Mount Vernon Couple Turn Youth Hardships Into Bijou Theatre Success
Tony and Shannon Pirani of Mount Vernon run the Bijou Theatre turning their troubled youth into a productive partnership. Neighbors say their story blends personal growth with a thriving venue.
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Iowa State’s Eustachy Praised for Nation-Best 548-Record
Big 12 coaches laud Iowa State Head Coach Larry Eustachy for guiding the No 6 Cyclones to a nation leading 548 win total over the past two seasons, reflecting strong performance and leadership.
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Iowa Farmers to Receive 80.1 Million Aid Payments
More than 80,000 Iowa farmers growing soybeans sunflowers and other oil crops will get 80.1 million dollars in payments for low commodity prices the largest share of any state. The Iowa State women s basketball team defeated Texas 87 47 on Tuesday in Ames.
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Spring Park trash violates city nuisance law say inspector
A Cedar Rapids housing inspector states overflowing trash bins at Spring Park Apartments breach the city's nuisance law. The notice highlights persistent litter issues at the complex and demands corrective action.
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Tomorrow Don't Try to Tell 16 Year Old Sara Smith She Plays Hockey
A Cedar Rapids teen, Sara Smith, aged 16, challenges gender limits in youth hockey, highlighting a push for girls to compete in the sport. The piece frames her as a rising player in Youth Plus and notes wider moves to expand girls' participation.
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Iowa winemakers seek state aid to grow grapes and tourism
Iowa winemakers urge a legislative panel to invest 10 cents of the wine tax per gallon to fund technical assist ance for grape growers. They cite Missouri as a model, noting 37 wineries and a $17 million tourism sector, and say Iowa could gain sales tax revenue and tourism income.
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Fire devastates Deere equipment at Mount Joy complex
A massive fire destroyed the largest building in a Quad City industrial complex, burning about 900 000 square feet and housing roughly 75 million dollars in John Deere lawn and ground care equipment. One worker injured. cause undetermined as of nightfall. Firefighters planned four days to cool hotspots.
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Active recruitment pays off for Cyclones
Iowa State University remains a top destination for high school graduates as Chronicle of Higher Education ranks ISU 19th nationally for attracting National Merit Scholars. The report notes 113 students chose ISU to Ames this year, while University of Iowa drew 32 and Grinnell College 68, with Harvard University at 382.
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Cream of the Crop Merit Scholars Highlight ISU
National Merit Scholars are the top 7 900 PSAT NMSOT scorers from about 1 2 million juniors. ISU notes record merit scholars this year, with over 4 million spent on entering scholars over four years. ISU currently hosts about 500 merit scholars and awards 100 full ride scholarships annually.
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Septic Tank Debate Trails Linn County Development Near Cedar River
Dr. Michael Hanigan proposes an eight lot residential project on about 80 acres overlooking the Cedar River with septic systems that could affect well fields supplying city drinking water. City officials and residents consider urban sprawl and water safety as they review large lot homes beyond public water and sewer reach.
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