As the precocious young boy, Marshalltown’s Darwin Judge enjoyed being a Cub Scout.

“He used to have his own wood lathe, too and liked making things,” said his mom Ida. » Full Story

WAPELLO — Louisa County Sherrif’s Office Chief Deputy Adam Caudle says any of his co-workers could have done what he did one cold afternoon in March, when he plunged into the Iowa River to save a... » Full Story

DES MOINES — Eighty-year-old Lucy McKenzie led her family down Westminster Presbyterian Church’s aisle this week, walking past hundreds who gathered at the Des Moines church to remember her son. » Full Story

CEDAR RAPIDS — Some Iowans acknowledge they are not waiting for a state board’s recommendation whether to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. » Full Story

KIEL, Wis. — The hundreds of people who lined the main street of a small Indiana city Saturday fell solemnly silent as a white hearse passed by on its way to the church. » Full Story

What do most teenagers care about?

Dating and getting keys to that car.

Leila Jakupovic is just content having a place to call home. » Full Story

The trial of Kyle Deemer, 29, accused of two counts of first-degree murder, is set to start Monday in Humboldt County. » Full Story

For those planning to kick off the Christmas season Friday along Main Street, the Marshalltown Central Business District announced that Friday's 18th Annual Holiday Stroll has been rescheduled for... » Full Story

As little children are just beginning to write out their Christmas wish lists, Marshalltown’s Westyn Poe wants only one thing under the tree. » Full Story

CEDAR RAPIDS — Tens of thousands of veterans in Iowa served their country with honor. » Full Story