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Drought eases in many places, fields turn to mud
April 26, 2013 By DAVID PITTThe Associated PressDES MOINES — As spring rains soaked the central United States and helped conquer the historic drought, a new problem has sprouted: The fields have... more »»
Husband of slain Boone woman released from jail
April 26, 2013 THE ASSOCIATED PRESSBOONE — A man charged with killing his wife in Boone last year was released from jail Thursday after his bail was significantly lowered, and he said he wants to get back... more »»
NRA president thanks Iowa for support
April 26, 2013 By CATHERINE LUCEYThe Associated PressDES MOINES — National Rifle Association President David Keene told Iowa Republicans Thursday that he appreciates the “common sense” support of... more »»
Police: Iowa man stabbed woman he met online
April 25, 2013 THE ASSOCIATED PRESSCEDAR RAPIDS — An eastern Iowa man held a woman he met online for several hours, sexually assaulting and severely stabbing her before fleeing the scene, according to... more »»
Ottumwa considers measures to quiet frequent train horns
April 25, 2013 THE ASSOCIATED PRESSOTTUMWA — Officials in Ottumwa have begun to study whether they can quiet the train horns that sound in the southeast Iowa city’s downtown more than 1,200 times a day. more »»
Iowa court upholds $32.8M Cooper tire case verdict
April 25, 2013 By DAVID PITTThe Associated PressDES MOINES — The Iowa Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a $32.8 million jury award against Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. more »»
Facebook plans $300M data center, Google expands
April 24, 2013 By DAVID PITTThe Associated PressDES MOINES — Iowa economic development officials on Tuesday approved tax credits for Facebook to build a nearly $300 million data center in Altoona... more »» 
US hospitals send hundreds of immigrants back home
April 24, 2013 By DAVID PITTThe Associated PressDES MOINES — Days after they were badly hurt in a car accident, Jacinto Cruz and Jose Rodriguez-Saldana lay unconscious in an Iowa hospital while the... more »»
EEOC seeks damages for disabled Iowa plant workers
April 23, 2013 IOWA CITY (AP) — A now-defunct Texas company that put mentally disabled men to work at an Iowa turkey plant for decades is due in court to defend itself against allegations that it subjected the men... more »»
Conservative Iowa senator asks gay senator to dine
April 23, 2013 DES MOINES (AP) — An Iowa lawmaker who got national attention last week for critical remarks about homosexual lifestyles says he wants to go to lunch with a gay colleague.Se. more »» 
Pup named Huckleberry crowned 'Beautiful Bulldog'
April 23, 2013 DES MOINES (AP) — If at first you don't succeed, wipe the slobber off and try again.Just ask 4-year-old pup Huckleberry, who was crowned Monday as this year's "Beautiful Bulldog. more »»
Towns along Mississippi River brace for high water
April 22, 2013 DAVENPORT — The Mississippi River was expected to crest Sunday in eastern Iowa and western Illinois, but officials say flooding is likely to continue for several days. more »»
Affidavit: Bachmann approved pay for Iowa senator
April 22, 2013 DES MOINES (AP) — An Iowa campaign adviser to former Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann released an affidavit Monday saying the Minnesota congresswoman approved a plan to indirectly... more »»
2 Iowa men arrested in large-scale theft sting
April 21, 2013 THE ASSOCIATED PRESSNEVADA — State officials said Saturday that they uncovered a large-scale theft and money laundering operation involving a former Iowa Department of Transportation... more »» |
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