Lansing News

Cherokee 6, Solon 2 Defending Class 2-A champions Cherokee, the No. 2 seed, earned the opportunity to win a second consecutive title today by beating the Spartans at Principal Park.

A pair of ferry boats near Winona carried more than 1,000 people across the Mississippi.

Mississippi River 9 to 15: River levels are dropping and clarity has greatly improved, especially in Pools 9 and 10.

The Allamakee County Supervisors this morning unanimously approved a landmark zoning ordinance that will regulate development of the county's scenic bluffs.

“Our company is delivering on its commitment to meet our current customers and future generations of customers demand with safe, reliable and environmentally responsible energy”

Best available emissions reduction technologies to lower facility's emissions output Interstate Power and Light Company , a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation , highlighted plans today to invest ... via WebWire

Interstate Power and Light Company, an Alliant Energy company, is hosting a groundbreaking to announce an $85 million investment in environmental control technologies for the Lansing Generating Station. via Dubuque Telegraph Herald

Donald G. Heisler, 75, of Fairfax, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at his home following a brief illness. via The Gazette

“I have always wanted to serve my country and also believe in gaining a quality education”

LANSING, Iowa - John Walleser will continue his family's military tradition when he starts his career this summer at West Point Military Academy. via La Crosse Tribune

“I was excited when they told me I was accepted”

Every generation of his mother's family since the Civil War has served in the military. via La Crosse Tribune

“It's something that needs perpetual care”

Byron Clements began navigating the Mississippi River 70 years ago, even before he was old enough for school. via Vernon County Broadcaster

Mississippi River Pools 9 to 15: Recent rains, warm weather and a bump in river levels has melted ice near shorelines so anglers should use caution in these areas as well as any area that may contain flowing ... via LandBigFish

Plus: Send in your picks for Readers' Poll Cedar Rapids' beautiful, intimate and smoke-free CSPS will present its first-ever New Year's Eve party/concert on Monday night. via Press-Citizen

A World War II communion set forged from weapons parts by a North Tama serviceman will return to Traer this Sunday in honor of Veterans Day. via Times-Republican

“It's been a really unique life experience.”

WHAT: Final appearance by the Ghost Players WHERE: Left & Center Field of Dreams, Dyersville, Iowa WHEN: Noon Sunday For more information, call the Dyersville Area Chamber of Commerce at 563/875-2311. ... via Dubuque Telegraph Herald