Iowa trucker dies after being crushed by load of pipe at TVA coal ash spill site in Tenn.KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An Iowa truck driver died Monday after being crushed by a load of pipe he was delivering to the cleanup site of a massive coal ash spill in Tennessee, authorities said. Sale of troubled Iowa kosher slaughterhouse to Canadian plastics manufacturer approvedIOWA CITY, Iowa — A bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of an Iowa kosher slaughterhouse that was subjected to a large immigration raid. Former Iowa kosher slaughterhouse manager faces new charges stemming from immigration raidCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Federal prosecutors have added wire and mail fraud charges to the allegations against the former manager of a kosher slaughterhouse in northeast Iowa. Angry Iowa woman charged after allegedly tossing her dog at animal control officerDES MOINES, Iowa — A woman was charged with assault and resisting arrest for allegedly throwing her dog at an animal control officer. Police was called Wednesday to the street where 39-year-old woman lives on a report of mail carriers being chased by two dogs. One of the dogs had been seized by Animal Rescue League Officer Steve Sexton, while the second one had found refuge in the woman’s home. Iowa police arrest man accused of defecating on a sidewalk and smearing feces on a buildingELGIN, Iowa — A man faces criminal mischief charges after he allegedly defecated on a downtown Elgin sidewalk and smeared feces on the door of a building. Authorities said the building houses the Valley Community Coalition. Officials believe the man targeted the organization, but they aren’t sure why. Technicality holds up sale of Iowa kosher slaughterhouse but new deal is expected soonPOSTVILLE, Iowa — A technicality has held up the sale of a struggling kosher slaughterhouse in northeast Iowa, but the trustee charged with overseeing the plant is confident the sale will be completed soon. PETA favors honoring Michael Jackson with sculpture made of non-dairy spread instead of butterDES MOINES, Iowa — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have come up with an idea for sculptor Sarah Pratt and the Iowa State Fair — instead of using butter for a Michael Jackson sculpture, how about a nondairy spread? Iowa city cautiously hopes slaughterhouse sale will turn its fortunes aroundPOSTVILLE, Iowa — Life in Postville wasn’t easy before federal agents raided the area’s largest employer and detained 389 people on immigration charges. Earnings roundup: Hi-Tech Pharmacal profit jumps, Johnson & Johnson net slips with drug salesAmong the earnings stories for Tuesday, July 14, from AP Financial News: 2 crew members die in eastern Iowa when freight train strikes cars in rail yardBETTENDORF, Iowa — A train conductor and engineer have died in a freight train crash in eastern Iowa. Where are people turning for a financial education today? They go to workDES MOINES, Iowa — Recognizing that workers are anxious about their finances, in increasing numbers companies are reaching out to help by setting up seminars at the office and making one-on-one advice available. Dance lovers tell Des Moines to wake up, legalize late-night dancing in Iowa’s largest cityDES MOINES, Iowa — Dancing the night away in Des Moines doesn’t seem to be at the top of many must-do lists. Maybe because it’s illegal. State-by-state list of cites and areas to receive stimulus money to combat homelessnessState-by-state look at cities, counties and communities where stimulus money will be distributed to combat homelessness and the dollars for each location, according to the Housing and Urban Development Department: Arrests of Little League coach, nurse and teacher in raids show dogfighting is alive and wellST. LOUIS — The arrests this week of a Little League coach, a registered nurse and a teacher during the largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in U.S. history confirm the shadowy blood sport is alive and well despite tough laws across the country. DOT study asks motorists about using on-board computer to tax miles drivenALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Researchers are looking for 1,500 drivers in six cities, including Albuquerque, to test an on-board computer system that taxes motorists based on miles driven rather than fuel taxes paid at the pump. Hold that knife! Iowa State Fair polling public about planned Michael Jackson butter sculptureDES MOINES, Iowa — Plans for a Michael Jackson statue made of butter are churning up so many comments that Iowa State Fair organizers are putting the proposal to a vote. Survey of 401k plans shows blacks, Hispanics save less than Asians, whitesDES MOINES, Iowa — A new study of 401(k) plans has revealed that black and Hispanic workers save significantly less for retirement and tap into their accounts more frequently than white and Asian employees. GOP scandals, Palin’s resignation leave conservatives reeling in Iowa, New HampshireDES MOINES, Iowa — Social conservatives in Iowa and New Hampshire already were reeling from scandals surrounding two Republicans thought to be considering White House runs when Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin shocked the party by announcing her resignation. Iowa police arrest woman who allegedly drove a stolen car around police barricadeCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids police arrested a woman after officials said she drove a stolen car from Illinois around a barricade at a deadly accident. Police said the woman drove past two squad cars and officers who were directing traffic after the accident Sunday morning that killed a Cedar Rapids man. Newly formed Iowa company bids $8.5 million for kosher slaughterhouse at bankruptcy auctionCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A newly formed Iowa company has bid $8.5 million for a struggling kosher slaughterhouse that was the site of a massive immigration raid last year. Midwest economy: a state-by-state glance for JuneThe Institute for Supply Management, formerly the Purchasing Management Association, began formally surveying its membership in 1931 to gauge business conditions. Iowa State Fair to have tribute to Michael Jackson with a butter statue of the King of PopDES MOINES, Iowa — It’s the King of Pop — in butter. Iowa State Fair to honor Michael Jackson with butter statue of the pop iconDES MOINES, Iowa — Michael Jackson is getting a new tribute. And it’s in butter. Layoffs tied to housing, autos common theme in higher jobless rates for all US metro areasWASHINGTON — Layoffs tied to the troubled housing and autos industries clobbered the West and Midwest in May and helped raise unemployment rates in all the largest metropolitan areas for the fifth straight month. Iowa man loses temper with wife during argument, grabs steering wheel and sends car into wallDES MOINES, Iowa — Police said they arrested a Des Moines man after he reportedly lost his temper with his wife while they were traveling on Interstate Highway 235, wrenched the wheel from her and sent the car careening off the road. Orphaned iguana named Ivana stolen from Iowa group that rescued herDES MOINES, Iowa — An iguana named Ivana has been having a tough time of it in Des Moines. First she was abandoned in an apartment building, and now she’s been stolen from the group that rescued her. Midwest Living recommends Indiana’s Antique Alley along old US-40DES MOINES, Iowa — Turn a hunt for antiques into a getaway on the 60-mile stretch known as Indiana’s Antique Alley. Canadian cable operator Shaw reports 3 percent gain in 3Q profitDES MOINES, Iowa — Shaw Communications Inc. said profit grew 3 percent in the third quarter as it signed up new cable and telephone subscribers. AP answers your questions on the news, from claims after plane crashes to the uninsuredYou’ve probably heard some big numbers concerning the number of people in the country who don’t have health insurance. But who exactly are the uninsured? What’s their background, where do they live, and how many of them are children? Paychex shares fall 6 percent after disappointing 4QDES MOINES, Iowa — Shares of Paychex Inc. fell 6 percent Thursday after fourth-quarter profit and revenue results missed analyst expectations. |
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