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Storms generate Iowa tornado damage, no injuries
May 20, 2013 DES MOINES — Iowa didn't make it quite a year without a tornado touchdown as strong storms generated two confirmed tornado touchdowns in central Iowa. No injuries have been reported. more »» 
Small Florida city wonders who won Powerball jackpot
May 20, 2013 ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590. more »»
Lawmakers ponder a special session
May 20, 2013 DES MOINES — As lawmakers struggle to complete their work and adjourn the legislative session, some wonder whether the best way to deal with a contentious health debate is to skip the matter for now... more »» 
Inmate-release policies often surprise victims
May 20, 2013 SIOUX CITY — It’s been 17 years since Beth Williams became familiar with Iowa’s sentencing laws. more »» 
In the bee business
May 19, 2013 CLEMONS — Dale Fields said he has been stung so many times by bees they almost have become like mosquito bites to him. It’s all a part of the job when you are a honey producer. more »» 
$10K grant provides bikes for 99 Lenihan students
May 19, 2013 At Lenihan Intermediate School Saturday morning, 99 faces wore 99 smiles. Staff from Lenihan and nonprofit Variety provided 99 bikes, helmets and padlocks to children at the school. more »»
Drop-in mental health center sought in Marshalltown
May 19, 2013 The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly one quarter of adults in the United States are dealing with a mental illness. The average age of onset for a mental illness is 1. more »» 
Hundreds turn out for second Kids to Parks Day
May 19, 2013 Saturday was a great day to be outdoors. Hundreds of Marshalltown citizens poured into Riverview Park Saturday for the second annual Kids to Parks Da. more »» 
Local Early American Glass Club celebrates 75th anniversary
May 19, 2013 From Depression glass to glass yard art to Waterford Crystal, the glass on display at the Early American Glass Club’s 75th anniversary was as unique as the 30 members themselves. more »» 
IRS probe ignored most influential groups
May 19, 2013 WASHINGTON — There’s an irony in the Internal Revenue Service’s crackdown on conservative groups. more »» 
Last-minute fortune seekers buy Powerball tickets
May 19, 2013 DES MOINES — It’s all about the odds. more »» 
FBI searches apartment in ricin letter case
May 19, 2013 SPOKANE, Wash. — Authorities in hazardous materials suits searched a downtown Spokane apartment Saturday, investigating the recent discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin. more »»
Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent
May 19, 2013 With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly... more »» 
A sibling celebration
May 18, 2013 LE GRAND — When Haley Krough imagined graduating from high school, having her little brother in a cap and gown next to her was pretty far fetched. more »» 
Sheriff’s deputy shoots pit bull
May 18, 2013 He probably just wanted some water. The owner of a supposedly vicious dog said her pit bull, Fabio, wouldn’t hurt anyone. more »» 
Tradition a hallmark at Beaman United Methodist Church
May 18, 2013 A Beaman church, which witnessed pioneers crossing the Iowa plains, will celebrate a special anniversary May 26 —150 years will have passed since seven Methodists met in a home and established the... more »» 
Relishing support for the Roundhouse
May 18, 2013 The next wave of fundraising dinners at area homes are on tap to help boost support for the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse renovation. more »» |
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