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Boulware follows Chizik to coach special teams Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:38AMAUBURN - Auburn added its fourth assistant coach and entertained another coaching candidate Sunday as the school made plans to return to the recruiting trail today.
NEWS UPDATES Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:36AMTri-County acquisition by NHS goes smoothly Officials with Northwest Human Services of Pennsylvania have successfully closed a deal to acquire Tri-County Human Services Center Inc. from nonprofit Maxis Health System.
Best sellers list Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:30AMTHE NEW YORK TIMES Rankings reflect sales, for the week ended Dec. 20, at many thousands of venues where a wide range of general-interest books are sold nationwide. These include hundreds of independent book retailers (statistically weighted to represent all such outlets); national, regional and local chains; online and multimedia entertainment retailers; university, gift, supermarket, discount ...
The Scout Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:29AMUniversity of Iowa senior baseball player Justin Toole has been named a preseason third-team shortstop by Ping Baseball. Toole is one of only four Big Ten baseball players honored by the Web site.
Laws make lighting up fire-safe Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:29AMHalf a year after the statewide indoor smoking ban passed, Pennsylvania smokers will have to adjust to another change — fire-safe cigarettes.
Saturday’s late prep results Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:29AM• LONE TREE 47, MEDIAPOLIS 46: Luke Havel made 1-of-2 free throws with 11 seconds remaining to give the Lions the win Saturday.
Women’s basketball finishes 2-5 over winter break Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:03PMBy Katie Lynn Western Herald After entering winter break play with a 2-5 overall record, the Western Michigan University women’s basketball team played its final six non-conference games over the break, winning two and dropping four for a 4-9 mark. WMU hosted only one of the six contests, and faced some of the nation’s top competition. Included was [...]
Case of the Mondays Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:02PM Looking back at an exciting week in sports.
Richardson withdraws cabinet bid Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:59PMBill Richardson on Sunday withdrew his nomination to be commerce secretary.
2008: The Year In Agriculture Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:57PMOne year ago, I wrote a feature on free trade and the agricultural climate in our globalized economy. It was written in January — pre-$8 corn; pre-$17 soybeans; pre-$20 wheat. It was before crude oil slipped past $100 a barrel.
Engaged couple after car crashes in Iowa creek Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:55PMATKINS, Iowa (AP) - A Cedar Rapids woman and her fiance have died after the car they were in crashed into a creek near Atkins, just east of Cedar Rapids.
Richardson withdraws bid to be commerce secretary Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:53PMWASHINGTON - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson abandoned his nomination to become commerce secretary under pressure of a grand jury investigation into a state contract awarded to his political donors _ an investigation that threatened to embarrass President-elect Barack Obama.
Chizik Adds to his Staff Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:28PMGene Chizik has hired a special teams coordinator at Auburn
I-80 west down to one lane after multi-car crash Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:09PMInterstate 80 westbound is down to one lane between exits 230 and 239 due to a multi-vehicle accident, the Iowa State Patrol says.The closure of the right lane is near the interchange with Interstate 380 and U.S. Highway 218.
Powerball Drawings Leave Iowa For Florida Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:54AMAfter 16 years in Iowa, the twice-weekly Powerball drawings will now be held in Florida.
2008 Iowa Tornadoes Deadliest Since 1968 Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:47AMDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Last year in Iowa, tornadoes claimed the lives of a dozen people and injured at least 130.
Survey: Midwest May Do Better Than Rest Of U.S. In Recession Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:46AMOMAHA, Neb. — The recession will worsen and unemployment rates will likely soar in nine Midwest and Plains states over the next few months, but a new survey of business leaders suggests the region may fare better than the nation as a whole.
Fatal accident on Highway 30 Saturday Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:33AMA fatal accident on Highway 30 Saturday evening is still under investigation. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Andrea Kaye Andrews, 28, Cedar Rapids, was eastbound on Highway 30 at 5:29 p.m., near the Atkins corner.
New law calls for fire-safe cigarettes Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:55PMSMOKING
Why We Keep Falling for Financial Scams Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:51PM Psychologist Stephen Greenspan explores why investors continue to be swindled -- and how he came to lose part of his savings to Bernard Madoff.
Annual bird count draws to a close Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:47PMSCAMMON, Kan. — Before dawn on the first day of the new year, a dozen bird enthusiasts have gathered at the Scammon Express Lane, eager for sunrise.
Buckeyes hope to reverse Big Ten’s bowl slump Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:43PM The Ohio State Buckeyes are carrying the Big Ten’s banner — what’s left of it.
Feeling better a pound and an inch at a time: Muscatine man joins others in winning the battle of the bulge Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:34PMMUSCATINE, Iowa — First thing this morning, Jean Dragon led an indoor-cycling class for 45 minutes at the Muscatine Community Y.
Left high and dry: Wilton bar 1 of 2 that will face temporary loss of liquor license Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:34PMDES MOINES, Iowa — A pair of Iowa bars face suspensions of their liquor licenses for violations of the state’s public smoking ban.
