http://www.thebeanwalker.com/index-ee.php en Copyright 2012 2012-05-17T11:28:22+00:00 Criminal probe targets egg magnate {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/05/16/lawyers-criminal-probe-targets-egg-magnate-aides/'}#When:11:28:22Z 2012-05-17T11:28:22+00:00 American Airlines posts strong start in Sioux City {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/business/local/american-posts-strong-early-numbers-at-sioux-gateway/article_8c002ea0-10a5-581c-b939-bd35e8d64f81.html'}#When:11:23:12Z 2012-05-17T11:23:12+00:00 IT’S TULIP TIME! {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/tulip-time-returns-to-orange-city-iowa/article_746c6c17-66c1-536e-b1f2-e3f76e6b4e56.html'}#When:11:21:02Z 2012-05-17T11:21:02+00:00 KING LAUNCHES “RESTORING OUR AMERICAN DREAM” TOUR {title_permalink='http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2012/05/16/steve-kings-new-campaign-tour-begins-monday/'}#When:11:20:46Z 2012-05-17T11:20:46+00:00 Bullying leads 12-year-old to stab 14-year-old at school {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120517/NEWS01/120516036/12-year-old-accused-of-stabbing-14-year-old-in-Clive'}#When:11:18:07Z 2012-05-17T11:18:07+00:00 40% of ISU students underestimate amount of loans they owe {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305170054&f=1197'}#When:11:16:32Z 2012-05-17T11:16:32+00:00 Firefighter chief’s son accused of setting seven fires! {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305170043&f=1197'}#When:11:16:13Z 2012-05-17T11:16:13+00:00 No worries about gas prices as Iowans continue hitting the road {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305170045&f=1197'}#When:11:14:47Z 2012-05-17T11:14:47+00:00 Blow dart to the chest kills Ames cat in apparent animal cruelty case {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305170045&f=1197'}#When:11:14:25Z 2012-05-17T11:14:25+00:00 FEWER IOWANS ARE BEHIND ON THEIR MORTGAGES… {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305170046&f=1197'}#When:11:13:46Z 2012-05-17T11:13:46+00:00 Firefighters investigating explosion at Mason City biodiesel plant {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/16/firefighters-investigating-explosion-at-mason-city-biodiesel-plant/'}#When:11:12:30Z 2012-05-17T11:12:30+00:00 Bike ride pays tribute to those who have died {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/16/bike-ride-pays-tribute-to-those-who-have-died/'}#When:11:11:43Z 2012-05-17T11:11:43+00:00 Missouri River near top of “most endangered” waterways {title_permalink='http://kmaland.com/05517_Missouri_River_endangered_044926.asp'}#When:11:10:52Z 2012-05-17T11:10:52+00:00 RECORD PROFIT! {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/16/deere-posts-record-1-56-billion-profit/'}#When:11:07:02Z 2012-05-17T11:07:02+00:00 SUPPORTS BALANCED BUDGET???? {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/16/congressman-braley-obama-didnt-start-the-debt-fire-it-was-already-burning/'}#When:11:06:09Z 2012-05-17T11:06:09+00:00 Climate group: Extreme storms in Iowa happening more often {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/16/climate-group-says-extreme-storms-are-happening-more-often/'}#When:11:04:29Z 2012-05-17T11:04:29+00:00 Grassley, Harkin push for farm bill {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120516/BUSINESS/305160040/Grassley-Harkin-push-for-farm-bill'}#When:11:03:02Z 2012-05-17T11:03:02+00:00 OFFICIALS:Beware of deer on roads {title_permalink='http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/drivers-beware-of-deer-in-may-in-iowa/article_7e95cb98-9f4b-11e1-b821-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:11:00:07Z 2012-05-17T11:00:07+00:00 Microsoft exec praises Iowa’s STEM movement {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120516/BUSINESS/305160023/1024/INAUGURATION/?odyssey=nav%7Chead'}#When:11:22:48Z 2012-05-16T11:22:48+00:00 Western Iowa’s Loess Hills a unique national treasure {title_permalink='http://www.ktiv.com/story/18429284/the-loess-hills-are-a-unique-western-iowa-feature'}#When:11:21:40Z 2012-05-16T11:21:40+00:00 USS Iowa comes back to life! {title_permalink='http://www.thereporter.com/wirenews/ci_20634583/uss-iowa-comes-back-life-at-port-richmond'}#When:11:18:55Z 2012-05-16T11:18:55+00:00 ROMNEY IN IOWA: Obama has “fed the fire” {title_permalink='http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/romney-attacks-obama-s-economic-policies-in-des-moines-stop/article_03c92536-9ed8-11e1-9a40-001a4bcf887a.html'}#When:11:16:48Z 2012-05-16T11:16:48+00:00 Summit looks for answers to boost math, science education {title_permalink='http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/summit-looks-for-answers-to-boost-math-science-education/article_4d645c6c-9f08-11e1-a9b3-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:11:15:43Z 2012-05-16T11:15:43+00:00 U of I gets $7.9 million environmental research grant {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/05/15/u-of-i-gets-7-9-million-environmental-research-grant/'}#When:11:13:21Z 2012-05-16T11:13:21+00:00 Iowa GOP chided for giving exclusive results to the Des Moines Register {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/05/15/iowa-gop-broke-trust-with-exclusive-release-of-caucus-results-media-representatives-say/'}#When:11:12:44Z 2012-05-16T11:12:44+00:00 Ape sancturary to stay open…for now {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305160038&f=1197'}#When:11:06:29Z 2012-05-16T11:06:29+00:00 ROMNEY IN IOWA VOWS TO FIGHT “SPENDING INFERNO” {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305160029&f=1197'}#When:11:06:25Z 2012-05-16T11:06:25+00:00 “BREASTAURANT” OPENS: “cold beer, hot wings and huge ... TVs” {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305160041&f=1197'}#When:10:59:22Z 2012-05-16T10:59:22+00:00 Friends: Accused teen said he hated his grandparents {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305160037&f=1197'}#When:10:57:28Z 2012-05-16T10:57:28+00:00 AVERAGE PRICE OF APRIL HOME SALES UP 8.2%! {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/15/average-price-of-homes-sold-in-april-up-8-2/'}#When:10:55:08Z 2012-05-16T10:55:08+00:00 RESEARCHER: Ethanol sharply decreases gas prices {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/16/isu-researcher-says-ethanol-makes-gas-cheaper-at-the-pump/'}#When:10:53:25Z 2012-05-16T10:53:25+00:00 “A PRAIRIE FIRE OF DEBT IS SWEEPING IOWA AND THE NATION” {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/15/romney-says-obamas-policies-are-old-rather-than-bold-audio/'}#When:10:51:35Z 2012-05-16T10:51:35+00:00 PENDING HOME SALES JUMP… {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120515/BUSINESS/305150031/1001/NEWS/?odyssey=nav%7Chead'}#When:10:58:30Z 2012-05-15T10:58:30+00:00 From Iowa to Russia, tractors build economic bridge {title_permalink='http://www.wbur.org/npr/152707180/from-iowa-to-russia-tractors-build-economic-bridge'}#When:10:51:31Z 2012-05-15T10:51:31+00:00 Rent for Iowa farmland skyrockets 18 percent {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/05/14/survey-shows-rent-for-iowa-farmland-up-18-percent/'}#When:10:50:01Z 2012-05-15T10:50:01+00:00 Branstad ‘not surrendering’ on property tax and education reform {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/branstad-says-he-s-not-surrendering-on-property-tax-education/article_623ac465-270c-512c-9200-af3fa117cb5d.html'}#When:10:47:59Z 2012-05-15T10:47:59+00:00 Onawa woman pleads not guilty to drowning toddler {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/onawa-iowa-woman-pleads-not-guilty-to-drowning-toddler/article_a276b443-08de-5429-af3f-f2f22007545d.html'}#When:10:47:35Z 2012-05-15T10:47:35+00:00 Accused Mapleton shooter-for-hire gets probation {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/accused-mapleton-shooter-for-hire-gets-probation/article_5fd8c0d7-82bf-519d-9d37-03f7a529003e.html'}#When:10:46:20Z 2012-05-15T10:46:20+00:00 ACCUSED TEEN’S TWITTER ACCOUNT FOLLOWING MURDERS DISTURBS {title_permalink='http://iowacity.patch.com/articles/teen-in-murder-investigation-tweets-run-in-with-iowa-city-cops'}#When:10:44:20Z 