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Iowa Sees Steady Climb in Foreclosures, Concentrated in Rural Areas
2008-05-15 15:45:00 The Iowa foreclosure rate is now up over 120% from where it was during the first quarter of 2007, sparking increasing concern among cash-strapped citizens that 2008 will only make it harder for Iowa residents to keep up with mortgage payments and avoid foreclosure. Foreclosures in Iowa have experienced a steady climb over the past year, and the first quarter statistics were up 25% from the final quarter of last year.
The Real Estate market here in Sioux City Iowa.
2008-05-13 23:19:00 A couple of days ago I got an e-mail from an agent friend from Reno Nevada. It was her "Market News" for the Reno area. Here in Sioux City we are surviving the housing crisis. We've had some foreclosure's, a down swing in sales and home prices. This does not come close to what other areas have been going through. I have family in Reno and I know it has been a tough time for Sellers. Most of the Reno area was suffering, only North Reno seemed to be holding it's own during this tough market. Here in Sioux City our inventory of homes is stale. Buyers just do not have much to choose from. New homes on the market are slim. Some sellers are opting to go the route of FSBO thinking this will save them money since they believe they will suffer in their home price due to the market. I know the market will pick up but for me it's not happening soon enough. Being a single parent I now have to look for full time work to pay the bills. I have been wo...
Immigration Raid On Iowa Meatpacking Plant Nets 390
2008-05-13 23:05:00 From the AP: Federal officials say a raid at a northeastern Iowa meat processing plant this week was the largest in U.S. history. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say 390 people have been arrested on immigration charges after Monday’s raid at Agriprocessors Inc. in Postville. The facility is the world’s largest kosher meatpacking plant. The raid was aimed ...
By: The Hot Joints
[Unlikely] Great News: 300 minimum wage jobs at an Iowa meat-packing factor
2008-05-13 22:20:00 Reuters
Iowa man charged with throwing candy at police
(AP)
2008-05-13 03:10:00 AP - A college student whose friend was being questioned in a hit and run found himself charged with assaulting an officer with a curious choice of weapons: M&Ms.
ICE Raid in Iowa
2008-05-12 23:38:00 Finally they are starting to go after the illegal immigration employers. We need this on a nation-wide basis and tell the businesses that you can not disobey the law and hire illegal immigrants. This is long overdue and hopefully the...
By: Stix Blog
Iowa man charged with throwing candy at police
(AP)
2008-05-12 20:08:00 AP - A college student whose friend was being questioned in a hit and run found himself charged with assaulting an officer with a curious choice of weapons: M&Ms.
Iowa wildlife report: bunnies!
2008-05-07 20:38:00 Excuse for not mowing the lawn lately #137: I have a nest of bunnies. The kids discovered a bunny nest on our front lawn. Evidently, rabbits dig holes in the ground, birth their brood, and then cover the hole with some dried grass and bits of their own fur. We have been careful not to touch them so as not to leave human smell on them, and so far they seem to be OK with our occasional intrusion. As I understand it, rabbits lactate like any mammal, and the mother nurses them only a few minutes out of the day, but rabbit milk is powerful nutritious, so it balances out. Bunnies take about a month to mature enough to go it alone. Also, rabbits aren't particularly attentive mothers. We've seen her come back to the nest at night. Usually she leaves it with more grass and fur piled on it, in an attempt to hide it better. With wilderness all around us, I don't know why she chose the lawn of a suburban home for her nursery. So the pics aren't too sharp, because I'm trying to be...
Ryan Preece Looking To Make Camping World Series Debut In Iowa - Hartford C
2008-05-07 19:55:00 Hartford CourantRyan Preece Looking To Make Camping World Series Debut In IowaHartford Courant, United States - 50 minutes agoEventual Camping World East champion Joey Logano held off Sprint Cup Series star Kevin Harvick for the win. Preece has already been preparing for the ...
Ford Mustang GT convertible is the 9 millionth and heads to Iowa
2008-05-07 08:22:00 Iowa farmer Thomas Krumm went to his local Ford dealer to order a Mustang GT convertible and unwittingly ordered a piece of history ? his Mustang is the 9 millionth built by Ford Motor Company. He discovers that today when he picks up his milestone Mustang at Gookin Ford in Story City, Iowa. Krumm, a ...
