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Iowa plant that had been awarded state loan closes
May 15, 2013 SPENCERA northwest Iowa plant that had been awarded a state expansion loan has closed down. more »»
Iowa teen convicted of murder in mom's slaying
May 14, 2013 CLARION — A northern Iowa teenager who shot his mother 22 times last year was convicted of second-degree murder Monday, as jurors rejected his insanity defense but opted for a less severe verdict... more »» 
Branstad appoints deputy sec. of state as auditor
May 14, 2013 By CATHERINE LUCEYThe Associated PressDES MOINES — An accountant and former county auditor will serve as Iowa's next state auditor, Gov. Terry Branstad announced Monday. more »»
Sioux City officer returns to where he was shot
May 14, 2013 SIOUX CITY — A Sioux City police officer wounded last month during a traffic stop that led to a fugitive manhunt is back on patrol, returning to the spot where he was shot. more »»
Iowa considers new approach to child abuse reports
May 12, 2013 By MACKENZIE ELMERThe Associated PressDES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Human Services is on the verge of taking a less-confrontational approach toward adults accused of minor acts... more »»
Union Pacific trains collide near Grand Junction
May 10, 2013 THE ASSOCIATED PRESSGRAND JUNCTION — Two Union Pacific trains on separate tracks moving in opposite directions somehow struck one another in central Iowa on Thursday morning, causing cars on... more »»
Rain causes worst drought area to retreat westward
May 10, 2013 By DAVID PITTThe Associated PressDES MOINES — A wet spring continues to soak the soil across much of the Midwest, causing the prolonged drought to slowly retreat westward, the weekly... more »»
Branstad, MidAmerican announces $1.9 billion wind turbine plan
May 9, 2013 By CATHERINE LUCEYThe Associated PressDES MOINES — Iowa’s largest energy company announced plans Wednesday to spend $1. more »»
Judge narrows scope of wrongful conviction case
May 9, 2013 By DAVID PITTThe Associated PressDES MOINES — A federal judge has significantly narrowed the scope of a lawsuit filed by two Omaha, Neb. more »»
Iowa lawmakers back historic rehab tax credit
May 9, 2013 THE ASSOCIATED PRESSDES MOINES — A proposal to increase funding for tax credits that go to the restoration of historic buildings won final approval in the state legislature Wednesday. more »»
School background checks bill passes Iowa House
May 8, 2013 By MACKENZIE ELMERThe Associated PressDES MOINES — Public school districts would be required to conduct background checks on all employees and potential new hires under a bill... more »»
Gov. issues disaster proclamation for 15 counties
May 8, 2013 DES MOINESGov. Terry Branstad has issued a disaster proclamation for 15 Iowa counties due to storms and floodin. more »»
College reaches agreement in free-speech suit
May 8, 2013 DES MOINESDes Moines Area Community College has reached an agreement about its leafleting policy after a student claimed it hindered his free speech. more »»
Ex-Iowa official guilty in gay marriage fraud case
May 7, 2013 IOWA CITY (AP) — A former rural Iowa court official pleaded guilty Monday to forgery for filing false documents to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple from central Florida, in the first... more »»
Former Iowa Veterans Home staffers raise concerns
May 7, 2013 DES MOINES (AP) — Former employees of the Iowa Veterans Home criticized the institution's leadership during a state Senate hearing Monday. more »»
Judge: Sammy Hagar's memoir did not defame woman
May 7, 2013 IOWA CITY (AP) — A defamation lawsuit against Sammy Hagar filed by a former Playboy bunny who claims he fathered her child has been dismissed, and the former Van Halen frontman is pleased with the... more »»
Some Iowa sex offenders receive gun permits
May 6, 2013 DES MOINES — More than 50 Iowa sex offenders have permits to carry guns in public thanks to a two-year-old law that makes it harder for sheriffs to deny permits. more »»
Deadline approaching to honor older Iowa farms
May 6, 2013 DES MOINES — A deadline is approaching for owners who want to recognize their generational farms in Iowa.Owners have until June 1 to apply for the century and heritage farm program. more »»
Firefighters contain acid spill in Cedar Rapids
May 6, 2013 CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids firefighters continue to deal with a hydrochloric acid spill at a Cargill plant.City officials say the acid leak was reported around 7:30 a.. more »»
Ex-Iowa slaughterhouse manager faces US charges
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