Monthly Archives: March 2010

Signs of recovery in Iowa

Governor Culver Welcomes New Hormel Plant to Dubuque DUBUQUE – Governor Chet Culver today joined Hormel Foods officials to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new production facility in Dubuque. The plant, run by Hormel subsidiary Progressive Processing, will … Continue reading

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Texting ban among laws that will change Iowans’ lives

by O. Kay Henderson (www.RadioIowa.com) The 2010 Iowa legislative session is history and over the past three months lawmakers passed laws that will change every day life for many Iowans. Legislators passed a bill which makes it illegal to read … Continue reading

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Beautiful Day

Sorry not much up today, due to the nice weather. Spent time outside with the kids and dog. Just finished a good meal made by my lovely wife and now time for a nap before work. Might have some stuff … Continue reading

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Life on Discovery & Personal Notes

Just finishing up watching the Life series so far on Discovery. Episodes 1-4 out of 11. It is a really good series, not quite as good as Planet Earth, but it is interesting none the less. We had a quick … Continue reading

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Legislator airs pet peeve about the Pledge

by O. Kay Henderson (www.RadioIowa.com) A long-time legislator had a long-time wish fulfilled this weekend. Representative Dolores Mertz is nearly 82 years old.  After serving 22 years in the Iowa House, she’s retiring.  On Friday night, Mertz finally aired one of … Continue reading

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