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Bill allowing GPS tracking leaves some uneasy
The measure would let police attach a device to a suspect's car that uses global positioning system technology to track its movement if a judge approves a warrant.
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Hearing set for Iowa woman accused in '19 Kids and Counting' extortion plot
An Iowa woman charged with threatening to release damaging photographs of a cast member of the TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" if she wasn't paid $10,000 is expected to appear in court.
Fema Mistake: Fema accidentally paid Iowans over $200,000 in disaster relief for the 2010 floods
The Federal Emergency Management Agency mistakenly paid 180 Iowans more than $229,000 dollars in disaster relief during the 2010 floods.
Iowan's FBI File Details Fizzled Carter Probe
Newly released FBI memos detail a sensitive investigation into fundraising in the Carter White House that started with a comparison to Watergate but fizzled after uncovering special access for donors but no criminal wrongdoing.
Flu Virus: The Iowa Department of Public Health says the number of...
Flu levels in Iowa are on the rise and the Iowa Department of Public Health says it's not too late to protect yourself from the virus .
Texting Blamed For Iowa Teen's Fatal Crash
Authorities say a 17-year-old driver was texting when her car rammed into the back of a school bus in north-central Iowa, killing her.
Iowan Charged In Plot Against TV's Duggar Family
An Iowa woman charged with threatening to release damaging photographs of a cast member of the TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" if she wasn't paid $10,000 is expected to appear in court.
Iowan arrested for OWI outside sheriff's office
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested, accused of crashing her vehicle into two others parked in front of the Adams County Sheriff's Office in the southwest Iowa town of Corning.
Iowa's Congressional Delegation Wants Answers from Air Force
Iowa's congressional delegation wants answers from the Air Force on recommendations to retire 21 F-16s fighter jets from an Iowa Air National Guard unit in Des Moines.
Iowa businessman sentenced for selling fake Viagra
An Iowa insurance agent who started a side business selling unapproved erectile dysfunction pills will serve two months in jail.
Education Spending: Iowa Democratic and Republican lawmakers are...
It is 30 days after Gov. Terry Branstad released his budget, and by law it's the day lawmakers must decide how much funding they're allowing schools.
Iowans Can Seek Waivers for FEMA Debt Collection Effort
Last spring, the Federal Emergency Management Agency sent out letters telling 180 Iowans to return payments made to them after natural disasters in 2008 and 2010.
First Lady Launches 'Let's Move' Anniversary Tour
Over the past two years, first lady Michelle Obama has showcased her hula-hooping skills, broken a world record for jumping jacks and taught us how to "Dougie" in an effort to encourage the nation's children to live healthier lives through exercise.
Special Assignment: Is IowaCare effective?
The IowaCare program has seen many changes since it began in 2005, mainly due to the overwhelming response from Iowans who have no where else to turn for coverage.
Iowa Waltz: State lawmaker pushes for official state song
Rep. Nathan Willems hopes to get Iowa legislators singing a new tune. The Democrat from Lisbon is has introduced a house joint resolution which would make the song "The Iowa Waltz" the Official State Song of Iowa.
Las Vegas Sun's Demirjian Wins Lynch Award
Karoun Demirjian of the Las Vegas Sun has been awarded the David Lynch Memorial Regional Reporting Award for exceptional coverage of Congress from a local perspective.
Panel OKs bill creating Iowa flood protection fund
An appropriations subcommittee backed the bill Wednesday. It would create a state flood mitigation program that would provide up to $30 million a year for levees, flood walls and other projects.
Same-Sex Couple Sues Iowa Over Death Certificate
A same-sex couple has filed suit against state health officials, arguing they wiped out one of the names of a parent on a death certificate for their child.
Iowa same-sex couple sues after death certificate omits 1 parent
A same-sex couple has filed suit against state health officials, arguing they wiped out one of the names of a parent on a death certificate for their child.
Iowan pleads guilty to vehicular homicide
A northern Iowa man will be sentenced next month after taking a plea deal for a lesser charge of vehicular homicide.
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