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Man charged in UI vandalism pleads not guilty

A Minnesota activist arrested in the 2004 animal rights vandalism at the University of Iowa has pleaded not guilty in federal court.

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:15 pm

Family of standoff victim to seek custody of son

Family members of a Des Moines woman who was allegedly killed by her estranged husband during a standoff say they intend to seek custody of her infant son. They also say they haven't ruled out filing a lawsuit against the state for failing to confiscate the husband's firearms.

Nov 20, 2009 | 9:10 pm

Lake City-Southern Cal wins Class A title

Lake City Southern Cal quarterback Greg Meyer scored on a 2-point conversion to beat Mason City Newman Catholic in overtime and win the Class A football championship.

Nov 20, 2009 | 5:55 pm

Inmates assaulted officers at prison facility

The Iowa Department of Corrections is investigating a pair of assaults on officers at its Oakdale Medical and Classification Center near Coralville.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:35 pm

Gephardt pushes for investment in health research

Former U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt pushed Friday for Iowa to expand its focus on public health, arguing the state has the medical infrastructure in place to make it a leader in the field.

Nov 20, 2009 | 3:30 pm

Another 3 Iowans dead from H1N1 complications

The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting three more swine flu-related deaths.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:20 pm

Armstrong-Ringsted beats Lenox for 8-player title

On its third try in the state finals, Armstrong-Ringsted finally won it all.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:50 pm

Protesters voice anger at intolerance

Dozens of protesters, including students and faculty at the University of Northern Iowa, gathered to protest a recent string of vandalism and harassment on campus.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:35 pm

Court declares Iowa eviction rule unconstitutional

Iowa landlords can no longer use certified mail to notify tenants of eviction hearings, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:50 pm

Bobcat hunters near quota

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports fur harvesters are nearing their quota in the bobcat hunt.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:45 pm

Woman accused of several crimes

An Iowa City woman is facing multiple charges in connection with a number of crimes.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:20 pm

Prostitution investigation leads to arrests

An investigation into prostitution by Des Moines police has led to the arrests of three suspects.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:50 am

Iowa unemployment moves higher

Unemployment in Iowa showed a slight increase to 6.7 percent in October, compared to the previous month's 6.6 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate in October was 10.2 percent.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:20 am

Ex-ISU wrestling coach to run for Congress

Former Iowa State University wrestling coach Jim Gibbons is entering the political arena with a run for the Republican nomination in Iowa's 3rd congressional district.

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:05 am

New H1N1 deaths reported

State public health officials reported the deaths of two more Iowans from the H1N1 virus, bringing the total to 21. Both were adults and had risk factors that increased the chance of complications from the virus. The latest deaths were in Floyd and Johnson counties.

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Biden speech will be streamed live

The Iowa Democratic Party’s annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner featuring Vice President Joe Biden will be streamed live on the party’s Web site.

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State, police union reach understanding on layoffs

The State Police Officers Council has agreed to more than $1 million in concessions to protect 43 jobs threatened by Gov. Chet Culver’s 10 percent across-the-board state budget cut.

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Chuck Norris teams with Vander Plaats

About 40 Iowans are heading to Texas to rub elbows with action star Chuck Norris today.

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Humane Society offers reward in NW Iowa pig deaths

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest in the suffocation of 3,800 pigs at a hog operation near Hull in northwest Iowa.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:50 am

Cows escape after crash in NE Iowa

Authorities say eight cows that escaped from a trailer after a collision in northeast Iowa have been rounded up.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:45 am

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