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Game ball run comes through Marshalltown
September 12, 2009
Before today’s big football game between Iowa and Iowa State kicked off, two groups representing each school played a big part in bringing the item at the center of all the action to Jack Trice... » Full Story
World honors 9/11 heroes, but divided over Afghan war
September 12, 2009
On the day to remember the terror of 9/11, the war it spawned in Afghanistan sowed fresh divisions. » Full Story
Flu season comes early; most are H1N1 variety
September 12, 2009
WASHINGTON — Influenza is circulating unusually early this year with cases in all 50 states — nearly all the H1N1 variety, government health officials said Friday. » Full Story
Biz Focus: Woody’s Roadside Tavern
September 12, 2009
Business Name: Woody’s Roadside TavernAddress: 100 W. Jefferson St., Albion
Telephone: 641-488-2220
Hours: 2 p.m. » Full Story
Cyclists to ride in the name of recovery
September 12, 2009
What could be nicer than a leisurely bike ride on a Sunday afternoon?
Doing it to celebrate the success of others. » Full Story
Doing it to celebrate the success of others. » Full Story
Boil order affecting parts of two counties lifted
September 12, 2009
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has lifted a boil advisory for part of Jasper County, part of Marshall County and the town of Laurel. » Full Story
In N.H. and Iowa, same-sex marriage has political angle
September 12, 2009
DES MOINES — Iowa and New Hampshire traditionally offer presidential candidates vastly different political landscapes when they seek their party nominations. » Full Story
Agriculture still king of Iowa’s economy
September 12, 2009
CONRAD — A new study shows one in six Iowans is employed because of agriculture. » Full Story
15 Minutes with Dottie Thompson
September 12, 2009
DOTTIE THOMPSON Resides: Grundy Center
Hometown: Grundy Center
FAMILY LIFE
Family: Fran and the late John Ash, joined by... » Full Story
Let him talk
September 6, 2009
So what if Obama wants to talk to schoolchildren?
As many of you know, the president and I do not see eye to eye on many issues. » Full Story
As many of you know, the president and I do not see eye to eye on many issues. » Full Story