By: Product Reviews
Iowa Students Create Program Where Community Service Gets You Into A Free G
2008-05-03 00:00:00 Students in Iowa have created a program where 10 hours of community service gets people into a free concert: Past performers have included Reel Big Fish, Ben Folds Five, Guster.
By: Mp3 weblog
Iowa Students Create Program Where Community Service Gets You Into A Free G
2008-05-02 22:23:00 Students in Iowa have created a program where 10 hours of community service gets people into a free concert: Past performers have included Reel Big Fish, Ben Folds Five, Guster.
Iowa Students Create Program Where Community Service Gets You Into A Free G
2008-05-02 10:23:00 Past performers have included Reel Big Fish, Ben Folds Five, Guster. Photo: MTV News
Slipknot [Iowa]
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Iowa Legislative Wrap-Up
2008-05-01 18:59:00 On Friday, April 26, the Iowa General Assembly adjourned for the 2008 legislative session. Unfortunately, with this being an election year, legislators chose not to move forward on two important pro-Second Amendment and hunting-related bills.
By: Gun News
Offense vs. defense: You decide who's the inappropriate Iowan
2008-05-01 15:51:00 In reaction to the anti-bullying, pro-acceptance Day of Silence that was recognized last Friday by some of the nation's public school students, a "pro-family" personality in Iowa, Chuck Hurley, released the following letter, in which he encourages folks to pray...
By: Good As You
Girl Skateboards Iowa Skate Demo May 3 2008
2008-04-30 23:13:00 Des Moines Iowa prepare for a signing at Subsect Skateshop and demo at Skate South Skatepark on Saturday, May 3rd. That's far away from HQ for the girl team, and if you're anywhere near IOWA you need to check this demo and signing out. Girl Skateboards + Des Moines Iowa....that's a good combination for you Iowa skateboarders. Get stoked, get ready, the team is going to kill it!Check out our sponsors, and keep us skating - Spend $50, get Free Shipping plus a $10 Gift Certificate at Karmaloop.com! Offer valid through 4.30.08.CCS all decks, trucks, wheels and parts from all your favorite brands.
By: Sirj Skates
Iowa Legislative Wrap-Up
2008-04-30 00:41:00 On Friday, April 26, the Iowa General Assembly adjourned for the 2008 legislative session. Unfortunately, with this being an election year, legislators chose not to move forward on two important pro-Second Amendment and hunting-related bills.
By: Gun News
Iowa Catfishing - How to Catch Catfish in Iowa - Best Spots, Tactics, Tips
2008-04-27 07:00:00 Iowa is a wonderful and exciting place where catfish fishing would make any anglers dream come true. Iowa is considered one of the best catfish fishing areas in the nation. To give you an idea of what you are in store for when catfishing in Iowa here is an example of how large this species ...
By: Resources zone
Thanx, Yale, now I ARE Art Stoont!
2008-04-20 10:36:00 Thanks to IowaHawk, here’s the MP3 of “You CAN be an Art Student, at Yale!” IF… Your red scarf matches your eyes, You close cover before striking, Your father had the ship-fitter blues and Loving you has made me bananas! Graphic: One of Yale’s famed ‘artistes’ bringing up ‘art’ for display.
By: I Call BS!
Iowa pranksters get just desserts: 3,000 forks in their yard
(AP)
2008-04-16 19:41:00 AP - When known pranksters Rick and Marilyn Jones left town for a wedding, neighbors seeking payback eyed their property and decided to stick a fork in it — a few thousand forks, in fact.
Canvasser - Iowa Democratic Party
2008-04-16 06:17:00 The Iowa Democratic Party is accepting applications for the part-time paid position of Canvasser. The Canvasser job description should include the following staff functions and is a temporary position from June 1 ? August 15. ? Contacting registered voters by canvassing door-to-door in assigned regions of Iowa. ? Recruiting volunteers in assigned counties ? Assisting in campaign ...
