3 hrs ago | Waterloo Courier
State officials urged to consider needs of low-income Iowans in flood recovery
A think tank is urging state officials as they plan recovery efforts to consider the special needs of low-income families affected by flooding.
8 hrs ago | Telegraph Herald
Iowa: Red tape slowing flood recovery
Victims of record flooding are paying mortgages, taxes and repairs on houses that might need to be destroyed, and some are blaming federal and state officials for a slow response.
12 hrs ago | Sioux City Journal
High gas prices hit Iowa's volunteer fire departments
High gas prices are fueling some changes for Iowa's volunteer fire departments. They're putting new equipment, repairs and out-of-town training on hold so they can keep fighting fires.
17 hrs ago | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids
Lunchroom Prices on the Rise in Schools Across Iowa
The price of school lunches is going up across Iowa as food and fuel costs continue to rise.
Iowa poll: Obama holds narrow lead over McCain
THE RACE: The presidential race in Iowa. THE NUMBERS: Barack Obama, 44% John McCain, 38% OF INTEREST: In January, Obama finished first in Iowa's leadoff caucuses with 38% support from Democrats.
Edwards' affair hurts family, message
"Nothing is ever as it appears. Period," said one Iowan after learning of John Edwards' extramarital affair with a former campaign video producer.
Iowans favor Obama in new UI Hawkeye Poll
Democrat Barack Obama is leading Republican John McCain in the battleground state of Iowa among both registered and likely voters, according to a new University of Iowa Hawkeye Poll released today.
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Get Angry Iowa! 20,000 OWI Arrests A Year Is Not Acceptable
Since 1993 Iowa law enforcement has averaged 20,000 OWI arrests every year. That number should alarm and anger Iowans.
Iowa lawmakers say chance of special session 50-50
Key lawmakers say the chances for a special legislative session to deal with flooding issues is no better than 50-50. A special session wouldn't be held until mid-September, after a panel appointed by Gov.
Iowa State hoping to find winning formula
Nowhere is Iowa State's quest for respect more evident than in the new uniforms.
Iowa auditor pushes special investigations
Iowa State Auditor David Vaudt says he's working to keep taxpayers from being ripped off, especially in small communities where little oversight can leave a city's savings in the hands of just one official who ...
Focused Obama team takes care of business on eve of convention
While Barack Obama and his family were sunning on the beach in Hawaii last week, it was full speed ahead at his headquarters here.
Shortage of road salt may stymie some cities
Iowa motorists could be slipping and sliding on winter roads in a few months if some cities and counties can't find enough salt to melt snow and ice.
Sendoff Ceremony Set For Soldiers
The Iowa Army National Guard said a sendoff ceremony will be held for about 20 soldiers who will serve in Afghanistan.
Iowa Awarded $22M for Rural Water Projects
The funds are part of the recently enacted farm bill and are intended to reduce the backlog of pending water and sewer projects.
Flooding causes $43M damage to Iowa roads
This summer's flooding has caused nearly $43 million in damage to Iowa's county roads and bridges, according to a survey by the Iowa County Engineers Association.
Iowa patrol identifies 1 of 2 dead
The Iowa State Patrol has identified 1 of 2 victims killed in a fiery crash near Brandon.
Seven presidential candidates on ballot
Iowans will have seven presidential candidates to choose from when they go to the polls in November.
Squirrel Problem Leads to Death of Worker in Iowa
MidAmerican Energy says one of its employees died Wednesday trying to fix a power outage in Des Moines.
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Get Angry Iowa! 20,000 OWI Arrests A Year Is Not Acceptable
Iowa law states, you cannot operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 or greater.