Iowa State says that Northern Illinois transfer Abdel Nader has signed with the Cyclones.
Iowa State says that Northern Illinois transfer Abdel Nader has signed with the Cyclones.
Authorities say a man suspected of abducting two girls near an Iowa bus stop committed suicide. Forty-two-year-old Michael Klunder was found dead Monday night at a rural property northeast of Dayton. Federal, state and local...
Authorities have found the body of a man in rural Hamilton County that matches the description of a missing Jewell resident.
Authorities have found the body of a man in rural Hamilton County that matches the description of a missing Jewell resident.
A Burlington woman is disappointed her disabled son didn't receive his high school diploma with other graduates last weekend.
A Burlington woman is disappointed her disabled son didn't receive his high school diploma with other graduates last weekend.
Gov. Terry Branstad is heading to the Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi later this week for a re-dedication of the Iowa State Memorial.
Gov. Terry Branstad is heading to the Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi later this week for a re-dedication of the Iowa State Memorial.
An Iowa letter carrier has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for sending dud pipe bombs with threatening letters signed "The Bishop."
An Iowa letter carrier has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for sending dud pipe bombs with threatening letters signed "The Bishop."
The Iowa Primate Learning Sanctuary is crediting two Des Moines area businesses with providing food donations that have kept the organization operating.
The Iowa Primate Learning Sanctuary is crediting two Des Moines area businesses with providing food donations that have kept the organization operating.
Rescuers called to the scene of a train derailment found the train's engineer and conductor atop one of the derailed locomotives in an area surrounded by rising floodwaters.
Rescuers called to the scene of a train derailment found the train's engineer and conductor atop one of the derailed locomotives in an area surrounded by rising floodwaters.
Iowa legislative leaders say they're getting close to wrapping up the 2013 session.
Iowa legislative leaders say they're getting close to wrapping up the 2013 session.
Police say a man they believe abducted two girls from a bus stop in central Iowa has been found dead, and one of the girls remains missing.
Police say a man they believe abducted two girls from a bus stop in central Iowa has been found dead, and one of the girls remains missing.
Corn growers across the Midwest have made up for lost time in a big way from a slow start to planting season after a waterlogged spring.
Corn growers across the Midwest have made up for lost time in a big way from a slow start to planting season after a waterlogged spring.
The West Des Moines school board says it hopes to have an interim superintend appointed by the end of the week.
The West Des Moines school board says it hopes to have an interim superintend appointed by the end of the week.
Authorities are investigating the cause of a flash fire at an Otho grain elevator that injured a construction worker.
Authorities are investigating the cause of a flash fire at an Otho grain elevator that injured a construction worker.
A Mason City man has been convicted of first-degree murder for the July strangulation death of his girlfriend.
A Mason City man has been convicted of first-degree murder for the July strangulation death of his girlfriend.
House lawmakers are scheduled to debate a number of one-time spending items including a substantial state contribution toward law enforcement pensions.
House lawmakers are scheduled to debate a number of one-time spending items including a substantial state contribution toward law enforcement pensions.
A Clinton woman who ran an accounting business has been sentenced to 21 months in prison on charges that she embezzled $332,000 from a client.
A Clinton woman who ran an accounting business has been sentenced to 21 months in prison on charges that she embezzled $332,000 from a client.
Officials plan to install flood barrier in Waverly to hold back water from the Cedar River.
Officials plan to install flood barrier in Waverly to hold back water from the Cedar River.
Tornado warnings have been issued across much of the Midwest, stretching from Oklahoma to Illinois, following a second deadly twister in as many days in the Oklahoma City area.
Tornado warnings have been issued across much of the Midwest, stretching from Oklahoma to Illinois, following a second deadly twister in as many days in the Oklahoma City area.
A plaza in downtown Des Moines is getting a new name more than 30 years after it opened.
A plaza in downtown Des Moines is getting a new name more than 30 years after it opened.
The University of Rhode Island has named a new assistant vice president for student affairs and dean of students.
The University of Rhode Island has named a new assistant vice president for student affairs and dean of students.
A mile-wide tornado chewing through the Oklahoma City area has reduced neighborhoods to rubble and left cars and trucks crumpled on the sides of highways.
