A police pursuit and hours of searching in a corn field resulted in the arrest of a man wanted for going armed with intent in connection with an assault and unauthorized operation of a motor vehicle... » Full Story

Summer still has some heat left — and Monday was proof.

As a result of the steamy day, North Tama Community Schools dismissed early at 1 p.m. throughout the district. » Full Story

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SIOUX CITY — Girl Scouts are worried that eating s’mores and taking hikes could become just a memory if the organization sells a camp in northwestern... » Full Story

BURLINGTON — One month at a time is the new mantra of stakeholders in seeing the BNSF lift-span bridge project completed. » Full Story

DES MOINES — A Republican candidate for Iowa attorney general criticized the Democratic incumbent on Monday for accepting a $10,000 campaign contribution in 2005 from the family at the heart of a... » Full Story

WATERLOO — Sitting in the old pilot seat took him back 40 years, to the middle of the Vietnam War.

The OH-58A was new in 1970 when Steve Bookout last flew her. » Full Story

After 16 years as director of the Marshalltown Public Library, Carole Winkleblack has announced her retirement.

The library is currently seeking an applicant to fill the position. » Full Story

NEW ORLEANS — Gulf Coast residents tried to put Hurricane Katrina behind them on Sunday, marking its fifth anniversary by casting wreaths into the water to remember the hundreds killed. » Full Story

KHAN BANI SAAD, Iraq — A $40 million prison sits in the desert north of Baghdad, empty. A $165 million children’s hospital goes unused in the south. » Full Story

The Marshalltown High School Class of 1980 has brought a bobcat to life on the sidelines of sporting events.

The class was able to raise $3,300 to pay for a new bobcat mascot outfit. » Full Story