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Iowans take their pork tenderloin sandwiches seriously

desmoinesregister.com — Forget the economy. Education, schmeducation. Foreclosures? Puh-leez. You want to get Iowans talking and taking sides, never mind pork-barrel spending - bring up pork tenderloin sandwiches. A recent Register Facebook query garnered 89 responses and handful of emails, and not a one of them was wishy-washy.
Lionel Host, WPIX New York @LionelMedia
Iowans take their pork tenderloin sandwiches seriously http://t.co/f8z7Yq8E

Pop singer Stella trades conventional music career for full-time anti-bullying activism

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Stella Katsoudas says that she's found her calling as perhaps the nation's first pop singer to devote her entire career to anti-bullying activism. "If this is all I make music for for the rest of my life, then I'm cool with that," she said this week from her native Chicago.
Kyle Munson Columnist, Des Moines Register @KyleMunson
Pop singer @stellakatsoudas trades conventional music career for full-time anti-bullying activism http://t.co/D2ZXGEAI #bullying @SFTSorg

Spam sales boost Hormel earnings

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — An old kitchen standard, Spam, helped Hormel Foods of Austin, Minnesota, to a record profit for fiscal 2012 second quarter of $127.9 million, up 17 percent from net earnings of $109.6 million a year earlier. Hormel said it achieved the profits despite narrowed margins for its pork business.
Dan Piller Agriculture and Energy Reporter, Des Moines Register @DanPiller
Spam sales boost Hormel earnings | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/xSpZ9SVf

Grassley: Obama’s support for same-sex marriage could cost him Hawkeye state in November

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Same-sex marriage ranks low among issues important to most Iowa voters, says U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, but he believes President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage could cost him the Hawkeye state in November in a tight race against Republican Mitt Romney.
William Petroski Public Affairs Reporter, Des Moines Register @WilliamPetroski
Grassley: Obama’s support for same-sex marriage could cost him Hawkeye state in November | Des Moines Register Staff http://t.co/SpefTSVp

Agent: Remains are those of missing Iowa woman

desmoinesregister.com — MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (AP) - Investigators say skeletal remains discovered in rural southeastern Iowa in March are those of a 24-year-old mother who vanished last year. Division of Criminal Investigation agent Jeff Uhlmeyer said Wednesdsay the remains are those of Jackie Douthart of Mount Pleasant.
Scott McFetridge Iowa News Editor, Food/Agriculture National Team Editor, Associated Press @smcfetridge
Investigator says human remains discovered in March are those of missing Iowa mother http://t.co/dK13GSHa

Man with zebra, parrot in truck charged with OWI

desmoinesregister.com — Most people might leave their pets behind when going for a drink at the local watering hole. Not Jerald Reiter, a longtime farmer and exotic pet owner. The Cascade man's arrest Sunday outside the Dog House Lounge in Dubuque on a charge of operating while intoxicated gained attention across the state when it was reported that he had a zebra and a macaw inside his vehicle.
Holly Moore Social Media Producer, Gannett @HollyTMoore
Man with zebra, parrot in truck charged with OWI. Yes, really. http://t.co/ESnP4NsD

T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant closed in West Des Moines

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — The T.G.I. Friday's restaurant at 3340 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines closed on Monday. Store franchise owner Hawkeye Restaurants LLC does not plan to reopen the store. "There is a license issue that we cannot resolve with the franchisor," said Tom Larson, Hawkeye president.
Joanne Boeckman Business Reporter, Des Moines Register @newbiz_dmreg
T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant closed in West Des Moines | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/P8Vhc0Q7