A mile-wide tornado chewing through the Oklahoma City area has reduced neighborhoods to rubble and left cars and trucks crumpled on the sides of highways.
Gov. Terry Branstad says he is prepared to work on a compromise plan for how Iowa delivers health care to low-income residents.
Gov. Terry Branstad says he is prepared to work on a compromise plan for how Iowa delivers health care to low-income residents.
Retired Col. Robert King will serve as the next head of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs.
Retired Col. Robert King will serve as the next head of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs.
The University of Iowa will be looking for its second women's rowing coach in just 10 months.
The University of Iowa will be looking for its second women's rowing coach in just 10 months.
A Council Bluffs doctor is in jail on a charge of second-degree sexual abuse after a child alleged he touched her inappropriately on numerous occasions.
A Council Bluffs doctor is in jail on a charge of second-degree sexual abuse after a child alleged he touched her inappropriately on numerous occasions.
Crews are restoring power to about 14,000 homes and businesses following severe weather across Iowa.
Crews are restoring power to about 14,000 homes and businesses following severe weather across Iowa.
A Davenport man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute a cocaine substance.
A Davenport man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute a cocaine substance.
Gov. Terry Branstad says the Iowa Senate should investigate claims of sexual harassment made by a former staffer for the Senate Republican caucus.
Gov. Terry Branstad says the Iowa Senate should investigate claims of sexual harassment made by a former staffer for the Senate Republican caucus.
A 5-year-old Council Bluffs boy injured in a weekend carnival ride accident has been released from the hospital.
A 5-year-old Council Bluffs boy injured in a weekend carnival ride accident has been released from the hospital.
A state-run care facility in Glenwood has been fined by federal inspectors more than any other facility in the state in the past 10 months.
A state-run care facility in Glenwood has been fined by federal inspectors more than any other facility in the state in the past 10 months.
Iowa didn't make it quite a year without a tornado touchdown as strong storms generated two confirmed tornado touchdowns in central Iowa. No injuries have been reported.
Iowa didn't make it quite a year without a tornado touchdown as strong storms generated two confirmed tornado touchdowns in central Iowa. No injuries have been reported.
The Cedar Falls Board of Education will interview four finalists to fill the district's vacant superintendent position.
The Cedar Falls Board of Education will interview four finalists to fill the district's vacant superintendent position.
Lawmakers will return to the Iowa Statehouse this week as they seek to resolve some of the session's biggest issues and adjourn.
Lawmakers will return to the Iowa Statehouse this week as they seek to resolve some of the session's biggest issues and adjourn.
A fund has been established to help pay funeral expenses for a 17-year-old who died in a house fire in Boone.
A fund has been established to help pay funeral expenses for a 17-year-old who died in a house fire in Boone.
Storms swept through central and eastern Iowa, with tornadoes reported in Huxley and Grundy County.
Storms swept through central and eastern Iowa, with tornadoes reported in Huxley and Grundy County.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will visit Iowa this week to deliver a speech that may bolster speculation that he will run for president in 2016.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will visit Iowa this week to deliver a speech that may bolster speculation that he will run for president in 2016.
Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita, Kan., and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita, Kan., and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
An Iowa family is remembering a 3-year-old boy who drowned last week at Spring Lake in central Iowa.
An Iowa family is remembering a 3-year-old boy who drowned last week at Spring Lake in central Iowa.
An 8-year-old girl is recovering after nearly drowning in an apartment pool in Urbandale.
An 8-year-old girl is recovering after nearly drowning in an apartment pool in Urbandale.
A woman who used to work for the Iowa Senate Republican Caucus says she was fired after reporting sexual harassment, but GOP officials deny that.
A woman who used to work for the Iowa Senate Republican Caucus says she was fired after reporting sexual harassment, but GOP officials deny that.
Dubuque may soon have its own brewpub downtown after the business' owners raised more than $31,000 online.
Dubuque may soon have its own brewpub downtown after the business' owners raised more than $31,000 online.
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a winning Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million. The jackpot is the highest in Powerball...
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a winning Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million. The jackpot is the highest in Powerball history.
The Iowa Lottery says Powerball sales in the state totaled $5.1 million for Saturday's drawing that produced a winner in Florida.
The Iowa Lottery says Powerball sales in the state totaled $5.1 million for Saturday's drawing that produced a winner in Florida.
