HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies Aug 28, 2008
Second, she has a genetic mutation in a gene called BRCA-1, which dramatically increases the risk of cancer, says David Johnson of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville. A growing number of women with the mutation are taking even more aggressive steps, having double , Johnson says. (USA Today -- Money)
US: Coca production rising in Bolivia Aug 13, 2008
The State Department's top drug enforcement officer, Assistant Secretary David Johnson, says Bolivia's eradication efforts have been creative and have reached the goals set by the government. But Johnson said Tuesday after meeting with President Evo Morales that "coca production continues to rise by significant quantities" despite these efforts. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mesa in neon: History illuminated Jul 23, 2008
Watson Flowers, 2525 W. Main St. - The flower store has been in owner David Johnson's family since 1927, which was when his maternal grandmother, Irene Watson, established it. Johnson's parents ran the store from 1946-1976, and David Johnson took over in 1976. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Pro-refinery forces hold advantage in funding May 24, 2008
700David Johnson, Elk Point ... 200Elizabeth Merrigan, Burbank, S.D.; Kervyn and Joanne Heeren, Akron, Iowa; Oris and Orma Holden; Elk Point; Lance and Lisa Nielsen, Akron, Iowa; Mark Wetmore, Vermillion, S.D.; Glenn Hanson, Elk Point; David Johnson, East Lansing, Mich. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Rising land, commodity prices causing concern May 11, 2008
David Johnson, R-Ocheyedan, a dairy farmer. He hopes prices will level off, rather than drop. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Senate sends school sales tax bill to Culver Apr 23, 2008
Voting no:Steve Kettering, R-Lake View; Ron Wieck, R-Sioux City; David Johnson, R-Ocheyedan. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
School sales tax vote expected this week Apr 21, 2008
David Johnson, R-Ocheyedan, agrees with his party leaders. "I'm still looking for a compromise that protects the local voters and the promises that were made for them in the first place, and truly protects the purposes for which the revenue can be spent," he said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Iowa Senate approves road finding Apr 16, 2008
Voting yesSteve Warnstadt, D-Sioux City; David Johnson, R-Ocheyedan; James Seymour, R-Woodbine; Dave Mulder, R-Sioux Center. Voting noSteve Kettering, R-Lake View; Ron Wieck, R-Sioux City. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
GOP may block appointment over smoking ban Mar 7, 2008
David Johnson, R-Ocheyedan, after he met with Newton. Gov. Chet Culver appointed Newton in late April of last year, too late for him to face Senate confirmation during last year's session. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Funnel deadline looms for Iowa lawmakers Mar 3, 2008
David Johnson, R-Ocheyedan. He is working with Democrats on a rewrite of incentives for renewable fuel retailers. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Senate approves public smoking ban Feb 28, 2008
David Johnson, R-Ocheyedan; Sen. Steve Kettering, R-Lake View; Sen. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Truck license fees draws debate Feb 24, 2008
David Johnson pointed out that while "The fairest way to generate revenues would be to increase the fuel tax, because otherwise the entire burden is borne by the people of Iowa, and it's not shared by the people who are on the roads," he would vote for increased pick-up registrations fees. "It's a reasonable approach. It's a phase-in. Your pick-up will be grandfathered. My 1986 F-150 that's got 280,000 miles on it, I'll pay 35 a year for the rest of my life -- or its life -- on that thing."It... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
One contractor interested in WPH's new medical office Feb 5, 2008
Project architect David Johnson recently unveiled the new design to the board. It's not a motel, that's for sure, board member Melissa Fraser said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Taxes, education dominate Spencer session with lawmakers Jan 27, 2008
David Johnson, of Ocheyedan, told Brugman he agreed with her, she then asked about the physical education requirements that she said keep some athletes from taking advanced courses. Rep. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
2007: A Year Tecumseh Won't Forget! Jan 1, 2008
MOST MEMORABLE STORY: After operating with an interim city manager since David Johnson resigned and got a 30,000 reward in early December, the new City Council got serious about finding a replacement in February or did it ... MOST MEMORABLE STORY: The lingering controversy over whether a lame-duck City Council should have given resigning City Manager David Johnson a 30,000 bonus in December jumped back in the news three times in March ... One week later, letters were mailed by the 12 citizens... (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Mitt and Ann Romney make precaucus swing Dec 29, 2007