Get Smart: U of I Foundation, Sally Mason live chat, robot professors

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Ken Mason's jobs never put on paper - Clark Kauffman 3 p.m. live chat with UI President Sally Mason - Press-Citizen Five proposals to solve $1 trillion college loan crisis - USA Today The Truth About College Aid: It's Corporate Welfare - The Atlantic Student loan debt spirals - South Florida Sun Sentinel Report: Robots stack up to human professors in teaching Intro Stats - Inside Higher Ed Get Smart is a daily digest of higher ed news in Iowa and the nation.
Jens Manuel Krogstad Reporter, Des Moines Register @jensmanuel
Get Smart: U of I Foundation, Sally Mason live chat, robot professors http://t.co/GWSEQk7Y

Rough night for soybeans

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Soybeans were hit overnight with reports that China has cancelled some purchases, causing July soybeans to drop 26 cents per bushel to $13.55 and new crop soybeans down 22 cents to $12.82 per bushel. The Chicago Board of Trade reported ""export sources say Chinese importers have canceled some soybean purchases due to negative crushing margins.
Dan Piller Agriculture and Energy Reporter, Des Moines Register @DanPiller
Rough night for soybeans | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/OHP7JmFl

Public asked to get aboard DART plan despite concerns

desmoinesregister.com — Dedicated bus riders in the Des Moines area are making their voices heard leading up to one of the largest transit system overhauls in the metro's history - and finding they're too late. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority's large-scale plan for service changes, called DART Forward 2035, gained approval from the group's commissioners last September and promises a 13 percent increase in overall services.
Josh Hafner City Reporter, Des Moines Register @joshhafner
.@ridedart users voicing concerns over big route changes find it's already "the 11th hour": http://t.co/LBGslOt4 #DSM

Will Iowans ante up for renovated casino?

desmoinesregister.com — OSCEOLA, IA. - Gone is Mr. Terrible, the iconic 132-foot-tall electronic cowboy who stood for years here along Interstate Highway 35, beckoning gamblers to Terrible's Lakeside Casino. Unfortunately, the mascot's moniker too aptly described the status of business inside. Long a favorite getaway for Des Moines area residents, the casino has endured hard times in recent years.
William Petroski Public Affairs Reporter, Des Moines Register @WilliamPetroski
Will Iowans ante up for Affinity Gaming's renovated Osceola casino? http://t.co/iF2KrkHK

Iowans take their pork tenderloin sandwiches seriously

desmoinesregister.com — Forget the economy. Education, schmeducation. Foreclosures? Puh-leez. You want to get Iowans talking and taking sides, never mind pork-barrel spending - bring up pork tenderloin sandwiches. A recent Register Facebook query garnered 89 responses and handful of emails, and not a one of them was wishy-washy.
Jonathan Martin Senior Political Writer, Politico @jmartpolitico
Great pic > RT @josiealbrecht: @jmartpolitico -- SMITTYS! http://t.co/6HgtXfGc

East ends Martensdale-St. Marys' bid to regain record

desmoinesregister.com — ST. MARYS, Ia. - History hurts.East's Colby Carmichael hurled a three-hit, 13-strikeout performance to halt Martensdale-St. Marys' 88-game winning streak in his team's 4-3 victory Tuesday.Martensdale-St. Marys' run ended one triumph short of the national high school best set by Portsmouth, N.H., last month.East, which went 13-23 last year, celebrated the win like a state title.
John Naughton Sports Writer, Des Moines Register @JohnNaughton
East ends Martensdale-St. Marys' bid to regain record http://t.co/VkHvEya2

Grassley: Disabled Iowan led an inspirational life

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley today spoke about Katie Beckett on the Senate floor, calling her "the living embodiment of a person with disabilities participating and contributing in society." Beckett, 34, spent her first 3½ years in a Cedar Rapids hospital before President Ronald Reagan cut through the Medicaid red tape so the program could pay her medical expenses at home.
Jason Clayworth Political Reporter, Des Moines Register @JasonClayworth
Grassley: Disabled Iowan led an inspirational life | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs #chuckGrassley http://t.co/Jbka6Bqg

