Animals ID’d to prevent fraud at state fair shows
Doubts about identities of champions at the 2002 Iowa State Fair spurred tighter tracking of cattle sheep and swine for 4-H and FFA shows. Details note improved ID methods and procedures to curb fraud in livestock events.
Snowmobilers’ Yellowstone era ends after this season
Snowmobilers glide through Yellowstone National Park in what officials say will be the last season of relatively unrestricted snowmobile use. The change follows ongoing debates over safety noise and environmental impact as the park prepares new rules.
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Tomorrow's Pet Treats From Your Kitchen
Quick guide to making dog and cat treats at home with simple ingredients. Tips include safe substitutions, portion guidance, and storage ideas for fresh, tasty rewards.
Legislature Opens 110th Iowa Session Amid Budget Worries
The 2008 Iowa General Assembly convenes at 10 am with Rep. Christopher Rants as House speaker and 42 freshmen in a bipartisan mood. legislators face a $400 million budget gap and tax code reform as they seek to boost economy and education.
Veterans recall Korea War and fear of new conflict
Ray Sullivan and Pat Shanahan, both veterans now in their seventies, warn that a renewed Korea War could occur as North Korea's nuclear threats rise. Sullivan, who earned the Distinguished Service Cross for actions near the front, reflects on how stopping at the 38th parallel shaped history and why negotiations remain preferred. Sullivan and Shanahan urge avoiding war and emphasize the long shadows of past battles.
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North Korea denies admitting nuclear program claims
The North Korean regime refutes U S claims it admitted to a secret uranium program and Nuclear activity. U S Assistant Secretary James Kelly met South Korea's Roh Moo Hyun amid talks on possible aid in exchange for dismantling weapons programs.
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Suspect Arrested in Iowa Grain Car Migrant Deaths
Mexican authorities said Lorenzo Cuellar de Lira, linked to an international smuggling gang, was arrested in connection with the deaths of 11 migrants found inside a grain car in Denison Iowa last October. The car had been sealed from outside with no food or water inside.
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