Dubuque has its annual mayfly invasion
Associated Press - July 2, 2009 9:24 PM ET DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - Dubuque residents know it's that time of year again. People in downtown Dubuque spent Thursday morning cleaning up the... read the full story
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Cedar Rapids youth admits robbery
Associated Press - July 2, 2009 9:14 PM ET CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - Authorities say a teenager has admitted his role in a robbery that led to the beating of Cedar Rapids Police Officer Tim... read the full story
Iowa City fireworks traffic detours
The fireworks will be launched from the University of Iowa's Hubbard Park. For those unfamiliar with the area, Hubbard Park is bordered by Jefferson St, Madison St, Iowa Av, and the Iowa River. The fireworks display will begin after the final band plays on Friday... read the full story
Barn burns to ground in Whiting
WHITING, Iowa-- A barn burned to the ground, but no animals or people were injured this afternoon near Whiting, according to the Whiting Fire Department. read the full story
Iowa officials tout state's credit rating
Associated Press - July 2, 2009 5:34 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver and Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald are touting a new report giving Iowa the top rating granted by the credit... read the full story
Iowa jailer charged with assaulting prisoner
Associated Press - July 2, 2009 5:24 PM ET ADEL, Iowa (AP) - A former Dallas County jailer has been arrested on charges he sexually abused a female prisoner at the county's jail. read the full story
State employee salary rank disputed
Figures showing Iowa’s state employees ranked in the top 10 in average salaries in 2007 are raising concerns from some Republicans and business interests, but other state officials are questioning their accuracy. read the full story
Gold Wing convention expected in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Thousands of Honda Gold Wing motorcycles are expected to snake through Des Moines next year as a national club brings its convention to the city. read the full story
Huckabee: A GOP Jesse Jackson?
Conservative columnist Michael Barone has prompted a number of web comments today about his suggestion that Mike Huckabee could be the Republicans Jesse Jackson. Huck could, Barone writes, leverage his appeal to evangelical and other base Republican voters... read the full story
UNI's Steichen arrested, charged with assault
ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa (AP) -- Northern Iowa offensive lineman Austin Steichen and two other men have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault. read the full story
Radio Iowa reports there have been robocalls in the state asking which Republican candidate do they prefer for the 2012 presidential race. The candidates were Michael Huckabee, Sarah Palin, Bobby Jindal, Newt Gingrich and Jeb Bush. The next question of the survey... read the full story
Iowa court reverses conviction in puppy killing
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Iowa Court of Appeals on Thursday reversed an animal neglect conviction against a man who killed a puppy with a samurai sword. read the full story
IA man convicted in slayings found dead in cell
Associated Press - July 2, 2009 1:24 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A Des Moines man convicted in the slayings of his common-law wife and a neighbor has been found dead in his prison... read the full story
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