Iowa News

Poll: Fewer than half of Iowans approve of Obama

A new Iowa Poll by The Des Moines Register shows fewer than half of Iowans approve of President Barack Obama's performance in office.

Nov 21, 2009 | 7:00 pm

N. Iowa player misses game after assault arrest

University of Northern Iowa defensive back Terrell McBride missed the team's loss to Illinois State after being arrested for assault this week.

Nov 21, 2009 | 5:35 pm

Iowa shooting victim's family seeks tougher laws

The family of a Des Moines woman allegedly shot to death by her estranged husband has issued an open letter asking for better enforcement of laws for domestic violence victims.

Nov 21, 2009 | 3:35 pm

Vandals cause $100,000 in damage to transformers

Des Moines-area authorities say vandals have caused more than $100,000 in damage to MidAmerican Energy transformers during the past month.

Nov 21, 2009 | 1:50 pm

St. Albert thumps South Winneshiek 35-0 for title

Jake Waters has won a second state title as a quarterback _ and it came a whole lot easier than the first.

Nov 21, 2009 | 1:05 pm

Iowa City boy recalls father in book

When his dad died, 7-year-old Logan Trumbull sat down to write.

Nov 21, 2009 | 10:00 am

Officials say Humboldt police chief suspended

Officials in Humboldt say the police chief has been suspended pending an investigation into alleged misuse of driver's license and criminal history information.

Nov 21, 2009 | 9:20 am

3 CF director nominees elected to Terra board

CF Industries Holdings Inc. says all three of its director nominees were elected to the board of Sioux City-based Terra Industries Inc., significantly advancing its hostile takeover bid for the rival fertilizer company.

Nov 21, 2009 | 9:00 am

Poll: Many Iowans feeling economic pinch

A new poll for The Des Moines Register shows about 40 percent of Iowans believe they're worse off financially than they were four years ago.

Nov 21, 2009 | 8:20 am

Man charged in UI vandalism pleads not guilty

A Minnesota activist arrested in the 2004 animal rights vandalism at the University of Iowa has pleaded not guilty in federal court.

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:15 pm

Family of standoff victim to seek custody of son

Family members of a Des Moines woman who was allegedly killed by her estranged husband during a standoff say they intend to seek custody of her infant son. They also say they haven't ruled out filing a lawsuit against the state for failing to confiscate the husband's firearms.

Nov 20, 2009 | 9:10 pm

Lake City-Southern Cal wins Class A title

Lake City Southern Cal quarterback Greg Meyer scored on a 2-point conversion to beat Mason City Newman Catholic in overtime and win the Class A football championship.

Nov 20, 2009 | 5:55 pm

Inmates assaulted officers at prison facility

The Iowa Department of Corrections is investigating a pair of assaults on officers at its Oakdale Medical and Classification Center near Coralville.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:35 pm

Gephardt pushes for investment in health research

Former U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt pushed Friday for Iowa to expand its focus on public health, arguing the state has the medical infrastructure in place to make it a leader in the field.

Nov 20, 2009 | 3:30 pm

Another 3 Iowans dead from H1N1 complications

The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting three more swine flu-related deaths.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:20 pm

Armstrong-Ringsted beats Lenox for 8-player title

On its third try in the state finals, Armstrong-Ringsted finally won it all.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:50 pm

Protesters voice anger at intolerance

Dozens of protesters, including students and faculty at the University of Northern Iowa, gathered to protest a recent string of vandalism and harassment on campus.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:35 pm

Court declares Iowa eviction rule unconstitutional

Iowa landlords can no longer use certified mail to notify tenants of eviction hearings, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:50 pm

Bobcat hunters near quota

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports fur harvesters are nearing their quota in the bobcat hunt.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:45 pm

Woman accused of several crimes

An Iowa City woman is facing multiple charges in connection with a number of crimes.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:20 pm

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