Although it appears, from statements from disease experts, that there is no evidence this strain of flu has been contracted through contact with hogs, we are taking the following important steps as a precautionary measure."/>
Although it appears, from statements from disease experts, that there is no evidence this strain of flu has been contracted through contact with hogs, we are taking the following important steps as a precautionary measure."/>
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STATE NEWS: Hogs relocated at Living History Farms

Ruth Haus, President of Living History Farms said, "For 39 years, Living History Farms has offered unique historical experiences to its visitors, patrons, and tens of thousands of school children. Our utmost concern is not only the quality of their experience, but their safety.Although it ...

STATE NEWS: UI study seeks current and former smokers ages 45 to 80

A University of Iowa study on lung disease seeks current and former smokers ages 45 to 80 who are non-Hispanic white or African-American. The study aims to look for genetic differences and learn why some smokers develop Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and others do not. COPD is the ...

Three Iowa bars settle in smoking case

A settlement was announced Wednesday in the administrative hearing complaint against liquor licensee Joeseppe's in Des Moines. In addition to agreeing to comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act (SFAA) in the future, Joeseppe's will serve a 7-day suspension and pay a $1,000 civil penalty to the ...

ISU Extension announces reorganization

TAMA NEWS-HERALD TOLEDO CHRONICLE tamatoledonews.com - AMES (SPECIAL) Iowa State University Vice President for Extension and Outreach Jack Payne announced a plan today that would restructure ISU Extension. In a videotaped announcement, Payne informed all staff and county extension council ...

STATE NEWS: Development planned near Honey Creek

TAMA NEWS-HERALD TOLEDO CHRONICLE- MORAVIA (SPECIAL) A Milwaukee, Wisc. company has announced plans to develop land adjacent to the Honey Creek Resort Destination State Park that will eventually bring retail construction, residential development and entertainment attractions to the ...

Grassely: $29 million for Marshalltown Veterans Home

WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa has received a $29,044,362 competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through the State Veterans Home Grant program. The program provides up to 65 percent of the cost of construction or acquisition of state ...

STATE-WIDE NEWS: Investigation of Iowa Lottery

TOLEDO CHRONICLE TAMA NEWS-HERALD tamatoledonews.comNEWS ADVISORY FROM:State of IowaCitizens' Aide/OmbudsmanApril 21, 2009Investigation of Iowa LotteryCritical Report and News ConferenceDES MOINES The Iowa Lottery has failed to adequately protect its customers from fraud and theft by ...

STATE-WIDE NEWS

TAMA NEWS-HERALD TOLEDO CHRONICLEDes Moines- April 8 -Otis Campbell's Bar in West Burlington has lost its liquor license as the result of its "persistently and continually" refusing to comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Another bar, Fro's, in Wilton, Iowa, has had its liquor license ...

Flood safety- Always important

What does regret sound like?Consider the real-life story of a young man driving home from work in 2002.The man was tired from a long day at work.He had picked up his children and was heading home.Heavy rains that day caused widespread flooding.He approached a low water crossing-one he had ...