NICC opens new facility, 'new era'
BY STACEY BECKER TH STAFF WRITER 2 comments on this article. Thursday September 2, 2010
The school holds a grand opening celebration for its $7.6 million Industrial Technologies Building.
Letters: Rebuild Lake Delhi dam
FROM BRIAN G. SAYER 25866 214TH ST., DELHI, IOWA 8 comments on this article. Thursday September 2, 2010
City has stated new meters won't ration usage
TELEGRAPH HERALD 5 comments on this article. Thursday September 2, 2010
The voluntary Smarter Water Pilot Project and Smarter Electricity Pilot Study help participants monitor usage.
Authorities seek leads in bombing of mailbox
BY CRAIG D. REBER TH STAFF WRITER Thursday September 2, 2010
The explosion is Grant County's 2nd pipe bomb blast in the past week. No one has been injured.
Iowa: Funeral director says county misinterpreting burial code
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday September 2, 2010
Des Moines County might offer bodies of poor or indigent people to medical science before they are eligible for burial at county expense.
Your horoscope
BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL Thursday September 2, 2010
War vets: Time to support Iraqis
BY CRAIG D. REBER TH STAFF WRITER 4 comments on this article. Thursday September 2, 2010
Soldiers respond to President Obama's speech marking the end of the U.S. combat mission.
Iowa briefs
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday September 2, 2010
Real-life drama at Discovery Channel
BY SARAH BRUMFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 3 comments on this article. Thursday September 2, 2010
Police kill gunman who held 3 at the company's headquarters. The hostages are unhurt after the 4-hour standoff.
Keyline 'downsizing' on Saturdays
BY ANDY PIPER TH STAFF WRITER Thursday September 2, 2010
Aside from the Red Line, routes will use mini-buses, which use less fuel and create less pollution.
People briefs
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday September 2, 2010
Citizens will give input
BY MARY NEVANS-PEDERSON TH STAFF WRITER 1 comments on this article. Thursday September 2, 2010
Bellevue council will hear from community group before offering another proposal on speed, crossings to railroad
Iowa: Family survives house explosion in Sioux City
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday September 2, 2010
Authorities believe natural gas is the cause, but they don't know what caused the gas to ignite in the home.
U.S. sees dip in number of illegal immigrants
BY HOPE YEN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 3 comments on this article. Thursday September 2, 2010
Study cites sour economy, Mexican violence and more border enforcement.
Illinois: Ryan: Toss part of conviction
BY MICHAEL TARM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday September 2, 2010
Ex-Illinois governor cites a recent court ruling that curtailed an anti-fraud law.
Forces still face tough time in Iraq
BY LARA JAKES AND MAYA ALLERUZZO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 4 comments on this article. Thursday September 2, 2010
Operation in Hawija shows that American soldiers remain engaged in hunting down and killing al-Qaida militants.
Business briefs
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday September 2, 2010
New TB test viewed as a major advance
BY MARILYNN MARCHIONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday September 2, 2010
A quick and accurate tuberculosis diagnosis would have huge implications in nations where the disease is prevalent.
3 bombs kill 25 at Shiite Muslim procession
BY BABAR DOGAR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 2 comments on this article. Thursday September 2, 2010
The explosions wound 150 in an eastern Pakistani city.
Almanac
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday September 2, 2010
U.S. tags Pakistani Taliban as 'terrorist' group
BY JESSE HOLLAND AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 2 comments on this article. Thursday September 2, 2010
American officials charge the group's leader with planning a fatal 2009 blast.
Manufacturing a bright spot
BY MARTIN CRUTSINGER AND TALI ARBEL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday September 2, 2010
U.S. sector expands for a 13th straight month in August.
Earl nears East Coast; island evacuations start
BY MIKE BAKER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday September 2, 2010
A slight shift in the storm's track could put millions of people in harm's way.
Illiois: Quinn, Brady wage 'minimum' battle
BY DEANNA BELLANDI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday September 2, 2010
Does governor overstate his Republican rival's past comments on the lowest level of pay for Illinois workers?
Mood seems cordial at Mideast talks
BY ROBERT BURNS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday September 2, 2010
Obama has dinner with leaders of Israel, Palestinians, Jordan and Egypt after individual meetings.
Overpass would complete Heritage Trail
BY ANDY PIPER TH STAFF WRITER 3 comments on this article. Wednesday September 1, 2010
A public hearing on the proposed bridge crossing U.S. 52 is scheduled for Thursday.
Maria House, Panera suit focuses on canisters
BY EILEEN MOZINSKI SCHMIDT TH STAFF WRITER Wednesday September 1, 2010
Maria House says contract does not specify that collections would subsidize the cost of fundraisers. Panera says the nonprofit has received even more than promised.
Early corn silage harvest aided by recent dry spell
BY CRAIG D. REBER TH STAFF WRITER Wednesday September 1, 2010
Ideal conditions have allowed tri-state-area farmers to catch up on field work, and some crops even are ahead of schedule.
Preschool worries prove premature
BY STACEY BECKER TH STAFF WRITER Wednesday September 1, 2010
Lackluster enrollment in the spring is followed by a surge later in the summer. Many slots remain open, however.
WD approves bid for new school
BY MARY NEVANS-PEDERSON TH STAFF WRITER 1 comments on this article. Wednesday September 1, 2010
After construction bids for an elementary school came in over budget, the district reduced the size of the facility planned in Dyersville.
