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OTTUMWA — The summer of 2010 will go down as the second-wettest on record in Iowa, the state climatologist said. » Full Story

Through the economic downturn and natural disasters in recent years, Gov. Chet Culver said Iowa is positioned well for the future. » Full Story

Taking some pointed questions from an electorate that is not happy with the way things are going in Washington, Rep. » Full Story

CHICAGO — Federal officials announced Friday they had arrested 370 immigrants who were in the U.S. illegally or convicted of other crimes as part of a three-day roundup in the Midwest. » Full Story

GALT — The owner of an egg farm at the center of a massive salmonella recall was able to expand his egg empire despite being branded a “habitual violator” of Iowa’s environmental laws — a label that... » Full Story

A Marshalltown man was sentenced to 180 days in jail earlier this week for his part in a home invasion in Iowa City April 12. » Full Story

DES MOINES — Foreclosures in Iowa hit a record in the second quarter as homeowners continued struggling to make mortgage payments during a sluggish job market, but at least one mortgage banking... » Full Story

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is planning to inspect all of the country’s largest egg farms before the end of next year following the massive recall of tainted eggs linked to a... » Full Story

Marshalltown Community College held a grand opening of its new agricultural incubator building and the event doubled as a big “thank you” to those who helped foot the bill for the $500,000 structure. » Full Story

In the middle of a statewide tour on jobs creation, Republican gubernatorial candidate Terry Branstad said Thursday the current administration has not done enough to help Iowa grow economically. » Full Story