By: DemWork
Canvasser - Iowa Democratic Party
2008-04-16 06:17:00 The Iowa Democratic Party is accepting applications for the part-time paid position of Canvasser. The Canvasser job description should include the following staff functions and is a temporary position from June 1 ? August 15. ? Contacting registered voters by canvassing door-to-door in assigned regions of Iowa. ? Recruiting volunteers in assigned counties ? Assisting in campaign ...
By: DemWork
Information Technology (IT) Assistant - Iowa Democratic Party
2008-04-16 06:15:00 The Iowa Democratic Party is accepting applications for the position of *Information Technology Assistant* with a starting date of May 19′th , 2008. The *Information Technology Assistant* position includes the following functions: * Troubleshooting software including Windows and Linux operating systems and Microsoft Office * Troubleshooting hardware, phone, and networking issues * Assisting in the development and administration ...
By: DemWork
Information Technology (IT) Assistant - Iowa Democratic Party
2008-04-16 06:15:00 The Iowa Democratic Party is accepting applications for the position of *Information Technology Assistant* with a starting date of May 19′th , 2008. The *Information Technology Assistant* position includes the following functions: * Troubleshooting software including Windows and Linux operating systems and Microsoft Office * Troubleshooting hardware, phone, and networking issues * Assisting in the development and administration ...
By: DemWork
Video: Divers search for UFO in Iowa pond
2008-04-15 00:01:00 April 14: Over the winter an Iowa farmer reported that a UFO crashed through the ice in his pond. After taking inconclusive underwater photographs, the ice has finally melted and divers are searching first hand for what could be lurking in the depths. WHO's Mark Tauscheck reports. (NBC News Channel)
Iowa stuns Northwestern in Softball
2008-04-14 01:07:00 The Northwestern Wildcats have been, for the most part, the bully of the Big 10 softball scene. But on Sunday, the Iowa Hawkeyes, despite losing the opening game of the doubleheader, scored 5 runs in the first inning against Northwestern, and that was all they needed in the victory, upsetting the Wildcats and handing them ...
Iowa stuns Northwestern in Softball
2008-04-14 01:07:00 The Northwestern Wildcats have been, for the most part, the bully of the Big 10 softball scene. But on Sunday, the Iowa Hawkeyes, despite losing the opening game of the doubleheader, scored 5 runs in the first inning against Northwestern, and that was all they needed in the victory, upsetting the Wildcats and handing them ...
[Spiffy] University of Iowa seeks pot smokers for study, will pay participa
2008-04-12 23:51:00 (WHO 13 News)
Wolverines in the Upper Midwest
2008-04-12 14:32:00 The latest death toll figures from Hurricane Katrina can be seen on this website here. The famous Russian neo-Nazi video is on this blog here.This post was split off from an earlier post that got too large, California Wolverine Re-discovered After 85 Years. This particular post will deal with the question of wolverines in the Upper Midwest. Until recently, wolverines had been extinct in the Upper Midwest for 85-200 years.However, one was photographed in 2004 in Ubly, Michigan. Furthermore, there have been some tantalizing sightings in Minnesota and possibly in Iowa in recent years. It is distinctly possible the wolverines may be reclaiming some of their historical territory in the Upper Midwest. If so, this is fascinating indeed.A wolverine was recently photographed in Michigan, where they were reportedly extirpated almost 200 years ago. Nobody has the faintest idea how that wolverine got to Ubly, Michigan, 90 miles north of Detroit. It could have come down from the Upper Peninsula...
By: Robert Lindsay
Indiana Feels Like New Hampshire & Iowa
2008-04-10 20:14:00 Obama ate breakfast at the Sunrise Cafe in South Bend this morning. People were lined up in bad weather this morning awaiting Barack Obama’s arrival at Gary, Indiana’s Roosevelt High School. Hillary Clinton plans a trip to Valparaiso. Will she grab a bite to eat with Valpo well-wishers at a local restaurant when she stops in Northwest Indiana? Bill Clinton is wandering around southern Indiana. Indiana is starting to feel like New Hampshire and Iowa with all of the retail politics going on in the Hoosier state as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama battle for every Democratic vote they each can get in Indiana’s primary. The battle and all of the campaign activity is enough to make Republicans want to switch over and vote for one of the two candidates this spring — despite threats by Democratic officials to try to block these voters from casting a ballot. Look for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to start knocking on doors if the Democratic primary polls continue...