2012-05-15T10:44:20+00:00 THE SLIDE CONTINUES: BPI LAYS OFF 86 EXECUTIVES {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/business/local/bpi-lays-off-in-dakota-dunes-south-sioux-city/article_9401c653-200f-5c2b-bff1-d526f3ec2aa0.html'}#When:10:42:08Z 2012-05-15T10:42:08+00:00 JOHNSON: Focus on looks, weight ‘broke me down’ {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120514/SPORTS/305140056/Shawn-Johnson-Focus-on-looks-weight-broke-me-down-'}#When:10:39:17Z 2012-05-15T10:39:17+00:00 90 PERCENT! {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120515/BUSINESS/305150032/Iowa-farmers-have-planted-90-percent-of-their-corn-crops'}#When:10:38:21Z 2012-05-15T10:38:21+00:00 Man says cab driver tried to run him over! {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012120514028&f=1197'}#When:10:36:37Z 2012-05-15T10:36:37+00:00 Grandson is caught, charged in Manchester murders {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305150038&f=1197'}#When:10:35:47Z 2012-05-15T10:35:47+00:00 HELLO IOWA! {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305150041&f=1197'}#When:10:33:26Z 2012-05-15T10:33:26+00:00 GOP sees advantages in issues and numbers; Democrats in map {title_permalink='http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/iowa-gop-sees-advantages-in-issues-and-numbers-democrats-see/article_e18caf72-9d7b-11e1-875a-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:26:40Z 2012-05-15T10:26:40+00:00 Ag designation for Iowa wineries means thousands in tax breaks {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/05/13/iowa-wineries-ag-designation-means-thousands-in-tax-breaks/'}#When:10:25:15Z 2012-05-15T10:25:15+00:00 Complaints in Iowa grow with expansion of for-profit colleges {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/05/14/complaints-in-iowa-grow-with-expansion-of-on-line-colleges/'}#When:10:24:07Z 2012-05-15T10:24:07+00:00 MALCOLM PRICE LAB TEACHER ACCUSED OF GIVING ALCOHOL TO MINORS {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-teacher-accused-of-giving-alcohol-to-minors/article_0a4b9e0e-0264-5071-a371-027f51b4f5ee.html'}#When:10:50:30Z 2012-05-14T10:50:30+00:00 Maker of lean, finely textured beef awaits school lunch orders {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/business/local/bpi-awaits-school-lunch-orders/article_bccf3981-394a-541b-9e0a-552e96cacf2a.html'}#When:10:43:00Z 2012-05-14T10:43:00+00:00 Surgeon logs thousands of miles to transform smiles {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/surgeon-logs-thousands-of-miles-to-transform-smiles/article_892920c3-0c30-5cec-a452-9c1439f5c17d.html'}#When:10:42:28Z 2012-05-14T10:42:28+00:00 More Court Avenue blues as bouncer is attacked by group {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120514/NEWS01/120513014/Des-Moines-Police-Bar-s-bouncer-attacked-by-group'}#When:10:39:53Z 2012-05-14T10:39:53+00:00 Group strives to register 10,000 Latino voters {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120513/NEWS/305130055/Group-strives-to-register-Hispanic-voters'}#When:10:37:46Z 2012-05-14T10:37:46+00:00 Biden: Iowa’s glass ceiling must be broken {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120513/NEWS09/305130079/Jill-Biden-Iowa-s-glass-ceiling-must-be-broken'}#When:10:37:40Z 2012-05-14T10:37:40+00:00 “I WILL NOT BE BULLIED” {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?Avis=D2&Dato=20120513&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=305130048&Ref=AR'}#When:10:36:15Z 2012-05-14T10:36:15+00:00 Differences emerge between Blum and Lange at forum {title_permalink='http://theiowarepublican.com/2012/differences-between-blum-and-lange-appear-at-candidate-forum/'}#When:10:30:15Z 2012-05-14T10:30:15+00:00 Iowa Lottery winner purchases La Porte City golf course {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305140023&f=1197'}#When:10:29:45Z 2012-05-14T10:29:45+00:00 DEMOCRATS KILL: “It went from a major piece of education reform to very little.” {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305140029&f=1197'}#When:10:27:41Z 2012-05-14T10:27:41+00:00 ECONOMY RISING: CONSTRUCTION BOOM MAY MEAN SHORTAGE OF WORKERS! {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305140028&f=1197'}#When:10:26:49Z 2012-05-14T10:26:49+00:00 Teen sought in Manchester double murder {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305140030&f=1197'}#When:10:25:54Z 2012-05-14T10:25:54+00:00 AND THEY’RE OFF! 125 legislators hit the campaign trail at session’s end {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/14/125-state-legislators-on-the-campaign-trail-now-audio/'}#When:10:22:38Z 2012-05-14T10:22:38+00:00 Gas prices continue to slide {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/a1/sioux-city-gas-prices-continue-steady-decline/article_819176d7-72b7-507e-a5ba-cd0c523eed4b.html'}#When:11:50:46Z 2012-05-12T11:50:46+00:00 VILSACK: BEEF CONSUMPTION STRONG DESPITE OUTSIDE ATTACKS… {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120512/BUSINESS/305120024/Vilsack-Beef-consumption-steady?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:11:48:34Z 2012-05-12T11:48:34+00:00 Flat Tebow date gains attention, jersey {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120512/NEWS/305120027/Flat-Tebow-s-date-gets-attention-jersey?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:11:47:58Z 2012-05-12T11:47:58+00:00 Diocese, gay teen reach compromise {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120512/NEWS/305120033/Diocese-gay-teen-reach-a-compromise?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:11:46:51Z 2012-05-12T11:46:51+00:00 SILICON PRAIRIE HOPES TO REPLICATE CALIFORNIA SUCCESSES {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120512/BUSINESS/305120029/Heartland-yearns-for-Silicon-Valley-s-success?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage'}#When:11:45:17Z 2012-05-12T11:45:17+00:00 Southeast Iowa tornado cleanup includes inmates and kids {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/11/southeast-iowa-tornado-clean-up-includes-inmates-and-school-kids/'}#When:11:43:24Z 2012-05-12T11:43:24+00:00 Lead shot to be allowed in mourning dove season {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/11/lead-shot-to-be-allowed-for-mourning-dove-hunting-season-audio/'}#When:11:41:38Z 2012-05-12T11:41:38+00:00 Top leaders won’t rule out special session for property taxes {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/11/top-leaders-wont-rule-out-bringing-lawmakers-back-in-special-session/'}#When:11:40:21Z 2012-05-12T11:40:21+00:00 PUBIC SCHOOLS: TEACHER ACCUSED OF HAVING SEX WITH STUDENT {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/11/cedar-rapids-teacher-accused-of-having-sex-with-a-student/'}#When:11:40:00Z 2012-05-12T11:40:00+00:00 MOVES TO PROTECT KIDS FROM SMOKING…IN MOVIES! {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/11/too-much-smoking-in-movies-directed-at-kids/'}#When:11:39:51Z 2012-05-12T11:39:51+00:00 ON THE DEFENSIVE {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/11/rand-paul-says-his-fathers-backers-are-not-enemies-of-gop/'}#When:11:35:45Z 2012-05-12T11:35:45+00:00 IS 2016 FINALLY HILLARY’S YEAR IN IOWA?! {title_permalink='http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0512/76164.html'}#When:10:54:48Z 2012-05-11T10:54:48+00:00 HELLOOOOOOOOO IOWA! {title_permalink='http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0512/76176.html'}#When:10:53:41Z 2012-05-11T10:53:41+00:00 LIFTING THE VEIL ON IOWA’S NATIVE SON {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/ap/lee/filmmakers-lift-the-veil-on-johnny-carson-s-guarded-past/article_33846e78-45de-5c46-9ce0-0bac797e3402.html'}#When:10:46:52Z 2012-05-11T10:46:52+00:00 POSSIBLE RECORD CORN PRODUCTION COULD SEND PRICES DOWN {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120511/BUSINESS/305110035/Possible-record-corn-harvest-would-swell-U-S-stocks-drive-prices-down?