As lawmakers try to adjourn the legislative session, some wonder whether the best way to deal with a contentious health debate is to skip the matter for now and hold a special session later.
As lawmakers try to adjourn the legislative session, some wonder whether the best way to deal with a contentious health debate is to skip the matter for now and hold a special session later.
Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot.
Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot.
Corn planting has finally gotten under way in Iowa, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture figures.
Corn planting has finally gotten under way in Iowa, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture figures.
Four men from Louisiana men have been found guilty of poaching deer in southwest Iowa.
Four men from Louisiana men have been found guilty of poaching deer in southwest Iowa.
The centennial celebration of the Sheaffer Pen Co. has made its way to where the famed writing implement got its start - in Fort Madison, Iowa.
The centennial celebration of the Sheaffer Pen Co. has made its way to where the famed writing implement got its start - in Fort Madison, Iowa.
A young child is recovering from a serious gash to his head after a carnival ride he was on malfunctioned.
A young child is recovering from a serious gash to his head after a carnival ride he was on malfunctioned.
A Des Moines firefighter injured when he and others fell through a floor while fighting an apartment building fire has been released from the hospital.
A Des Moines firefighter injured when he and others fell through a floor while fighting an apartment building fire has been released from the hospital.
One person has died and a young child critically injured in a two-vehicle crash just north of Central City.
One person has died and a young child critically injured in a two-vehicle crash just north of Central City.
Officials say a Dubuque-based call center plans to begin operations in Mason City and hopes to create 135 jobs over the next five years.
Officials say a Dubuque-based call center plans to begin operations in Mason City and hopes to create 135 jobs over the next five years.
An Iowa woman who lost her hearing when a pipe bomb in her mailbox exploded 11 years ago says she hopes the suspect can someday be released and live happily.
An Iowa woman who lost her hearing when a pipe bomb in her mailbox exploded 11 years ago says she hopes the suspect can someday be released and live happily.
The city of Altoona is unveiling its first public sculpture, an Iowa artist creation that is the first piece to be installed in a new family park.
The city of Altoona is unveiling its first public sculpture, an Iowa artist creation that is the first piece to be installed in a new family park.
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.
A southeast Iowa teenager has been accused of hiring someone to do drive by shootings on the homes of two police officers.
A southeast Iowa teenager has been accused of hiring someone to do drive by shootings on the homes of two police officers.
Authorities have identified an injured man accused of threatening Waterloo police officers with a knife.
Authorities have identified an injured man accused of threatening Waterloo police officers with a knife.
One case of a virus that sickens pigs has been found in Iowa and while the illness can spread through a herd it is not typically fatal.
One case of a virus that sickens pigs has been found in Iowa and while the illness can spread through a herd it is not typically fatal.
Iowa lawmakers have approved about $77 million in infrastructure spending that will help maintain state buildings and public land.
Iowa lawmakers have approved about $77 million in infrastructure spending that will help maintain state buildings and public land.
In workplaces across the nation, Americans are inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream. The office lottery pool is a way to improve your odds and have a little fun with...
In workplaces across the nation, Americans are inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream. The office lottery pool is a way to improve your odds and have a little fun with co-workers.
A judge has ruled two teenagers accused of severely beating a carjacking victim in Des Moines should be tried as adults.
A judge has ruled two teenagers accused of severely beating a carjacking victim in Des Moines should be tried as adults.
Worker demolishing a former Electrolux plant apparently sparked a fire that sent billows of black smoke into the sky above Webster City.
Worker demolishing a former Electrolux plant apparently sparked a fire that sent billows of black smoke into the sky above Webster City.
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.
The Buchanan County sheriff's office says a Vinton man was injured after getting trapped in farm equipment near Hazleton.
The Buchanan County sheriff's office says a Vinton man was injured after getting trapped in farm equipment near Hazleton.
Iowa legislators are back in the Capitol as they try to wrap up the 2013 legislative session.
Iowa legislators are back in the Capitol as they try to wrap up the 2013 legislative session.
Iowa Workforce Development says the state's unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 percent in April, the lowest rate since December 2008.
Iowa Workforce Development says the state's unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 percent in April, the lowest rate since December 2008.
