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Reducing Property Taxes Could Be Costly For Others

Jan 9, 2009 4:41 am

CEDAR RAPIDS - State lawmakers are trying to trim property taxes to attract more businesses and people to Iowa. While it would save money for people like commercial property owners, it could end up co...

Kirkwood Dislocated Worker Office

Jan 9, 2009 3:11 am

CEDAR RAPIDS -- Kirkwood Community College's Dislocated Worker Office is hosting an information session on January 20th. The program will help recently laid off workers learn about how to market thems...

Disaster Assistance May Arrive for Landlords Next Week

Jan 9, 2009 12:26 am

CEDAR RAPIDS- Linn County landlords say they're been last in line when it comes to assistance to rebuild after last June's floods. But that situation could change next week.

Two Students Hospitalized, Two in Custody After Fight at Harding

Jan 8, 2009 11:41 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS - A fight broke out at Harding Middle School on Thursday that ended with two students in the hospital and two more in police custody. Harding Principal Randy Krejci says that two students...

Iowa Salmonella Case Linked to National Outbreak

Jan 8, 2009 11:11 pm

DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Public Health says a case of salmonella in the state is linked to a national outbreak. The state says it's in the early stages of its investigation.

Obama's Vision for Economic Stimulus Plan

Jan 8, 2009 10:56 pm

WASHINGTON D.C. - The economy remains the number one issue for President-elect Barack Obama. On Thursday he outlined the economic stimulus plan he's proposing. Watch the full video or read the speech ...

Car Crashes into Dubuque Store

Jan 8, 2009 10:26 pm

DUBUQUE (AP) - A car crashed into a Dubuque store, narrowly missing a woman and her dog who were walking on the sidewalk. The accident happened about 11:30 a.m. Thursday when the driver accidentally p...

New Effort to Protect Kids from Lead

Jan 8, 2009 10:11 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS - Parents are excited about a new Federal Law aimed at protecting kids from lead exposure.

Elderly Algona Woman Hurt by Deer

Jan 8, 2009 9:11 pm

ALGONA (AP) - Even at age 84, Ruby Heinen shovels snow from her walkway. But the Algona resident was no match for a charging deer that knocked her down outside her home.

Cedar Rapids to Hold Red Light Camera Open House

Jan 8, 2009 8:56 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS - The public is encouraged to attend an Open House for the Red Light Cameras that are being purchased by the City of Cedar Rapids. There will be two opportunities for the public to view a...

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SW Iowa Events

Jan 9, 2009 5:06 am

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Shop for art, jewelry during special hours at downtown locations

Jan 8, 2009 10:51 pm

More downtown businesses and shops are opening their doors during special hours on the second Friday of every month. The monthly event called Second Fridays features unique shopping opportunities, art...

Youthful show all about tap

Jan 8, 2009 10:51 pm

"Tap Kids" was created in 2002 by choreographer Lisa Hopkins and composer Phillip Stern. The cast features eight teenagers and 20-somethings considered to be the most talented young tap danc...

Monster trucks bringing full throttle action to the Bluffs

Jan 8, 2009 10:51 pm

'Monster Jam,' a family event featuring the best monster trucks in the business, returns to the Mid-America Center with four action-packed shows Friday through Sunday.

Iowa releases 2008 weather statistics

Jan 8, 2009 9:21 pm

Harry Hillaker, the State Climatologist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, today released a summary of the weather in 2008. It was the fourth wettest year in the 136 years t...

Talk Around Town - January 8, 2009

Jan 8, 2009 8:21 pm

Have you been pleased with the way the city has dealt with snowy and icy roads this year? Talk Around Town is designed to allow area residents to share their views on fun and topical issues facing the...

Palmer assumes duties as County Sheriff

Jan 8, 2009 8:21 pm

The son of a juvenile probation officer, Lyle Palmer has always wanted to make a positive difference in someone's life. As the new Sheriff, Palmer now has the opportunity to positively impact the live...

Grassley concerned about stimulus package

Jan 8, 2009 4:51 pm

Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley Wednesday expressed concern about commitments in the latest economic stimulus proposal that could end up having the opposite result.

Man holds up store, pepper sprays himself

Jan 8, 2009 4:51 pm

Council Bluffs police are looking for the man who held up the Cricket Store at 2034 W. Broadway Wednesday. The clerk who was working at the cell phone store told officers the lone gunman entered the s...