Doris L. Danielson Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:34PMDoris L. Danielson
20-SOMETHING: Brandon Lieber Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:25PM Local resident Brandon Lieber said working as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician is a major time commitment that often keeps him away from family and friends, but that the personal rewards that come with the job far outweigh the sacrifices.
Butt out: New, less flammable cigarettes are headed to Indiana Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:23PMSOUTH BEND -- Five states are starting the new year by offering a cigarette that is designed to extinguish itself when left unattended.
MIDWEST ECONOMY: Recession will worsen in the months ahead Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:49PMOMAHA, Neb. - The recession will worsen and unemployment rates will likely soar in nine Midwest and Plains states over the next few months, but a new survey of business leaders suggests the region may fare better than the nation as a whole.
New laws in 5 states call for fire-safe cigarettes Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:46PMDelaware, Iowa, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas on Thursday joined 17 other states in mandating the fire-safe cigarettes.
Dynegy to Dissolve Development Venture With LS Power (Update3) Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:44PMJan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Dynegy Inc. , the owner of power plants in 11 U.S. states, agreed to dissolve its development venture with LS Power Associates LP, partly because of the credit crisis. Dynegy’s shares soared 19 percent.
UFC Fighter Arrested After High Speed Chase; Police Car Hit Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:41PMMMAScoops.com is reporting that UFC lightweight Josh Neer (24-7-1) was picked up early this morning and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicatied, hit-and-run, and evading police after he lead authorities on a high-speed chase in Des Moines, Iowa.
Police arrest father in alleged assault on baby Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:38PMWATERLOO, Iowa (AP) - Waterloo police say they have arrested the father of an 8-day-old boy who suffered a severe cut. Thirty-1-year-old Jamie Lockhart has been charged with attempt to commit murder in the death of his son, James.
Wapello County receives federal funds Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:38PMThe federal government is handing over about $22,000 to emergency food and shelter programs in Wapello County.
Powerball heading south from Iowa to Florida Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:37PM The Powerball drawing is heading south for the winter -- and staying there.
US Cash Grain Review: Firm Prices, Better Weather Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:30PMCENTRAL CITY, Neb. (Dow Jones)--Most U.S. cash grain markets appreciated by an additional 1% to 3% this week, keeping prices at some of the highest levels seen since early autumn. Broad gains in futures were accompanied by mixed basis.
NYC revelers usher in ‘09 with cheer, optimism Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:12AMThu, Jan 1, 2009 (4:03 a.m.) Despite months of economic gloom, revelers throughout the country welcomed the new year with merrymaking and even optimism, though some festivities fell to hard times and others remained subdued.
Panthers shock Salukis on road Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:11AMCARBONDALE, Ill. --- Maybe this will be the game the University of Northern Iowa basketball team looks back on in March as the turning point in its season. Or, maybe it was just a nice moment.
Don Bosco, Go-Hawks to Clash with best Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:11AMROCHESTER, Minn. --- Tournament directors at The Clash, billed as the National High School Duals, know how to build drama.
Atlanta Bids Bye-Bye To Bad Year; Hello To 2009 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:09AMIt was a night to celebrate as Atlanta bid farwell to 2008 and said hello to 2009.
West Virginia win over Ohio State a historic victory Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:09AMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- New Years greetings, while hoping youll be as "bowled" over as I am today (while realizing that when I started college, there were only eight bowl games):Before getting to football, theres a mostly overlooked -- and very impr...
On Fast Track for Clemency, via Oval Office Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:07AMPeople have always tried to go around the normal process to win clemency, and at least four prisoners gained special access to President Bush this year.
Frozen Times Square Revelers Ring in 2008 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:07AM Bill and Hillary Clinton, the Jonas Brothers, Lionel Richie, the Pussycat Dolls, Ryan Seacrest and, of course, Dick Clark usher in 2009...
Prep Plus: Hockey exhibition coming to Aberdeen Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:06AMThe North American Hockey League is coming to Aberdeen for one night....
k1006 BC-MO-MissouriToday 12-29 1442 Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:15AMMOUNT VERNON, Mo. (AP) -- An experienced skydiver died Sunday in southwestern Missouri after his secondary parachute failed to deploy.
Toymakers welcome lead-testing exemptions Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:15AMThe makers of handcrafted toys have received some hope with support from a federal agency for proposed exemptions from strict lead-testing regulations they feared could put them out of business.
Midwest faces winter flooding Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:07AMMidwesterners braced for the possibility of flooding Sunday as runoff from heavy rain and melting snow bloated streams, and high wind caused new power outages for thousands in Michigan.
Aggies beat Sam for 7th straight Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:06AMCOLLEGE STATION – Chinemelu Elonu scored 11 points and had 11 rebounds to help Texas A&M win its seventh straight Sunday night with a 60-50 victory over Sam Houston State.
County to consider different Brandon Road bridge proposal Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:05AMWATERLOO --- Black Hawk County will investigate less costly options to replace the Brandon Road bridge over the Cedar River.
No jackpot winner in Powerball drawing Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:04AMDES MOINES, Iowa — None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Saturday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were:
Seed(y) money Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:00AMWATERLOO --- A surcharge on soybean sales helped bring prosperity for producers and corruption, soybean leaders say.