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  1. RecommendRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | Ankeny Press Citizen

    ... y White/The RegisterIcy roads stall trucks at the U.S. Highway 65/U.S. Highway 6 exit off Interstate Highway 35 near Altoona on Thursday. All of central Iowa was

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    Related Topix: Ankeny, IA, Weather

  2. People on the Move for Dec. 15, 2009Read the original story

    23 hrs ago | Des Moines Register

    ... change using the practical application of John Kotter's principles. Joe Morton of Frontline Lawn and Landscapes of Altoona has just joined the Professional Landcare Network, which provides educational and safety programs and features a national ...

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    Related Topix: Iowa, Des Moines, IA, Drake University, Waukee, IA

  3. MoreRead the original story

    Monday | Http

    ... so they will tell Santa what is in their hearts. A target-shooting game near Santa's big chair at Bass Pro Shops in Altoona is so loud, no one can hear what the children say but Santa. Sometimes they tell him puzzling things, like the little girl on ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Marshalltown, IA, Family, Kids

  4. Southeast Polk teen commits suicide

    Monday | Http

    The death of a Southeast Polk High School senior this morning was a suicide, Altoona police said.

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    Related Topix: Family, Teenagers, Des Moines, IA

  5. Board sanctions Altoona pharmacyRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 12 | Des Moines Register

    Altoona, Ia. - The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has sanctioned Lutz Pharmacy of Altoona and head pharmacist Eugene Lutz for professional incompetence and violating standards related to compounded pharmaceutical products that are mixed on site.

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  6. Holiday favorite returns to Adventureland's Palace TheatreRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Dec 11 | Des Moines Register

    HERALD-INDEX NEWS SERVICES "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" will return to Altoona Saturday, Dec.

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    Related Topix: Arts, Ballet, Dance, Marshalltown, IA, Des Moines, IA

  7. Original 'Nutcracker' to be shownRead the original story

    Friday Dec 11 | Des Moines Register

    ... story, 'The Nutcracker and the King of Mice,' at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at Adventureland's Palace Theater in Altoona. In its third year, the production adds new elements from the story each time, to ensure that each Nutcracker season will be more ...

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    Related Topix: Arts, Ballet, Saylor, IA, Dance, Marshalltown, IA

  8. PSU Altoona eyes downtown initiativ.....Read the original story

    Friday Dec 11 | Altoona Mirror

    Penn State Altoona Chancellor Lori Bechtel-Wherry wouldn't describe Thursday the college's plans for the former Wedding World property downtown - where the city has forgiven a lien to accommodate a Penn State project.

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    Related Topix: Altoona, PA, Penn State Altoona, Wedding, Blair County, PA, Retail

  9. CAP to present 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'

    Thursday Dec 10 | Des Moines Register

    Class Act Productions Theatre in Altoona will feature both children and adults in the cast for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." The play is a fundraiser for CAP educational programs such as summer classes and improvisational workshops.

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Ankeny, IA, Family, Kids, Pleasant Hill, IA

  10. Lutz disciplined by Iowa Board of PharmacyRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | Des Moines Register

    The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has sanctioned Lutz Pharmacy of Altoona and head pharmacist Eugene Lutz for professional incompetence and violating standards related to compounded pharmaceutical products that are mixed on site.

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  11. Loyal clients follow Roberson to Champs Fitness for cross trainingRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | Des Moines Register

    Justin Roberson shows plenty of enthusiasm when he discusses the new Champs Fitness just outside Altoona, but he has a dedicated group of clients willing to speak for him.

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    Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, University of Northern Iowa, Pleasant Hill, IA, Weight Training, Fitness, Fitness

  12. Stranded truckers find solace at Prairie MeadowsRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 9 | Des Moines Register

    ... and picked at fried chicken. He was at the Triple Crown Eatery downstairs at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, and, like thousands more truckers across Iowa, he was stuck. "I knew I would hit dead smack into it, and the point I hit it ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Horse Racing, Des Moines, IA

  13. Storm stories from the metro

    Thursday Dec 10 | Http

    ... of people who couldn't get out of town because of the weather." The same was true with the Holiday Inn Express in Altoona, he said. Hotel occupancy was up in Ankeny as a result of Tuesday's storm, particularly at hotels just off the First Avenue ...

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    Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Fort Des Moines, IA, Home Gardening, Home, Urbandale, IA

  14. Campus targets propertyRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | Altoona Mirror

    Penn State University plans to develop the former Kaufman's Wedding World property downtown, according to an agreement ratified by Altoona City Council Wednesday.

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    Related Topix: Penn State University Park, Altoona, PA, Penn State Altoona, Blair County, PA, University-Park, PA

  15. Grace Ballet puts fresh pirouettes in 'Nutcracker'Read the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | Des Moines Register

    ... story, 'The Nutcracker and the King of Mice,' at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at Adventureland's Palace Theatre in Altoona. In its third year, the production adds new elements from the story each time, to ensure that Nutcracker season will be more than ...

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    Related Topix: Arts, Ballet, Saylor, IA, Dance, Marshalltown, IA

  16. Ten cities seek money to foster energy efficiencyRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 9 | Des Moines Register

    ... service jobs; and provide a model that could be continued after the 36-month grant period.' The cities involved are Altoona, Ankeny, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights. The grant is ...

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    Related Topix: Iowa, Urbandale, IA, Home, Home Remodeling, Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA

  17. Ten cities seek money to foster energy efficiencyRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Des Moines Register

    ... service jobs; and provide a model that could be continued after the 36-month grant period." The cities involved are Altoona, Ankeny, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights. The grant is ...

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    Related Topix: Iowa, Urbandale, IA, Home, Home Remodeling, Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA

  18. Man reaches deal in case of woman's deathRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Des Moines Register

    An Altoona man blamed for the traffic death of a pregnant Des Moines woman in July has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.

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    Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Polk County, IA

  19. Flames Leap From Dryer, Spread Quickly

    Monday Dec 7 | WHO-TV

    ... called 911, but said no one answered so Larsen walked to city hall to report the fire and have them call for help. Altoona and Mitchellville crews responded to the fire. A damage estimate is not yet available. Larsen said the entire back half of the ...

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    Related Topix: Mitchellville, IA

  20. Your 2 Cents' Worth: Sunday, Dec. 6Read the original story

    Sunday Dec 6 | Des Moines Register

    ... a myth. - UNI prof, retired It appears to me, there is more than one 'Tiger' residing at the Woods residence. - Altoona Woman Why do taxpayers in our state provide school busing to kids going to non-public schools? The parents make the choice to ...

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    Related Topix: Ankeny, IA, Education Etc.

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