(NASCAR)—The race for the grandfather clock at Martinsville might have marked some milestones for a couple of participants, but it was another disappointment for Joplin’s Jamie McMurray, the only full-time driver in NASCAR’s top series. Brad Keslowski became the first driver to win two races this year and gave Ford its first victory at […]Powered by WPeMatico
Governor Terry Branstad is headed to Washington, D.C. for meetings about his nomination to be ambassador to China, but Branstad will not make a side trip to Florida on Thursday to attend President Trump’s summit with China’s president. “I will be going to Washington, D.C. to meet with senators and to meet the state department […]Powered by WPeMatico
Several members of the School Nutrition Association of Iowa are in our nation’s capital to advise lawmakers about possible modifications and changes for school lunches. The president of the association, Judy Lubben of Le Mars, say they will share a position paper with government officials that has their recommendations for school lunches. Lubben says they […]Powered by WPeMatico
A report issued last week claims Iowa is the best state in the country to be a doctor. Analysts with the personal-finance website WalletHub say they examined data that included average annual salaries of physicians and hospitals per capita. Scott McIntyre, spokesperson for the Iowa Hospital Association, says he’s not surprised Iowa topped the list. […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowans who are fighting ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, can get some help for themselves and their family members through an effort being launched by the ALS Association’s Iowa Chapter. Spokeswoman Sarah Loghrysays the Volunteer Family Assistance Program pairs volunteers from all over the state with families affected by ALS — and more volunteers are […]Powered by WPeMatico
Governor Terry Branstad is advising his fellow Republicans to avoid passing an abortion ban that would prompt a lengthy court battle and, perhaps, never take effect. Last week, Republicans on a committee in the Iowa House endorsed a ban on nearly all abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy, tabling a separate abortion restriction that would have […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa’s weather for March was one of clouds, rain, snow,warmth and some severe storms. State climatologist Harry Hillaker said the month continued a trend of being warmer. He says the month will average around one degree above normal, with a lot of extreme temperatures in the first half of the month and slightly above normal […]Powered by WPeMatico
Governor Branstad has declared April “invasive species” month to raise awareness about the problem. “Millions of dollars, both public and private, are spent each year for the control of invasive plants, insects, diseases and animal species in Iowa woodlands and urban areas,” Branstad said. Oriental bittersweet, for example, has spread into Iowa. Its vines climb […]Powered by WPeMatico
