Pleasantville NewsLocal news for Pleasantville, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Obama Attempts to Dispel Muslim Myths- December 23, 2007 "It's probably not something that appeals to him, but I like the fact that his name is Barack Hussein Obama, and that his father was a Muslim and that his paternal grandmother is a Muslim" PLEASANTVILLE, Iowa - In a low-key setting, Barack Obama tried to dispel rumors Saturday about his family's Muslim roots, telling patrons at an Iowa coffee shop that he's never practiced Islam and has "always ... via Fox Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/pleasantville-ia/2007/12/obama-attempts-to-dispel-muslim-myths?f... Rep. Jim Van Engelenhoven to seek re-election- December 15, 2007 "During my tenure in the Iowa House I've worked hard to ensure that our state continues to be a leader in the development of alternative fuels and renewable energy" Rep. Jim Van Engelenhoven announced today his intention to seek another term in the Iowa House. via Pella Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/pleasantville-ia/2007/12/rep-jim-van-engelenhoven-to-seek-re-ele... |