Several members of the Consumers Energy Cooperative called for the ouster of CEO Brian Heithoff at an annual meeting Thursday, saying that their rates were too high and the company was being... » Full Story

A Marshall County jailer found herself on the other side of the law after being arrested for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine along with eight other Central Iowans Wednesday. » Full Story

NEW ORLEANS — An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. » Full Story

WASHINGTON — In an early sign of promise, Israeli and Palestinian leaders pledged Thursday in a cordial first round of talks to keep meeting at regular intervals, aiming to nail down a framework for... » Full Story

With the busiest part of the campaign season just ahead, Lt. Gov. Patty Judge said Thursday she and the governor are just beginning to spread their message. » Full Story

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Local school districts stand to benefit from a chunk of the $96 million in federal funds heading to Iowa as part of the Education Jobs Act. » Full Story

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The Marshalltown High School/Community Auditorium has big plans to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a big-time voice. » Full Story