State senators David Johnson of Ocheydan and Dave Mulder of Sioux Center preceded U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
WPH plans ‘bigger' medical building Dec 6, 2007
She added that while the building should be attractive the board needs to be aware of cost, and should work with project architect David Johnson to find a balance. Johnson met with tenants of the Coe building to see what features they would like and what floor of the three-story building they would prefer. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
WEEKLIES READER: Whitefish soldier home after ambush in Afghanistan Nov 28, 2007
We were told Mike was trying to set up a perimeter after they were ambushed, but it was chaos, David Johnson said. He was grabbing people and throwing them to the ground, trying to get them under cover, until he slid down a mountainside and was stuck in a crevice. (Missoulian, MT)
Beowulf's epic comeback Nov 13, 2007
"I have colleagues who think the new 'Beowulf' movie is a travesty and disgusting," said David Johnson, executive director of the International Society of Anglo-Saxonists and chairman of the department of interdisciplinary humanities at Florida State University. "Personally, I think anything that raises general public awareness of this material is fantastic.". (Los Angeles Times)
RHS ready to crown homecoming royalty Oct 13, 2007
Alex Johnson is the daughter of Debbie and David Johnson. She has been a student in Rockwall for 13 years and is a member of the varsity cheerleading squad, the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and Lake Pointe Church. (Rockwall County News, TX)
Wieck named top Republican in Iowa Senate Sep 15, 2007
In addition to Wieck and Zieman, the Republican leadership team includes Nancy Boettger of Harlan, David Johnson of Ocheyedan, Larry McKibben of Marshalltown and Pat Ward of West Des Moines. Boettger, like Zieman, was one of the senators who participated in the walkout. (Sioux City Journal)
Sen. Johnson withdrawing from Senate race Sep 8, 2007
David Johnson, an Ocheyedan Republican, said this morning that he is withdrawing from the race for Senate minority leader because of health problems, meaning there are only two candidates remaining for the job. Republicans will elect a new leader a week from Friday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Obituaries for Monday, July 9, 2007 Jul 9, 2007
Lynda (David) Loeffler, Georgia (Richard) Amundsen, Elizabeth (Michael) Wing, Randy (Myra) Oyer, Jean Moe and Jacquelyn Pfaff (David Johnson), all of La Crosse, Arleigh Pfaff Jr. of Stoddard, Jeri Pfaff of La Crosse and Eric Pfaff of Stoddard; 25 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Avis Czechowicz of La Crescent, Minn. and Marilyn (Donald) Bott of La Crescent; two brothers, Clayton Jim (Dorothy) Every of Onalaska, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Shoals attractions getting boost from state appropriations Jun 8, 2007
"The hall of fame is ... vital for Muscle Shoals.'' Executive Director David Johnson said he had to lay off employees and cut expenses when the hall of fame lost state funding several years ago."For the state, it's a wise decision for the Legislature to realize the importance of Alabama's unparalleled music heritage and keeping it alive,'' Johnson said. He said the has helped itself with a fundraising brick walk and benefit concerts by Lynyrd Skynyrd and others. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Bianca Juarez named Liberty's top graduate Jun 2, 2007
Juarez's role model is her government and economics teacher David Johnson. She said he helped her with school, to prepare for the future and with any problems she had. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Virginia Tech professor grew up in Albert Lea Apr 24, 2007
Virginia Tech professor of theater arts David Johnson said the work ethic he gained from growing up in Albert Lea has helped him cope with the deadliest one-man shooting in modern U.S. history. He and his theater arts students have a room with burlap on the walls and people have posted prints of their e-mail messages on the wall. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
$10,000 check for chapel renovations Apr 20, 2007
From left are: Front rowDavid Johnson, Joyce Dennison, Martha Hayes, Paul Dennison and Johnston ... " The four-part hometown concert series featured six primary musicians and vocalists, including David Johnson, Angie Beasley Thomas, Joel Brown, Heidi Reipe, Chris Larson, and Andrea Coleman, plus a number of guest performers. The success of the project was a mild surprise, said Paul Dennison, organizer and KILJ owner, which co-sponsored the event. The concerts netted about $7,000 and additional... (Washington Journal, IA)
READ MORE > Jan 15, 2007
David Johnson, R-Ocheyedan, is a longtime supporter of an increase in the historic tax credit. He didn't attend the conference, but he likes the idea of directing tax breaks toward small communities and historic restoration. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Artist David Johnson at Artwalk! tonight Jan 12, 2007
Artist David Johnson at Artwalk. tonight. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
