Garner NewsLocal news for Garner, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.It's back: More snow in the forecast today- March 29, 2008 A snow advisory was issued this morning for northern Iowa, including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Mason City, Garner and Emmetsburg. via Des Moines Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/garner-ia/2008/03/its-back-more-snow-in-the-forecast-today?fromr... Getting Your Kids in Shape at School- March 27, 2008 "They are not just a mind, it's the mind and body and we need to make sure we are taking care of both" Garner, IA- Iowa lawmakers are looking at a bill that would get kids in shape. It's called the "Healthy Kids Act". The bill would require kids have at least a half hour of physical education a day. via KIMThttp://www.topix.net/city/garner-ia/2008/03/getting-your-kids-in-shape-at-school?fromrss=1 Health-reform bill will pass, 2 in House say- March 16, 2008 "But the perception is there's a huge difference" The Iowa Legislature will approve a health-care reform bill, but it probably won't require that parents buy insurance for their children, two leading House members said Friday. via Des Moines Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/garner-ia/2008/03/health-reform-bill-will-pass-2-in-house-say?fr... Nortech Systems Reports Fourth Quarter, Fiscal 2007 Year-End Results- March 8, 2008 "Our backlog position ended the year strong across our company, positioning us well for the first quarter" Nortech Systems Inc. today reported net sales of $29.3 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007, up 6 percent over net sales of $27.7 million for the comparable period in 2006. via TMCnethttp://www.topix.net/city/garner-ia/2008/03/nortech-systems-reports-fourth-quarter-fiscal-... Bill seeks broader protection for elders- March 6, 2008 "The victims of abuse don't have lobbyists representing their interests" By CLARK KAUFFMAN REGISTER STAFF WRITER March 5, 2008 A bill that would close loopholes in Iowa's elder-abuse law is drawing criticism from health industry officials and lawmakers who fear that it could ... via Des Moines Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/garner-ia/2008/03/bill-seeks-broader-protection-for-elders?fromr... |