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Flooding continues to affect Iowa roads and bridges

tamatoledonews.com - AMES (SPECIAL) - July 28, 2010 – 7 a.m. update – Flooding continues to impact city and township streets, and county and state roadways in Iowa as the waters make their way downstream, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) officials. Flood warnings in ...

Governor Culver announces $1.39 million for eight Innovative Energy Projects

tamatoledonews.com DES MOINES (SPECIAL) – Governor Chet Culver today announced the award of $1.39 million to help implement eight innovative energy ventures. These projects will advance progress toward a clean energy economy in Iowa. The Office of Energy Independence funding supports ...

Lake Delhi dam break

tamatoledonews.com- Governor Chet Culver praised the quick action of citizens and emergency personnel in response to a dam break at Lake Delhi today which sent the Maquoketa River cascading downstream, causing flash flooding. Culver says it appears the immediate danger has passed, and while ...

Dr. Reason Ford to provide surgery services at MMSC

tamatoledonews.com - MARSHALLTOWN (SPECIAL) Reason Ford, MD, an otolaryngologist (ENT) for McFarland Clinic will begin providing surgery services at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center on July 28. Dr. Ford currently provides otolaryngology outreach services at McFarland Clinic ...

Pioneer supports Farm Safety 4 Just Kids

tamatoledonews.com URBANDALE (SPECIAL) - Pioneer Hi-Bred International made a generous contribution to Farm Safety 4 Just Kids. A DuPont business, Pioneer is the world's leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics to farmers worldwide. Innovative and customer-focused, Pioneer is a ...

UI Hospitals and Clinics ranks again among top U.S. hospitals

tamatoledonews.com IOWA CITY (SPECIAL) University of Iowa Health Care leaders announced July 15 that for the 21st year in a row, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics appears on the list of the leading hospitals in the United States. "The Best Hospitals in America" listing is compiled ...

Iowa unemployment rate remains at 6.8 percent

tamatoledonews.com DES MOINES (SPECIAL) – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June remained at 6.8 percent, and compared with 6.0 percent for the same month one year ago. By comparison, the U.S. jobless rate for June dropped to 9.5 percent from 9.7 percent in May. Hiring in ...

Skunk for pet is terrible idea

tamatoledonews.com DES MOINES (SPECIAL) - A northwest Iowa family’s experience is evidence not all cute creatures are cuddly. The family found a baby skunk and brought it into their home to raise as a pet. When the skunk became ill several weeks later, a vet was called. The skunk was tested ...

Mediacom documentary follows Iowa vets on Honor Fligh

tamatoledonews.com - DUBUQUE (SPECIAL) -  The number of living World War II veterans diminishes each day, and for many, an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. is the trip of a lifetime that lets veterans see how the nation recognizes their service and bravery.  A television crew ...

Recent survey demonstrates difficulties faced by unemployed Iowans

DES MOINES (Special) - Iowa Workforce Development released the findings of a survey conducted in cooperation with Iowa State University on the effects of unemployment on Iowans. The survey findings showed high long-term unemployment was found, with 76 percent of respondents unemployed for ...