Dows NewsLocal news for Dows, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Mabel Sturgeon- November 29, 2007 Mabel Sturgeon, 88, of Clarion, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Westview Care Center in Britt, Funeral service for Mabel Sturgeon will be held Friday, November 30, 2007 at 10:30 at the United Church ... via The Messengerhttp://www.topix.net/city/dows-ia/2007/11/mabel-sturgeon?fromrss=1 Grants given for alternative fuels- November 23, 2007 "These awards to expand access to E-85 ethanol and biodiesel demonstrate our state's commitment to a greater use of renewable energy" The state has awarded $563,800 to 21 Iowa fuel retailers to encourage them to install pumps and other equipment to dispense 85 percent ethanol gas and biodiesel fuel. via Hawk Eyehttp://www.topix.net/city/dows-ia/2007/11/grants-given-for-alternative-fuels?fromrss=1 Balloon crew tried to save craft- November 18, 2007 "He was asking for help, and we just stayed with him and talked to him - talked about nothing, really, just, 'Where are you from What's your name' Nothing about the accident. Just talking, just to keep him calm, let him know help was on the way." The three men whose helium balloon drifted into power lines in a fatal accident Friday were scrambling to save the craft seconds before they fell to the ground in an Iowa farm field. via Indianola Record-Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/dows-ia/2007/11/balloon-crew-tried-to-save-craft?fromrss=1 Dean Hagen, 84- November 18, 2007 Dean C. Hagen, 84, of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at his home following a sudden illness. via Iowa City Press-Citizenhttp://www.topix.net/city/dows-ia/2007/11/dean-hagen-84?fromrss=1 Dateline Iowa- November 3, 2007 DOWS Soldier honored with Purple Heart A soldier from Dows who was wounded in Iraq has received the Purple Heart award. via Des Moines Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/dows-ia/2007/11/dateline-iowa?fromrss=1 |