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage'}#When:10:40:05Z 2012-05-11T10:40:05+00:00 Branstad expected to shoot down a ban on lead ammunition {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305110030&f=1197'}#When:10:36:31Z 2012-05-11T10:36:31+00:00 Corn growers hope E-85 use by Indy Cars leads to use by everyday drivers {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/10/corn-growers-hope-e-85-use-by-indy-cars-translates-to-use-by-every-day-drivers/'}#When:10:34:08Z 2012-05-11T10:34:08+00:00 Man confesses to 1981 Waterloo murders {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/10/man-confesses-to-1981-waterloo-murders/'}#When:10:33:04Z 2012-05-11T10:33:04+00:00 Bill seeking to toughen law on synthetic drugs passes Legislature {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/10/bill-seeking-to-toughen-law-on-synthetic-drugs-passes-legislature/'}#When:10:28:48Z 2012-05-11T10:28:48+00:00 More cities putting restrictions on payday loan businesses {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/10/more-cities-putting-restrictions-on-payday-loan-businesses/'}#When:10:28:15Z 2012-05-11T10:28:15+00:00 Harkin backs president’s statement on gay marriage {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/10/senator-harkin-backs-president-obamas-statement-on-gay-marriage/'}#When:10:27:20Z 2012-05-11T10:27:20+00:00 BRANSTAD CONSIDERS SPECIAL SESSION - IF SENATE DEMOCRATS STOP BLOCKING PROPERTY TAX RELIEF {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/10/branstad-willing-to-consider-special-session-if-iron-clad-deal-is-struck/'}#When:10:26:38Z 2012-05-11T10:26:38+00:00 Will Iowa’s F-16s be saved? {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/10/amendment-to-defense-bill-could-save-iowa-guard-f-16s/'}#When:10:25:55Z 2012-05-11T10:25:55+00:00 Water level dropped for inspection of Gavins Point dam {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/10/water-level-dropped-for-inspection-of-gavins-point-dam/'}#When:10:24:14Z 2012-05-11T10:24:14+00:00 Exhibit features heirloom wedding dresses from Iowa {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/11/exhibit-features-heirloom-wedding-dresses-from-iowa/'}#When:10:23:57Z 2012-05-11T10:23:57+00:00 TIR: “Scheffler behavior in recent years either raises suspicions, or…” {title_permalink='http://theiowarepublican.com/2012/the-political-evolution-of-steve-scheffler/'}#When:11:25:19Z 2012-05-10T11:25:19+00:00 SENATE DEMOCRATS SUCCESSFUL IN BLOCKING PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305100026&f=1197'}#When:10:55:57Z 2012-05-10T10:55:57+00:00 Of state’s universities, only U of I has spouse on payroll {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305100034&f=1197'}#When:10:54:49Z 2012-05-10T10:54:49+00:00 Obama gay marriage support stokes debate {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305100032&f=1197'}#When:10:53:13Z 2012-05-10T10:53:13+00:00 Man tries to use bouncer’s stolen ID to get into bouncer’s bar! 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{title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/corn-planting-in-iowa-progresses-despite-rain/article_264909d5-d146-568f-bc0a-ec6c06f66408.html'}#When:10:36:43Z 2012-05-09T10:36:43+00:00 DNR: Keep carp off the shore {title_permalink='http://globegazette.com/news/local/dnr-keep-carp-off-the-shore/article_f140d190-98d1-11e1-8129-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:35:09Z 2012-05-09T10:35:09+00:00 OBAMA LAUNCHES AD BLITZ IN IOWA {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/05/07/obama-planning-big-ad-campaign-in-iowa-eight-other-states/'}#When:10:34:01Z 2012-05-09T10:34:01+00:00 Cedar Rapids/Iowa City record more job losses than gains {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/05/08/iowa-cedar-rapidsiowa-city-areas-record-more-job-losses-than-gains/'}#When:10:32:20Z 2012-05-09T10:32:20+00:00 BUSTED! DEMOCRAT SENATOR CAUGHT WITH TAXPAYER-FUNDED MAPS! {title_permalink='http://theiowarepublican.com/2012/sen-schoenjahn-helps-himself-to-truck-load-of-iowa-road-maps/'}#When:01:40:44Z 2012-05-09T01:40:44+00:00 WOULD CONSIDER ANOTHER WHITE HOUSE RUN {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012120507028&f=1197'}#When:10:50:54Z 2012-05-08T10:50:54+00:00 SMEAR CAMPAIGN TAKES ITS TOLL - AND HUNDREDS OF JOBS WITH IT {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305080054&f=1197'}#When:10:44:23Z 2012-05-08T10:44:23+00:00 “Doggedly determined” Braley viewed as a rising star {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305080048&f=1197'}#When:10:42:05Z 2012-05-08T10:42:05+00:00 Vilsack faces farm bill challenge {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012120507004&f=1197'}#When:10:40:26Z 2012-05-08T10:40:26+00:00 UNI program helps farmers with business end of markets {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/07/uni-program-helps-farmers-with-business-end-of-markets/'}#When:10:38:19Z 2012-05-08T10:38:19+00:00 Governor: Tax talks “a very delicate situation” {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/07/governor-says-tax-talks-a-very-delicate-situation-audio/'}#When:10:37:39Z 2012-05-08T10:37:39+00:00 MOTORCYCLE DEATHS UP SIGNIFICANTLY THIS YEAR {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/07/motorcycle-deaths-up-significantly-from-last-year-with-4-deaths-this-weekend/'}#When:10:35:30Z 2012-05-08T10:35:30+00:00 Over 150 cases of whooping cough confirmed in Iowa {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/07/over-150-cases-of-whooping-cough-reported-in-the-state/'}#When:10:34:56Z 2012-05-08T10:34:56+00:00 “Tweaks” likely, but state budget plan finally coming together… {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/07/tweaks-likely-but-final-state-budget-plan-coming-together/'}#When:10:33:20Z 2012-05-08T10:33:20+00:00 First Lady part of campaign highlighting the dangers of synthetic drugs {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/07/iowa-first-lady-is-part-of-campaign-highlighting-the-dangers-of-synthetic-drugs/'}#When:10:32:02Z 2012-05-08T10:32:02+00:00 Gronstal not worrying about speaker’s “junk” comment {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/07/gronstal/'}#When:10:31:56Z 2012-05-08T10:31:56+00:00 UPDATE: NEWEST PROPERTY TAX PROPOSAL SLASHES TAXES BY 10 PERCENT… {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/05/07/latest-plan-calls-for-10-percent-reduction-in-commercial-property-taxes/'}#When:10:28:14Z 2012-05-08T10:28:14+00:00 House, Senate conferees agree to increase in UNI funding {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-house-senate-conferees-ok-uni-funding-increase/article_5be3ec88-9645-11e1-a3c5-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:27:20Z 2012-05-08T10:27:20+00:00 Ex-ISU foundation president receives severance {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/ex-isu-foundation-president-receives-severance/article_3de7188c-3a5d-5e68-88bd-83b067137c4e.html'}#When:10:25:33Z 2012-05-08T10:25:33+00:00 HEATING UP: Archer releases second primary ad {title_permalink='http://theiowarepublican.com/2012/new-archer-tv-ad-focuses-on-jobs/'}#When:10:51:28Z 2012-05-07T10:51:28+00:00 Teacher memorial unveiled at Iowa Capitol grounds {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/teacher-memorial-unveiled-at-iowa-capitol-grounds/article_4428860e-1793-5985-96bf-16656dd1f93e.html'}#When:10:46:23Z 2012-05-07T10:46:23+00:00 SIX KILLED IN SPATE OF IOWA CRASHES {title_permalink='http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/at-least-killed-in-spate-of-iowa-crashes/article_425b7532-97c2-11e1-894e-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:43:57Z 2012-05-07T10:43:57+00:00 Branstad and team reacted quickly to “pink slime” {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/branstad-team-reacted-quickly-to-pink-slime/article_9e976732-21f3-57b5-8aa5-48032aba3f1b.html'}#When:10:35:52Z 2012-05-07T10:35:52+00:00 3 OUSTED IOWA JUDGES TO RECEIVE JFK “PROFILE IN COURAGE” AWARD {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305070032&f=1197'}#When:10:32:27Z 2012-05-07T10:32:27+00:00 19 MINUTES: Iowa has one of the shortest commutes in the nation {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305070031&f=1197'}#When:10:29:18Z 2012-05-07T10:29:18+00:00 IS LEONARD BOSWELL EFFECTIVE? {title_permalink='http://m.dmregister.com/localheadlines/article?a=2012305070025&f=1197'}#When:10:28:15Z 2012-05-07T10:28:15+00:00 AP TOP NEWS IN IOWA SUNDAY… {title_permalink='http://www.foxreno.com/news/ap/crime/ap-top-news-in-iowa-at-458-pm-cdt/nNhqj/'}#When:12:07:30Z 2012-05-06T12:07:30+00:00 Iowa man convicted in bomb plot targeting financial firms {title_permalink='http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-crime-bomber-iowabre844005-20120504,0,1448561.story'}#When:12:03:40Z 2012-05-06T12:03:40+00:00 ‘Bully’ changed lives of family featured in film {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/a1/bully-changes-lives-of-family-featured-in-film/article_451a2864-b7c9-5fa9-8dd2-d3fe776bb9da.html'}#When:12:02:40Z 2012-05-06T12:02:40+00:00 Storm Lake’s growing Latino population finds a home {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/a1/storm-lake-s-growing-latino-population-finds-stable-home/article_3a91c3f6-4ced-5e0d-ac01-e78a42a9cb3c.html'}#When:12:00:03Z 2012-05-06T12:00:03+00:00 Should teacher GPA play a role in hiring? 