Iowa News http://www.topix.com/state/ia http://www.topix.com/rss/state/ia.xml Local, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web. en-us Copyright 2008, Topix Topix http://www.topix.com/ http://www.topix.com/pics/topix_homepage_logo2.png Kibbie pushes plan to increase ethanol sales http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/02/kibbie-pushes-plan-to-increase-ethanol-sales?fromrss=1 Iowa Senate President Jack Kibbie has an idea to get more drivers to buy more ethanol at the gas pumps -- get rid of the ID stickers.

]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:01:16 GMT 08021523TDFI 0 Web site offers young Iowans social networking, job help http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/02/web-site-offers-young-iowans-social-networking-job-help?fromrss=1 DES MOINES, Iowa - State officials have unveiled a Web site geared toward young Iowans.

]]> Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:59:41 GMT 08020972AMQM 0 New health package would cover all children http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/02/new-health-package-would-cover-all-children?fromrss=1 Morning News to Go -- Tuesday, February 5th Iowa lawmakers consider banning cell phones for all drivers Runaway wedding photographer leaves QC newlyweds feeling jilted Complaints have come in to 8 On Your Side ...

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:29:09 GMT 080205858TK3 0 Board Considers Tougher No Pass, No Play Rules http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/02/board-considers-tougher-no-pass-no-play-rules?fromrss=1 State education officials are looking at revising the "No Pass, No Play" rule. The Iowa Board of Education will hold a public hearing Tuesday in Des Moines on recommended changes to the rule, which requires ...

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:00:20 GMT 0802044M11HQ 0 Bill would designate Borlaug home as national historic site http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/02/bill-would-designate-borlaug-home-as-national-historic-site?fromrss=1 Iowa's U.S. senators have introduced a measure that would designate the boyhood home of Norman Borlaug as a national historic site.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:59:40 GMT 080204SJ9EL7 0 Family of woman who died of Legionnaires' sues UI hospital http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/02/family-of-woman-who-died-of-legionnaires-sues-ui-hospital?fromrss=1 IOWA CITY, Iowa - The family of a woman who died of Legionnaires' disease has filed a lawsuit against the state claiming she was exposed to the illness at University of Iowa Hospitals.

]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:56:48 GMT 080201PM81TE 0 Lawmakers Disagree on Boosting Iowa's Economy http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/01/lawmakers-disagree-on-boosting-iowas-economy?fromrss=1 Governor Culver says there's no reason for Iowans to fear the current economic situation.

]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:45:11 GMT 080128F17DF1 0 RAGBRAI '08 Route Set http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/01/ragbrai-08-route-set?fromrss=1 Congratulations Missouri Valley, Harlan and Jefferson in Western Iowa. Those towns have been picked to be overnight stops for the 2008 RAGBRAI route.

]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:21:58 GMT 080124MB9R6N 1 Group aims to help lift people out of poverty http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/01/group-aims-to-help-lift-people-out-of-poverty?fromrss=1 A new group is bringing together people with vastly different life experiences in what it hopes will be an innovative approach to fighting poverty in Columbia.

]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:21:20 GMT 08012460Q7OL 0 Committee mulls $150 million fund for natural resources projects http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/01/committee-mulls-150-million-fund-for-natural-resources-projects?fromrss=1 A special state committee is discussing setting aside $150 million a year to pay for outdoor projects, including trails, parks and lake restoration.

]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:39:17 GMT 080121ANK9PD 0 Iowans call for more state veterans' aid http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/01/iowans-call-for-more-state-veterans-aid?fromrss=1 Disabled veteran Bruce Greener, who has nerve damage and works part-time in McGregor, is worried about how he'll put his four children through college.

]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:55:20 GMT 080116ITUPC2 0 100 sign petition, opposing rezoning for Monsanto seed plant http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/01/100-sign-petition-opposing-rezoning-for-monsanto-seed-plant?fromrss=1 More than 100 people have signed a petition opposing plans to rezone farmland south of Waterloo for a $90 million Monsanto Co.

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:42:58 GMT 080114M49LQ6 0 Some Republicans say new prison location should be considered http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/01/some-republicans-say-new-prison-location-should-be-considered?fromrss=1 Iowa's leaders disagree on where a new state penitentiary should be built. Governor Culver has endorsed building a prison in Fort Madison to replace the aging Iowa State Penitentiary, while some Republicans say ...

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:42:25 GMT 080114CMTEPD 0 Iowa Barnstormers will let fans choose seats http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/01/iowa-barnstormers-will-let-fans-choose-seats?fromrss=1 In conjunction with their inaugural free-agent camp, the Iowa Barnstormers will hold a "Pick-a-Seat" Promotion at Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines from 5-10 p.m. Jan.

]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:39:15 GMT 08010968V2OG 0 Mom sells rule-breaking son's car http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/01/mom-sells-rule-breaking-sons-car?fromrss=1 DES MOINES, Iowa - Jane Hambleton has dubbed herself the "meanest mom on the planet." After finding alcohol in her son's car, she decided to sell the car and share her 19-year-old's misdeed with everyone - by ...

]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:38:41 GMT 080109TF4MUJ 1 UI loses Quitline contract http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/01/ui-loses-quitline-contract?fromrss=1 Colorado center takes over counseling calls; 20 at UI to be laid off By Cindy Hadish The Gazette IOWA CITY - Jack Butcher only wanted to stop smoking, but was greeted with a message saying, "Hey there, sexy ...

]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:00:20 GMT 080103B2UFAC 0 Poll: Other states have primary envy http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2008/01/poll-other-states-have-primary-envy?fromrss=1 "It gives the little guy a chance"

Poll: Other states have primary envy 5 hours, 20 minutes ago CONCORD All eyes may be on Iowa and New Hampshire, but many of them are rolling. via UnionLeader.com

]]> UnionLeader.com Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:12:13 GMT 080102R5O4DP 0 Culver emergency proclamation lifts restrictions on gas delivery http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2007/11/culver-emergency-proclamation-lifts-restrictions-on-gas-delivery?fromrss=1 DES MOINES, Iowa - Gov. Chet Culver said Sunday he temporarily lifted limits on how long gasoline and diesel truck drivers can work, a move he said was designed to combat fuel shortage in neighboring states ...

]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:00:29 GMT 07111187VH7G 0 Democrats sound themes, court activists as opening tests near http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2007/11/democrats-sound-themes-court-activists-as-opening-tests-near?fromrss=1 The race for the Democratic presidential nomination is moving into overdrive today, as candidates scramble to outdo each other to win over the Iowa activists who will go to the caucuses on January 3rd.

]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:07:20 GMT 071110NIO0Q4 0 Officials: Gas prices may spark interest in rail travel http://www.topix.net/state/ia/2007/11/officials-gas-prices-may-spark-interest-in-rail-travel?fromrss=1 DES MOINES, Iowa - When gas hits $3.50 to $4 a gallon, Midwest consumers and government officials may become much more interested in expanding passenger rail service than they now are, officials concluded ...

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