December 12, 2012 by justin
in Featured Story, Political Mercury
Back in June of 2007, when then U.S. Sen. Larry Craig, of Idaho, took his infamous wide stance in that Minneapolis airport men’s restroom, much of the discussion centered on whether he was a closeted homosexual looking for surreptitious action. For those who don’t remember the story, an undercover officer
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December 12, 2012 by justin
in Locker Room
While it may not look like it, the perfect storm for winter sports is brewing in central Iowa. Cold nights and warm days make for ideal skiing, tubing and snowboarding, and just in time, too, as Sleepy Hollow Sports Park re-opens on Friday, Dec. 14, despite the record shortage of
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December 11, 2012 by justin
in Featured Story, Iowa Watchdog
DES MOINES — Overtime costs for state employees has skyrocketed, putting Iowa taxpayers on the hook for an additional $9.4 million in worker costs compared to five years ago, according to an Iowa Watchdog analysis of state figures. Overtime expenses in fiscal 2011 reached $24.3 million – a 63 percent
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December 07, 2012 by justin
in Iowa Watchdog
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Human Services inappropriately claimed $211,500 in medical costs for more than 400 low-income patients enrolled in programs that provide medical care to people who don’t qualify for Medicare or Medicaid, a newly released federal report says. Officials with the U.S. Department of Health and
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December 05, 2012 by justin
in Iowa Watchdog
DES MOINES — Desmund Adams, a Democratic candidate for state senator in District 22, had been accused of whipping his son with a leather belt, according to court documents, though a jury found him innocent of the charges. Adams’ son, who was 11, was staying with him in March 2007, court records
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December 05, 2012 by justin
in Game Day, Recent Posts
FIRST DOWN: Wondering which bowls to watch? Here’s a postseason primer … Best Big 12 bowl matchup: Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M, Cotton Bowl, Jan. 4. Don’t you just love family reunions? After a year apart, two old Big 12 South rivals are set to lock
Read More →‘HITMAN: ABSOLUTION’ (M) ****1/2 Square Enix Xbox 360 It’s been six long years since we last saw Agent 47 plying his trade, but interactive entertainment’s favorite contract killer seems to have only sharpened his skills (and his knives) during his extended hiatus. More than ever, “Hitman” is a game that
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December 05, 2012 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood, Recent Posts
Tucked close to Dahl’s, barely sheltered from the weather, is a bundled-up figure standing outside the store. Julie rings her bell, smiles, and in a soft, husky voice wishes everyone good cheer. Many smile back. It’s an older crowd this bright, cold morning. They almost all put money in the
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December 05, 2012 by justin
in Book Review, Recent Posts
Review by Fay Jones Courtesy of Beaverdale Books Knopf October 2012 $ 24.95 208 pp. In her recent work of fiction, Joan Wickersham presents seven brilliant short stories. Each gorgeously-written piece concerns a cast of original characters, yet the collection is united by a common theme: love. The stories have
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