Texas Tops in Wind Power
2008-04-09 18:07:00 Texas comes out on top in the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) 2007 rankings of wind energy leaders, not only in its overall total number of wind turbines but in the amount of new...
By: Green Options
Should the NASCAR All-Star Race be moved to a non-Cup racetrack like Iowa S
2008-04-09 04:02:00 So here we are again, 38 days away from the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway and if SPEED counting down every weekend starting in Daytona saying x number of days before the all-star race wasn’t enough, now Lowe’s Motor Speedway has announced that they will be painting the walls (formerly Nextel yellow), now Sprint yellow, oh brother.While I don’t really care about the walls, the do think about the All-Star location and date, where should this race really be? In my opinion, the all-star really does count as a Cup Series race, it packs in fans from all over, so guess what, it’s a Sprint Cup Series race.With that said, I do believe that in an age where Cup dates are already at a premium, the idea of rotating this race around should be an option, however that’s not what I had in mind. I would like to see NASCAR move the All-Star race from Lowe’s Motor Speedway to either another racetrack that only has one date or possibly one that has no cup date. The n...
Spencer on Fire: Why Fireworks are Banned in Iowa
2008-03-29 06:00:00 Every 4th of July in Iowa you’re bound to here no end of complaining about the fact that one can’t legally buy firework within the state’s borders. If you know the sad, terrifying story of Spencer, Iowa the reason for this law becomes a bit clearer. It was a sweltering 97 degrees on June 27th, ...
By: Resources zone
FSN Brings Kansas City Royals Baseball To Iowa
2008-03-28 20:24:00 FSN WILL TELEVISE SELECT ROYALS GAMES IN IOWA IN ADDITION TO A FULL SCHEDULE OF ST. LOUIS CARDINALS TELECASTS Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
Iowa county board OKs ghost hunters
(AP)
2008-03-28 05:16:00 AP - County officials have given their informal OK for ghost hunters to check out a one-time insane asylum to see if any spirits are lurking about.
What Roll Will the VP Candidate Play in 2008? Greatest for McCain
2008-03-27 07:35:00 Here’s the summary of some recent Survey USA polls done (click to enlarge) that look at the significance of the Vice Presidential candidates: Now - let’s look at some key states: Massachusetts: 40% say they may vote for McCain based on his VP. 27% say that for Obama (and 20% for Clinton). With how closely MA has been lately, the ...
Cubs | K. Hill optioned to Iowa
2008-03-21 14:09:00 Paul Sullivan, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Cubs have optioned C Koyie Hill to Triple-A Iowa.
By: The RotoFeed
Cubs | Cotts optioned to Iowa
2008-03-21 14:08:00 Paul Sullivan, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Cubs have optioned RP Neal Cotts to Triple-A Iowa.
By: The RotoFeed
Daily Photo - Interstate 35, Somewhere, Iowa
2008-03-20 19:54:00 I took this photo while driving from Minneapolis to Dallas near the start of my trip. As with most wide images such as these, you might want to click to see a bigger version. ...
Master Gardeners 2008-2009 Iowa State University Scholarship
2008-03-20 18:37:00 The ISU Linn County Extension Master Gardeners scholarship is available for seniors graduates who are residents of Linn County and who attend secondary schools in Linn County
Obama Nets Ten More Delegates in Iowa County Conventions
2008-03-17 06:23:00 Barack Obama increased his lead over Hillary Clinton by ten delegates this weekend following the county Democratic conventions in Iowa. There were a number of reports with different numbers over the weekend, but this report appears to represent the final changes at the county level. Obama picked up the Edwards delegates who did not stick ...
