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Iowa author to appear on Dr. Phil this Thursday

tamatoledonews.com - CEDAR FALLS- Cedar Falls author Kevin Hansen will appear on the Dr. Phil show Thursday, Aug. 4, where Dr. Phil dedicates his entire show to Hansen’s bestselling “Secret Regrets” book. The book is a compilation of anonymous confessions posted on Hansen’s ...

Fabric and threads offers State Fairgoers hands-on crafts

tamatoledonews.com - DES MOINES - The Iowa State Fair invites Fairgoers to get involved with the Fabric and Threads department. With a variety of crafts and sewing projects to participate in, Fairgoers are bound to find a hands-on activity they enjoy. "Nothing Compares" to the 2011 Iowa State ...

Great seats available for 2011 Iowa State Fair grandstand shows

tamatoledonews.com - DES MOINES - Music-loving Fairgoers still have time to purchase tickets for this year's line-up of award-winning Grandstand entertainment and track events. "Nothing Compares" to the 2011 Iowa State Fair set August 11-21. Stellar seats are still available for performances ...

Iowa State Fair’s free stages set to thrill audiences

tamatoledonews.com- The 2011 Iowa State Fair free entertainment lineup is filled with rising stars and perennial favorites. The Fair's five free stages, all free with gate admission, will feature hot acts from a wide array of music genres. "Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair, set August ...

Iowa Crop • Weather Report

tamatoledonews.com - DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October. “The persistent heat and humidity is a ...

homecoming ceremony for the 2168th Transportation Company set for Friday

tamatoledonews.com- A community homecoming ceremony for an Iowa Army National Guard unit mobilized as part of Operation Enduring Freedom will be held on Friday, July 29 in Sheldon, Iowa. Local officials and Iowa National Guard leadership will participate and the public and media are welcome and ...

Alliant encourages energy efficiency during extended hot weather

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - CEDAR RAPIDS- Alliant Energy is reminding customers some simple steps can make staying cool easier and more affordable during this extreme heat. “With the hotter weather, most people’s top priority is staying cool,” said Jeanine Penticoff, director of Alliant ...

Changes to Iowa license plates underway

tamatoledonews.com - AMES- The Iowa Department of Transportation announces that, beginning July 11, 2011, the color of the alpha-numeric characters and other text on newly issued license plates will change from dark blue to black. This change affects only standard plates and specialty plates ...

Grinnell RAGBRAI Will Have Something For Everyone

tamatoledonews.com - Grinnell - RAGBRAI arrives in Grinnell on Thursday, July 28th, and riders will find a myriad of entertainment, food, activities, and sights. The event promises to provide something for all ages and interests. “We have a great line up of music, arts, movies, swimming, ...

Is it safe to use The internet in public places?

(StatePoint) Americans love going online. In fact, a recent study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project and the Wi-Fi Alliance found that half of all adults go online with a laptop using a Wi-Fi connection while 40 percent use the Internet on mobile phones. Going online in public is ...