Kroger Co. recently withdrew two types of its store-brand potato salads because of concerns that they were tainted with E. coli bacteria. The withdrawal applied to Southern-Style and Mustard types of potato salad. The company advised consumers not to eat either of those two products that had a "best if used buy" date of September 5.… Post the First Comment

China has fallen under scrutiny recently as its exports have failed to meet the safety standards of the United States and other nations around the world. Among the substandard exports are toothpaste, seafood, juice, dog treats, tires and a variety of toys.… Post the First Comment

After making a name through magazines, television shows and parties, Hugh Hefner is at it again. This time Playboy is targeting college co-eds through a social networking site known as Playboy U. According to an Aug. 22 Playboy Enterprises press release, playboyu.… Post the First Comment

The ISU Political Science Club (PSC) is not just for political science majors. According to Jon Kindseth, co-founder of the club, politics is for everybody because the choices politicians make affect everyone. "The purpose of the club was to start a non partisan club that would not buy into the party politics of the College Democrats and the College Republicans," Kindseth said.… Post the First Comment

This week's legal quandary is whether you can be cited for driving a car without shoes on. The answer from multiple law enforcement organizations is a resounding no. "There is nothing that indicates in any traffic manual that you can be cited for driving barefoot," Lt.… Post the First Comment

One same sex couple tied the knot in Iowa after a judge said the ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional. Robert Hanson, Polk County judge, made his ruling Thursday at 2:30 p.m. "I held a statute here in Iowa that said marriage only between a man and woman is valid and I held that statute unconstitutional," Hanson said.… Post the First Comment

The Office of International Studies and Programs will be holding its fourth annual Study Abroad Fair outside Fell Hall today. The fair features over 13 different international programs along with the programs hosted here at ISU. "So many different countries and majors are available for students looking to study abroad," Chrissie Strong, assistant study abroad coordinator, said.… Post the First Comment

ISU's English Language Institute (ELI) celebrates 20 years of providing specialized curriculum and services to adult language learners. "The program is an intensive English program which allows students to come here from different countries to improve or develop their English skills," Kasia Stadnik, director of the English Language Institute, said.… Post the First Comment