TASTE ON THE RIVER "FEST"

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

IOWA SEN. GRASSLEY: IF YOU WANT GOOD HEALTH INSURANCE, WORK FOR THE GOVERNMENT

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

CANOEIST'S HEADING FOR DUBUQUE - OPEN TO PUBLIC

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.

FASTEN SEAT BELT, PLEASE KEEP YOUR CLOTHES ON

A US Airways flight to Los Angeles had to be diverted to Albuquerque this

COMING SOON! MOVIE REVIEWS BY JOSHUA FOLEY

The river news is proud to feature Joshua Foleys reviews on movies.

Letter to the Editor

Gas For The U.S.The information in this letter was taken from the June 12, 2009 SitNews, Ketchikan,

EMPLOYMENT LAW HOT TOPICS

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

WIC Clinic for Allamakee County Residents

Luana Clinic - Luana Community Center
Dates/Times......

MORE WHOOPING COUGH CASES IN NE IOWA

More cases of the whooping cough are showing up in Buchanan County in northeast Iowa.

WIS. WOLF POPULATION GROWS

State wildlife officials estimate between 626 and 662 wolves

CUTS WOULD CLOSE WIS. STATE OFFICES FOR 4 DAYS

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

UNION PACIFIC STEAM LOCOMOTIVE SCHEDULE

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

HIGH TEMPS RIPE CONDITIONS FOR DANGEROUS ALGAE

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is warning people of

UPCOMING EVENTS

Prairie du Chien and McGregor will have the following weekend events.....

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN MARQUETTE, McGREGOR & MONONA

Celebrate Independence Day “Back Home” style, July 3-5! A full weekend of activities has

A BUDGET CURE: MARIJUANA TAXES?

In this desperate economy, some argue that legalizing and taxing marijuana could plug multibillion-dollar holes in federal and state coffers.

FORECAST: 'ASTONISHING' NEW CLOUD TYPE

A photo taken by an Iowa paralegal may help secure the recognition of a new cloud

NATURE CONSERVANCY TO USE GRASS FOR ENERGY

A conservation group is trying to determine whether prairie grass in southern Minnesota could be used to produce electricity

RETAIL SALES CLIMB 0.5 PERCENT IN MAY

The Commerce Department said Thursday retail sales increased by 0.5 percent last month, in line with economists' expectations. It was the

LA CROSSE IN NATIONAL TOP 10 "BEST PLACES TO LIVE"

La Crosse is getting national attention from the U.S. News and World Report. Its latest

GOOD QUESTION: SEAT BELT LAW BUT WHY NO HELMUT LAW?

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

UPPER MISSISSIPPI REFUGE TURNS 85

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and

Friday Farmers Market in McGregor & Marquette

An evening Farmers Market will be held on alternating Fridays in McGregor and Marquette

CELIAS WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 6/27

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FACT OF THE DAY

Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream.
- George W Bush

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