Iowa News
Judge dismisses burglary charges against 2 Iowa men found with black marker on faces
November 6, 2009
CARROLL, Iowa (AP) — A Carroll County judge has dismissed attempted burglary charges against two men who painted their faces with permanent black marker. » Full Story
Pentagon announces callup of 300 Iowa reservists
November 6, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Defense Department has announced that 300 soldiers of a U.S. Army Reserve unit based in Des Moines have been alerted for duty in Iraq next spring. » Full Story
Grassley says cedar Rapids will soon receive funding for flood buyouts
November 6, 2009
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley says federal funding that will pay the bulk of the cost to buy out some 1,300 flood-damaged properties in Cedar Rapids is closer to being available. » Full Story
Iowa Utilities Board approves wind power expansion by MidAmerican Energy
November 6, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — More wind power is coming to Iowa.
The Iowa Utilities Board has approved MidAmerican Energy's plans to build wind farms producing 1,001 megawatts of power. » Full Story
The Iowa Utilities Board has approved MidAmerican Energy's plans to build wind farms producing 1,001 megawatts of power. » Full Story
4 more swine flu deaths reported in Iowa - all adults
November 5, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Department of Public Health is now reporting four additional 2009 swine-flu-related deaths in the state. » Full Story
Diocesan employee accused of theft from tuition aid program
November 5, 2009
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque is investigating allegations that an employee stole up to $60,000 intended for a school tuition program. » Full Story
Man learns he was elected mayor while being treated after crash
November 5, 2009
VENTURA, Iowa (AP) — Fifty-five-year-old George Simpson only learned he had been elected mayor of Ventura while he was in the hospital being examined after a traffic accident. » Full Story
South Carolina man charged with killing baby son in Iowa to stand trial in 2010
November 5, 2009
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A former Iowa man accused of killing his infant son four years ago will go on trial in 2010.
Brian Dykstra, who lives in Central, S.C. » Full Story
Brian Dykstra, who lives in Central, S.C. » Full Story
Bobcats being hit by cars in southwest Iowa
November 5, 2009
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Add bobcats to the list of roadkill turning up on Iowa highways.
Officials say several bobcats have been struck by drivers in southwest Iowa recently. » Full Story
Officials say several bobcats have been struck by drivers in southwest Iowa recently. » Full Story
Nebraska man arrested after Iowa firefighters find marijuana in home
November 3, 2009
IRWIN, Iowa (AP) — An Omaha man faces felony drug charges after fire fighters called to a blaze found a marijuana growing operation inside a home in western Iowa. » Full Story