School districts in D.M. area take steps to curb bullying

desmoinesregister.com — Merissa Flores, shown in a public service announcement, collapses to the ground, a bottle of pills rolling out of her limp hand. Flores, 16, a sophomore, completed the one-minute video with friends from Des Moines' Hoover High School as part of a class project.
Kyle Munson Columnist, Des Moines Register @KyleMunson
MT @jensmanuel School districts in D.M. area take steps to curb #bullying http://t.co/Tnzg4y4C (All latest coverage: http://t.co/OZVR2aOZ)
Jens Manuel Krogstad Reporter, Des Moines Register @jensmanuel
School districts in D.M. area take steps to curb bullying http://t.co/StJkqfpf

Police arrest Iowa man driving alongside zebra, parrot

desmoinesregister.com — DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - Police charged an eastern Iowa man with drunken driving after stopping him outside a Dubuque bar, where he was in a truck beside a small zebra and parrot. KCRG-TV reports (http://bit.ly/KkBp1j ) officers arrested 56-year-old Jerald Reiter on Sunday night in the parking lot of the Dog House bar.
Jane Burns Business Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @jrburns
RT @DMRegister: A zebra and parrot were passengers in truck while their owner was arrested for drunken driving. http://t.co/rvCgtRNB

Anthony Rizzo ties team record in Iowa Cubs' victory

desmoinesregister.com — Whenever that day comes, Anthony Rizzo will leave the Iowa Cubs with part ownership of a franchise record - and something he accomplished for the first time.Never in 467 professional games has the slugging first baseman scored five runs - until doing it during Tuesday's 18-8 victory against a Tacoma outfit that committed seven errors at Principal Park."That's a record for me," Rizzo said after his busy day running the bases.
Randy Peterson Sports Writer, Des Moines Register @RandyPete
Big day for Anthony Rizzo http://t.co/V2eqe3xJ

Steve King’s comparison of immigrants to dogs draws fire

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Steve King compared American immigration to the process of selecting a good bird dog during a reelection campaign stop in Pocahontas Monday, drawing deep criticism from his opponents. King was making the point that he believes America should be able to pick the best/brightest to immigrate to the U.S.
Jason Clayworth Political Reporter, Des Moines Register @JasonClayworth
Steve King’s comparison of immigrants to dogs draws fire | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs #ia04 #steveking http://t.co/GDKXWYFu

FreebeeCards launches gift card program in Des Moines

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — FreebeeCards, a Des Moines company offers gift card-like rewards and discounts through smartphones, has opened at 501 S.W. Seventh St., Suite G in the Riverpoint Business Park in Des Moines. The discount, which people can sign up for online, is revealed when the cardholder visits the merchant.
Joanne Boeckman Business Reporter, Des Moines Register @newbiz_dmreg
FreebeeCards launches gift card program in Des Moines | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/UvtiyvjG

New health care payment system links costs, patients' outcomes

desmoinesregister.com — FORT DODGE, IA. - Supporters of a new method of paying for health care hope to hear more stories like Dave Kalous'. Kalous, 57, was diagnosed this spring with a potentially deadly heart ailment. Since then, his doctor and other medical professionals have spent hours explaining the disorder and discussing ways he can try to live with it.
Charles Ornstein Senior Reporter, ProPublica @charlesornstein
Good story by Tony Leys. New health care payment system links costs, patients' outcomes http://t.co/GxsuBdsa via @KentBottles #ahcj12

Iowa View: Oil billionaires wrong about clean energy

desmoinesregister.com — My name is Rob Hach. I am an Iowa farm boy who moved into town to start a business. That was 10 years ago. Today my wife and I have 28 employees and four offices in four states at Anemometry Specialists. We work in the wind industry on turbines.
David Roberts Staff Writer, Grist, Grist @drgrist
A small-town Iowa farm boy defends the wind industry that's made him a successful businessman: http://t.co/hQFhP8CK

