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  • Wellington Sox named world tournament champions Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:14AMThe Wellington Sox Fastball Team travelled to Midland, Mich. to take part in the ISC II World Tournament, which took place Aug. 13 to 21. Forty-six teams participated in the tourney.
  • Millikin U. plans to hire president by year's end Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:13AMDECATUR, Ill. (AP) -- Millikin University plans to start interviewing some of the more than 80 applicants for its presidency later this month and pick a winner by the end of the year.
  • Iowa C Koeppel to miss opener after crash Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:13AMIowa C Koeppel to miss opener after crash
  • Iowa C Koeppel to miss opener after crash Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:12AMIowa senior center Josh Koeppel will miss Saturday's season opener against Eastern Illinois due to injuries sustained in a crash on his moped.
  • Iowa center survives accident; EIU has its concerns Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:11AMIOWA CITY – One year after narrowly escaping a season-opening upset bid by Northern Iowa, Iowa’s football team has already survived a scare this week.
  • Less, Greiner, Kelly, Herring and Marolf all track Champions Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:11AMNick Marolf passed early leader Andy Eckrich on lap 19, then lead the remaining 16-laps to capture the 35-lap Precision Transmission Open Late Model season championship feature last Saturday night.
  • Andy Staples: Five non-traditional choices to keep on 2010 Heisman radar Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:11AMSome people laughed at me last August when I wrote a column suggesting that a Nebraska defensive tackle with a difficult-to-pronounce first name should be considered among the leading candidates for the Heisman Trophy. According to the voting criteria, the award is earmarked for "The Most Outstanding College Football Player in the United States" -- not the nation's most outstanding quarterback ...
  • Playing for the money, OVC teams can dream of upsets Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:11AMAt least new Murray State coach Chris Hatcher adds another twist to the old sayings we always hear this David vs. Goliath college football week. “No matter what level, you put your pants on one leg at a time,” Hatcher said getting his Racers ready to visit Kent State.
  • Rotary, school district mull idea of RotaKids Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:11AM“Hey, we got trouble, oh we got trouble! Right here in River City. Trouble with a capital ‘T.’ And that rhymes with ‘you’ and ‘me’ and that stands for Technology!’”
  • Barbara Grassley stumps for Miller-Meeks Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:10AMResidents of Iowa’s Second Congressional District shouldn’t have a hard time selecting which candidate to vote for in the U.S. Congress race when they hit the polls in November.
  • MPR/Humphrey poll: Voters disapprove of Pawlenty's political travels Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:03AMGov. Tim Palwenty is widely believed to be laying the foundation of a campaign for president in 2012. According to the latest Minnesota Public Radio News/Humphrey Institute poll, 54 percent of likely Minnesota voters disapprove of Pawlenty's numerous campaign swings outside of Minnesota.
  • Agency sees surge in small-flock egg producers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:03AMNone of the half-billion recalled eggs originated in Indiana, but they were distributed here to a number of groceries and restaurants.
  • Tradition ends: No Michigan state fair this year Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:02AMDETROIT (AP) — This is the first year in 160 that Michigan won't have a state fair.
  • No butter cows in Detroit: Michigan ends summer without state fair for 1st time in 160 years Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:51AMRabbit breeder Rob Usakowski typically spends the week before Labor Day helping his daughters show their Jersey Woolies and Holland Lops at the Michigan State Fair.
  • Oakville returns key players from '09 state finalist Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:48AMCorrespondent  The Oakville softball team had one of the wildest rides ever to the state final four last fall.
  • Recent e-mail claim isnât true in area Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:47AMAn e-mail that has been circulating in other parts of the country has apparently made its way into the MonDak area.
  • Pawlenty health order as much about 2012 as Minn. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:45AMTake note, Mitt Romney.
  • Tradition Ends: No Michigan State Fair This Year Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:43AMNo butter cows in Detroit: Michigan ends summer without state fair for 1st time in 160 years Detroit - Michigan - Michigan State Fair - United States - Michigan State University
  • Death Notices, Sept. 1, 2010 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:48PMKevin Anthony Dunne, 75, Fruita, died Aug. 29, 2010, at Family Health West. Mr. Dunne was a maitre d’.
  • Volleyball: Millard North grad delivers for Cyclones Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:47PMPoint, Rachel Hockaday. Her kill put Iowa State ahead 12-8 in the opening game of Saturday’s season opener against Florida. But as the outside hitter landed on the court, her left knee buckled beneath her. Carly Jenson saw...
  • Federal agents descend on egg farms for 2nd time Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:46PMFederal agents have descended for a second time on Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms, the two Iowa farms at the center of a salmonella outbreak and massive egg recall.
  • New data: Many fewer US kids in foster care Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:44PMNEW YORK — The number of U.S. children in foster care has dropped 8 percent in just one year, and more than 20 percent in the past decade, according to new federal figures underscoring the impact of widespread reforms.
  • Iowa athlete French has colleges buzzing Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:44PMChristian French's size, speed and athleticism has college coaches drooling _ even if they don't know where they'd put him.
  • Troops, families glad to hear end to Iraq combat Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:43PMBy ALLEN G. BREED AP National Writer President Obama called America's troops the "steel in our ship of state." Many of those men and women of steel - and the parents who helped forge them - said they...
  • Report: Big Ten likely to announce 2011 divisions on Wednesday night Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:43PMBig Ten Network could announce the conference's new divisions in 7 p.m. 'special' on Wednesday night.
  • Troops, families glad to hear end to Iraq combat Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:40PMPresident Obama called America's troops the "steel in our ship of state." Many of those men and women of steel — and the parents who helped forge them — said they think the president is plotting the right course as he declares an end to combat in Iraq.