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{title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120428/NEWS01/304280029/Man-allegedly-fires-shot-at-DHS-worker?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:11:08:13Z 2012-04-28T11:08:13+00:00 Food and drink spots make bike trails like ‘a little RAGBRAI’ {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120428/LIFE/304280013/Food-and-drink-spots-make-bike-trails-like-a-little-RAGBRAI-?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage'}#When:11:06:05Z 2012-04-28T11:06:05+00:00 Repairs continue following Plymouth County explosion {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/27/repairs-continue-on-plymouth-county-natural-gas-line/'}#When:11:05:50Z 2012-04-28T11:05:50+00:00 SALES BOOMING {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/27/ceremony-honors-iowans-killed-on-the-job-video/'}#When:11:03:31Z 2012-04-28T11:03:31+00:00 Ceremony honors Iowans killed on the job {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/27/ceremony-honors-iowans-killed-on-the-job-video/'}#When:11:02:44Z 2012-04-28T11:02:44+00:00 27th annual Risky Business conference set for Ames {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/28/risky-business-conference-set-for-next-week-in-ames/'}#When:10:56:18Z 2012-04-28T10:56:18+00:00 Planting effort to rebuild park hit hard by winds {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/28/planting-effort-to-rebuild-park-hit-hard-by-winds/'}#When:10:56:12Z 2012-04-28T10:56:12+00:00 Retired generals, medal of honor mom, push for education spending {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/28/retired-generals-medal-of-honor-mom-push-for-education-spending/'}#When:10:51:51Z 2012-04-28T10:51:51+00:00 THE HILL BLASTS CHRISTIE: “CURIOUS STANCE” AND WON’T ANSWER QUESTIONS {title_permalink='http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/223863-vote-for-me-no-questions-asked-please'}#When:10:48:33Z 2012-04-28T10:48:33+00:00 In battleground Iowa, even office space is up for grabs {title_permalink='http://www.npr.org/2012/04/26/151455756/in-battleground-iowa-even-office-space-up-for-grabs'}#When:11:06:50Z 2012-04-27T11:06:50+00:00 Iowa motorists now have “Choose Life” license plate option {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120427/NEWS/304270033/-Choose-Life-license-plates-get-green-light-from-Department-of-Transportation?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage'}#When:10:58:22Z 2012-04-27T10:58:22+00:00 DNR seeks volunteers to help in park clean-up {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/26/dnr-looking-for-volunteers-to-clean-up-parks/'}#When:10:55:56Z 2012-04-27T10:55:56+00:00 Bill would extend tax break for ethanol-blended fuels {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/26/extending-state-tax-break-for-ethanol-blended-fuels/'}#When:10:55:46Z 2012-04-27T10:55:46+00:00 Camera chronicles the life of Davenport falcons {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/26/camera-chronicles-the-life-of-davenport-falcons/'}#When:10:51:14Z 2012-04-27T10:51:14+00:00 HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR NEW TIRE PLANT OPENING {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/26/mitas-tire-plant-celebrates-opening-in-charles-city/'}#When:10:50:13Z 2012-04-27T10:50:13+00:00 NO ULTIMATUMS, BUT “STRONG FEELINGS” REMAIN AT STATEHOUSE {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/27/no-ultimatums-but-strong-feelings-at-statehouse/'}#When:10:49:21Z 2012-04-27T10:49:21+00:00 Memorial honors Iowan who died in Korean War {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/27/memorial-honors-iowa-soldier-who-died-in-korean-war/'}#When:10:48:13Z 2012-04-27T10:48:13+00:00 REPORT: SEXUAL VIOLENCE COSTS STATE $5.8 BILLION {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/27/report-sexual-violence-costs-state-5-8-billion/'}#When:10:46:28Z 2012-04-27T10:46:28+00:00 MAKER OF FAMED “OBAMA COOKIE” TO CLOSE ITS DOORS {title_permalink='http://www.kcci.com/news/central-iowa/Restaurant-famous-for-cookies-to-close/-/9357080/11980520/-/e9fsd4z/-/'}#When:10:43:25Z 2012-04-27T10:43:25+00:00 No arrests yet in investigation of death threat {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/local/no-arrests-yet-in-investigation-of-death-threat-at-iowa/article_fea053be-8ef5-11e1-9f27-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:41:42Z 2012-04-27T10:41:42+00:00 Anti-bullying advocates gather at the Statehouse {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/anti-bullying-advocates-gather-at-statehouse/article_54ffefe0-8f18-11e1-864e-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:41:32Z 2012-04-27T10:41:32+00:00 LEGISLATURE DONE WITH FLOOR ACTION *** LEGISLATIVE TALKS CONTINUE {title_permalink='http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/legislature-out-of-work-on-floor-but-budget-talks-continue/article_95358afe-8f3e-11e1-b092-001a4bcf887a.html'}#When:10:39:01Z 2012-04-27T10:39:01+00:00 Plan approved for state-run mental health services for the poor {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/24/shift-to-state-run-mental-health-service-plan-for-iowas-poor-audio/'}#When:10:43:09Z 2012-04-26T10:43:09+00:00 Flood debris slows inspection of Gavins Point Dam {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/24/flood-debris-slows-inspection-work-on-gavins-point-dam/'}#When:10:41:55Z 2012-04-26T10:41:55+00:00 Meredith Corp. cuts dozens of jobs {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/25/meredit-corporation-cuts-dozens-of-jobs/'}#When:10:40:28Z 2012-04-26T10:40:28+00:00 “Hunting Works for Iowa” partnership launches {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/25/hunting-works-for-iowa-partnership-launches/'}#When:10:37:39Z 2012-04-26T10:37:39+00:00 Report grades cities on air quality {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/25/report-grades-cities-on-air-quality/'}#When:10:36:33Z 2012-04-26T10:36:33+00:00 EXPLOSION AND MASSIVE FIREBALL AS GAS LINE HIT IN PLYMOUTH COUNTY {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/25/explosion-and-massive-fireball-erupt-as-gas-line-is-hit-in-plymouth-county/'}#When:10:36:31Z 2012-04-26T10:36:31+00:00 Mast raising caps historic day for USS Iowa {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/24/mast-raising-caps-historic-day-for-uss-iowa/'}#When:10:34:34Z 2012-04-26T10:34:34+00:00 POURS NEARLY $1 BILLION INTO IOWA {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/google-investing-m-to-build-iowa-data-center/article_db375682-f133-5c6a-a01b-e58156ce8180.html'}#When:10:33:10Z 2012-04-26T10:33:10+00:00 Senate passes TIF reforms {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/senate-passes-tif-reforms/article_7d58b68e-8e5f-11e1-aaa3-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:32:10Z 2012-04-26T10:32:10+00:00 UNI faculty win pay evaluation dispute {title_permalink='http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/uni-faculty-win-pay-evaluation-dispute/article_c2727abe-8e61-11e1-a3b4-001a4bcf887a.html'}#When:10:30:50Z 2012-04-26T10:30:50+00:00 GET READY TO SEE A LOT OF OBAMA AND ROMNEY! {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/25/iowans-can-expect-to-see-plenty-of-obama-romney/'}#When:10:30:29Z 2012-04-26T10:30:29+00:00 Rest area recycling project ready to expand {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/25/rest-area-recycling-project-looks-ready-to-expand/'}#When:10:29:32Z 2012-04-26T10:29:32+00:00 IOWA’S STATE REVENUES INCREASING {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-s-state-revenues-increasing/article_70d46d1a-8e8a-11e1-b34f-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:29:09Z 2012-04-26T10:29:09+00:00 Friction cited in Parole Board departures {title_permalink='http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/friction-cited-in-iowa-parole-board-departures/article_bcbf70ac-8ed1-11e1-a5af-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:28:50Z 2012-04-26T10:28:50+00:00 Iowa lawmakers seek common ground on education reform {title_permalink='http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/iowa-lawmakers-seek-common-ground-on-education-reform/article_eac20518-8eb9-11e1-9b1e-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:28:30Z 2012-04-26T10:28:30+00:00 Anti-bullying vigil remembers Iowa teen {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120425/NEWS/304250013/Anti-bullying-vigil-remembers-Iowa-teen?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:50:42Z 2012-04-25T10:50:42+00:00 First Lady rallies Des Moines-area crowd {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120425/NEWS09/304250024/First-lady-rallies-Des-Moines-area-crowd'}#When:10:49:51Z 2012-04-25T10:49:51+00:00 DELIBERATIONS BEGIN IN MATT ELLIOTT’S SECOND TRIAL {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120425/NEWS01/304250023/Deliberations-begin-in-Elliott-s-2nd-trial?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:42:32Z 2012-04-25T10:42:32+00:00 Secret Service agents under scrutiny as they stake out Iowa {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120425/NEWS09/304250016/Agents-fall-under-scrutiny-as-they-stake-out-Iowa?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:41:58Z 2012-04-25T10:41:58+00:00 Des Moines officer had pot, meth in car during crash {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120425/NEWS01/304250031/Des-Moines-police-say-officer-in-crash-had-meth-pot-in-car?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:40:01Z 2012-04-25T10:40:01+00:00 TIR: END THE AMES STRAW POLL {title_permalink='http://theiowarepublican.com/2012/save-the-caucus-series-end-the-ames-straw-poll/'}#When:10:38:23Z 2012-04-25T10:38:23+00:00 ‘Tonight is the beginning of the end of the disappointments of the Obama years’... {title_permalink='http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/04/24/transcript-of-mitt-romneys-speech-a-better-america-begins-tonight/'}#When:10:34:50Z 2012-04-25T10:34:50+00:00 WERE THE PROSITUTES SPIES? {title_permalink='http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0412/75534.html'}#When:10:31:20Z 2012-04-25T10:31:20+00:00 House adds more restrictions on sex offenders in nursing homes {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-house-adds-more-restrictions-on-sex-offenders-in-nursing/article_4a7bddda-8da2-11e1-a944-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:28:25Z 2012-04-25T10:28:25+00:00 Wet, cool week puts corn planting slightly behind {title_permalink='http://business380.com/2012/04/23/wet-week-puts-corn-planting-slightly-behind/'}#When:10:26:49Z 2012-04-25T10:26:49+00:00 Branstad warns departments: Cuts in federal aid are coming {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/23/iowa-planning-for-drop-in-federal-assistance-branstad-says/'}#When:10:26:42Z 2012-04-25T10:26:42+00:00 Colleges pushing to limit use of bottled water {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/24/iowa-colleges-pushing-to-cut-use-of-bottled-water/'}#When:10:26:13Z 2012-04-25T10:26:13+00:00 Lawmakers see ‘significant increase’ for Regents universities {title_permalink='http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/lawmakers-see-significant-increase-for-regents-universities/article_f93e09a8-8d9b-11e1-a2f1-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:23:34Z 2012-04-25T10:23:34+00:00 Says he’ll push to stop student loan hike {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/harkin-says-he-ll-push-to-stop-student-loan-hike/article_cb9558fb-f595-5f74-b529-11936a174b16.html'}#When:10:23:23Z 2012-04-25T10:23:23+00:00 Ed reform talks hit religious freedom roadblocks {title_permalink='http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/education-reform-talks-hit-religious-freedom-roadblock/article_51425ba2-8df3-11e1-9b6d-001a4bcf887a.html'}#When:10:22:38Z 2012-04-25T10:22:38+00:00 Mothers explore STEM {title_permalink='http://globegazette.com/news/local/mothers-explore-stem-fields/article_6ed6798e-8dbf-11e1-9b8f-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:22:02Z 2012-04-25T10:22:02+00:00 Leath aims to make ISU national leader in student debt reduction {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120424/NEWS02/304240048/Register-Exclusive-Leath-says-Iowa-State-University-will-target-rising-student-debt?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:11:12:45Z 2012-04-24T11:12:45+00:00 IS THIS THE END OF THE IOWA CAUCUSES? {title_permalink='http://theiowarepublican.com/2012/paul-primed-to-take-majority-of-iowa-delegates-%e2%80%93-caucuses-set-to-suffer-another-fatal-blow/'}#When:11:09:38Z 2012-04-24T11:09:38+00:00 Group releases new map of state’s broadband coverage {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/23/group-releases-new-map-of-state-broadband-coverage/'}#When:11:06:42Z 2012-04-24T11:06:42+00:00 June 30 parade to honor Iowa veterans and servicemembers {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/23/june-30-parade-to-honor-iowa-soldiers-veterans-audio/'}#When:11:05:25Z 2012-04-24T11:05:25+00:00 Governor wants grant program to attract business to the state {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/23/governor-wants-grant-program-to-attract-business-to-the-state/'}#When:11:04:26Z 2012-04-24T11:04:26+00:00 Whooping cough cases on the increase {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/23/whooping-cough-cases-on-the-increase/'}#When:11:04:20Z 2012-04-24T11:04:20+00:00 Branstad says schools should review their plans {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/23/governor-says-schools-should-review-anti-bullying-plans/'}#When:11:03:33Z 2012-04-24T11:03:33+00:00 Cedar Rapids polic seeking more info on triple shooting {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/23/cedar-rapids-police-seeking-more-info-on-triple-shooting/'}#When:11:01:36Z 2012-04-24T11:01:36+00:00 TRANSPARENCY: Legislature votes to create Iowa Public Information Board {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/23/legislature-votes-to-create-iowa-public-information-board-audio/'}#When:11:01:17Z 2012-04-24T11:01:17+00:00 HERE COME THE OBAMAS! {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/24/the-obamas-are-coming-today-tomorrow/'}#When:10:58:29Z 2012-04-24T10:58:29+00:00 HEALTH CARE CHANGES, REGULATIONS WORRY SMALL BUSINESS TAXPAYERS {title_permalink='http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/health-care-changes-regulations-worry-small-business-taxpayers/article_ea98c2a2-d6da-5947-8050-a52a62c51dd9.html'}#When:10:57:45Z 2012-04-24T10:57:45+00:00 Iowa lawmakers go on camera to deliver updates {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-lawmakers-go-on-camera-to-deliver-updates/article_f7f4e67a-8ce7-11e1-9752-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:56:41Z 2012-04-24T10:56:41+00:00 220 members of the Iowa National Guard return home {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/22/220-members-of-iowa-national-guard-return-home/'}#When:10:56:11Z 2012-04-24T10:56:11+00:00 Prostitution investigations