A Marine has been reunited with the dog he served with in Afghanistan during a surprise ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.
A Marine has been reunited with the dog he served with in Afghanistan during a surprise ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.
Fire officials in Boone say a woman died in an early morning fire at a shelter.
Fire officials in Boone say a woman died in an early morning fire at a shelter.
The chief state medical examiner says methamphetamine killed a Mitchell County jail inmate.
The chief state medical examiner says methamphetamine killed a Mitchell County jail inmate.
A Ku Klux Klan application form has been taped to the locker of a black student at a middle school in the Des Moines suburb of Urbandale.
A Ku Klux Klan application form has been taped to the locker of a black student at a middle school in the Des Moines suburb of Urbandale.
At least one of several Des Moines firefighters who fell through a floor while fighting an apartment building fire has been injured.
At least one of several Des Moines firefighters who fell through a floor while fighting an apartment building fire has been injured.
The public can learn more about the progress being made at the Fort Calhoun nuclear plant on Friday.
The public can learn more about the progress being made at the Fort Calhoun nuclear plant on Friday.
Des Moines University is honoring dozens of people who donated their bodies in the last year for medical education.
Des Moines University is honoring dozens of people who donated their bodies in the last year for medical education.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says farmers can sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program beginning Monday.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says farmers can sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program beginning Monday.
The Iowa Supreme Court is expected to decide whether insurers can require dentists who accept their plans to offer discounts on services that aren't covered.
The Iowa Supreme Court is expected to decide whether insurers can require dentists who accept their plans to offer discounts on services that aren't covered.
Iowa lawmakers have approved a bill that provides farmers with additional liability protection for educational tours.
Iowa lawmakers have approved a bill that provides farmers with additional liability protection for educational tours.
Gov. Terry Branstad has signed a bill that modifies qualifying rules for tax credits that go to the restoration of historic buildings.
Gov. Terry Branstad has signed a bill that modifies qualifying rules for tax credits that go to the restoration of historic buildings.
An effort to maintain a tax break for ethanol blended fuel has won state Senate approval.
An effort to maintain a tax break for ethanol blended fuel has won state Senate approval.
Regulators are accusing a beauty school in eastern Iowa of engaging in unsanitary practices.
Regulators are accusing a beauty school in eastern Iowa of engaging in unsanitary practices.
House lawmakers have reached a spending compromise for Iowa's public universities and other education programs.
House lawmakers have reached a spending compromise for Iowa's public universities and other education programs.
A high school senior in central Iowa has been accused of lighting a smoke bomb in a school bathroom.
A high school senior in central Iowa has been accused of lighting a smoke bomb in a school bathroom.
Iowa lawmakers have approved a $40 million compromise budget for the state departments of natural resources and agriculture.
Iowa lawmakers have approved a $40 million compromise budget for the state departments of natural resources and agriculture.
Mississippi could choose its new state superintendent of education by October.
Mississippi could choose its new state superintendent of education by October.
Story County Sheriff Paul H. Fitzgerald is being treated for a serious condition that can cause temporary paralysis.
Story County Sheriff Paul H. Fitzgerald is being treated for a serious condition that can cause temporary paralysis.
Drake University in central Iowa has launched an initiative to recruit African-American students and other minority groups to increase the school's retention rate.
Drake University in central Iowa has launched an initiative to recruit African-American students and other minority groups to increase the school's retention rate.
Marshalltown Community College guard Chris Caird has signed a letter of intent with Drake.
Marshalltown Community College guard Chris Caird has signed a letter of intent with Drake.
Workers in Eldon have begun construction of a saferoom for elementary school students that offers protection if a tornado hits the southeast Iowa community.
Workers in Eldon have begun construction of a saferoom for elementary school students that offers protection if a tornado hits the southeast Iowa community.
Iowa City officials say an insurance claim over a landfill fire last year remains in dispute and may force legal action.
Iowa City officials say an insurance claim over a landfill fire last year remains in dispute and may force legal action.
Three middle school students in Atlantic were injured when a light fixture fell in a recently renovated classroom.
Three middle school students in Atlantic were injured when a light fixture fell in a recently renovated classroom.
Gov. Terry Branstad is proposing increasing salaries for future Iowa elected officials, but the bill appears unlikely to get support in the Legislature.
