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Altoona Wire (Page 3)

Comprehensive News Feed for Altoona, IA.

Results 41 - 60 of 1,014 in Altoona, IA

  1. Olympics: Jones says she won't be racing a horseRead the original story

    Thursday Aug 14 | Des Moines Register

    ... an attorney who represents Jones, told The Des Moines Register in July that Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona and his client were discussing a possible race. "She thought it would be something of interest," Adelman said at the time. ...

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  2. Iowa African American Hall of Fame to add threeRead the original story

    Wednesday Aug 13 | DesMoinesRegister.com The Des Moines Register Des Moines news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Des Moines, Iowa

    The Iowa African American Hall of Fame's 13th annual banquet and induction ceremony is tonight at The Meadows conference center at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona.

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  3. Ankeny man added to hall of fameRead the original story

    Wednesday Aug 13 | Http

    ... on Friday. The ceremony starts at 6 p.m. at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive in Altoona. Robinson, a professor at Iowa State University, is being recognized for his work addressing cultural diversity in academic ...

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  4. No horsing aroundRead the original story

    Wednesday Aug 13 | Los Angeles Times

    ... going to race a horse after the Olympics. "I actually did a spot for a casino that races horses (Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa) and donated some money so my family could go to China,'' she said. "I guess because I was saying lines like, 'Yeah, ...

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  5. Lt. Gov. asks Illinois Senate to reject pay raisesRead the original story

    Monday Aug 11 | Hawk Eye

    ... him to drive them in his own car. Hernandez says he was forced to drive to an apartment complex he thought was in Altoona, then robbed of his wallet, cell phone, speakers from his car and gold chains he was wearing. According to police, Hernandez's ...

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  6. Metro CommunitiesRead the original story

    Monday Aug 11 | Http

    ... him to drive them in his own car. Hernandez said he was forced to drive to an apartment complex he thought was in Altoona, then was robbed of his wallet, cell phone and car speakers, plus gold chains he was wearing. According to police, Hernandez's ...

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    Related Topix: Des Moines Metro, Des Moines, IA

  7. Your 2 Cents' Worth Leave a message at (515) 284-8244 on this 24-hour ...

    Monday Aug 11 | Des Moines Register

    Did you ever wonder how Elvis impersonators never look like Elvis, but they do look like themselves? - Just wondering in Altoona What are the supervisors thinking when they are going to give away a ...

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  8. Metro Man Allegedly Kidnapped, RobbedRead the original story

    Sunday Aug 10 | WHO-TV Des Moines

    ... men approached him and held a knife to his neck. Hernandez was ordered to drive the men to an apartment complex in Altoona where he was robbed. According to police, the suspects then left. Hernandez eventually drove to a friend's house, who served ...

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  9. Man allegedly kidnapped, robbed while leaving parkRead the original story

    Sunday Aug 10 | WHO-TV Des Moines

    ... him to drive them in his own car. Hernandez says he was forced to drive to an apartment complex he thought was in Altoona, then robbed of his wallet, cell phone, speakers from his car and gold chains he was wearing. According to police, Hernandez's ...

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  10. State Fair briefs for Aug. 9Read the original story

    Friday Aug 8 | Des Moines Register

    Altoona artist wins Best of Show Christian Vandehaar of Altoona acquired Best of Show honors in the Fine Arts competition judged before the start of the 2008 Iowa State Fair.

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  11. After a difficult year, Iowans see artistic side

    Saturday Aug 9 | Http

    ... hangs right in the middle, in the space reserved for the Best of Show. "I was very surprised," said the 21-year-old Altoona native, who recently returned from a trip to Rome with classmates from Iowa State University. When he listened to his phone ...

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  12. Your 2 Cents' Worth: Aug. 7Read the original story

    Friday Aug 8 | Des Moines Register

    ... thoughtful people do exist in this world. - Perry people Does anybody know what kind of jet that is parked at Altoona in that park? - 50317 man To the man complaining about the high prices at the Rib Festival: Give 'em a break, man, they had ...

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    Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro, West Des Moines, IA

  13. Southeast Polk to thank football fans with day of serviceRead the original story

    Friday Aug 8 | Des Moines Register

    ... depart for their community service projects, which will run from about 12:30 to 4 p.m. Service will be done in Altoona, Mitchellville, Pleasant Hill and Runnells. Team members will board buses in their four groups, under the leadership of team ...

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  14. School board seats up for grabsRead the original story

    Thursday Aug 7 | Des Moines Register

    ... Their youngest son, Anson, will be a senior at Ames High School this year. One daughter, Annon, is a teacher in Altoona. Kevin Stow Kevin Stow, who ran for school board eight years ago, said he decided to seek election to school board again after ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Iowa State University, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

  15. Urbandale families plan lemonade benefit

    Thursday Aug 7 | Des Moines Register

    ... s. Lemonade will be served at the Urbandale Hy-Vee, 8601 Douglas Ave., as well as at stores in West Des Moines and Altoona. All proceeds will benefit the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer, a nationwide program.

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  16. Let's have an ultimate state baseball champRead the original story

    Wednesday Aug 6 | Des Moines Register

    ... ating mighty Des Moines Roosevelt 2220. What a fine finish this would be for the boys of summer. - Charles Sullivan, Altoona

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  17. Garbage and recycling rates in east Polk County increase

    Aug 3, 2008 | Des Moines Register

    Residents in Altoona and Pleasant Hill will be seeing an increase in their garbage rates and their recycling rates in the next few months due to fee increases from the providers of those services while ...

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  18. Metro CommunitiesRead the original story

    Aug 1, 2008 | Des Moines Register

    ... its events and classes. Bravo grants are funded by receipts of hotel-motel tax revenues received from the cities of Altoona, Ankeny, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights and Polk County. The grants provide ...

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  19. Murder of father of 6 was random, police sayRead the original story

    Aug 2, 2008 | Des Moines Register

    ... and sad that could happen to my dad,' she said. 'He's never hurt anyone. He only helped people.' Davis worked at Altoona Lawn Care. Relatives said he enjoyed the outdoors and landscaping. On Mother's Day, they said, he managed to turn a candy ...

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  20. Charities respond to economic concernsRead the original story

    Aug 2, 2008 | Des Moines Register

    ... shortage if needs continue to rise. Through its Circles of Support on Thursdays at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Altoona, Central Place has been matching up people living in poverty with other community members to encourage friendship and ...

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