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The State of Iowa is a state in the midwestern region of the United States of America. It is the 29th state of the United States, having joined the Union on December 28, 1846. The state is named for the Native American Ioway people. It is known as the "Hawkeye State" or the "Tall Corn State".

 

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Local News from KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids via Yahoo! News

Bar Could Lose Liquor License Over Smoking

Nov 20, 2008 6:30 pm

DES MOINES (AP) - A Wilton bar that could lose its liquor license over alleged violations of the state's smoking ban will make its case at a hearing. The Iowa attorney general's office filed a complai...

 

Incumbent Rep. Whitead Wins House Seat in Recount

Nov 20, 2008 6:15 pm

SIOUX CITY (AP) - Incumbent Rep. Wes Whitead has won a recount in the Iowa House District 1 race. The recount shows the Sioux City Democrat beating Republican challenger Jeremy Taylor by 55 votes. Whi...

 

MIDWEST: Wisconsin Girl in Trouble for 'Hit List'

Nov 20, 2008 6:15 pm

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A 10-year-old Kenosha girl says she didn't mean any harm, but she's in trouble anyway for drafting a so-called "killing spree hit list."

 

Body in Car Identified as Missing Illinois Woman

Nov 20, 2008 6:15 pm

DAVENPORT (AP) - Davenport police say a body found in the backseat of a car has been identified as a missing Illinois woman. The body of Robin Young, 50, of Rock Island, Ill., was found Tuesday night....

 

28 Horses Seized in Carroll County

Nov 20, 2008 6:00 pm

CARROLL (AP) - Authorities have seized 28 horses and two dogs from a property in Carroll County and the animals' owner has been charged with animal neglect.

 

Iowa Family Sending Two Turkeys to White House

Nov 20, 2008 5:45 pm

ELLSWORTH (AP) - Two turkeys from Iowa will travel to Washington, D.C., to be pardoned by President George Bush for Thanksgiving. The birds were raised at Circle Hill Farms in Ellsworth. Two were chos...

 

Thanksgiving Dinner at Metro High School

Nov 20, 2008 3:30 pm

Because of the flood and troubled economy there's more of a need at local food pantries-including the one at Metro high school. Thursday Metro high school is having a thanksgiving dinner and an opport...

 

Overnight Police Chase

Nov 20, 2008 11:00 am

Cedar Rapids police say just after 1:00 Thursday morning, officers tried to stop a car for a traffic violation near Wiley Blvd. and Roxbury Drive NW. The driver took off, then got out of the car at th...

 

Czech Village Businesses Find Familiarity in Another Town

Nov 20, 2008 5:45 am

MOUNT VERNON - Flood-damaged business owners say finding the right fit in a new location can be difficult. But two former Cedar Rapids businesses say they stumbled across new homes that are as success...

 

Night Patrols For Flooded Homeowners

Nov 20, 2008 2:30 am

CEDAR RAPIDS - Angie Reinert and her family of six are finally home after the flood put four feet of water in their first floor. "And we still have stuff in other peoples garages, so hopefully th...

 
 

Local News from Southwest Iowa News via Yahoo! News

Iowans are complying with smoking ban

Nov 20, 2008 7:42 pm

Today is the first Great American Smokeout since the Iowa Smokefree Air Act was passed and implemented. While it is clear that not all Iowans like the law, almost all seem to be complying.

 

Goodfellows: Woman's disability hinders family's finances

Nov 20, 2008 5:42 pm

A 37-year-old woman on disability asks Goodfellows to help make Christmas special for her family, including a 16- and 12-year-old. While she receives a small amount of money each month, her husband wo...

 

Wednesday fire destroys Henderson home

Nov 20, 2008 5:42 pm

HENDERSON - A fire destroyed a Henderson home Wednesday. No injuries were reported, but two family pets died in the blaze.

 

Hampton eats, sleeps and lives sports

Nov 20, 2008 5:42 pm

Brenda Hampton can be seen at almost every athletic game Iowa Western is involved in, no matter which sport it is. Hampton has been athletic director at Iowa Western Community College for seven years....

 

Man painting house is shocked

Nov 20, 2008 4:12 pm

A 42-year-old man was in critical condition Wednesday after he was shocked while painting a house, Omaha firefighters said.

 

Lincoln High student had gun

Nov 20, 2008 4:12 pm

A 16-year-old student at Lincoln High School was arrested after he was found with a .45-caliber automatic pistol in his waistband and a full magazine of ammunition in his pocket.

 

Farragut creating new rules for students taking college courses

Nov 20, 2008 3:57 pm

The shift between high school and college can often be unnerving for students.

 

Secretaries named Shen 'Friend of Education'

Nov 20, 2008 3:57 pm

Whenever a student, teacher, or parent needs something, they are there to deliver. That is why the secretarial support staff at Shenandoah Community Schools was awarded the "Friend of Education A...

 

Shenandoah first grade teacher honored by peers

Nov 20, 2008 3:56 pm

Teaching for more than 20 years has certainly given first grade teacher Teri Simpson the experience to be awarded Shenandoah's Teacher of the Year Award on Wednesday.

 

SW Iowa Events

Nov 20, 2008 5:11 am

approximately every other month, as scheduled. Fridays during Lent. Meetings every 3rd Thursday except Dec.

 
 

News from the Sioux City Journal

Basket program replaces longtime charity

Nov 20, 2008 4:15 pm

SOUTH SIOUX CITY -- One longtime Christmas charity tradition came to an abrupt end.

 

Citizens Academy graduation tonight

Nov 20, 2008 6:59 am

SIOUX CITY -- Twenty-three people will graduate from the Sioux City Police Department's Citizens Academy tonight.

 

City starts campaign to attract former residents back home

Nov 20, 2008 6:59 am

SIOUX CITY -- The city launches a campaign today to lure ex-residents back to Sioux City. The campaign is called "Home Again."

 

Recount confirms Whitead wins re-election

Nov 20, 2008 6:59 am

SIOUX CITY -- The recount of the Iowa House District 1 race confirmed the original winner with about the same vote total as in the first count.

 
 

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