  • Tigers prospect Cale Iorg finally showing promise at shortstop Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:33PMIt was one thing when Iorg put together a reassuring second half at Double-A Erie. Now that he's picked up steam at Triple-A Toledo, the Tigers see one more sign a one-time blue-chip prospect is moving closer to the big leagues.
  • Ethanol Tops Gasoline First Time Since December: Energy Markets Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:32PMFor the first time since December, ethanol prices are higher than gasoline as corn surges and refiners profit from tax breaks.
  • COSC free workshop Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:47AMCenter on Sustainable Communities is bringing "Iowa at Night - Lighting for a Sustainable Community's Future" workshop to Fairfield on Oct. 5 for free.
  • Crossroads to host anniversary lunch Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:47AMCrossroads of Western Iowa will hold a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 26 celebrating 35 years of service. The event will be held at One Crossroads Place, Missouri Valley, and will provide lunch and tours of the facility.
  • HCHS issued license Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:47AMThe Harrison County Humane Society met Aug. 10 with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to obtain an animal shelter license and have the kennel inspected.
  • Receives state fair scholarship Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:46AMA $1,000 scholarship has been awarded to Harrison County 4-H member, Carter Oliver of Woodbine. He has received an Iowa State Fair Scholarship sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agriculture Advancement.
  • School seeks parents’ input on professional development schedule Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:45AMNevada School officials want to hear from parents about some ideas regarding staff development times.
  • School looks to hire for fouradditional positions this year Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:45AMSuperintendent Jim Walker said the Nevada School District has taken a step forward and has started advertising for four positions it hopes to add in the present school year.
  • Shrik's goal gives women's soccer team 1-1 draw Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:41AMFreshman Tyler Shirk scored her first collegiate goal in the 50th minute Friday to help the Cal State Bakersfield women's soccer team rally for a 1-1 tie with the Eastern Washington at CSUB.
  • Survey: Many Scientists Question FDA’s Effectiveness On Egg Safety Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:41AMWASHINGTON — Only half of the scientists surveyed at the federal agency responsible for the safety of the nation’s egg supply have full confidence that their organization adequately protects consumers from food-borne illness in eggs.
  • Catch 'em if you can Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:40AMdbarnidge@yourjournal.com
  • Experts gather at Rutgers to back food-safety law Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:57PMNEW BRUNSWICK — With the Salmonella outbreak linked to tainted eggs still fresh, a local congressman, scientists and advocates used a pig pen and agricultural buildings at Rutgers University's Cook College Campus as a backdrop Friday to push food-safety legislation.
  • Top Reseller of Dassault Systemes SolidWorks and Objet Geometries 3D Printing Technology Grows in a Difficult Economy ... Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:42PMComputer Aided Technology, Inc the Nation's Original Resource for SolidWorks, announced today its third consecutive ranking on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. Â CATI has been able to adapt to the challenges of a changing economy, allowing them to grow and succeed in today's market.
  • Immigration crackdown nets hundreds of illegal aliens Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:35PMFederal Agents have arrested 370 illegeal immigrants in 10 midwest states. 24 of those immigrants were arrested in Northeast Wisconsin.
  • US immigration agents arrest 370 in Midwest sweep Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:32PMCHICAGO, Aug 28 (Reuters) US immigration agents arrested 370 illegal immigrants, most of whom were convicted criminals, in a three-day sweep of 10 Midwestern states, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said.
  • Dempster gives his support to Strasburg Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:31PMDempster gives his support to Strasburg
  • Zambrano expected to rejoin Cubs on Saturday Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:31PMZambrano expected to rejoin Cubs on Saturday
  • Five issues still facing the Gulf Coast post-Katrina Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:29PMFive years after Katrina, much has been done to help bolster the Gulf Coast against devastation if another Katrina comes along. Still, problems remain, many tied to Mother Nature. Hurricane Katrina - Gulf Coast of the United States - Gulf Coast - Mother Nature - United States
  • Ford recalls 575K Windstar vans Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:56PMFord is recalling 575,000 older model Windstar vans in the United States and Canada over concerns that the rear axles can corrode and potentially break. Ford Motor Company - United States - Ford - FordWindstar - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Iowa approved egg farm tied to 'habitual violator' Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:56PMThe owner of an egg farm at the center of a massive salmonella recall was able to expand his egg empire despite being branded a "habitual violator" of Iowa's environmental laws -- a label that was supposed to ban him from building any more farms. Iowa - Business - Poultry - Meat and Seafood - Food and Related Products
  • Tigers have strength, experience on offensive line Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:55PMBill Powell isn’t worried about facing all of the San Jacinto Valley schools on the football field this season. The San Jacinto High School head football coach knows what people are saying about the longstanding rivalry between Hemet and San Jacinto.
  • Eggs embargoed at Lebanon restaurant Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:55PMLEBANON - Eight restaurants that may have recently received eggs with Salmonella contamination from an Asian food distributor are being checked by Warren County health inspectors.
  • Fed arrest illegal immigrants, 35 in Chicago Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:55PMCHICAGO (STMW) – A three-day targeted federal investigation led to the arrests of 370 fugitives, including 347 illegal immigrants with criminal records, with 35 of the arrests in Chicago. The illegal immigrants arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers included nine gang members and 16 convicted sex offenders, the release said. In addition, 51 [...]
  • Bill Johnson Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:54PMWilford “Bill” R. Johnson, 88, of Hemet, died Aug. 17, 2010, at Hemet Valley Medical Center. Funeral services were Aug. 23 at Miller-Jones Mortuary in Hemet. Interment and military honors were Aug. 24 at Riverside National Cemetery.