Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
2 days ago
Former Jennies track standout Kristin Anderson finished seventh in her semifinal heat in the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Trials Monday night in Eugene, Oregon at the Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon.
Anderson's time of 9:59.
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
4 hours ago by Laura Kingery
Bailey Beckner, Junior What are your views on the current state of the country? Beckner thinks the United States is in an economic downturn. She said she has been following the news and is "really scared" to hear reports of businesses closing and the NASDAQ falling.
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
1 day ago by Matt Gubbels
Iowa State guard Lucca Staiger, 19, was arrested May 26 for interference with official acts, according to state records.
Staiger was arrested after allegedly entering a bar underage in Polk County. Staiger negotiated a voluntary guilty plea and paid a $250 fine.
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
1 day ago by Kyle Ferguson
Every once in a while, a production that has a huge build-up in hype before its release lives up to all the expectations placed on it and is worth the months of trailers and commercials. Will Smith's latest movie, "Hancock," is not that production.
Smith plays Hancock, an amnesiac who wants to remember what happened to his life, who he is and why his body is completely impervious to harm.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
3 days ago by Jennifer Putnam - The Daily Iowan
Some Iowa City residents have already noticed a difference in the dining atmosphere as restaurants are now smoke-free under the statewide smoking ban in most public places. Some are happy about the change, some are quitting the habit, and some are crying out at the political injustice of it all.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2 days ago by Kenneth Long
Emeritus physics professor P.N. Swamy used to drive to work every morning at SIUE.
A few weeks ago, Swamy said he tried using Madison County Transit's bus system to get to campus.
"I can afford to drive myself, but it's foolish not to use the buses," Swamy said.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
3 days ago by Sydney Elliot
I wasn't used to being charged for water. I went to Germany and experienced for the first time being charged for water in a restaurant. In fact, water cost more than the wine and beer. I had heard the rumors, but wasn't sure what to think about it.
All over the Edwardsville area water is free: at Applebee's, 54th Street Bar & Grill, St.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2 days ago by Sydney Elliot
Director for the Office of Information Technology, Duane Schiffman, goes to work every morning and spends about 15 minutes deleting spam e-mails, but he isn't complaining.
"The delete key and your finger is a wonderful thing," Schiffman said. "I come in every morning, and the first thing I do is hold down my shift key and hit delete … if I don't recognize who it is from I don't read it.
Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
2 days ago by Raghvendra Singh
Neftali Torres' Central Cab service isn't just an essential element of the Warrensburg community, but is the virtual wheels for some working class families, students and senior citizens who commute.
"I have always driven; driving is what I do; that's my passion," Torres said.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago
QUINCY (AP) - As floodwaters slowly recede in some Illinois counties along the Mississippi River, they can't move fast enough for officials keeping a weary eye on damaged crops and strained levees.
No homes or businesses had been lost by Tuesday along the 54-mile Sny levee south of Quincy, but seepage damaged already-planted crops and has kept farmers from planting more, officials said.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
2 days ago by Zach Smith - The Daily Iowan
Nate Kaeding likes to think of himself as a down-to-Earth guy.
Easier said than done for the Coralville native/turned NFL star when one mulls over his résumé.
He was All-State and All-Conference in football at Iowa City West High, where he holds a handful of state records that still stand today. He owns five Hawkeye football records and is Iowa and the Big Ten Conference's all-time leading scorer.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Sarah Zeeck
A Beardstown man was pronounced dead on the scene 8:50 PM last Saturday at the Macomb Raceway when he was trapped inside his burning car.
According to authorities, Kevin Lyles, 35 of Beardstown was racing a passenger car that he converted into a race car when he hit a tractor tire causing his vehicle to overturn and burst into flames.
Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
2 days ago by digitalBurg
The renewal of two charter school agreements and state appropriations requests for FY 2010 were among items approved by the UCM Board of Governors when it met June 18 on campus.
After hearing an update from Mike Wright, dean of the College of Education, on the status of university charter schools in the Kansas City area, the board approved motions to renew charter agreements for Academie Lafayette and Della Lamb Elementary Charter School.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Ed Komenda
It would be completely wrong to say that Pixar Animation Studios has done it again with their latest flick "Wall-E." It still wouldn't be enough to describe the film as a milestone that completely transcends any animated reel of the past. Words are often a good weapon.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
19 hours ago by Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - City hospital officials agreed in court Tuesday to implement reforms at a psychiatric ward where surveillance footage showed a woman falling from her chair, writhing on the floor and dying as workers failed to help for more than an hour.
Esmin Green, 49, had been waiting in the emergency room for nearly 24 hours when she toppled from her seat at 5:32 a.m. on June 19, falling face down on the floor.
The Trailblazer Times, MidAmerica Nazarene University, KS
2 days ago by Rachel Phelps
Current College Church of the Nazarene college pastor Ron Jackson will be coming to work at MidAmerica Nazarene University full-time this summer.
Jackson's title is Director of Community Life and Summer Conferences, a handle which encompasses several areas.
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