News Headlines for Ainsworth, Iowa

Sounds lose 2-1 at Iowa (The Tennessean)
DES MOINES — The Nashville Sounds were unable to capitalize on a strong pitching effort from starter Chris Narveson in a 2-1 loss to the Iowa Cubs on Sunday afternoon at Principal Park.

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Convoy of Hope distributes flood-recovery items in Iowa (The Springfield News-Leader)
Springfield-based Convoy of Hope has continued to help flood victims in the Midwest. Saturday the compassion organization distributed recovery items in the Burlington, Iowa, area.

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Ready, Set, Ride! Bikes Begin Rolling Across Iowa (KCCI 8 Des Moines)
Thousands of cyclists begin a weeklong journey across Iowa Sunday morning in Missouri Valley, kicking off the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.

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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Iowa City (The Gazette)
A man died in Iowa City after his motorcycle apparently collide with a passenger vehicle Saturday evening. Iowa City police said.Police responded to the accident at Mormon Trek Boulevard and Rohret Road at 9:15 p.m., and are still investigating the collision. Police said Sunday they won’t release the name of the victim until his family is notified.Police are asking anyone with information about ...

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Iowa Cities Await RAGBRAI Stops (KCCI 8 Des Moines)
Towns with overnight stops along the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa course are preparing to show their hospitality to thousands of cyclists.

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Pig caper: Police investigate swiped swine in Iowa (The Arizona Republic)
Authorities in western Iowa are looking for a thief with a very big payload - 120 market hogs.

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AP analysis: Third of Iowa businesses getting loans fail (WHO-TV 13 Des Moines)
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 12:54 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Nearly a third of the small companies receiving grants and loans from a state program designed to boost diversity among...

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AP analysis: Third of Iowa businesses getting loans fail (WOI-TV Des Moines)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Nearly a third of the small companies receiving grants and loans from a state program designed to boost diversity among business owners have failed in the past 20 years.

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Iowa prepares for RAGBRAI (KTVO TV 3 Kirksville)
Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 2:38 p.m. TOLEDO, IOWA (AP) -- With RAGBRAI set to launch, towns hosting overnight stops are preparing to show their hospitality to thousands of bikers.

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Storms Cause Damage Across Central Iowa (KCCI 8 Des Moines)
Strong storms cause flash flooding and scattered damage in parts of central Iowa.

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