Fruitland NewsLocal news for Fruitland, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.For some Fruitland families who lost their house in the June 1...- December 25, 2007 "At this point, we have a house, but I don't think either one of us really considers it a home yet because we haven't hung pictures yet or anything -- haven't had time" Trina Lane is giving her two daughters a dream house, but it won't come gift-wrapped Christmas morning. via Muscatine Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/fruitland-ia/2007/12/for-some-fruitland-families-who-lost-their-... A Rendezvous with Huckabee: Republicans' rising star lands in Muscatine for campaign appearance- December 23, 2007 "Our family is strongly pro-life and we are for his conservative ideas" About 50 people -- and nearly as many media representatives and political crew members -- were at The Rendezvous banquet facility in Muscatine Friday afternoon for an appearance by Republican presidential ... via Muscatine Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/fruitland-ia/2007/12/a-rendezvous-with-huckabee-republicans-risi... Reuseable system to cover trash will help landfill- December 21, 2007 "The importance for us is air space" A new system to cover trash each day will add life and value to the Muscatine County landfill. via Muscatine Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/fruitland-ia/2007/12/reuseable-system-to-cover-trash-will-help-l... Business, industry grows steadily;Menards, Musco accounts for 49% of...- December 17, 2007 "It's been a slow process, but when you look at where we were six months ago, we've come a long way" Menards spent big money in Muscatine in 2007. So did Musco Lighting. The companies invested $3.9 million and $2.4 million, respectively, to build new operations this year in Muscatine. via Muscatine Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/fruitland-ia/2007/12/business-industry-grows-steadily-menards-mu... Should the mayor have more authority- December 15, 2007 "To me, the only thing this does that we can't currently do is a curfew" MUSCATINE, Iowa - Muscatine City Council members want to place limits on a proposal authorizing the mayor to make certain decisions during a citywide emergency or natural disaster. via Muscatine Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/fruitland-ia/2007/12/should-the-mayor-have-more-authority?fromrs... |