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Postville: Five Years Later (#0)

Postville: Five Years Later (#0)

posted on May 10, 2013 at 4:43 PM

PTV examines the community impact of the 2008 immigration and customs enforcement raid in Postville, Iowa. 28:00 Read More »
Resources to Help Fight Bullying (#0)

Resources to Help Fight Bullying (#0)

posted on April 9, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Bullying affects many adolescents and teens on a daily basis, and can go unnoticed by other students, teachers, and parents. Unfortunately, recent bullying statistics show that bullying is on the rise among young adults, teens and children. The... Read More »
Bullying in Iowa Schools | Student-produced Bullying Videos (#0)

Bullying in Iowa Schools | Student-produced Bullying Videos (#0)

posted on March 26, 2013 at 4:42 PM

In 2012, Governor Terry Branstad’s Bullying Prevention efforts called for students to develop their own videos expressing view points from across Iowa on the impact of bullying in their community. Here are highlights from the student... Read More »
Bullying in Iowa Schools | Marshalltown Student Roundtable Discussion (#0)

Bullying in Iowa Schools | Marshalltown Student Roundtable Discussion (#0)

posted on March 26, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Join students from Marshalltown, Iowa as they analyze and define the characteristics of bullying. Learn more about cyber bullying and efforts being made to help curb bullying in schools. Read More »
Bullying in Iowa Schools | Harding Middle School Profile (#0)

Bullying in Iowa Schools | Harding Middle School Profile (#0)

posted on March 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Students can remember a time when physical fights and bullying were common at Harding Middle School in Des Moines. Learn how the once troubled school has created a positive culture where students are thriving. Read More »
Bullying in Iowa Schools | Sioux City Profile (#0)

Bullying in Iowa Schools | Sioux City Profile (#0)

posted on March 26, 2013 at 1:58 PM

The Sioux City Schools opening up their district to a documentary film crew to look at the issue of bullying. Following the film, the district, community and media joined forces to combat the problem. Read More »

No Immediate Ruling on Bid to Delay NYC Soda Rule (#3826)

posted on February 22, 2013 at 1:26 PM

NEW YORK (AP) - A judge isn't saying how soon he'll decide whether to delay enforcement of New York City's first-of-its-kind effort to limit the size of sugary drinks. The American Beverage Association and other groups faced off with city... Read More »

Illinois Lawmakers File Bill to Regulate 'Fracking' (#3826)

posted on February 22, 2013 at 1:24 PM

CHICAGO (AP) - Two downstate lawmakers have introduced a bill to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in Illinois. Marion Democratic state Rep. John Bradley and Olney Republican David Reis filed the bill Thursday. Supporters of hydraulic... Read More »

New Taxes, Fees Urged to Improve Water Systems (#3826)

posted on February 22, 2013 at 1:17 PM

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- California water officials are urging state lawmakers to create a funding source by implementing new taxes or fees so communities with high levels of nitrates in their drinking water can build and operate safe water... Read More »

Ireland Says Irish Meat Processor B&F Shipped Horse Meat Labeled 'Beef' to Czech Customer (#3826)

posted on February 22, 2013 at 1:02 PM

DUBLIN (AP) — An Irish slaughterhouse has been caught labeling horse meat as beef and shipping it to a company in the Czech Republic, Ireland’s government announced Friday in the most clear-cut finding by any country since the... Read More »

FAA Moves Closer To Widespread US Drone Flights (#3825)

posted on February 15, 2013 at 2:16 PM

The law requires the FAA allow drones wide access to U.S. airspace by 2015. Read More »

Corn Shortage Idles 20 Ethanol Plants Nationwide (#3825)

posted on February 15, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Ethanol industry trade group data shows 20 of the nation's 211 ethanol plants have ceased production over the past year Read More »

White House Warns Of Food Safety Cuts (#3825)

posted on February 15, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Department of Agriculture inspectors could be furloughed for up to 15 days, meaning meatpacking plants would have to intermittently shut down and there could be less meat in grocery stores. Read More »

Iowa Farmers Who Host Tours Not Shielded From Lawsuits (#3825)

posted on February 15, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Iowa Farm Bureau warned liability would jeopardize tours that teach children about animals and farming Read More »

Executive Sentenced For Tomato Price Fixing Scam (#3825)

posted on February 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Buyers from Kraft, PepsiCo Inc.'s Frito-Lay unit, Safeway Inc. and B&G Foods Inc. have pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in the case. Read More »
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