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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
S
tate 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