Police arrest Iowa man driving alongside zebra, parrot

desmoinesregister.com — DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - Police charged an eastern Iowa man with drunken driving after stopping him outside a Dubuque bar, where he was in a truck beside a small zebra and parrot. KCRG-TV reports (http://bit.ly/KkBp1j ) officers arrested 56-year-old Jerald Reiter on Sunday night in the parking lot of the Dog House bar.
Kyle Munson Columnist, Des Moines Register @KyleMunson
Just another Iowa news day: "He says the zebra and macaw parrot are pets and like riding in the truck." http://t.co/YtxrsUDH

AARP to Branstad: Veto burdensome health rule

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Terry Branstad should veto a requirement in a budget bill that mandates that advisors who help Iowans compare health insurance options be licensed, the state's AARP said in a letter to the governor today.
Jason Clayworth Political Reporter, Des Moines Register @JasonClayworth
AARP to Branstad: Veto burdensome health rule | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs #ialegis #iagov http://t.co/ixnO3RPB

Ample storage report trims hog prices

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Hog prices fell Tuesday in the futures markets after the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported increases of as much as 20 percent of pork in the nation's commercial freezers. The USDA said "total red meat supplies in freezers were up 5 percent from the previous month and up 19 percent from last year."
Dan Piller Agriculture and Energy Reporter, Des Moines Register @DanPiller
Ample storage report trims hog prices | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/kjrYIZ8o

Man calls Steve King a ‘professional liar,’ is removed from event

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — A man who called Steve King a liar at an event in Mason City today was escorted from the event by police. King, a U.S. Representative from western Iowa being challenged by Democrat Christie Vilsack, has consistently criticized federal health care reform for the past two years.
Jason Clayworth Political Reporter, Des Moines Register @JasonClayworth
UPDATE: Man who calls Steve King a ‘professional liar,’ homophobe and xenophobe is removed from event http://t.co/v7pfQPQ9 #steveKing #ia04
Jason Clayworth Political Reporter, Des Moines Register @JasonClayworth
Man calls Steve King a ‘professional liar,’ is removed from event | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs #ia04 #steveKing http://t.co/v7pfQPQ9

New Subway opens in Johnston

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — A Subway sandwich shop has opened in a shopping center at Northwest 86th Street and Northwest 62nd Avenue in Johnston, behind the Kum & Go convenience store. Subway, 6110 N.W. 86th St., is owned by Tharp Subways of West Des Moines. The Tharp family has owned Subway franchises for 20 years.
Joanne Boeckman Business Reporter, Des Moines Register @newbiz_dmreg
New Subway opens in Johnston | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/1zsbnvS7

Vintage and retro shop Funky Finds opens

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Suzie Fredregill says the merchandise in her new shop, Funky Finds Vintage and Retro, is an eclectic mix of groovy items from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. The shop, at 515 18th St. in Des Moines, sells mostly furniture and accessories that Fredregill finds at estate and tag sales and at auctions.
Joanne Boeckman Business Reporter, Des Moines Register @newbiz_dmreg
Vintage and retro shop Funky Finds opens | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/xUFSyNT5

Politico: Iowa’s Tom Harkin hasn’t talked to the president in months

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — President Barack Obama is taking a less hands-on role in the legislative process these days - and Democratic U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin is one of the senators who has barely spoken with him, Politico reports this morning. But Obama's distance also serves to ward off Republicans who have been less willing to embrace his ideas because of his involvement, Manu Raju writes.
David M. Drucker Associate Politics Editor, Roll Call @DavidMDrucker
RT @rcmahoney: Iowa’s Tom Harkin hasn’t talked to the president in months http://t.co/yirrDfu2

A 'bigger and better' Ankeny Unplugged season

desmoinesregister.com — The 2012 Ankeny Unplugged music series kicks off June 2 with a lineup of local, regional and national bands - including an introductory performance by Parlours, as well as Death Ships, Hanwell, and Milk and Eggs. The program is organized by the Ankeny Jaycees and concerts are held at the band shell in Wagner Park.
Sara Sleyster Reporter, Des Moines Register @sleyster
RT @ankenyunplugged: Thanks @DMRegister! - "A bigger and better Ankeny Unplugged season" is right! http://t.co/s2q1UyE6

