| Ankeny to Woodward trail gets DOT money
Ames, Ia. - The Iowa Transportation Commission awarded a state grant of $565,960 today to pay for construction on a key stretch of a planned 25-mile recreational trail between Ankeny and Woodward.
The state money will be used for work on a 5.25-mile section between Madrid and Woodward, including a bridge over the Des Moines River, state officials said.
When the project is completed, the multi-use trail will link Ankeny, Sheldahl, Slater, Madrid, and Woodward, extending through parts of four counties as part of the proposed Central Iowa Trail Loop. The corridor was purchased by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation two years ago from the Union Pacific Railroad.
A section of the trail in Ankeny is now open to the public, and another stretch in the Woodward area will open this fall, said Rich Voelker of Snyder & Associates, who is the lead engineer for the trail project.
Dimmeys fined over lead-heavy candles
Discount retail outlet Dimmeys Stores Pty Ltd was today convicted and fined $15,000 for selling candles that contained too much lead. A court heard it is the third time the company, famous for its iconic Richmond store, has been heavily fined for product breaches. Prosecutor Elias Rallis told Melbourne Magistrates Court a routine inspection of its Geelong store in February, 2006, found 74 star-shaped candles. Mr Rallis, senior legal counsel for Consumer Affairs Victoria, said two candles bought for sampling later showed wicks that contained 49% lead by weight. He said that under ban orders issued in 2001 by the Victorian government, the supply and sale of candles containing more than .06% lead by weight were prohibited. Officers later returned to the Malop Street store and seized the remaining candles.
Authorities Identify Former Student Who Killed 5 in Attack at Northern ...
He had purchased two of the guns just five days earlier. Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich visited campus Friday afternoon to express his condolences. "Yesterday's shooting was a tragic, senseless and horrific event," said an emotional Blagojevich. "We saw a terrible act of unthinkable horror." He urged reporters not to jump to conclusions until all the facts were known, and defended the police response to the tragedy, saying law enforcement was on the scene "within two to three minutes." In Florida, Polk County sheriff's officials said they were asked to notify the suspect's father — Robert Kazmierczak of Lakeland, Fla. — of his son's death. The gunman's father, Robert Kazmierczak, briefly came out of his house in Lakeland, Fla., to talk to reporters.
Eagle's mayor says flooding come spring is unlikely
He encouraged Idaho residents to contact their insurance carriers about the possible risk. Most policies come with a 30-day waiting period before they take effect. Idaho residents can contact the department at 334-4250 with questions. ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN HAS ONE BENEFIT, BANDY SAYS Highlights of Mayor Phil Bandy's first State of the City speech Tuesday: Development in most sectors of Eagle's economy has taken a dive in the past year. That could be a blessing in disguise, he said. "Although the current economic situation is gloomy, it may have an unseen benefit. The slowdown provides some time for local and state governments to take a breath and evaluate options for accommodating growth and ancillary infrastructure when the economy rebounds." In January, the Meridian School District sued Eagle over the city's urban renewal district.
War of the Wheels: Bicyclists vs Drivers
News 4 gets complaints all the time from drivers just sick of having to work around hoards of bicyclists taking over the streets and highways. We also hear from bicyclists scared for their lives because of impatient drivers. As News 4's Ryan O'Donnell explains, it is an all-out war on wheels. Scroll to the bottom to leave your comment... "I've probably been hit, probably total of eight times," says cyclist Aidan Vasquez. News 4 talked with several San Antonio cyclists who have had near misses. "I've had oranges thrown at me from cars coming towards me." adds cyclist Robert Dodd. Cyclist Lloyd Hensley says he's had plenty of objects thrown at him. "You know, bottles or eggs or you know, what have you." Several San Antonio drivers are also sharing their stories of road rage.
The bike world outside L.A.
I do most of my local errands on my bicycle--no parking hassles, good excercise, and no pollution. Give school kids incentives to ride or walk to school. Have police bike units be role models and teach bicycle safety to kids. Stores can give discounts to bike riders, There is lots we can do! .
Roger Goodell, Arlen Specter Say Bill Belichick Has Taped Patriots ...
Obviously, this is just the tip of the iceberg or we wouldn't even be aware of the problem. Statistical theory bears this out. You just don't get caught the first time you stick your hand in the cookie jar. Law enforcement officials agree that the average DUI offender "gets away with it" over 200 times before getting caught. And everyone seems comfortable labeling Belichick a "genius" so how many more times than the "average" person would you suppose he can get away with something illegal before getting nailed? Meanwhile, during this time they won 3 Super Bowls, each by a mere 3 points. How much do you suppose you need to cheat to gain a three point advantage over the course of an entire football game. You are right, their dynasty isn't tarnished; it's history! Posted at 8:43PM on Feb 13th 2008 by Bummed by it all .
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