8 July 2008, 2:26 pm
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Second hand smoke can kill, but does Iowa's eight day old smoking ban go too far? Last January Illinois banned smoking indoors in public places, including casinos, bars and restaurants. Then, Iowa passed a similar law with a few exceptions, including casinos and VFW halls.... read more
8 July 2008, 2:23 pm
WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers said Tuesday that more than 1,000 tire manufacturing jobs in Iowa and Illinois are threatened by unfair competition from low-priced Chinese tire imports.... read more
8 July 2008, 2:00 pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) - Northern Iowa's new track and field and cross country coach is officially taking over the Panthers' program. Travis Geopfert (GEPP'-fert), who calls the job his "dream job," replaces Chris Bucknam, who was hired as head men's coach at Arkansas.... read more
8 July 2008, 1:58 pm
Associated Press - July 8, 2008 4:44 PM ET IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - University of Iowa officials say assistant wrestling coach Wes Hand is leaving the program.... read more
8 July 2008, 1:54 pm
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - University of Iowa officials say assistant wrestling coach Wes Hand is leaving the program. Coach Tom Brands says Hand had a big part in the program's achievements over the past two years, including its march to a national title this year.... read more
8 July 2008, 1:45 pm
IOWA CITY and#8212; The City Council is considering waiving all city-owned utility fees in June and July for flooded properties. Those utilities include water, sewer and garbage services.The waiver would apply to properties that had interior flood damage, a number the city puts at 247 homes and 12 b... read more