Ankeny aquatic centers to open this weekend

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Opening day for Ankeny's two aquatic centers is Saturday, May 26. Cascade Falls Aquatic Center, 2350 S.W. Prairie Trail Parkway, will be open from noon to 8 p.m. daily. Entrance fees are $7 for general patrons, $5 for seniors (60+), and $1 for children two and under.
Sara Sleyster Reporter, Des Moines Register @sleyster
Ankeny aquatic centers to open this weekend http://t.co/cvVbKf9b

Iowa Right to Life mourns death of chairman Robert Dopf

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Iowa Right to Life said today it is mourning the unexpected death of its chairman, former federal prosecutor Robert Dopf of Urbandale. Dopf, 63, died Sunday, according to an obituary on the Westover Funeral Home web site, which didn't list a cause of death.
William Petroski Public Affairs Reporter, Des Moines Register @WilliamPetroski
Iowa Right to Life mourns death of chairman Robert Dopf | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/MXhUkKU2

Big crop report skewers corn

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Corn futures, which had staged a mini-rally late last week on fears of dry conditions in the Ukraine and the western U.S., was hammered Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said that four-fifths of the newly-planed U.S. corn crop is in good to excellent condition.
Dan Piller Agriculture and Energy Reporter, Des Moines Register @DanPiller
Big crop report skewers corn | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/CtirABWZ

Des Moines widens liquor license moratorium

desmoinesregister.com — The city of Des Moines' grip on businesses seeking to sell alcohol tightened Monday night when the City Council extended a temporary ban on new liquor licenses on stores as small as gas stations and as large as supermarkets.
Josh Hafner City Reporter, Des Moines Register @joshhafner
“How far and how deep into the market will the city’s liquor license regulation go?” #DesMoines widens booze ban: http://t.co/xMhLRJBB #DSM

Emergency crews rescue woman, dog from house explosion

desmoinesregister.com — Waukee police officers carried a woman out of her house just as smoke turned to fire Tuesday morning.An hour later, firefighters brought out Maddie, the family's black Scottish Terrier, to join her.But while the home's occupants are okay, the Cherry Street house itself is a total loss, officials said.
Sarah Day Owen Associate Online Entertainment Editor, Des Moines Register @SarahDayOwen
An adorable dog, rescued from his burning house, getting oxygen from firefighters: http://t.co/DeQORvZT #awwwwoftheday #happyendings

Get Smart: U of I Foundation, president salaries, the value of a college degree

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Foundation at U of I disregards Supreme Court ruling; refuses records request - DMR New leader picked for ISU's education school - Ames Trib How valuable is a college degree? - New Yorker What public college presidents make - Chronicle How Competition Is Killing Higher Education - Bloomberg Bill would clear path for two-tiered pricing at Calif.
Jens Manuel Krogstad Reporter, Des Moines Register @jensmanuel
Get Smart: U of I Foundation, president salaries, the value of a college degree http://t.co/cZR5xord

Get ready for the Ankeny library’s 2012 Family Fun Walk

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Help Ozzie the Owl find his nocturnal animal friends on May 31 at the Creature Crawl, the Kirkendall Public Library's 2012 Family Fun Walk. The Family Fun Walk is a fundraising event for the Kirkendall Public Library Foundation as well as a kick-off event for the 2012 summer reading program.
Sara Sleyster Reporter, Des Moines Register @sleyster
Get ready for the Ankeny library’s 2012 Family Fun Walk http://t.co/CLRmJK49

Meat: It’s what is masculine

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — We already suspected this, but some scientific research has come up with the conclusion that men associate red meat with masculinity, a viewpoint which makes them reluctant vegetarians. The Journal of Consumer Research will report in its October issue that its surveys in the U.S.
Dan Piller Agriculture and Energy Reporter, Des Moines Register @DanPiller
Meat: It’s what is masculine | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/p52f9gFh

