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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
May 4, 2013 By RYAN J. more »»
U Iowa leaders announce $1.7B fundraising campaign
May 3, 2013 By RYAN J. FOLEYThe Associated PressIOWA CITY — University of Iowa leaders on Thursday kicked off the final phase of a fundraising drive that they hope will generate $1. more »»
Iowa woman accused of lying about having cancer
May 3, 2013 THE ASSOCIATED PRESSNEVADA — A northern Iowa woman lied to her community about having cancer and collected thousands of dollars for fake medical treatment, according to authorities who... more »»
Senate Democrats offer compromise education plan
April 30, 2013 By CATHERINE LUCEYTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSDES MOINES — Senate Democrats offered a new compromise on education policy Monday that would allow school districts to opt out of adopting new... more »»
Governor’s health proposal advances in Iowa House
April 30, 2013 By CATHERINE LUCEYTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSDES MOINES — Gov. more »»
Governor seeks support for property tax plan
April 30, 2013 DES MOINES — Gov. Terry Branstad says that without passage of his property tax plan, residents could see big increases to their tax bills. But a Democratic lawmaker questions the argument. more »»
Branstad slams news report on top aide’s travel
April 30, 2013 DES MOINES — Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday called a television news report about a top staffer's travel expenses a "bunch of balone. more »»
Iowa Senate OKs miscellaneous budget
April 30, 2013 DES MOINES — The Iowa Senate approved spending legislation Monday that provides funding to the public safety retirement fund, among other measures. more »»
Dog named Baby helps Waterloo family escape fire
April 30, 2013 WATERLOO — An anxious lab-pit bull mix named Baby is credited with awakening its owner early Tuesday and saving her family from a fire in Waterloo. more »»
No one wants to pay to remove truck from Mo. river
April 29, 2013 SLOAN — Three months after a truck splashed into the Missouri River during an Iowa police chase, no one wants to pay to remove the sunken vehicl. more »» |
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