As the Christmas shopping season hits full stride an expert says its time to be sure your online purchases are properly protected. The spokesman for the Johnston-based SHAZAM, Patrick Dix, says you should review how you are buying items online. “This a great opportunity for consumers to take stock of where they shop on-line and […]Powered by WPeMatico
It’s unclear when or even if veterans who’ve been short-changed on their “Forever GI Bill” benefits may get what they’re owed. Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican who is a combat veteran, is among those who’ve asked the Veterans Administration for an explanation. “Someone from the VA had indicated they would not go back and correct […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Salvation Army is looking for more volunteers to ring the bell as part of their annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign. Cedar Rapids Salvation Armyer spokesperson Shalla Ashworth, says Iowa isn’t the only state needing more ringers. “We’re seeing a national trend that things are getting a little more challenging to get ringers for various […]Powered by WPeMatico
A candidate for a northeast Iowa legislative seat who finished nine votes behind her opponent after this week’s recount is going to court, trying to get more ballots counted. Twenty-nine uncounted absentee ballots, mailed to the Winneshiek County Auditor, arrived the day after the Election — without a postmark. Kayla Koether, a Democrat from Decorah, said […]Powered by WPeMatico
Senator Joni Ernst says there appears to be a breakthrough in negotiations on the Farm Bill. “I am hopeful that the deal gets done by the end of the year,” Ernst told Radio Iowa. “I think we have reached an agreement in the conference committee, so that is really good news for our farmers and ranchers of Iowa.” […]Powered by WPeMatico
A University of Iowa student will be among a select group of VIPs at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center for next week’s rocket launch. Zachary Luppen, a U-I senior and Fort Dodge native, was among just 40 people picked to witness the Falcon 9 lift-off out of 64,000 applicants. Luppen says NASA wants people who can […]Powered by WPeMatico
The four top negotiators working on the next Farm Bill have announced a tentative agreement “in principle” — but the deal is not yet done. The Farm Bill expired October 1. A conference committee of House and Senate members have struggled to settle on a new version. Committee leaders say they’re waiting on spending estimates […]Powered by WPeMatico
A deputy sheriff in Greene County has been fined $195 for sawing off and keeping the antlers from a dead deer. The case started with a car-versus-deer accident north of Jefferson in early November. A man who came upon the wreck called authorities and asked for a salvage tag for the deer. Under state law, a […]Powered by WPeMatico
A California company plans to reopen a Hamilton County truck stop that closed last month. Anyway Logistics, Incorporated of Fresno purchased the Boondocks U.S.A. Truck Stop near Williams for $500,000 at an auction held on Wednesday. It will be the first truck stop to be owned by Anyway Logistics. The Boondocks truck stop closed October […]Powered by WPeMatico