Co-sleeping dangers emphasized

Jan 8, 2009 4:06 pm

Charlotte Briggs told police that her 8-month-old granddaughter was crying when she came home after a night of drinking vodka. So Briggs took baby Paris out of bed and brought her to the living-room c...

News from the Sioux City Journal

Motorists urged to observe construction zone safety

Jan 9, 2009 6:22 am

SIOUX CITY -- Motorists are urged to watch out for city crews working to patch streets or water main lines and give them more room during winter driving conditions.

Fair housing forum is rescheduled

Jan 9, 2009 6:22 am

SIOUX CITY -- A fair housing counseling forum has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Mary Treglia Community House, at 900 Jennings St. The forum is open to the public.

Council considers delaying new fire station again

Jan 9, 2009 6:22 am

SIOUX CITY -- Plans to replace aging Fire Station No. 4 near Stone Park and Hamilton boulevards may get placed in the back bay yet again.

Commissioners take oath, look forward to progress

Jan 9, 2009 6:22 am

DAKOTA CITY -- Tony Gomez, the first Hispanic county commissioner in the history of Dakota County, took the oath of office Thursday morning, along with Richard McNear and Rick Bousquet. The three were...

Judge denies motion to delay Harris trial

Jan 9, 2009 6:22 am

SIOUX CITY -- A Woodbury County judge has denied a request from defense attorneys and prosecutors to delay the trial of Lawrence Douglas Harris for a sixth time.

Fraud, perjury trial may go to jury today

Jan 9, 2009 6:22 am

SIOUX CITY -- Cedar Rapids landlord Robert Miell will claim the "good faith" defense to explain why he didn't include income from an insurance fraud scheme in his 2001 and 2002 tax returns.

News from Eastern Iowa from the Quad City Times

Clinton man charged with taking gun to his city job

Jan 9, 2009 4:20 am

CLINTON, Iowa ? A man who worked for the Clinton Public Works Department has been charged with carrying a gun to work in November.

Moline Foundation grant applications due

Jan 9, 2009 4:20 am

Nonprofit organizations serving the Quad-City region are invited to apply for grants from The Moline Foundation.

Bicentennial Elementary School project almost complete

Jan 9, 2009 4:20 am

It took nearly three years, millions of dollars and a series of setbacks to renovate and add onto Bicentennial Elementary School, but the end is finally in sight.

Consolidated Aledo-Westmer school district to pick name

Jan 9, 2009 4:10 am

News from The Des Moines Register

Braley calls for extending wind credit

Jan 8, 2009 7:12 pm

U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley introduced a bill today that would extend the wind energy production tax credit, a measure the Waterloo Democrat described as a boon to Iowa’s renewable energy industry...

Hubbell buys Regency sites from bank

Jan 8, 2009 6:46 pm

Hubbell Realty Co. said today it bought 21 home sites at Williams Pointe in

Regents to vote on bonds for U of I flood relief

Jan 8, 2009 4:43 pm

The Iowa Board of Regents will consider issuing $30 million in bonds to help the University of Iowa with cash flow problems as the university continues flood-recovery projects on campus.

Meredith cuts 100 jobs in Des Moines

Jan 8, 2009 4:29 pm

The company will also stop publishing Country Home magazine as part of its response to a bad economy and still-declining advertising revenue.

CB robber sprays himself with pepper spray

Jan 8, 2009 1:49 pm

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa - Council Bluffs police are looking for a robber who sprayed himself with pepper spray.

Customers complain of tip-altering scam at Des Moines eatery

Jan 8, 2009 1:13 pm

The IHOP restaurant at 4807 S.E. 14th St., in Des Moines will be giving out gift cards to certain customers who had their receipts altered by one of their servers, Des Moines police reported in a case...

Freezing drizzle enters forecast

Jan 8, 2009 12:40 pm

Freezing drizzle is in the forecast for much of central Iowa, the National Weather Service in Des Moines reported this morning.

Lawmakers likely to use reserve fund for flood aid

Jan 8, 2009 4:27 am

Lawmakers will likely dip into the state’s emergency reserves as a way to help match federal grants and pay for tornado and flood recovery efforts, Democratic leaders said Wednesday.

Metro Communities: Mom finds 6-month-old has skull fracture

Jan 8, 2009 4:25 am

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Attention, drivers: Rise in gas tax may be ahead

Jan 8, 2009 4:25 am

Here’s something to think about while fueling up your car: Gas taxes. Iowa highway lobby groups will seek at least a nickel-per-gallon hike.

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