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updated: Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:48 am

Madison County News

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Saturday Jul 12 | Oskaloosa Herald

Project AWARE draws big names for a big job

From the bridges of Madison County to the shores of the mighty Mississippi, DNR's Project AWARE annual river cleanup will get a little star power this year.

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Related Topix: Iowa, Rockford, IA, Mason City, IA, Marble Rock, IA, Clarksville, IA

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Des Moines Register

People on the Move for July 9, 2008

NEW JOBS Lowell Bauer has joined Re/Max Real Estate Group in Pleasant Hill as a real estate associate.

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Related Topix: Pleasant Hill, IA, Polk County, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Des Moines Register

Mark your calendar: Snoop Dogg and more coming to Val Air

The king of hip-hop will slide into the Val Air Ballroom for an 8 p.m. concert on July 3. Snoop is currently touring in support of his 'Ego Trippin' album, which features the hit track 'Sensual Seduction.' ...

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Snoop Dogg, Rap, Kelley, IA, Winterset, IA

Mon Jun 09, 2008

KETV

7 Inches Of Rain Drowns Corning

Tornadoes touched down Wednesday night in southern Iowa, causing isolated damage in rural areas.

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Related Topix: Corning, IA, Weather, East Peru, IA

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Des Moines Register

River cleanup project attracts Waller

The love of Iowa rivers brings all sorts out to the state's annual weeklong river cleanup.

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Related Topix: Mason City, IA, Waterloo, IA, Cedar Falls, IA

Thu Jun 05, 2008

KWWL-TV Waterloo

Storms bring tornadoes, heavy rain and flooding to Iowa

More thunderstorms are erupting across Iowa, bringing more heavy rain and flash flooding to the storm-ravaged state.

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Related Topix: Weather, Peru, IA, East Peru, IA

Fri May 16, 2008

Des Moines Register

Carlson: Successful mushroom hunt ends in meal

“We want to create a movement of peace and make America a bit better of a place. We believe kindness is contagious and don't want to live in a society where people are skeptical of strangers. We want to live in 'No Stranger Land.”

There was a little frost on the grass and yes, we scraped some off the windshield Monday morning, but that doesn't matter. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Sun May 11, 2008

WHO-TV Des Moines

Family Pulls Man Out Of Lake

Family members and a cell phone helped save a man's life this afternoon west of the metro. via WHO-TV Des Moines

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Wed Apr 30, 2008

Des Moines Register

Clarence Wildin, 92, St. Charles

Clarence Wildin, 92, of St. Charles, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the Madison County Health Care System in Winterset. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: St. Charles, IA, Winterset, IA

Mon Apr 28, 2008

Daily Iowegian

Corkery's response to DM Register article

In response to the recent article in the Des Moines Register regarding my position with AEDC and the dispute over Verista Imaging, Inc. via Daily Iowegian

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Related Topix: Norwalk, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro, Centerville, IA, Opinion

Sun Apr 20, 2008

Des Moines Register

4 in 4th District race to be at forum

The four Democratic candidates for Iowa's 4th Congressional District are scheduled to attend a forum in Winterset next week, Madison County Democratic Party leaders said. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Winterset, IA, Iowa, Tom Latham, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Dallas County, IA, Perry, IA

Mon Apr 14, 2008

Des Moines Register

New grant supports Iowa's connections to Hollywood

The State Historic Preservation Office has received a $45,300 Preserve America grant that will help support a project documenting Iowa's historical connections to Hollywood and the movie industry. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Iowa

Sat Apr 12, 2008

Des Moines Register

This Just In: 2008 Swine: Where Cork Meets Pork Scheduled

The second annual Swine: Where Cork Meets Pork event has been scheduled for June 21st at DMACC's Ankeny campus. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Ankeny, IA, Langworthy, IA, Drink, Wine

Fri Apr 04, 2008

Http

Crime Report -- West Des Moines, Clive & Waukee

Police arrested a 30-year-old West Des Moines man for violation of a no-contact order, drug possession with intent to deliver, possession of marijuana and failure to pay drug stamp tax. via Http

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Related Topix: Waukee, IA, Earlham, IA, Iowa, Warren County, IA, Norwalk, IA

Sun Mar 30, 2008

Tourists see it, then believe it

“You just know you're going to have a great time with her,'”

A contractor doing repairs at Sharon Dixon's home recently asked about her occupation. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Fort Dodge, IA, Woodward, IA, Urbandale, IA, Des Moines Metro

Fri Mar 28, 2008

KTIC

'South Dakota' Movie Shot In Iowa

A Los Angeles filmmaker plans to make a movie called South Dakota in Iowa. Bruce Isacson chose the town of Earlham in Madison County and just west of Des Moines as the setting for his flick about a couple of ... via KTIC

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Related Topix: Iowa, Earlham, IA, Education Etc.

Tue Mar 25, 2008

Des Moines Register

'Peacock' auditions are part of C.R. film festival

“We're very excited to have these three guests”

The 2008 Cedar Rapids Independent Festival will host three filmmaking seminars Saturday, April 5th at the Collins Road Theatres, 1462 Twixt Town Road, Marion; and a casting call April 6th for the feature film, ... via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Cedar Rapids, IA, Cedar Rapids Metro, Marion, IA

Mon Mar 24, 2008

WOWT-TV Omaha

Red Cross Says "Thank You" In Writing

“He may have to have blood products again, so it's very important for him.”

The American Red Cross is mailing thank you cards to blood donors and the courtesy note is bringing them and others back. via WOWT-TV Omaha

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Related Topix: Council Bluffs, IA

Tue Mar 18, 2008

Des Moines Register

2 Cents Worth: March 18, 2008

Madison County needs to have its employees clear rural roads by 4 a.m. People drive to work in Des Moines to pay their taxes, which gives these employees a job. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Winterset, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro, Fort Dodge, IA

Fri Mar 07, 2008

Iowa State Daily

GIONNETTE: Iowa in emperor's clothes

“Iowa is really cool - you can tell by our rest stops!”

Legislators misplace efforts to retain residents, overlooking niche ag role Andy Gionnette If you ever get a chance to drive out west on I-80 toward Council Bluffs, don't. It's barren. via Iowa State Daily

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Related Topix: Council Bluffs, IA, Winterset, IA, Opinion

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