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Iowans enjoy relatively short commutes to work
April 29, 2013 DES MOINES — Roughly 80 percent of Iowa workers enjoy a work commute that's shorter than 30 minutes, a far cry from commuters nationwide who regularly endure longer treks. more »»
Assault trial for father of slain girl is delayed
April 29, 2013 WATERLOO — A domestic assault trial for the father of one of the cousins abducted in Evansdale and later found dead has been delayed. more »»
Shooting outside Iowa strip club kills 1 man
April 29, 2013 DES MOINES — Authorities say a shooting outside of an Iowa strip club killed one man in a large crowd and injured another. more »»
Woman with 'shy bladder' sues Iowa hospital
April 28, 2013 DES MOINES(AP) — A woman who sought a job as an administrator at Iowa Methodist Medical Center is now suing the hospital, saying it failed to make accommodations for her shy bladder syndrome. more »»
Senate pushes to reopen some unemployment offices
April 28, 2013 DES MOINES (AP) — Working at the Newton Public Library, Sue Padilla wishes there was more she could do to help people with limited computer skills who try to access state services at a do-it-yoursel... more »»
EEOC dismisses Iowa discrimination complaint
April 28, 2013 WATERLOO (AP) — The U.S. more »»
Governor gives Iowa murderer chance at parole
April 27, 2013 IOWA CITY (AP) — Iowa’s governor made a rare move Friday by commuting the life sentence of an inmate who has been in prison for 38 years for killing his neighbor, saying the man has an “extraordinar... more »»
21 senators back putting abortion ban to vote
April 27, 2013 DES MOINES (AP) — More than 20 Iowa state senators have signed a resolution intended to outlaw abortion in the state, but even a key supporter said Friday it likely won’t get a vote. more »»
Supreme Court throws out evidence in 2010 OWI stop
April 27, 2013 DES MOINES(AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court said Friday a central Iowa police officer was not justified in stopping a car with license plate covers the officer said were tinted and ruled that evidence... more »»
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 »» |
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