aimed at rescuing minors from sex trade {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/22/special-report-prostitution-investigations-aimed-at-rescuing-minors-from-sex-trade/'}#When:10:55:11Z 2012-04-24T10:55:11+00:00 Audience still being sought for legislative webcasts {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/23/audience-still-being-sought-for-legislative-webcasts/'}#When:10:53:46Z 2012-04-24T10:53:46+00:00 Lawmakers close in on deal {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-lawmakers-closing-in-on-budget-deal/article_55314ab4-8ce7-11e1-afb8-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:43:58Z 2012-04-24T10:43:58+00:00 Iowa Great Lakes fight silver carp invasion {title_permalink='http://www.keloland.com/News/EyeonKELOLAND/NewsDetail6403.cfm/Iowa_Lakes_Fight_Silver_Carp_Invasion/?Id=130601'}#When:10:59:43Z 2012-04-23T10:59:43+00:00 DOT forums set for May on new railroad service {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120422/NEWS/304220070/DOT-forums-set-for-May-on-new-railroad-service'}#When:10:44:51Z 2012-04-23T10:44:51+00:00 Democrats call for bipartisanship to pass road bill {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120422/NEWS09/304220066/Democrats-call-for-bipartisanship-to-pass-road-bill'}#When:10:42:25Z 2012-04-23T10:42:25+00:00 “Rare and forceful” advocacy by Sioux City Journal calls for an end to bullying {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120423/NEWS/304230015/Iowa-newspaper-devotes-front-page-to-fighting-bullying?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:40:12Z 2012-04-23T10:40:12+00:00 Obama to salute teachers vying for national honor {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120423/NEWS02/304230023/Obama-to-salute-teachers-vying-for-national-honor?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:38:22Z 2012-04-23T10:38:22+00:00 Efforts of volunteers celebrated at Obama’s Iowa campaign sites {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120423/NEWS09/304230022/Efforts-of-volunteers-celebrated-at-Obama-s-Iowa-campaign-sites?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:38:19Z 2012-04-23T10:38:19+00:00 Long wait got a bit longer, but Iowa Airment are home at last {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120423/NEWS/304230018/Long-wait-got-a-bit-longer-but-Iowa-airmen-are-back-home-at-last?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:37:49Z 2012-04-23T10:37:49+00:00 DONE THIS WEEK? {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120423/NEWS09/304230014/Legislative-session-could-end-this-week-for-Iowa?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:35:28Z 2012-04-23T10:35:28+00:00 Activists plan anti-bullying rally at the Capitol {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120423/NEWS/304230017/Activist-plans-anti-bullying-rally-at-Iowa-Capitol?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:34:04Z 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{title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/local/iowa-congressional-candidates-release-fundraising-reports/article_5ac7d5ee-8830-11e1-9e08-001a4bcf887a.html'}#When:10:39:05Z 2012-04-18T10:39:05+00:00 Grassley votes against “political” Buffett Rule {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/17/grassley-votes-against-buffet-rule-calls-it-a-political-move/'}#When:10:38:28Z 2012-04-18T10:38:28+00:00 Mother and child injured in crash with a train near Jefferson {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/17/mother-and-child-injured-in-crash-with-train-in-jefferson/'}#When:10:36:23Z 2012-04-18T10:36:23+00:00 Southwest Iowa continues tornado cleanup {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/17/southwest-iowa-continues-tornado-clean-up/'}#When:10:36:23Z 2012-04-18T10:36:23+00:00 Legislature approves tax credit for volunteer firefighters and EMS technicians {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/17/legislature-approves-tax-credit-for-volunteer-firefighters-ems-technicians/'}#When:10:34:28Z 2012-04-18T10:34:28+00:00 Anti-standardized testing professor beats Iowa education chief in ACT score {title_permalink='http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/professor-bests-iowa-education-official-in-act/article_9f4d05e4-8881-11e1-a6f6-001a4bcf887a.html'}#When:10:33:09Z 2012-04-18T10:33:09+00:00 Pellet plant breaks ground for addition in Fort Dodge {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/17/pellet-plant-breaks-ground-for-addition-in-fort-dodge/'}#When:10:32:22Z 2012-04-18T10:32:22+00:00 Obama education chief to appear in Iowa {title_permalink='http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/capitol-digest-obama-education-chief-to-appear-in-iowa/article_a101fd2a-881f-11e1-bb96-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:31:41Z 2012-04-18T10:31:41+00:00 IT’S OFFICIAL: Lawmakers pass by scheduled adjournment date, work continues… {title_permalink='http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/lawmakers-say-they-ll-pass-scheduled-adjournment/article_545df164-8887-11e1-8a06-001a4bcf887a.html'}#When:10:30:32Z 2012-04-18T10:30:32+00:00 Latham makes pitch to keep F-16s in Des Moines {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/17/latham-makes-pitch-to-keep-f-16s-in-des-moines-audio/'}#When:10:28:07Z 2012-04-18T10:28:07+00:00 Lawyer says ruling doesn’t change failed state policies {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/17/lawyer-says-court-ruling-doesnt-change-flawed-state-policies-on-discrimination-audio/'}#When:10:27:14Z 2012-04-18T10:27:14+00:00 “Get it done!” {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/18/former-iowa-governors-advice-get-it-done/'}#When:10:25:49Z 2012-04-18T10:25:49+00:00 Iowa native named World Bank President {title_permalink='http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=newssearch&cd=1&ved=0CCoQqQIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kcci.com%2Fnews%2Fproject-economy%2FIowa-native-named-World-Bank-president%2F-%2F9356884%2F10922750%2F-%2F10iik4m%2F-%2F&ei=A0-NT_PSFs-utwf31M2zCw&usg=AFQjCNGwEgJXpNcnDDMqA0ylhy28tl1y-g'}#When:11:08:18Z 2012-04-17T11:08:18+00:00 250-STUDENT HIGH SCHOOL HAS TWO PRINCIPALS! {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/local/education/durant-high-school-to-have-principals/article_f6dafb44-8841-11e1-ba75-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:53:17Z 2012-04-17T10:53:17+00:00 SISTER: BULLYING LED PRIMGHAR TEEN’S SUICIDE AFTER ANNOUNCING HE WAS GAY {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/state-and-regional/sister-bullying-led-primghar-teen-to-suicide/article_9fa262c6-a8be-5187-ad4c-8fb31ffa683c.html'}#When:10:50:29Z 2012-04-17T10:50:29+00:00 Veep search is underway 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HIDING? {title_permalink='http://theiowarepublican.com/2012/vilsack-continues-to-hide-from-her-liberal-agenda/'}#When:10:41:15Z 2012-04-17T10:41:15+00:00 Western Iowa feedlot to pay penalty for discharge {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120417/NEWS/120417001/Iowa-feedlot-to-pay-penalty-for-waste-discharge?