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U.S. Population Reaches 314,395,013 on Constitution Day

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the U.S. population will reach 314,395,013 at noon today, which is the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, in Philadelphia.Sept. 17 is recognized as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the creation and ...

Emerald Ash Borer shows little movement in 2012

DES MOINES The Iowa Emerald Ash Borer Team today said that results from surveillance efforts undertaken again in 2012 show little movement of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive pest that kills ash trees. The pest had initially been found in Iowa along the Mississippi River in Allamakee ...

Branstad names K. Brian London to head Iowa’s Department of Public Safety

(DES MOINES) Gov. Terry Branstad today named K. Brian London has the new Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety. London begins on October 8th, and replaces Larry Noble, who retired from the position earlier this year.London, 59, has a long career in public safety, beginning as a ...

CRMA Reinstalls First Floor Galleries for Marvin Cone Exhibition

Cedar Rapids-The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) will reinstall seven of our first floor galleries with our new exhibition Marvin Cone: An American Master, opening on Saturday, September 29 with a with a special preview reception on Friday, September 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This ...

Vote now to make Iowa transportation project tops in the nation

AMES- The reconstruction of Interstate 680 following the devastating floods of 2011 is in the running to be named the 2012 Best Transportation Project in the United States. The reconstruction project is competing in America's Transportation Awards (ATA), sponsored by the American Association ...

Iowa State Fairgoers Are United With Lost Treasures

DES MOINES, IA (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced today that the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt had another successful year at the Iowa State Fair. "Over 8,000 claims of unclaimed property were discovered, totaling over $2 million," said Fitzgerald. "The largest treasure found ...

NATIONAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF SUCCESS

If you hunt or fish in Iowa, you have enjoyed the fruits of a program that has been providing money for conservation for 75 years.The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program has funded acquisition, construction, restoration, research, surveys, stocking, and many other activities in Iowa ...

Iowa issues 1800 Tequila partial recall notice

The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) is alerting customers to a voluntary nationwide recall of 1800 Tequila Silver, Reposado and Coconut in 1.75 liter bottles due to potential glass particles in the bottle.While there have been no reports of consumer injuries, customers who have affected ...