DNR says Iowa boaters need to follow new laws
Source: Newton Daily News
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-06-19 10:18:20 -0700 | technology-news
Iowa boaters will need to follow new laws designed to protect the state's lakes and rivers from non-native aquatic species. The Department of Natural Resources says that beginning July 1, it will be illegal to transport any aquatic plants on...
Progress Industries showcases updates with open house
Source: Newton Daily News
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-06-14 10:02:37 -0700 | technology-news
Although Progress Industries' renovations and updates to its Day Habilitation program were complete by late 2012, the non-profit showcased its new space to the public on Thursday afternoon with an open house and tour. What used to consist of an...
‘Burst Your Thirst' with Live Healthy Iowa challenge
Source: Newton Daily News
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-06-13 10:44:42 -0700 | technology-news
Water is a vital component of our bodies, necessary to flush out toxins, carry nutrients and maintain soft, clear skin. Live Healthy Iowa's 4th annual Burst Your Thirst Challenge motivates Iowans to team up with friends, family or co-workers to...
Crazy Natural Water Parks
Source: Fox
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-06-12 09:03:04 -0700 | technology-news
US Forest Service Fifty Six, Arkansas Often referred to as "living caves" because they tend to change and grow, the Caverns are a three-level cave system in the Ozark National Forest. The caves' average temperature of about 58 degrees will...
'I think there has to be hope for everyone.'
Source: Newton Daily News
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-06-11 09:48:30 -0700 | technology-news
Sheri Pherigo stands in her living room, flanked by photos of her extended family. Following a stroke 16 years ago, Pherigo became very interested in researching and tracking her family's lineage. (Nicole Wiegand/Daily News) Two decades ago, odds are you'd...
Gov. plans to try again on anti-bullying effort
Source: SF Gate
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-06-09 05:01:54 -0700 | technology-news
Iowa (AP) A bill designed to crack down on cyberbullying failed to advance in the Legislature this year, but Gov. Terry Branstad says he plans to keep working to toughen Iowa's anti-bullying laws. Branstad promised Thursday that he would hold...
Agency reports progress on online license renewal
Source: Newton Daily News
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-06-05 09:15:25 -0700 | technology-news
The Iowa Department of Transportation says it expects to set up an online process to renew driver's licenses by mid-July. The agency says in a news release Tuesday that although it's close to establishing a system, people should be aware...
Des Moines begins effort to collect parking fines
Source: Newton Daily News
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-06-04 10:48:00 -0700 | technology-news
Des Moines has begun a new effort to collect outstanding parking fines that now total more than $2 million. The Des Moines Register reported Monday the city in May launched a program with Polk County under which county residents can't...
States buffeted by turbulent wind industry
Source: Denver Post
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-06-04 10:24:15 -0700 | technology-news
Last month, the state's largest energy company, MidAmerican Energy, announced it will add more than 650 turbines to Iowa's wide open spaces by 2015. Republican Gov. Terry Branstad touted the $1.9 billion project as the largest economic development investment in...
Iowa offers help to smokers who want to quit
Source: Newton Daily News
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-06-03 10:22:21 -0700 | technology-news
The Iowa Department of Public Health is offering free help during June to people trying to stop smoking. The agency will provide nicotine replacement patches and gum to Iowa smokers who try to stop smoking by using Quitline Iowa, which...
Electric Run 5K event at Iowa Speedway canceled
Source: Newton Daily News
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-05-28 11:24:18 -0700 | technology-news
36 p.m.CDT Updated:Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:21 p.m.CDT Organizers of the Electric Run 5K event planned for June 15 announced Monday afternoon it was canceling the event, citing low registration numbers. Organizers are hoping to schedule a Des Moines-area event...
Basics students and teacher support NCRC test
Source: Newton Daily News
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-05-21 10:31:32 -0700 | technology-news
From left to right Basics & Beyond Alternative School students Reid Wadzinski, Kylar Schwabe, Jerney Shore, Josh Runnels, StephaniePetted and their teacher Charlet Daft pose at recent school picnic. Skilled Iowa Community. (Ty Rushing/Newton Daily News) As Newton seeks to...
Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Missouri are in bull's-eye
Source: CNN
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-05-23 22:30:57 -0700 | technology-news
A mix of ingredients could combine to spawn a severe weather outbreak sweeping through parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa and Missouri, CNN meteorologist Melissa Le Fevre said. "Overall, the threat is similar for the region: strong supercells that will have...
Grandal to report to Triple-A on Saturday
Source: Big News Network
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-05-15 12:28:37 -0700 | technology-news
It's nearly time for Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal to leave extended spring camp in Arizona and begin his road back to the big leagues. Grandal was suspended for the Padres' first 50 games in November after he tested positive for...
Iowa Gets Grant for Science Learning Project
Source: Epoch Times
Des Moines :: IA :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 10:41:23 -0700 | technology-news
Iowa Iowa has received a $1.2 million federal grant for a project related to science, technology, engineering and math education. Gov. Terry Branstad announced the funding from the National Science Foundation Tuesday in a press release...In the release, Branstad calls...
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