Absolutely beautiful fall colors sweep Northeast Iowa
The region shows peak color as near perfect viewing conditions persist this weekend. Bethany Reed notes colors popping after years, with 80 degree highs drawing visitors to McGregor and Marquette. Camping sites at Pikes Peak State Park fill, and events like Leaf Arts & Crafts Festival in McGregor and Flea Market Under the Bridge in Marquette draw crowds.
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Cedar Rapids student returns to Elberon to begin farming career
In a volatile economy with many graduates anxious about work, 20 year old Ben Novak plans to move 40 miles and six months from Cedar Rapids to his family farm in Elberon. After earning a beef production degree from Kirkwood, he will start full time farming this March.
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More young East Iowans turn to farming careers
Industry experts note a surge of young Iowans seeking farming and ranching careers. Dal Grooms of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says this year shows more new faces in the industry after 30 years in the field.
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World mourns Apple founder Steve Jobs after death
Tributes poured in worldwide for Steve Jobs as people honored the Apple founder. Citizens lit candles on iPads and reflected on his life via Macintosh devices while posting messages on iPhones one day after his passing and shortly after Apple unveiled a new product.
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Remembering an American executive on a Manhattan day
At the Apple Store on the Upper West Side Rosario Hidalgo and her 21 month old daughter Carlotta witnessed a moment of mourning and admiration for an American corporate leader described as a genius. The scene evoked memories of Steve Jobs as a cultural icon akin to Elvis Presley.
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