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:39:13Z 2012-04-17T10:39:13+00:00 Tick season gets an early start {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/tick-season-gets-an-early-start/'}#When:10:35:05Z 2012-04-17T10:35:05+00:00 Waterloo man accused of killing Mason City man {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/waterloo-man-accused-of-killing-mason-city-man/'}#When:10:33:01Z 2012-04-17T10:33:01+00:00 Clean-up continues at Pine Lake State Park {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/creston-hospital-city-council-member-take-tornado-hits/'}#When:10:30:13Z 2012-04-17T10:30:13+00:00 Creston hospital, city council member take hits from tornado {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/creston-hospital-city-council-member-take-tornado-hits/'}#When:10:29:46Z 2012-04-17T10:29:46+00:00 Lobbying over “roll your own” cigarettes intensifies {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/lobbying-over-roll-your-own-gets-intense/'}#When:10:28:10Z 2012-04-17T10:28:10+00:00 VEISHA is underway at ISU {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/veishea-is-underway-at-i-s-u/'}#When:10:27:32Z 2012-04-17T10:27:32+00:00 THURMAN TORNADO RATED AN EF-2 {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/thurman-tornado-labeled-an-ef-2/'}#When:10:27:00Z 2012-04-17T10:27:00+00:00 Audit questions salaries at Iowa Lottery {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/auditors-report-questions-iowa-lottery-salaries-lottery-ceo-responds/'}#When:10:26:24Z 2012-04-17T10:26:24+00:00 Some state facilities damaged in weekend tornado {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/some-state-facilities-damaged-in-weekend-tornado/'}#When:10:26:12Z 2012-04-17T10:26:12+00:00 State sponsors “code-a-thon” for computer apps {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/state-sponsors-a-code-a-thon-for-computer-apps/'}#When:10:25:25Z 2012-04-17T10:25:25+00:00 State senator, husband seriously injured in storm clean-up {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/state-senator-husband-injured-during-storm-clean-up/'}#When:10:23:59Z 2012-04-17T10:23:59+00:00 Des Moines couple accused of abusing children {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/des-moines-couple-accused-of-abusing-children/'}#When:10:23:08Z 2012-04-17T10:23:08+00:00 Lending to ‘unbanked’ could work in Iowa {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120415/BUSINESS/304150067/Lending-to-unbanked-could-work-in-Iowa'}#When:10:21:25Z 2012-04-17T10:21:25+00:00 THREE CONSERVATIVES PLAN FINAL PUSH FOR ABORTION BAN {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/17/three-conservatives-plan-final-push-for-abortion-ban-audio/'}#When:10:21:02Z 2012-04-17T10:21:02+00:00 Filing separate tax returns vexes some same sex couples {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/16/filing-separate-federal-tax-returns-vexes-same-sex-iowa-couples/'}#When:10:20:40Z 2012-04-17T10:20:40+00:00 Early spring brings revenue boom to Iowa DNR {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/16/early-spring-brings-revenue-boom-to-iowa-dnr/'}#When:10:20:13Z 2012-04-17T10:20:13+00:00 At Iowa art colony, Grant Wood’s legacy will live on {title_permalink='http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/548615/At-Iowa-art-colony--Grant-Wood-s-legacy-will-live.html?nav=5005'}#When:10:43:12Z 2012-04-16T10:43:12+00:00 IOWA GOP FOCUSES ON ELECTION AFTER YEARS OF BLOCKED PRIORITIES {title_permalink='http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/183098/Iowa-GOP-looks-to-election-after-efforts-blocked.html?isap=1&nav=5013'}#When:10:42:37Z 2012-04-16T10:42:37+00:00 Early warnings may have saved Iowa town of Thurman {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/ap/state/early-warnings-may-have-saved-iowa-town/article_ad5dcc94-4c32-53cc-97b7-e4f01b37dc87.html'}#When:10:28:18Z 2012-04-16T10:28:18+00:00 Drunk tractor driver ran over man, police say {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120416/NEWS01/304160029/Drunk-tractor-driver-ran-over-man-police-say?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:25:20Z 2012-04-16T10:25:20+00:00 Rise in defaults renews ‘student debt bomb’ warnings {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120416/NEWS02/304160033/Rise-in-defaults-renews-student-debt-bomb-warnings?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:25:20Z 2012-04-16T10:25:20+00:00 MIRACLE IN THE HEARTLAND {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120416/NEWS/304160031'}#When:10:22:12Z 2012-04-16T10:22:12+00:00 Time has come to “buckle down” at the Statehouse {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/16/time-to-buckle-down-at-statehouse/'}#When:10:20:39Z 2012-04-16T10:20:39+00:00 Paramount Theatre restoration advances in Cedar Rapids {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/14/paramount-theatre-restoration-advances-in-cedar-rapids/'}#When:11:12:18Z 2012-04-15T11:12:18+00:00 Is University of Iowa truly a bastion of liberal politics? {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/15/is-the-university-of-iowa-truly-a-bastion-of-liberal-politics/'}#When:11:11:01Z 2012-04-15T11:11:01+00:00 Iowa Senate may join House in streaming debate {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-senate-may-join-house-in-streaming-debate/article_1ef29a90-607d-5d53-93fd-a788e3621faf.html'}#When:11:09:47Z 2012-04-15T11:09:47+00:00 Iowa man dies after being pinned under tractor {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-man-dies-after-being-pinned-under-tractor/article_c6616e94-0453-579b-8c21-212ca9597944.html'}#When:11:03:08Z 2012-04-15T11:03:08+00:00 Divisive debate over longer school year far from over {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/divisive-debate-over-longer-school-year-in-iowa-far-from/article_553cff8a-01d8-5f1d-8104-dff271e4ea41.html'}#When:11:02:27Z 2012-04-15T11:02:27+00:00 Are stun guns used too often? {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/a1/are-stun-guns-used-too-often/article_e28b346f-e2c2-5484-9b70-685ff59b856d.html'}#When:11:01:27Z 2012-04-15T11:01:27+00:00 Athletes shine before storm hits Sioux City relays {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/track-and-field/college/athletes-shine-before-storm-hits-sioux-city-relays/article_c140f8e2-9e7d-55dc-a26e-a3d776d853de.html'}#When:10:56:25Z 2012-04-15T10:56:25+00:00 Chained to debt: Average Iowa grad owes $30,000 {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120415/NEWS02/304150031/Chained-to-college-debt'}#When:10:55:11Z 2012-04-15T10:55:11+00:00 Body found on gravel road in Guthrie County… {title_permalink='http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2012/04/14/body-found-on-gravel-road-in-guthrie-county/'}#When:10:54:29Z 2012-04-15T10:54:29+00:00 THE MONEY TRAIN ROLLS ON! STILL SUCKING MONEY OFF HIS ENDOR$$$$EMENT {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120414/NEWS/304140023/Leaders-of-Santorum-super-PAC-still-paying-themselves'}#When:10:53:59Z 2012-04-15T10:53:59+00:00 Obama defends typically GOP states in race to 270 {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120414/NEWS/120414002/Updated-Obama-defends-typically-GOP-states-in-race-to-270-'}#When:10:52:52Z 2012-04-15T10:52:52+00:00 LEFTISTS PROTEST HOME OF WELLS FARGO EXECUTIVE {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120415/NEWS/304150026/Activists-protest-at-home-of-Wells-Fargo-official?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News'}#When:10:50:26Z 2012-04-15T10:50:26+00:00 Cedar Rapids wrings its hands over the future {title_permalink='http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/14/thurman-iowa-75-percent-destroyed-tornado_n_1426261.html'}#When:10:47:21Z 2012-04-15T10:47:21+00:00 100 years later, the Titanic still fascinates {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120414/NEWS/120412036/Unsinkable-fascination-br-The-Titanic-100-years-later?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage'}#When:10:40:57Z 2012-04-15T10:40:57+00:00 TORNADOES RIP THROUGH IOWA *** CRESTON HOSPITAL A DIRECT HIT *** {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120414/NEWS/120414004/Tornado-reported-south-of-Greenfield-Macksburg-residents-seek-shelter?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CNews'}#When:10:36:41Z 2012-04-15T10:36:41+00:00 GAME ON: Iowa’s schools’ chief challenges testing critic to ACT showdown… {title_permalink='http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2012/04/13/school-chief-jason-glass-and-standardized-test-critic-plan-act-showdown/'}#When:10:47:59Z 2012-04-14T10:47:59+00:00 *** SATURDAY’S DES MOINES TEA PARTY RALLY CANCELED…*** {title_permalink='http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2012/04/13/tax-day-tea-party-rally-at-iowa-capitol-tomorrow-canceled/'}#When:10:46:28Z 2012-04-14T10:46:28+00:00 Grassley is Colbert’s latest victim {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120414/NEWS09/304140024/Colbert-pokes-fun-at-Grassley-s-tweets?