What:              Newhouse Health Solutions Open House and Wellness Fair 
Date:               Saturday, August 27, 2011
Time:               Open House 2-5 p.m., ribbon cutting at 2:30 p.m. and check presentation at 2:45 p.m.
Location:         2211 E. 52^nd St., Ste. D, Davenport, IA 52806

Description: Newhouse Health Solutions invites you to its open house and wellness fair. This free community event will feature massages, yoga demonstrations, "Rev it UP" workout demonstrations to boost metabolism, Zumba, thyroid screenings, thermal imaging scans, micronutrient testing, as well as a bounce house, DJ and games for the kids.

Newhouse Health Solutions will have over twenty vendors on site providing samples and demonstrations, including organic farmers, wine tasting, acupuncture specialists, a mercury-free dentist and others.

In addition, Newhouse Health Solutions is accepting donations to the Boys and Girls Club, and will be presenting a check to the organization at approximately 2:45 p.m., immediately following the ribbon cutting.

About: Newhouse Health Solutions is committed to providing a comprehensive approach to uncompromising health through specific care including upper cervical chiropractic care, bio-nutritional functional medicine, and structural correction.

DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2011)(readMedia)-- Shirley Steele of Washington was awarded First Place Overall in the Healthy Creations contest judged Monday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair. Steele's Raw Apple Cake also earned first place in the desserts category .

Entries were judged on flavor, healthiness, appearance, originality, creativity and ease of preparation.

Additional results below:

Entrées

1) Joyce Whipps, West Des Moines

Appetizers

1) Diane Rauh, Des Moines

2) Deana Wright, Colfax

Desserts

1) Shirley Steele, Washington

2) Cindie Robinette-Anderson, Des Moines

3) Laura Snell, Norwalk

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Food Department judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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New Law Modifies Truck Weight Limits to Increase Efficiency on Short Trips

EAST ALTON - August 22, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to help reduce fuel and equipment costs for trucking companies throughout Illinois. The new law allows the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to issue permits for loads that previously exceeded size and weight restrictions for travel on state highways if specific conditions are met.

"This law will significantly cut transportation costs for companies throughout Illinois to help them grow their businesses and put more people to work," Governor Quinn said. "Common sense laws like this will help us continue to strengthen Illinois' position as the nation's inland port."

Sponsored by Sen. William Haine (D-Alton) and Rep. Daniel Beiser (D-Alton), Senate Bill 42 applies to "divisible" loads that previously had to be broken down into separate shipments to meet the standard truck weight limit of 80,000 pounds. Examples include sand, dirt, gravel, stone, logs, scrap metal, fuel, milk and garbage.

The new law means IDOT can issue the necessary permits for a truck hauling a load in excess of 80,000 pounds if it is traveling less than five miles and will not negatively impact pavement conditions along its route. In evaluating whether a load must be split in to another load, IDOT also must consider the safety of other motorists and the effects on economic development in the surrounding community.

Any vehicle load found by IDOT to be non-divisible still must comply with the state's established size and weight requirements.

"The Illinois Department of Transportation is committed to maintaining a safe, reliable system of highways while helping to improve the state's business climate. This law allows us to do both," Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider said. "We constantly are achieving new records in motorist safety. This bill ensures that progress continues."

The new law goes into effect immediately.

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Dr. Paul to make five stops to speak, meet voters ANKENY, Iowa - The Iowa component of the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign announced today that Ron Paul will return to Iowa on Saturday, August 27^th, two weeks after his historic near-first place showing at the Ames Straw Poll.  

Dr. Paul will greet Republican voters in Madison County, sign copies of his book Liberty Defined, grant an in-studio interview to Iowa Public Radio, speak at the Iowa Corn Growers Annual Meeting and attend the Polk County Republican Summer Picnic.

Dr. Paul's visit takes place two weeks after his historic showing at the consequential Ames Straw Poll.  Dr. Paul won 4,671 votes at Ames, topping Governor Mitt Romney's vote total from 2007 and drawing a near statistical tie with winner Michele Bachmann at 27.6 percent of the vote versus 28.5 percent.  Dr. Paul's finish earned him a strong second place and it was the fourth highest vote total ever received by a candidate at the important test of candidate strength.

"We are so pleased to again welcome Dr. Paul to Iowa, particularly in the aftermath of his respectable showing at the Ames Straw Poll," said Iowa campaign chairman Drew Ivers.

"This next visit of Dr. Paul's and future visits will enable the Iowa team to build upon past successes while redoubling our efforts on behalf of our candidate, who is the number one family-friendly champion of the Constitution," said Mr. Ivers.

Details of the events are as follows.  All times CDT.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

10:00 a.m.
Madison County GOP Meet & Greet
North Side Café
61 W. Jefferson St. (N. of Courthouse)
Winterset, Iowa 50273

1:00 p.m.
Signs copies of his book Liberty Defined
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
4550 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266 

2:30 p.m.
Iowa Public Radio (10-min in-studio recording)                   
2111 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312

3:45 p.m.
Iowa Corn Growers Annual Meeting and Policy Conference           
Polk Room
Sheraton Hotel
1800 50th Street
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266          

5:15 p.m.
Polk County Republican Summer Picnic Fundraiser             
Jalapeño Pete's at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
(Centrally located at the State Fairgrounds across from the Admin. Bldg.)

Contact:
Drew Ivers, Iowa Campaign Chairman
Drewi@RonPaul2012.com
515.835.1914

 

Authorized and paid for by Ron Paul 2012 PCC. www.RonPaul2012.com