Some great men spring into action to help an officer under attack.… MORE
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Kelley Paul says husband Rand “not a career politician”
She’s not the first candidate’s wife this presidential cycle to meet with Iowans on behalf of her husband, but Kelley Paul commanded the attention of 20 Polk County Republican women on Tuesday afternoon with a speech about her grandmother and her family’s background. “She was my inspiration for patriotism and bravery,” said Paul to the group.…… MORE
Rand Paul in Iowa for first time in six weeks
Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul is hosting several events in central Iowa this weekend, coming to the caucus state for the first time in six weeks. Paul is the only confirmed candidate signed up so far to participate in Story County’s GOP tailgate at the UI-ISU football game on Saturday. All candidates, the county GOP…… MORE
Torch Afternoon News 9-4: Aftermath of new UI president, Democrats stump in Iowa for Labor Day Weekend, DART ridership up
ISU is getting another $8.4 million from the National Science Foundation to support their Engineering Research Center. The extra funding brings the total amount from the foundation to more than 35 million dollars…the center will help biochemists and engineers work together to solve common problems and improve technologies to make biorenewable chemicals. Not everyone in…… MORE
Greek woman saves life of Syrian refugee
Sandra Tsiligeridu’s prompt actions saved the life of a Syrian refugee in the Aegean Sea. She spoke with CNN’s Robyn Curnow about the experience.… MORE
World’s biggest twin-engine jetliner has foldable wings
Boeing finalized designs for the 777X, which has folding wings and is expected to be the world’s largest twin-engine jet when it begins service in 2020.… MORE
And the most famous escalator is …
Trump’s escalator rises to stardom. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports on its escalating fame.… MORE
Same-sex couple gets marriage license from Kim Davis’ office
James Yates and William Smith were the first same-sex couple to receive a Rowan County marriage license after Kim Davis was jailed.… MORE
Sunken WWII U.S. Navy ship found after nearly 58 years
A group of NOAA researchers have located the wreckage of the USNS Mission San Miguel which sank near Hawaii in 1957.… MORE
Stunning course boasts 24-hour tee times
Shane O’Donoghue and Norway’s biggest golf star Suzann Pettersen explore a breathtaking new course on the Norwegian coast.… MORE