Lamberti still in line to head racing panel, despite OWI arrest

desmoinesregister.com — Former Iowa Senate President Jeff Lamberti still appears be a strong candidate for the chairmanship of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, after an arrest for drunken driving in Des Moines. Gov. Terry Branstad said Monday he planned to have a private conversation with Lamberti, a fellow Republican, about Friday night's incident.
William Petroski Public Affairs Reporter, Des Moines Register @WilliamPetroski
Lamberti still in line to head racing panel, despite OWI arrest http://t.co/lUGjZHMK

King explains his pay raises, trips abroad and votes that contributed to national debt

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Sac City, Ia. - U.S. Rep. Steve King launched a reelection tour here Monday and was soon left explaining his record of voting multiple times to increase his congressional salary, taking dozens of trips paid for by third parties and voting in favor of tax breaks for the nation's richest residents while simultaneously supporting war efforts that catapulted the national debt.
Shane Goldmacher Political Reporter, LA Times @ShaneGoldmacher
Rep. Steve King (R-IA) defends votes to raise pay: “I have saved the taxpayers billions” King said. http://t.co/LcAO1I92
Jason Clayworth Political Reporter, Des Moines Register @JasonClayworth
King explains his pay raises, trips abroad and votes that contributed to national debt | #ia04 #SteveKing http://t.co/up8TNsyN

Iowa Cubs: Talking ball with Rizzo and Marmol

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Even Chicago Cub fans are uncertain when first base prospect Anthony Rizzo and the Iowa Cubs should part ways. Just more than half of 2,280 respondents in a Chicago Tribune poll say he should be in Chicago now, not with the Iowa Cubs. "To be honest, I don't pay attention to any of that," Rizzo said.
Randy Peterson Sports Writer, Des Moines Register @RandyPete
Asked if he could play something other than first base, #AnthonyRizzo said he'd like to give shortstop a try. http://t.co/4D8uYylJ #nochance

Ankeny school board selects three new administrators

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Darrin Haack was named an assistant high school principal for Ankeny starting in the 2013-14 school year. The Ankeny school board unanimously approved the decision Monday. Haack is currently a music teacher at Ankeny High School and will remain in that position next school year.
Sara Sleyster Reporter, Des Moines Register @sleyster
Ankeny school board selects three new administrators http://t.co/1lBKTWXC

East’s No. 1: State softball rankings released

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Des Moines East won last year's Class 4-A state softball title. Now the Scarlets will take a run at Iowa's first Class 5-A crown. East is ranked No. 1 in the state's newly created 5-A class, which arrives as a result of an expansion move by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.
John Naughton Sports Writer, Des Moines Register @JohnNaughton
East’s No. 1: State softball rankings released | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/irTwZPu7

Another ad targets Clive Senator in heated GOP primary

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Another biting radio ad is being released this week against Sen. Pat Ward, a Clive resident fighting a fellow Republican challenger to retain a seat in the Legislature.
Jason Clayworth Political Reporter, Des Moines Register @JasonClayworth
Another ad targets Clive Senator in heated GOP primary | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs #iaSenate http://t.co/KxjLPPGS

Vintage goods and yarn store to open in the East Village

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Jessica Miller and Erica Carnes are moving much of the merchandise from their 1964 pull-behind camper into a storefront in the East Village. The women plan to open Hill Vintage & Knits at 432 E. Locust St. in mid June. "We've been operating out of the camper and we wanted to make it the real deal," said Miller, 27.
Joanne Boeckman Business Reporter, Des Moines Register @newbiz_dmreg
Vintage goods and yarn store to open in the East Village | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/1jsP8xp7