By: Liberal Values
Obama Press Release: Obama Nets Ten Delegate in Iowa
2008-03-16 18:48:00 [Obama Campaign Press Release from March 15, 2008] Obama Nets Ten Delegates In Iowa CHICAGO ? Obama for America campaign manager David Plouffe today released the following statement on the results of the Iowa county conventions: ?Iowans went to the county conventions today to make clear that they want a Democratic nominee who will bring real change to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: Obama Nets Ten Delegate in Iowa", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03-/16/obama-press-release-obama-n-ets-ten-delegate-in-iowa/" });
By: 2008 Central
Obama Press Conference Call: To Discuss Results Of Iowa County Conventions
2008-03-16 18:42:00 [Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from March 15, 2008] OBAMA CAMPAIGN MANAGER TO DISCUSS RESULTS OF IOWA COUNTY CONVENTIONS CHICAGO, IL ?The Obama campaign will host a conference call on Saturday, March 15th, with National Campaign Manager David Plouffe to discuss the results of the Iowa county conventions. WHO: ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Conference Call: To Discuss Results Of Iowa County Conventions", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03-/16/obama-press-conference-call--to-discuss-results-of-iowa-cou-nty-conventions/" });
By: 2008 Central
Obama Gains 10 Delegates Out of Iowa
2008-03-16 07:38:00 The County Convention for Iowa ended with some good news for Barack Obama, netting him an additional ten delegates to the Democratic National Convention.About half of the county delegates that supported John Edwards and other minor candidates, switched sides during the vote, giving Obama a second victory over his rival.
Obama Wins Again in Iowa
2008-03-16 02:43:00 Barack Obama improved his expected number of delegates in Iowa in the second round of voting in that state as county conventions selected delegates for the next round of voting. If all of today's selected delegates maintain today's allegiances at later stages, Obama would win 23 of Iowa's 45 pledged national convention delegates, improving on the 16 delegates he was projected to receive when Iowa held its caucuses back in January - where today's voters were selected and given their voting instructions. Hillary Clinton would capture 16 delegates, improving from the 15 she was projected to win back in January, while John Edwards would capture the remaining 6 delegates (down from 14 in January). One of the things many people don't realize about Iowa's caucus system - for both parties - is that the candidate who ultimately gets the majority of the state's national delegates often isn't the one who won the state during its initial caucus round. Twenty-nine actual delegates wi...
By: Coldheartedtruth
Tiny Iowa town rescinds $5 cat bounty
(AP)
2008-03-15 09:20:00 AP - Cat haters, nevermind: The tiny town of Randolph has rescinded a $5 bounty on feral feline.
Michigan steamrolls Iowa for Big 10 Tournament first round win
2008-03-14 01:18:00 In my preview for the first round matchup between Iowa and Michigan, I noted that a key ingredient for the Iowa Hawkeyes to turn the tide of the backslide they’ve been doing over the last month was to score–I know, a genius plan, but I meant in the sense that they needed to do much ...
Michigan steamrolls Iowa for Big 10 Tournament first round win
2008-03-14 01:18:00 In my preview for the first round matchup between Iowa and Michigan, I noted that a key ingredient for the Iowa Hawkeyes to turn the tide of the backslide they’ve been doing over the last month was to score–I know, a genius plan, but I meant in the sense that they needed to do much ...
Big 10 Tournament Preview: Iowa-Michigan
2008-03-13 04:30:00 When it comes to 8 and 9 seed matchups, especially in conference tournaments, teams are normally pretty well matched up in terms of records and even statistics. In the case of the Iowa Hawkeyes-Michigan Wolverines matchup, you can’t get much closer with two teams. First of all, in the conference standings, these two teams are only 1 game apart. In terms of the 2 game matchup between the two in the regular season, they split the series and each won by 8 points. Something’s gotta give. Iowa really is sliding overall coming into the tournament, only winning 3 of their last10, with 2 of those games coming against last place Northwestern. Sure, there were some tough games, but there were some games that were very winnable. The offense as of late has been pretty awful–they’ve hovered around the 50 mark several times and had one game in January where they scored a horrid 36 points against Michigan State. Tony Freeman has been the leader of the team, averaging 14 poi... |
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