Gov. Terry Branstad is proposing increasing salaries for future Iowa elected officials, but the bill appears unlikely to get support in the Legislature.
The search for a new superintendent of Cedar Falls schools is moving ahead as the district's Board of Education meets in a private session to review applicants.
The search for a new superintendent of Cedar Falls schools is moving ahead as the district's Board of Education meets in a private session to review applicants.
Iowa legislative leaders say they are close to a deal to reduce commercial property taxes in the state.
Iowa legislative leaders say they are close to a deal to reduce commercial property taxes in the state.
Jane Kelly will become a federal appeals court judge Friday with an unusual background that supporters say makes her a perfect fit for the job and a potential U.S. Supreme Court candidate.
Jane Kelly will become a federal appeals court judge Friday with an unusual background that supporters say makes her a perfect fit for the job and a potential U.S. Supreme Court candidate.
Iowa will play five games in November but just twice in October in 2014.
Iowa will play five games in November but just twice in October in 2014.
Dozens of students, parents and staff from a Dubuque high school are unsure what to do after a Cedar Rapids travel agency closed without making arrangements for a planned trip to New York despite about $30,000 in...
Dozens of students, parents and staff from a Dubuque high school are unsure what to do after a Cedar Rapids travel agency closed without making arrangements for a planned trip to New York despite about $30,000 in advance...
Service is being restored to some areas of eastern Iowa that experienced disruptions of cellphone and Internet connections.
Service is being restored to some areas of eastern Iowa that experienced disruptions of cellphone and Internet connections.
The director of buildings and grounds in Marshall County has been put on paid administrative leave for a week.
The director of buildings and grounds in Marshall County has been put on paid administrative leave for a week.
A suspect in break-ins on the Dakota State University campus in Madison has waived extradition from Minnesota and will be brought back to South Dakota to face burglary and grand theft charges.
A suspect in break-ins on the Dakota State University campus in Madison has waived extradition from Minnesota and will be brought back to South Dakota to face burglary and grand theft charges.
Kent Corp. says its new 600,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Muscatine will handle products from four Kent subsidiaries.
Kent Corp. says its new 600,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Muscatine will handle products from four Kent subsidiaries.
Authorities say a man and his 2-year-old daughter have escaped unharmed from a Council Bluffs house fire.
Authorities say a man and his 2-year-old daughter have escaped unharmed from a Council Bluffs house fire.
Engineers at Iowa State University are working on a way to make wind turbine towers taller by building them from concrete instead of the steel currently used.
Engineers at Iowa State University are working on a way to make wind turbine towers taller by building them from concrete instead of the steel currently used.
Authorities in central Iowa are practicing decontamination procedures in case of a bioterrorism threat or industrial contamination event.
Authorities in central Iowa are practicing decontamination procedures in case of a bioterrorism threat or industrial contamination event.
A Minnesota man faces a possible six-month jail term for obstructing a prosecutor in Iowa after his son was sent to prison in an animal terrorism case.
A Minnesota man faces a possible six-month jail term for obstructing a prosecutor in Iowa after his son was sent to prison in an animal terrorism case.
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $475 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers in the latest drawing.
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $475 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers in the latest drawing.
State lawmakers have approved about $55 million in spending for state administrative and regulatory agencies.
State lawmakers have approved about $55 million in spending for state administrative and regulatory agencies.
The Iowa Senate has approved a $41 million compromise economic development budget.
The Iowa Senate has approved a $41 million compromise economic development budget.
Officials at Tyson Pet Products say they hope to decide soon whether to expand operations in Independence and add more than 100 full-time jobs.
Officials at Tyson Pet Products say they hope to decide soon whether to expand operations in Independence and add more than 100 full-time jobs.
The Iowa Senate has approved a compromise budget plan for the state justice system.
The Iowa Senate has approved a compromise budget plan for the state justice system.
Des Moines police say a woman slammed her car into a utility pole after driving backward for several blocks.
Des Moines police say a woman slammed her car into a utility pole after driving backward for several blocks.
Iowa drivers will be able to renew their driver's licenses online under a bill signed into law by the governor.
Iowa drivers will be able to renew their driver's licenses online under a bill signed into law by the governor.
