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Latest Forecast On Rain-Snow System

A system rushing through Iowa Wednesday will bring mostly rain, but also a chance for snow late.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:23:01 CST

Hour-By-Hour Wednesday Forecast Predictor

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:12:22 CST

Policeman Charged With First-Degree Burglary

A Fort Dodge police lieutenant has been arrested and charged with first-degree burglary.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:30:33 CST

Rescue Crews Rush To I-35 Crash

A crash near Huxley on Interstate 35 caused traffic backups during the morning commute on Wednesday.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:32:44 CST

Pella Mourns Student Killed In Crash

The town of Pella is in mourning after the death of a 16-year-old high school student.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:34:03 CST

Woman Charged With 93 Counts Of Animal Neglect

The Sac County Sheriff's Office said a Kiron woman faces animal neglect charges.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:15:07 CST

Bullet-Resistant Clipboard Could Save Lives

An Albion man is marketing the new product to law enforcement officers and convenience store clerks.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:38:12 CST

Statehouse Polished For Chinese Vice President's Visit

Chinese Vice President Xi JinPing will attend a state dinner at the Iowa Statehouse on Wednesday night.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:19:27 CST

Branstad Signs Bill Toughening Strangulation Penalty

Gov. Terry Branstad has signed into law a measure toughening penalties for domestic abuse cases that involve strangulation.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:44:05 CST

Deere Earnings Blow Past Wall Street Expectations

Deere & Co. says strong equipment sales, particularly abroad, boosted quarterly net income by 4 percent and the company is raising its outlook for 2012.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:33:57 CST

5 Students Hurt When Bus Slides Into Pole

Five children received minor injuries in a school bus crash on a snow-covered street in the eastern Iowa city of Clinton.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:36:18 CST

Former County Dispatcher Gets Probation For Theft

A former Webster County dispatch supervisor has been given two years of probation for stealing from the dispatch office.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:51:18 CST

Group Calls For Minority, Overweight, Red-Headed Anti-Bullying Conference

A group calling for Gov. Terry Branstad to remove his support for an anti-bullying conference, suggested Tuesday that a different conference should be scheduled instead.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:13:10 CST

Two New Stores Coming To Merle Hay Mall

Two new stores are moving into Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:28:36 CST

Woman Charged With Reckless Use Of Fire

A 31-year-old woman has been arrested, accused of recklessly using her cigarette lighter and causing a fire that destroyed an old tractor in Marion.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:54:27 CST

House OKs Commercial Property Tax Cut

The Iowa House has approved a measure that over eight years would cut nearly in half the property taxes paid by businesses.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:17:43 CST

Jury Selection Continues In Officer Hit By Truck Trial

Jury selection is underway Monday in the case of a man accused of hitting and nearly killing a Des Moines police officer.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:31:06 CST

McCarney: 'Act Immediately' At Signs Of Stroke

Former Iowa State University football coach Dan McCarney is in a hospital Monday to undergo tests.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:20:21 CST

Police: Infant Found Dead In Virginia Not Baby Lisa

Kansas City police said the body of an 11-month-old girl recently found in Virginia is not missing Kansas City baby Lisa Irwin

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:44:33 CST

Iowans Behind New Online Movie

You can now watch Iowa actor Brandon Routh's new movie online.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:09:23 CST