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School bus with no students hits truck
May 7, 2013 GLADBROOK— A school bus with no students on board has been involved in a minor accident involving a truck in east central Iowa. more »» 
Study sets off immigration bill squabble
May 7, 2013 WASHINGTON — A bipartisan Senate immigration bill would cost the government a net $6.3 trillion over the next 50 years to provide benefits for millions of people now living in the U.. more »»
3 missing women found in Cleveland, man arrested
May 7, 2013 CLEVELAND — Three women who went missing about a decade ago, when they were in their teens or early 20s, were found alive Monday in a residential area just south of downtown, and a man was arrested. more »»
ACT to start giving tests digitally
May 7, 2013 WASHINGTON — Goodbye, No. 2 pencils. Hello, iPads. more »» 
East about to be overrun by billions of cicadas
May 7, 2013 WASHINGTON — Any day now, billions of cicadas with bulging red eyes will crawl out of the earth after 17 years underground and overrun the East Coast. more »» 
Israeli airstrikes on Syria prompt threats, anger
May 6, 2013 BEIRUT — Israel rushed to beef up its rocket defenses on its northern border Sunday to shield against possible retaliation after carrying out two airstrikes in Syria over 48 hours — an unprecedented... more »» 
A self-motivated learner
May 6, 2013 Jason Strand doesn’t need any egging on when he gets to school. He knows he’s there to lear. more »» 
Movie filmed in Tama County to preview Friday
May 6, 2013 Last fall the film business hit Traer and Clutier with its production of “A Place for Heroes.” On Friday, many of the stars are coming back to show a sneak preview screening of the film. more »» 
Are you a tax cheat if you shop online tax-free?
May 6, 2013 WASHINGTON — Buy anything on the Internet lately without paying sales tax? In all but a few states, you’re probably a tax cheat. more »»
Iowa session extends after expense payments end
May 6, 2013 DES MOINES — Boxes were stacked in the corner of the Iowa Senate chambers on Thursday, but lawmakers are nowhere near ready to pack up. more »» 
Burmese refugees flock to Iowa meatpacking town
May 6, 2013 COLUMBUS JUNCTION — The first Chin Burmese student arrived at Wilma Sime Roundy Elementary School three years ago, a smiling preschooler whose father often checked on his progress. more »» 
Trusty trumpet spans long musical career
May 5, 2013 Eugene Kresl played in dozens of towns in Iowa and one thing was a constant — his trusty Selma Paris trumpet bought in 1948. “It’s old enough to draw Social Security,” Kresl said. more »» 
Veterans committee to hear testimony on issues at IVH
May 5, 2013 Concerns about the leadership style at the Iowa Veterans Home affecting patient care have become more than just concern. more »» 
‘Angels for Aubry’ host benefit for Glenn family May 11
May 5, 2013 Aubry Glenn’s dream is to run again and enter ninth grade with her friends. Glenn, 14, is currently putting all of her energy into a battle against cancer at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. more »» 
Displaying passion for her work
May 5, 2013 That satisfying feeling of making an impact on the lives of others has kept Betty Damman in the nursing field for nearly 40 years. more »» 
Iowa farms worth double since 2008
May 5, 2013 Farmland property values have risen 17 percent in the past year, according to the Iowa Chapter of Realtors Land Institute survey. more »» 
G-R School Board starts superintendent search
May 5, 2013 After five years of leading the Gladbrook-Reinbeck School District as superintendent, Tim Kuehl will take another job leading the Clear Creek Amana School Distric. more »» 
NRA, gun control advocates say fight far from over
May 5, 2013 HOUSTON — National Rifle Association leaders told members Saturday that the fight against gun control legislation is far from over, with battles yet to come in Congress and next year’s midterm... more »»
Officials: Iowa gender balance law tough to meet
May 5, 2013 DES MOINES — It’s too soon to determine whether a unique Iowa law requiring gender balancing has led more local governments to appoint women to boards and commissions, but some officials question th... more »» |
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