State lawmakers have signed a deal that will allow Gov. Terry Branstad to proceed with plans to close a 200-bed mental health unit at Fort Madison.
State lawmakers have signed a deal that will allow Gov. Terry Branstad to proceed with plans to close a 200-bed mental health unit at Fort Madison.
Trials have been scheduled for the father of one of two slain cousins who went missing in Evansdale.
Trials have been scheduled for the father of one of two slain cousins who went missing in Evansdale.
The U.S. Geological Service says it will shut down three stream gages in Iowa due to federal budget cuts.
The U.S. Geological Service says it will shut down three stream gages in Iowa due to federal budget cuts.
Forecasters say portions of the central United States could see severe weather this weekend and Monday.
Forecasters say portions of the central United States could see severe weather this weekend and Monday.
A federal judge in Iowa says he'll order a new competency hearing to determine whether a former college student accused of planting bombs in rural Midwest mailboxes in 2002 is mentally fit enough to stand trial.
A federal judge in Iowa says he'll order a new competency hearing to determine whether a former college student accused of planting bombs in rural Midwest mailboxes in 2002 is mentally fit enough to stand trial.
Lawmakers have reached a compromise on spending for Iowa's public universities and other education programs.
Lawmakers have reached a compromise on spending for Iowa's public universities and other education programs.
Wrestler Derek St. John and field hockey player Jessica Barnett have been named the University of Iowa's male and female athletes of the year.
Wrestler Derek St. John and field hockey player Jessica Barnett have been named the University of Iowa's male and female athletes of the year.
A cab driver and his wife face charges in connection with the theft of $15,000 worth of jewelry in Iowa City.
A cab driver and his wife face charges in connection with the theft of $15,000 worth of jewelry in Iowa City.
Members of two community groups are asking Mason City officials to move or even get rid of sculpted dice in a park.
Members of two community groups are asking Mason City officials to move or even get rid of sculpted dice in a park.
The state auditor's office says an attorney filed nearly $91,000 in overbillings to the city of Indianola, and used fake names from a phone book to beef up his reports.
The state auditor's office says an attorney filed nearly $91,000 in overbillings to the city of Indianola, and used fake names from a phone book to beef up his reports.
Gov. Terry Branstad is set to sign a bill into law that would require people convicted of certain aggravated misdemeanors to submit DNA samples.
Gov. Terry Branstad is set to sign a bill into law that would require people convicted of certain aggravated misdemeanors to submit DNA samples.
Iowa lawmakers appear close to concluding the 2013 legislative session, though they may put a health care debate on hold.
Iowa lawmakers appear close to concluding the 2013 legislative session, though they may put a health care debate on hold.
A beef processing plant in Yankton is courting laid-off workers at the Northern Beef Packers plant in Aberdeen.
A beef processing plant in Yankton is courting laid-off workers at the Northern Beef Packers plant in Aberdeen.
Columbia University is seeking to change the terms of a fellowship that can only be awarded to white students from Iowa.
Columbia University is seeking to change the terms of a fellowship that can only be awarded to white students from Iowa.
The Cedar Falls City Council is considering a money-saving proposal to cut the mayor's job down to a part-time position.
The Cedar Falls City Council is considering a money-saving proposal to cut the mayor's job down to a part-time position.
Authorities say a Waterloo officer shot a man armed with a knife who had made threats.
Authorities say a Waterloo officer shot a man armed with a knife who had made threats.
Less than two weeks ago, it snowed in some parts of Nebraska and Iowa.
Less than two weeks ago, it snowed in some parts of Nebraska and Iowa.
A 3-year-old Iowa boy who'd been enjoying a warm spring day at a lake with his mom and siblings has drowned.
A 3-year-old Iowa boy who'd been enjoying a warm spring day at a lake with his mom and siblings has drowned.
Police in the Des Moines area will hold voluntary weapon turn-in events at sites around the metro area.
Police in the Des Moines area will hold voluntary weapon turn-in events at sites around the metro area.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will visit an Iowa museum to open a traveling exhibit that highlights her diplomatic achievements - as seen through jewelry.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will visit an Iowa museum to open a traveling exhibit that highlights her diplomatic achievements - as seen through jewelry.
Iowa officials are warning spring paddlers to be wary of cold water and debris piled on by full streams.
