WASHINGTON, February 11, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced investments in projects in 24 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to improve rural community facilities such as schools, health care facilities, libraries, and first responder services and equipment. “These projects will bring lasting improvements that are essential to maintaining strong rural economies […]
Feb 11 2011 | Posted in
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(Honolulu, HI) Maritime heritage archaeologists working with NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries have found the nationally-significant wreckage of a famous 1800’s Nantucket whale ship, Two Brothers, on a reef off French Frigate Shoals, nearly six hundred miles northwest of Honolulu, in the remote Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. This rare archaeological discovery is the first […]
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The Musco Technology Building, on the campus of William Penn University, was buzzing with excitement for Local TV Talent Jason Madison and Jacob Rosdail. Their year long journey in filming and producing the special on the lost Iowa town of Buxton were set to culminate in this moment. The story follows Jason Madison, an Oskaloosa […]
The Egyptian people have been told that there was a transition of authority, but it is not yet clear that this transition is immediate, meaningful or sufficient. Too many Egyptians remain unconvinced that the government is serious about a genuine transition to democracy, and it is the responsibility of the government to speak clearly to […]
Are your ears ringing? If not, they will be soon because the Main Street lighted Christmas Parade is less than 10 months away. The parade committee has met to evaluate the 2010 festivities and make plans for 2011. Most importantly they have selected the theme. By a unanimous vote, the theme selected was “Silver Bells”. […]
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July 19, 1944 – February 10, 2011 Visitation: 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., with the family present to greet friends from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 14, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell Interment: following her service on […]
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The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of 11 U.S. servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors. Army Air Forces Technical Sgt. Charles A. Bode, 23, Baltimore, will be buried on Feb. […]
Feb 10 2011 | Posted in
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Initiative expands wireless coverage to 98% of Americans, reduces deficit by nearly $10 billion, invests in nationwide public safety network WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama will today detail his plan to win the future by catalyzing the buildout of high-speed wireless services that will enable businesses to grow faster, students to learn more, and public safety officials […]
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DES MOINES, IA – On February 8, 2011, Vincente Carrasco Espinosa, age 34, of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, was convicted by a jury in the United States District Court in the Southern District of Iowa of the charges of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine, announced United […]
Feb 10 2011 | Posted in
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