Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
9 hours ago by James Pusey
Some might think Frank Sanchez has trouble with Roman numerals after he tells them that Ragbrai XXXVI is his 37th Ragbrai, but give him a chance to explain. "Thirty-seven years ago, it was just me," Sanchez said. "I was a little kid back then riding a little Schwinn.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
13 hours ago by Judy Rydberg
The Omaha Police Department recently joined a Web site enabling citizens to map crime reports in specific neighborhoods and make informed choices on how to protect themselves.
CrimeReports.com provides users a graphical representation of crime in the Omaha area.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
17 hours ago
What would you give to enrich the lives of area children next year through live arts performances? How about $10, with an evening of entertainment and dancing thrown in?
And it gets better: No formal attire is necessary. Get comfortably dressed in denim and meet at the Change of Pace, 301 N.
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
18 hours ago by Rashah McChesney
"Bomb in one hour" the note read.
These four words mobilized Memorial Union employees into immediately securing the men's restroom on the first floor of the building and contacting the ISU Police.
An ISU dining employee, Daniel Lee Grice, of Ames, reported that he'd found the note in the men's restroom on the first floor of the Memorial Union on Wednesday.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
18 hours ago by Sarah Zeeck
Motions to rezone two properties, one on West Elting and one on North Albert streets, from one-family to two-family zoning, were denied by a 6-2 vote for the former and a 5-3 vote for the latter on Monday evening.
Tom Embry, owner of the property on W. Elting Street, previously asked the council to allow his home to be rezoned so he could have a housemate, claiming that other area residents were breaking this same zoning law.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
1 day ago
Lake Ruth has once again been restored to its picturesque state - complete with a fountain - thanks to the dredging efforts undertaken by Western Illinois University Physical Plant staff earlier this summer.
But the question that might be in the minds of many - "Why is the water green?" - has an easy answer.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
1 day ago by Mark Patel
Those interested in seeing world-class athletes this summer won't have to travel halfway across the globe to Beijing.
Instead, all it will take is a trip to UNO's Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building Pool. The event, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, will be held in Omaha starting this week.
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
2 days ago by Laura Kingery
Last week, CNN's Money Magazine named Ames as one of the top 100 best places to live in America.
Ames came in at No. 53 on the list of small cities with populations larger that 50,000. It was the only Iowa city that made the top 100.
The mayor of Ames, Ann Campbell, said she believed the city's amenities helped it make the list.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
2 days ago by By Alyssa Cashman - The Daily Iowan
The State Board of Regents unanimously voted to reopen an investigation into how the UI handled an alleged sexual assault case today. The meeting was triggered by a letter from the victim's mother which was released on July 18.
UPDATED - 07/22/08 - 5:25 P.M.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
2 days ago by Anthony Troester
The paths on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus have become roads less traveled these days: it's the summer, which means fewer students are around campus. Inevitably, the university sees a smaller generation of income during this time.
Fewer students are paying tuition, attending UNL functions and frequenting the Nebraska Union.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
3 days ago by Brady Eve Pothoff
Another summer session has ended, and I've been worried all week about final grades and tests. I always question how I did on the test and what kind of participation points I'll receive. When I find myself worrying and upset, I remember a little concept my uncle introduced me to: peak oil spells the end of civilization.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
3 days ago by The Daily Iowan
Regents President David Miles said on Sunday that the board was planning to meet sometime this week to discuss a letter written by the mother of the alleged victim in the case.
UPDATED - 07/21/08 - 2:43 P.M.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
3 days ago by Alissa Skelton
Colin Fury first held a gun when he was seven.
It was with his father at the George Bush shooting range in Bear Creek, Texas. Fury was so excited to shoot the paper target with a handgun.
As Fury grew older, he continued to be exposed to guns. He often went rabbit and pheasant hunting with his best friend.
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