Iowa officials are warning spring paddlers to be wary of cold water and debris piled on by full streams.
The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $360 million in a matter of weeks, a jump that's propelled it to be the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot in history.
The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $360 million in a matter of weeks, a jump that's propelled it to be the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot in history.
City crews were trying to quickly repair a brick sewer line in Ottumwa that collapsed beneath railroad tracks.
City crews were trying to quickly repair a brick sewer line in Ottumwa that collapsed beneath railroad tracks.
Iowa lawmakers have reached a compromise on the first budget of the legislative session.
Iowa lawmakers have reached a compromise on the first budget of the legislative session.
Jury selection has begun in the murder trial of a Mason City man accused of strangling a woman to death.
Jury selection has begun in the murder trial of a Mason City man accused of strangling a woman to death.
A fertilizer spill in a creek in north-central Iowa has killed a few fish and workers are trying to dam the spill and pump it up before it gets downstream to a county park near Hampton.
A fertilizer spill in a creek in north-central Iowa has killed a few fish and workers are trying to dam the spill and pump it up before it gets downstream to a county park near Hampton.
The Iowa Democratic Party is accusing the newly appointed Republican state auditor of ethical violations.
The Iowa Democratic Party is accusing the newly appointed Republican state auditor of ethical violations.
A judge has slashed a landmark $240 million verdict to $1.6 million for 32 mentally disabled workers who suffered years of abuse by their caretakers.
A judge has slashed a landmark $240 million verdict to $1.6 million for 32 mentally disabled workers who suffered years of abuse by their caretakers.
The Powerball jackpot is climbing again, and fast.
The Powerball jackpot is climbing again, and fast.
A longtime publisher of The Morning News at Springdale is returning to Arkansas as publisher of the Times Record newspaper at Fort Smith.
A longtime publisher of The Morning News at Springdale is returning to Arkansas as publisher of the Times Record newspaper at Fort Smith.
The city of Cedar Rapids says it is closely monitoring the nitrate level in the Cedar River because it has reached one of the highest concentrations ever recorded.
The city of Cedar Rapids says it is closely monitoring the nitrate level in the Cedar River because it has reached one of the highest concentrations ever recorded.
Small domestic abuse shelters throughout Iowa are scrambling to remain open amid changes by state officials that will mean a loss of funding.
Small domestic abuse shelters throughout Iowa are scrambling to remain open amid changes by state officials that will mean a loss of funding.
The Iowa Department of Human Services will hold four public hearings on the governor's proposed health care plan in cities across the state in June.
The Iowa Department of Human Services will hold four public hearings on the governor's proposed health care plan in cities across the state in June.
The Iowa State men's basketball team will host Auburn in the inaugural Big 12/SEC Challenge on Dec. 2.
The Iowa State men's basketball team will host Auburn in the inaugural Big 12/SEC Challenge on Dec. 2.
Iowa lawmakers say they have an agreement on an overall budget figure, a signal that the end of the legislative session may not be far behind.
Iowa lawmakers say they have an agreement on an overall budget figure, a signal that the end of the legislative session may not be far behind.
Iowa is about to tie a state record for the longest stretch without a reported tornado.
Iowa is about to tie a state record for the longest stretch without a reported tornado.
Iowa has received a $1.2 million federal grant for a project related to science, technology, engineering and math education.
Iowa has received a $1.2 million federal grant for a project related to science, technology, engineering and math education.
Iowa guard Patrick Ingram plans to transfer schools after just one season with the Hawkeyes.
Iowa guard Patrick Ingram plans to transfer schools after just one season with the Hawkeyes.
A northwest Iowa plant that had been awarded a state expansion loan has closed down.
A northwest Iowa plant that had been awarded a state expansion loan has closed down.
Authorities say officers couldn't find a mountain lion that was reported on the northeast side of Oskaloosa in south-central Iowa.
Authorities say officers couldn't find a mountain lion that was reported on the northeast side of Oskaloosa in south-central Iowa.
The governor says he won't put the commander of the Iowa Veterans Home on administrative leave.
The governor says he won't put the commander of the Iowa Veterans Home on administrative leave.
Gov. Terry Branstad wants to say happy anniversary to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Gov. Terry Branstad wants to say happy anniversary to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Iowa farmers hope to catch up on field work and get more corn and soybeans planted this week after several weeks of rain delay.
