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Iowa Leaders Unite To Fight F-16 Removal

Iowa lawmakers, business leaders and former military officers come together in Des Moines in hopes of fighting back against a federal plan that would, if passed, change the Air National Guard forever.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:36:15 CST

Former Officer Pleads Guilty To Extortion

A former Fort Dodge police officer entered a guilty plea to charged in a sexual abuse and extortion case Friday.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:36:20 CST

Police: Man Dies From 4-Story Fall

Rescue crews were called to a downtown Des Moines street after police said a man jumped from a fourth-story balcony Friday morning.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:45:33 CST

Longtime Local Radio Hosts Sign Off

Longtime radio hosts Lou and Heather signed off on their final show Friday morning.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:53:44 CST

Updated Forecast Shows Snow On Sunday-Monday

A blast of arctic air pushed into Iowa overnight and will be followed by a chance for snow on Sunday.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:31:47 CST

Buyer Eyeing Maytag Former Headquarters

The former corporate headquarters of Maytag Corp. in Newton may have a buyer.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:05:11 CST

County Attorney: Dismiss OWI Charge Against Sheriff

The Washington County AttorneyÂ’s Office has agreed to dismiss a drunk driving charge against Keokuk County Sheriff Jeffrey Earl Shipley.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:40:15 CST

Powerball Jackpot Just Topped $325 Million

Iowa Lottery officials said Friday afternoon that a higher than expected sales have boosted the Powerball jackpot to $325 million.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:21:39 CST

NWS Issues Wind Chill Advisory

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:16:44 CST

Name Cockroach After Your Valentine's Sweetheart

Still looking for a unique and special Valentine's Day gift? Why not say "I love you" with a gift that can survive a nuclear war.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:09:46 CST

Woman Clears Way For Dog Adoptions

An owner of 88 dogs removed from a property in rural Sac County has relinquishment her ownership of the animals.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:56:27 CST

Gronstal: Democrats Back $200 Million Tax Cut

Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal says Democrats in the Legislature support a $200 million cut in business property taxes and will consider a larger reduction.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:46:30 CST

Mobile Speed Cam Locations Next Week

Des Moines police have released the planned locations for the mobile traffic enforcement camera.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:09:15 CST

11 Iowa Towns Named 'Blue Zone' Finalists

A project to help Iowans develop healthier lifestyles took a big step forwards on Friday with the announcement of 11 first round finalists.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:05:28 CST

Iowan Charged In Plot Against TV's Duggar Family

An Iowa woman charged with threatening to release damaging photographs of a cast member of the TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" if she wasn't paid $10,000 is expected to appear in court.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:36:02 CST

Google's Mysterious New 'Entertainment Device'

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:07:25 CST