Contemporary History 4-28-11

Southern Storms: 'I don't know how anyone survived'
162 people perished in Alabama after the storm that went through 16 counties.
How can a town recover from this kind of tragedy?

Video: Witness to the Tornado
This is a video of a tornado near Tuscaloosa, Oklahoma.

Witnesses Recount Tornado Encounters
The storms have killed over 240 people in the south.  A resident said, "It was like a silent monster.  It was full of lightning and it was moving at a steady rate and it was just demolishing everything in it's path."
How would you react if you were involved in these tornados?

Contemporary History 4-14-11

Family Farm Flattened by Twister
This family talks about their experience during the tornado and shows a picture of their house now.
How would you handle a situation like this?

Serviceman Returns Home to Help Clean Up After the Storm
A man returning from overseas is helping clean up the Mapleton area.  He tells about the turnout and the amount of people that actually came to help also.
How do you think other communities can come together to help?

Mapleton Residents Pick Up the Pieces

Iowa Government, Technology, and Education

Schools Experiment with Touchscreens
schools in eastern Iowa are experimenting with touchscreen devices for assignments and other things.  Teachers are also using them.
Do you think that this is a good idea?

Potential Candidates Speaking About Education in Des Moines
Potential 2012 U.S. Presidential candidates were speaking about education outside of Des Moines.
Do you have any ideas for Iowa's education?

Government Shutdown Could Strand Eastern Iowa Man
If the government would have shut down, then anybody overseas would be stranded there.  This article is about an Iowa man's thoughts on it.
Do you think there are anyways to smooth the situation

Contemporary History 4-1-11

Body Of Ohio Woman Found
Her body was found in a septic system after the mother-in-law of the woman tipped off police.  The Mother-in-law, father-in-law, and husband of the woman were arrested for kidnapping.
Why would they do something like this to her?

Remains Found on N.Y. Beach Not Missing Woman's
Human remains were found on a New York beach.  They are not belonging to a missing woman that was reported in that area.
What should be done to solve this?

Video: Death Threats to Wisconsin Lawmakers
A woman is being charged for threatening these Wisconsin Lawmakers.
How would you handle this?