Iowa farmers hope to catch up on field work and get more corn and soybeans planted this week after several weeks of rain delay.
Iowa officials are offering two interactive websites showing the state's byways and bicycle trails.
Iowa officials are offering two interactive websites showing the state's byways and bicycle trails.
Democratic state Senator Jack Hatch is seriously considering a run for governor in 2014.
Democratic state Senator Jack Hatch is seriously considering a run for governor in 2014.
Jurors have found an Osage teenager guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of his mother.
Jurors have found an Osage teenager guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of his mother.
A former county recorder in northeast Iowa has pleaded guilty to stealing office funds.
A former county recorder in northeast Iowa has pleaded guilty to stealing office funds.
A landmark $240 million verdict for 32 mentally disabled workers who suffered years of abuse will be reduced to about $1.6 million because of a law capping their damages.
A landmark $240 million verdict for 32 mentally disabled workers who suffered years of abuse will be reduced to about $1.6 million because of a law capping their damages.
A 61-year-old Iowa City man has been accused of robbing a boy who was looking for lawns to mow.
A 61-year-old Iowa City man has been accused of robbing a boy who was looking for lawns to mow.
A kayaking couple have been rescued from the Des Moines River near Boone.
A kayaking couple have been rescued from the Des Moines River near Boone.
Two Iowa men who were convicted on child pornography charges have been sentenced to federal prison.
Two Iowa men who were convicted on child pornography charges have been sentenced to federal prison.
Gov. Terry Branstad is set to announce his appointment as state auditor to replace David Vaudt, who quit to take another position.
Gov. Terry Branstad is set to announce his appointment as state auditor to replace David Vaudt, who quit to take another position.
Nebraska's wind power production continues to lag behind Iowa and other nearby states that offer better incentives.
Nebraska's wind power production continues to lag behind Iowa and other nearby states that offer better incentives.
Most Iowa lawmakers agree that changes need to be made to the state's system for inspecting school buses, but it's unlikely a bill will pass this year because lawmakers can't agree on what should be done.
Most Iowa lawmakers agree that changes need to be made to the state's system for inspecting school buses, but it's unlikely a bill will pass this year because lawmakers can't agree on what should be done.
An Iowa lawyer and former police officer lost his law license after being convicted of drug and forgery charges.
An Iowa lawyer and former police officer lost his law license after being convicted of drug and forgery charges.
As negotiations drag out in the state Capitol over how to best provide health coverage for low-income residents, some Iowans are starting to worry about what the debate means for their doctor visits.
As negotiations drag out in the state Capitol over how to best provide health coverage for low-income residents, some Iowans are starting to worry about what the debate means for their doctor visits.
The Ottumwa City Council has chosen a 25-year veteran of the Ottumwa Police Department as its next chief.
The Ottumwa City Council has chosen a 25-year veteran of the Ottumwa Police Department as its next chief.
The longtime head of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has died at age 90.
The longtime head of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has died at age 90.
A Burlington man faces of up six months in jail after a judge ordered prosecutors to find him in contempt of court for angrily reacting to his selection for jury duty.
A Burlington man faces of up six months in jail after a judge ordered prosecutors to find him in contempt of court for angrily reacting to his selection for jury duty.
Prosecutors have dropped a vehicular homicide charge against an Ankeny man accused in a crash that killed two children, saying the man is not mentally competent to stand trial and likely never will be.
Prosecutors have dropped a vehicular homicide charge against an Ankeny man accused in a crash that killed two children, saying the man is not mentally competent to stand trial and likely never will be.
A 23-year-old Iowa man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.
A 23-year-old Iowa man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.
An Iowa City man is appealing his life sentence for the role he played in the killing an Iowa City landlord nearly four years ago.
An Iowa City man is appealing his life sentence for the role he played in the killing an Iowa City landlord nearly four years ago.
Des Moines police are investigating a crash involving a taxi and a school bus.
Des Moines police are investigating a crash involving a taxi and a school bus.
The Polk County sheriff's office is investigating an incident in which one of its dogs bit a bystander during a search for another man.
The Polk County sheriff's office is investigating an incident in which one of its dogs bit a bystander during a search for another man.
