey

2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference to "Ignite The Flame"

UNI to Launch National Search for EVP/Provost

Saturday April 26

Parking a Concern for City Council

Flood Warning for Upper Iowa

March of Dimes Plans March for Babies

Worker Killed in Mine Accident

Travel Iowa In May for Chnace 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

Effigy Mounds Seeks Volunteers for Earth Day Project

Turkey River Fest This Weekend

Campers Get Ready for Prime Season

Good Farm Neighbor Award Winners

Selecting a Financial Advisor

Wednesday April 23

McGregor Council to Extend Subdivisions

Monona Council Accepts Donation From Scouts

Foreclosure Prevention Efforts Falling Short

Citizen Advisory Committee Formed at NICC

Governor Signs Transportation Bill

Tuesday April 22

National Medical Lab Professionals Week

Main Street Iowa Awards

Iowa Infant Immunization Week

Iowa Digital Library Now Contains 100,000 Items

Monday April 21

In Step With VMH #5

Supervisors to Meet Monday

New IDALS Web Site

2007 Judicial Branch Awards

Governor Signs Legislation for UNI Program

Sunday April 20

April is National Occupational Therapy Month

Luther to Host Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

Loras Offers Business of the Arts Workshop

Iowa 4-H Center Teen Camping

Saturday April 19

Control Colon Cancer Risk at VMH

Weather and Soil Temperature May Delay Planting

IDED Announces Awards

Register Agritourism on Web Site

Friday April 18

Community Garden Plots Now Available

Childcare Provider Banquet to be Held

State Holds Tax Refunds to Collect Fines

Camping Kick-off Weekend May 2,3 and 4

Adults Urged to Update Vaccinations

Thursday April 17

Meyer to Hold Town Hall Meetings

Iowa Files Suit Against River Bluff Resort

John Deere's "Utility Vehicle" of the Year

Kirkwood "Goes Green"

Wednesday April 16

Parkinsons Support Group Meets Thursday

Diabetes Support Group Meets Thursday

Horses to Plow Maze Near Elgin

Wind Advisory in Effect Today

UNI Receives Federal Grant

Prairie Rescue Events Planned

Governor Signs Smoking Ban

Tuesday April 15

Hospital Auxiliary Euchre Marathon April 17

Free Grip Strength Tests on April 17

Supervisors Meet Today

Higher Rates for Custom Farm Work

2nd Annual UIU Fayette Appreciation Day

UNI Student Business Wins Business Plan Competition

Monday April 14

Supervisors to Meet Today

In Step with VMH Week #4 - Fluids - How Much is Just Right

Marquette Voters Consider Hotel/Motel Tax

National Public Safety Telecom Week

EPC Meeting on Recreational Stream Uses

Sunday April 13

April is Occupational Therapy Month at VMH

Second Pool 10 Cleanup April 19

Head Start Applications

Sidewalk Assessment Begins on Monday

Saturday April 12

National Infant Immunization Week

Foundation Holds Awards Ceremony

Postville Sets Hearing to Discuss Sewer Rates

UIU Professor Awarded CLEAR Grant for River Cleanup

Spring Turkey Hunting Preview

Upward Bound Math and Science Accepting Applications

Friday April 11

ISU Extension Plans Gardening Workshop

Postville Police to Hold K-9 Fundraiser

Clean Up Crews and Campers Share Time

BFA Graphic Design Exhibit at Clarke

Iowa Power Fund Board Moves Forward on Proposals

Thursday April 10

No Action by Supervisors on Zoning Ordinance

Governor Announces Three Vision Iowa Grants