Wisconsin briefs
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday September 1, 2010
'It is time to turn the page'
BY BEN FELLER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 12 comments on this article. Wednesday September 1, 2010
President Obama formally ends the U.S. combat role in Iraq after 7 years of war.
Students 'Launch into Loras' project
TELEGRAPH HERALD Wednesday September 1, 2010
The service project helps restore a savanna at the Little Maquoketa River Mounds County Park.
Ovary removal beneficial for some women
BY CARLA K. JOHNSON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday September 1, 2010
Study shows the procedure may lower the threat of breast and ovarian cancer in women who have a high risk for the diseases.
concert preview
THE TELEGRAPH HERALD Wednesday September 1, 2010
Illinois: 130 companies will get health subsidy
BY CARLA K. JOHNSON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday September 1, 2010
The money from the federal government will be used for maintaining insurance coverage for early retirees.
Stock investors brace for ugly September
BY DAVE CARPENTER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday September 1, 2010
4 times in the past decade, S&P 500 shed at least 5%
Aging vets' costs concern Obama's deficit co-chair
BY MIKE BAKER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 4 comments on this article. Wednesday September 1, 2010
Former Sen. Alan Simpson says the current benefits system seems contrary to efforts to control federal spending.
Wisconsin: Walker runs boxing ad aimed at Barrett
SCOTT BAUER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday September 1, 2010
GOP gubernatorial candidate's campaign says it did not mean to reference the August 2009 assault on the Democrat, who had stepped in to protect a woman.
5 more U.S. troops die in Afghan fighting
BY ROBERT H. REID THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday September 1, 2010
Fighting has claimed the lives of 19 U.S. service members in only 4 days.
Almanac
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday September 1, 2010
Earl could force U.S. evacuations before Labor Day
BY EMERY P. DALESIO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 2 comments on this article. Wednesday September 1, 2010
Hurricane causes concerns for vacationers along much of the East Coast.
Blair memoir excites booksellers, riles critics
BY JILL LAWLESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday September 1, 2010
'A Journey' is billed by its publisher as a 'frank, open' account of life at the top.
Bee Branch crews cut down trees; new ones to be planted
BY ANDY PIPER TH STAFF WRITER 11 comments on this article. Tuesday August 31, 2010
Workers now are clearing the way for the detention basin, but the city's plans call for 485 new trees.
Principals prioritize schools' facility needs
BY STACEY BECKER TH STAFF WRITER 2 comments on this article. Tuesday August 31, 2010
Middle and high school officials discuss rebuilding and renovations at school board work session.
Bellevue pursues 15-mph speed limit for railroad
BY JIM WINTER TH ASSISTANT CITY EDITOR 1 comments on this article. Tuesday August 31, 2010
A previous plan called for closing 7 crossings and a 25-mph limit. New plan seeks 6 closures and slower speeds.
Rodents, maggots found at egg farms
BY MARY CLARE JALONICK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday August 31, 2010
Officials still will not speculate on the source of salmonella, but they report widespread contaminants and infestations.
County mulls 'social host' ordinance
BY MARY NEVANS-PEDERSON TH STAFF WRITER Tuesday August 31, 2010
Ordinance would hold adults responsible for underage parties.
Iowa: Girl Scouts rallying to save camp
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday August 31, 2010
Troops in the northwestern part of the state are protesting the possible sale of Camp Joy Hollow.
Iowa briefs
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday August 31, 2010
U.S. grapples with bedbugs
BY MATT LEINGANG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 2 comments on this article. Tuesday August 31, 2010
The pests are now largely resistant to common pesticides.
New home for Muppets
BY BRETT ZONGKER ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday August 31, 2010
Jane Henson's donation includes Jim's oldest puppet
People, etc.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday August 31, 2010
Illinois briefs
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday August 31, 2010
7 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan
BY CHRISTOPHER BODEEN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 1 comments on this article. Tuesday August 31, 2010
Roadside bombings raise the death toll to more than a dozen in the past 3 days.
Obama focuses on Iraq War, Mideast peace
BY BEN FELLER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 7 comments on this article. Tuesday August 31, 2010
It is unclear whether winding down the war that inflamed Arab passions will do anything to help long-shot Mideast talks.
Iowa: DeCoster donation decried
BY MIKE GLOVER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 1 comments on this article. Tuesday August 31, 2010
Attorney general hopeful rips Miller for contribution from family involved in egg recall.
Wisconsin: Election officials mum on military voting law
BY SCOTT BAUER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday August 31, 2010
The state's request to ignore the requirement to send overseas ballots by Sept. 18 was denied by the Department of Defense.
Earl batters Caribbean, threatens the U.S.
BY MIKE MELIA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday August 31, 2010
The Category 4 storm is expected to gain more strength before potentially brushing the East Coast.
Business briefs
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday August 31, 2010
Diabetes now tops Vietnam vets' claims
BY MIKE BAKER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday August 31, 2010
More than one-quarter of the 1 million receiving disability checks are being compensated for the disease.
Illinois: Report: Bad rating could cost taxpayers
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday August 31, 2010
Illinois might be on the hook for a half-billion extra dollars because of the state's deteriorating credit.
Spending sees modest gains
BY MARTIN CRUTSINGER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday August 31, 2010
Consumer spending rose 0.4% in July, with much of the strength coming from increased demand for autos.
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