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TASTE ON THE RIVER "FEST" Post Date: thurs.july.03.09 The River News will be hosting a "Taste on the river" Saturday July 18. Six restaurants, each in a different town in Iowa and Wisconsin will Read More » IOWA SEN. GRASSLEY: IF YOU WANT GOOD HEALTH INSURANCE, WORK FOR THE GOVERNMENT Post Date: thurs.july.03.09 Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has a brilliant plan for fixing the health care system: If you want quality coverage, "go work for the Federal Read More » CANOEIST'S HEADING FOR DUBUQUE - OPEN TO PUBLIC Post Date: fri.july.07.09 By Donald Fossum. THE GREAT RIVER RUMBLE A paddling trip on the Mississippi, begins July 25 in LaCrosse, Wi., and follows the east border to Dubuque, featuring some of the areas most spectacular scenery. Organized by volunteers associated with Midwest River Expeditions, THE GREAT RIVER RUMBLE will include about 150 paddlers on the week long adventure. More info available at www.riverrumble.org or 1-708-747-1969. Read More » FASTEN SEAT BELT, PLEASE KEEP YOUR CLOTHES ON Post Date: thurs.july.02.09 A US Airways flight to Los Angeles had to be diverted to Albuquerque this Read More » COMING SOON! MOVIE REVIEWS BY JOSHUA FOLEY Post Date: wed.july.01.09 The river news is proud to feature Joshua Foleys reviews on movies. Read More » Letter to the Editor Post Date: tues.june.30.09 Gas For The U.S.The information in this letter was taken from the June 12, 2009 SitNews, Ketchikan, Read More » EMPLOYMENT LAW HOT TOPICS Post Date: mon.june.29.09 Terminations and Reductions in Force:Tough Questions in Tough Times. This session will focus on the troublesome questions employers face when making termination and reduction in force decisions, including discussion of the decision making process and related documentation. Independent Contractor or Employee: Misclassification Can Cost an Employer $. This session will focus on how to determine whether a worker is an "independent contractor" or an "employee." The classification Read More » WIC Clinic for Allamakee County Residents Post Date: wed.june.24.09 Luana Clinic - Luana Community Center Dates/Times...... Read More » MORE WHOOPING COUGH CASES IN NE IOWA Post Date: wed.june.26.09 More cases of the whooping cough are showing up in Buchanan County in northeast Iowa. Read More » WIS. WOLF POPULATION GROWS Post Date: wed.june.24.09 State wildlife officials estimate between 626 and 662 wolves Read More » CUTS WOULD CLOSE WIS. STATE OFFICES FOR 4 DAYS Post Date: wed.june.26.09 Don't count on getting a new driver's license the day after Thanksgiving: The Department of Motor Vehicles, along with other state offices, will likely close that day under the governor's plan to fur Read More » UNION PACIFIC STEAM LOCOMOTIVE SCHEDULE Post Date: wed.june.23.09 July 2009 Scheduled Events is listed on www.upsteam.com. If you are a train buff, you can't miss this opportunity to ride a steam Read More » HIGH TEMPS RIPE CONDITIONS FOR DANGEROUS ALGAE Post Date: wed.june.23.09 The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is warning people of Read More » UPCOMING EVENTS Post Date: wed.june.23.09 Prairie du Chien and McGregor will have the following weekend events..... Read More » INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN MARQUETTE, McGREGOR & MONONA Post Date: fri.june.19.09 Celebrate Independence Day “Back Home” style, July 3-5! A full weekend of activities has Read More » A BUDGET CURE: MARIJUANA TAXES? Post Date: wed.june.17.09 In this desperate economy, some argue that legalizing and taxing marijuana could plug multibillion-dollar holes in federal and state coffers. Read More » FORECAST: 'ASTONISHING' NEW CLOUD TYPE Post Date: tues.june.16.09 A photo taken by an Iowa paralegal may help secure the recognition of a new cloud Read More » NATURE CONSERVANCY TO USE GRASS FOR ENERGY Post Date: fri.june.12.09 A conservation group is trying to determine whether prairie grass in southern Minnesota could be used to produce electricity Read More » RETAIL SALES CLIMB 0.5 PERCENT IN MAY Post Date: fri.june12.09 The Commerce Department said Thursday retail sales increased by 0.5 percent last month, in line with economists' expectations. It was the Read More » LA CROSSE IN NATIONAL TOP 10 "BEST PLACES TO LIVE" Post Date: wed.june.06.09 La Crosse is getting national attention from the U.S. News and World Report. Its latest Read More » GOOD QUESTION: SEAT BELT LAW BUT WHY NO HELMUT LAW? Post Date: wed.june.06.09 Now that police can pull anyone over for not wearing a seat belt in Minnesota, attention is turning to motorcycles and helmets. If the government can make drivers buckle up Read More » UPPER MISSISSIPPI REFUGE TURNS 85 Post Date: sat.june.05.09 The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Read More » Friday Farmers Market in McGregor & Marquette Post Date: sat.may.23.09 An evening Farmers Market will be held on alternating Fridays in McGregor and Marquette Read More » CELIAS WEEKLY HOROSCOPE Post Date: sat.may.23.09 FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 6/27 Read More » HAVE ANY NEWS OF INTEREST TO READERS? Post Date: sun.apr.27.09 ARE YOU NEW TO THE TRI STATE AREA OR A LONG TIME RESIDENT? DO YOU WANT TO SUBMIT AN ARTICLE OR UPCOMING EVENTS? YOU Read More » WEEKLY CARTOON - CLICK TO ENLARGE Post Date: sat.apr.25.09 BY SHERI DAVIES Read More » FACT OF THE DAY Post Date: fri.feb.20.09 Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream. - George W Bush Read More » FOR SALE BY OWNER SITE Post Date: thurs.feb.19.09 GO TO THE RIVER NEWS CLASSIFIEDS SECTION AND CLICK ALL LISTINGS. 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