Boy has new life after 'Bully'

desmoinesregister.com — EDMOND, OKLA. - Alex Libby roamed around his new school's lunchroom, stopping at one table after another. A girl wrapped her arm around his shoulders. A boy exchanged playful shadow-punches with him. A cluster of fellow freshmen waved him over to chat.
Kyle Munson Columnist, Des Moines Register @KyleMunson
.@tonyleys catches up with Alex from @bullymovie in Oklahoma: http://t.co/dKRrCadz; Sioux City after "Bully": http://t.co/HEQSpP3Z #bullying
Jens Manuel Krogstad Reporter, Des Moines Register @jensmanuel
RT @tonyleys: Trembling victim featured in "Bully" documentary becomes confident spokesman for other tormented kids. http://t.co/FqMi4f3c

Des Moines metro bus route changes to begin in June

desmoinesregister.com — Bus lines in the Des Moines metro area will bend, grow and outright disappear this June as the Des Moines Regional Transit Authority implements the biggest service changes in its six-year history - and officials admit not every rider will be happy.
Josh Hafner City Reporter, Des Moines Register @joshhafner
Bus lines in the #DesMoines area will bend, grow and outright disappear this June. Learn more here: http://t.co/awW6xOeV #DSM

Iowa View: Oil billionaires wrong about clean energy

desmoinesregister.com — My name is Rob Hach. I am an Iowa farm boy who moved into town to start a business. That was 10 years ago. Today my wife and I have 28 employees and four offices in four states at Anemometry Specialists. We work in the wind industry on turbines.
David Roberts Staff Writer, Grist, Grist @drgrist
Iowa farm boy-turned-clean energy biz owner pushes back against RW attacks on his industry: http://t.co/XGu25sfV

Walgreens stores fall outside Des Moines liquor ban; council to act tonight

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Ten Walgreens stores seeking to sell hard liquor in Des Moines don't fall under the city's temporary ban on liquor licenses, an issue the city council hopes to address at tonight's meeting.
Josh Hafner City Reporter, Des Moines Register @joshhafner
RT @DMRegister: Expanded moratorium means no new liquor licenses for Walgreens in Des Moines. http://t.co/WeqMmZjI
Josh Hafner City Reporter, Des Moines Register @joshhafner
“No disrespect intended to @walgreens: They’re a pharmacy store. They’re not a liquor store." #DSM Council preview: http://t.co/RDIz8YgH

Desormeaux to be replaced as Dullahan jockey for Belmont

desmoinesregister.com — Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux has lost his mount on Dullahan, owned by Iowa-based Donegal Racing, for the Belmont Stakes. Donegal president Jerry Crawford confirmed this morning that Desormeaux - a three-time Kentucky Derby winner - will be replaced by Javier Castellano for the third leg of the Triple Crown circuit on June 9 in New York.
Mark Emmert Deputy Sports Editor, Des Moines Register @MarkEmmert
RT @DMRsports: Iowa-owned Dullahan will get new jockey for Belmont: http://t.co/oLHECDol

Gov. Branstad will let gambling panel decide if Lamberti should become chair

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Gov. Terry Branstad said today he won't intervene in an upcoming decision whether former Iowa Senate leader Jeff Lamberti should become chairman of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Lamberti, 49, of Ankeny, a lawyer who is president of the Iowa Barnstormers' Arena Football League team, was arrested Friday night by Des Moines police and charged with drunken driving.
William Petroski Public Affairs Reporter, Des Moines Register @WilliamPetroski
Gov. Branstad will let gambling panel decide if Lamberti should become chair | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/RWqNkPOZ

King launches tour; predicts a vibrant national battle with Vilsack

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Sac City, Ia. - One of the nation's most hotly contested congressional races will play out in Iowa's 4th District, where millions of dollars and unprecedented mudslinging are expected to dominate the social landscape, U.S. Rep. Steve King predicted here today.
Jason Clayworth Political Reporter, Des Moines Register @JasonClayworth
King launches tour; predicts a vibrant national battle with Vilsack | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/1Ztytrgr
Jason Clayworth Political Reporter, Des Moines Register @JasonClayworth
King launches tour; predicts a vibrant national battle with Vilsack | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs #ia04 http://t.co/1Ztytrgr

