http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2013 2013-04-29T16:24:08+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/feds_designate_320_million_to_improve_mississippi_river_water_quality/?source=rss The river that begins as a trickle in Itasca State Park in Minnesota and ends 2,350 miles later at the Gulf of Mexico will get a $320 million infusion from the federal government to improve water quality. World, Politics, Environment, Water, Regions, North America, United States, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington D.C., Wisconsin 2009-09-30T10:13:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/can_you_avoid_arthritis_knee_pain_by_building_thigh_muscles/?source=rss Millions of older women suffer the pain and stiffness of arthritis, especially in their knee joints, which can severely curtail everyday activities like climbing stairs or getting out of a car. Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, North America, United States, Iowa 2009-08-31T14:40:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/woman_63_missing_for_5_days_found_on_raft/?source=rss A 63-year-old woman trapped on a small raft caught in tangled river brush could hear passing cars and people talking but wasn't discovered until a fisherman on his way to his favorite hole spotted her five days later, the woman's son said Tuesday. Feel Good, Reunited Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Iowa 2009-08-29T13:41:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/wind_farms_revitalizing_midwest_manufacturing_towns/?source=rss Hundreds of workers lost their jobs after the Rockwell-Goss printing press factory closed here in Cedar Rapids in 2001. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Iowa 2009-05-13T08:21:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mystery_donors_give_45_million_to_colleges1/?source=rss A mystery is unfolding in the world of college fundraising: During the past few weeks, at least eight universities have received gifts totaling nearly $45 million, and the schools had to promise not to try to find out the giver's identity. Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Virginia 2009-04-25T00:59:08+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/traffic_deaths_decline_as_more_people_are_buckling_up/?source=rss It’s becoming increasingly safer on the roads. Regions, Caribbean, Puerto Rico, North America, United States, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Washington, Washington D.C., Wyoming 2009-04-09T10:04:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/david_lynch_donates_1_million_for_meditation_scholarships/?source=rss "Twin Peaks" auteur David Lynch is donating $1 million to the Maharishi University of Management in Des Moines, Iowa -- yes, you read that right -- for scholarships for students of transcendental meditation, the Associated Press reports. Health, Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, California, Iowa, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-15T07:50:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/quest_to_aid_kids_leads_to_bedroom_decorating/?source=rss For six years, Nancy Berg of Waukee couldn't get the idea out of her head. 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Environment, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-10-04T10:09:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/indiana_food_scientist_awarded_world_food_prize/?source=rss A scientist who developed new ways to process, transport and store large amounts of fresh food while maintaining its nutritional value was announced today as winner of the 2007 World Food Prize. World, Science, Technology, Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Indiana, Iowa, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2007-06-20T12:50:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/variety_donates_45_bikes/?source=rss With the support of Fareway Food Stores, 'Variety, the Children’s Charity of Iowa' gave bikes, bike helmets and bike locks Saturday to 45 children under a special program called 'Bikes for Kids.' Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Iowa, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-06-10T12:26:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/hydrogen_engine_center_unveils_one_cylinder_alternative_fuel_internal_combu/?source=rss Hydrogen Engine Center Inc. has completed the initial design and engineering of its compact, single-cylinder internal combustion engine. Environment, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Iowa, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-04-09T11:32:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/dept_of_energy_ranks_top_green_power_programs/?source=rss The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory today released its annual ranking of leading utility green power programs. Environment, Climate and Energy, Business, Regions, North America, United States, California, Florida, Iowa, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C., Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-04-04T13:22:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/big_shot/?source=rss A bald eagle owes its freedom to the sharpshooting skills of an Iowa conservation officer. Environment, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, Iowa, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-01-11T11:09:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_iowa_wind_power_project_now_operating/?source=rss A new wind energy project in western Iowa has gone into operation with the ability to produce enough electricity to power the homes of about 40,000 customers. Environment, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, United States, Iowa, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2006-12-30T13:33:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/kids_give_to_help_out_animals/?source=rss Eason Elementary School students are filling the stockings of needy puppies and kittens at the Animal Rescue League this month with donations for the school's giving tree. Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Iowa, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2006-12-12T13:59:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/farmers_using_new_tools_to_deal_with_global_warming/?source=rss Gary Larsen, who grows corn and soybeans in western Iowa, is among a growing number of farmers who are concerned about the potential effects of global warming. Environment, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, United States, Iowa, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2006-10-28T14:31:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/spray_painting_the_sistine_chapel_in_ohio/?source=rss A Bosnian immigrant has spent his family's life savings on a quirky dream to re-create a beloved work of art in the Midwest. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Iowa 2006-10-01T00:52:00+00:00