Gov. Branstad mourns Burlington boat accident victims; asks Iowans to be safe

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Gov. Terry Branstad today expressed his sympathies to the families and friends of four young people who died in a weekend boating accident at Burlington, and he asked Iowans to be safety conscious to avoid more accidents this summer.
William Petroski Public Affairs Reporter, Des Moines Register @WilliamPetroski
Gov. Branstad mourns Burlington boat accident victims; asks Iowans to be safe | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs http://t.co/bakPGFHo

Get Smart: UI goes to China, Harkin & student debt, UNI buyouts

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — Harkin storms over student debt - DMR Mason hoping trip will raise UI's profile in Asia - Press-Citizen Student aid should be bigger priority for foundation - DMR More universities pick STEM profs as provosts, including ISU, U of I - DMR Professor loses case against U of I foundation - Press-Citizen Number of the Week: Student Loan Bubble - WSJ UNI officials say faculty buyouts, early retirements will save school about $1.3 million - Gazette A Harvard MBA's radical quest to erase his debt - CNN At U of I, why is 1 man paid but not 2 women?
Jens Manuel Krogstad Reporter, Des Moines Register @jensmanuel
Get Smart: UI goes to China, Harkin & student debt, UNI buyouts http://t.co/GYkE6Miv

Ankeny Fire Department to host educational open house

blogs.desmoinesregister.com — The Ankeny Fire Department will celebrate National Emergency Medical Services Week by hosting an educational open house at the Fire Headquarters from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at 120 N.W. Ash Drive. This event is free and open to the public. This event will include safety-focused educational activities for children of all ages.
Sara Sleyster Reporter, Des Moines Register @sleyster
Ankeny Fire Department to host educational open house http://t.co/qva4BOKG

11 Ankeny Christian graduates form together as family

desmoinesregister.com — No member of Ankeny Christian Academy's senior class was like another, but collectively the 11 students fit together to create a family. "I love this class because there's not very many of us," said senior Kate Kruse of Ankeny. "We're so different from each other, but it just works for us."
Sara Sleyster Reporter, Des Moines Register @sleyster
Ankeny Christian Academy graduation ceremony http://t.co/I7rY5HtB

Munson: In the name of progress, city to lose a landmark � its scrap yard

desmoinesregister.com — It's official: The scrap heap on the edge of downtown Des Moines has been bought and is gone - and I'm not talking about the state lawmakers who finally adjourned and scurried out of town. This is the literal 32-acre salvage yard at 1610 Scott Ave., Carroll Auto Wrecking, that has been a landmark of mangled metal within eyeshot of the Iowa Capitol.
Kyle Munson Columnist, Des Moines Register @KyleMunson
The Iowa State Capitol dome is a downtown DM landmark, right? So was this scrap yard nearby, a family biz since '55: http://t.co/Fo4PhGBu

Des Moines residents criticize school's intention to move

desmoinesregister.com — A rapidly growing Des Moines school hopes to return to the community center it once shared on the city's east side, but it faces skepticism from potential neighbors. Enrollment at Joshua Christian Academy, a faith-based private school aimed at inner-city youth, is expanding.
Josh Hafner City Reporter, Des Moines Register @joshhafner
A fast-growing #DSM school wants to move into a community center in MLK Park, but some residents are cautious: http://t.co/Da8D0rDU

From painful spotlight, Sioux City presses on against bullying

desmoinesregister.com — SIOUX CITY, IA. - Kaleb Gass, like too many kids, didn't need to see a movie to learn about bullying. He found out firsthand last year on a bus. Gass was a seventh-grader on the ride home from middle school, just sitting and talking to a friend, he says, when he turned his head and realized that a knife was being held to his neck.
Kyle Munson Columnist, Des Moines Register @KyleMunson
.@tonyleys catches up with Alex from @bullymovie in Oklahoma: http://t.co/dKRrCadz; Sioux City after "Bully": http://t.co/HEQSpP3Z #bullying