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage'}#When:10:41:08Z 2012-04-14T10:41:08+00:00 Workshops help women as more and more become ag land owners {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/13/workshops-help-women-as-more-and-more-become-ag-land-owners/'}#When:10:40:38Z 2012-04-14T10:40:38+00:00 Several charged in Davenport pharmacy burglaries {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/13/several-charged-in-davenport-pharmacy-burglaries/'}#When:10:39:54Z 2012-04-14T10:39:54+00:00 New mag in Western Iowa/E. Nebraska to focus on local food {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/13/publication-focuses-on-local-food/'}#When:10:38:13Z 2012-04-14T10:38:13+00:00 Union gives checks to locked-out workers {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/13/union-gives-checked-to-locked-out-mason-city-workers/'}#When:10:37:28Z 2012-04-14T10:37:28+00:00 Senate votes to give foster parents in-home support for disabled children {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/13/senate-votes-to-give-foster-parents-in-home-assistance-for-disabled-children/'}#When:10:36:40Z 2012-04-14T10:36:40+00:00 Audit shows theft by former Honey Creek employee {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/13/audit-shows-theft-by-former-honey-creek-employee/'}#When:10:36:06Z 2012-04-14T10:36:06+00:00 UPDATE: King calls Missouri River report “incomplete” {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/13/congressman-king-calls-report-on-missouri-river-incomplete-audio/'}#When:10:35:09Z 2012-04-14T10:35:09+00:00 METEROLOGIST WARNS: Severe thunderstorms can be as dangerous as tornadoes {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/14/meteorologist-severe-thunderstorms-can-be-as-damaging-as-tornadoes/'}#When:10:34:24Z 2012-04-14T10:34:24+00:00 ISU fashion show now one of the biggest {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/14/isu-fashion-show-now-one-of-the-biggest/'}#When:10:34:22Z 2012-04-14T10:34:22+00:00 Back to Des Moines! {title_permalink='http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2012/04/12/michelle-obama-will-be-in-des-moines-for-fundraiser-later-this-month/'}#When:10:24:46Z 2012-04-14T10:24:46+00:00 In Iowa, few women get elected {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/a1/in-iowa-few-women-get-elected/article_7c51a427-879b-5742-a59d-bdf3f8831640.html'}#When:10:22:51Z 2012-04-14T10:22:51+00:00 Questions raised about tuition that goes toward scholarships {title_permalink='http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120413/NEWS02/304130029/Questions-raised-about-tuition-that-goes-toward-scholarships?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage'}#When:10:21:17Z 2012-04-14T10:21:17+00:00 New fee would improve snowmobile trails {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/13/money-to-boost-snowmobile-trails-audio/'}#When:10:18:45Z 2012-04-14T10:18:45+00:00 Price Lab supporters protest Regent talk {title_permalink='http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/update-price-lab-supporters-protest-regent-talk/article_ebb7d944-84a9-11e1-b342-001a4bcf887a.html'}#When:10:15:25Z 2012-04-14T10:15:25+00:00 Corps to release another report on 2011 flooding {title_permalink='http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/corps-to-release-another-report-on-flooding/article_f0628d22-855d-11e1-8960-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:13:00Z 2012-04-14T10:13:00+00:00 MOODY’S DOWNGRADES CORALVILLE’S BOND RATING {title_permalink='http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20120412/NEWS01/120412005/Moody-s-downgrades-Coralville-bond-ratings?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage'}#When:10:12:34Z 2012-04-14T10:12:34+00:00 IOWA LAWMAKERS START BUDGET TALKS… {title_permalink='http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/lawmakers-start-budget-talks/article_a6c72f34-8511-11e1-9ef3-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:12:19Z 2012-04-14T10:12:19+00:00 TWO MILLION DOLLAR MAN {title_permalink='http://theiowarepublican.com/2012/latham-continues-to-post-strong-fundraising-numbers/'}#When:10:55:54Z 2012-04-13T10:55:54+00:00 D.H.S. focus in Linn County leads to drop in children removed from homes for abuse {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/12/d-h-s-focus-on-linn-county-leads-to-drop-in-children-removed-from-homes-for-abuse/'}#When:10:53:52Z 2012-04-13T10:53:52+00:00 Half the state grape crop may be lost to frost {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/12/half-of-state-grape-crop-may-be-lost-to-frost/'}#When:10:52:04Z 2012-04-13T10:52:04+00:00 Senator proposes drug tests for parents who collect child support {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/12/drug-tests-for-parents-who-collect-child-support-audio/'}#When:10:51:10Z 2012-04-13T10:51:10+00:00 Iowa remains second in the nation for wind power {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/12/iowa-remains-second-in-the-nation-for-wind-power/'}#When:10:50:26Z 2012-04-13T10:50:26+00:00 HEATING UP: Senate holds 16-minute debate over abortion {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/12/sixteen-minute-senate-debate-over-abortion-audio/'}#When:10:49:50Z 2012-04-13T10:49:50+00:00 Human bones found in SE Iowa determined to be those of young woman {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/12/human-bones-found-in-se-iowa-determined-to-be-remains-of-young-woman/'}#When:10:49:27Z 2012-04-13T10:49:27+00:00 Senate blocks Branstad’s pro-life appointee to the Board of Medicine {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/12/senate-blocks-branstad-nomination-to-board-of-medicine/'}#When:10:48:56Z 2012-04-13T10:48:56+00:00 Mason City schools consider levies, hiring freeze {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/mason-city-schools-consider-levies-hiring-freeze/article_380213b8-5134-5380-8ba0-e7fd5bc886af.html'}#When:10:42:34Z 2012-04-13T10:42:34+00:00 BATTLE LINES DRAWN {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/abortion-debate-looms-in-iowa/article_5b3e02c2-83e0-11e1-ad1c-001a4bcf887a.html'}#When:10:41:20Z 2012-04-13T10:41:20+00:00 Johnson County ready to take justice center project to the public {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/11/johnson-county-ready-to-take-justice-center-project-to-public/'}#When:10:40:41Z 2012-04-13T10:40:41+00:00 Lawmakers disagree over regent schools budget {title_permalink='http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/lawmakers-disagree-over-regents-schools-budget/article_4c5d320e-7e5c-5b1e-b7e5-16eafe8bfa00.html'}#When:10:39:11Z 2012-04-13T10:39:11+00:00 Iowa officials credit cable barriers with improving safety {title_permalink='http://thegazette.com/2012/04/12/iowa-officials-credit-cable-barriers-with-improving-safety/'}#When:10:38:39Z 2012-04-13T10:38:39+00:00 Tax credits sought on solar, wind projects {title_permalink='http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/tax-credits-sought-on-wind-solar-projects/article_955e469e-842e-11e1-b27a-0019bb2963f4.html'}#When:10:37:52Z 2012-04-13T10:37:52+00:00 HIGHWAY 20 FUNDING WIDENING PROJECT MAY GET BOOST… {title_permalink='http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/u-s-highway-widening-project-may-get-funding-boost/article_b3a9588e-2c55-578e-b60a-2b4adf35119b.html'}#When:10:52:00Z 2012-04-12T10:52:00+00:00 Ankeny’s booming growth a gold rush for its schools 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{title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/10/some-produce-is-maturing-before-the-opening-of-farmers-markets/'}#When:10:38:40Z 2012-04-11T10:38:40+00:00 Southeastern Community College president announces retirement {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/10/southeastern-community-college-president-announces-retirement/'}#When:10:37:43Z 2012-04-11T10:37:43+00:00 April freeze nips early blooming flowers {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/10/april-freeze-nips-early-blooming-flowers/'}#When:10:36:56Z 2012-04-11T10:36:56+00:00 BRANSTAD ENDORSES ROMNEY, SANTORUM EXITS RACE MINUTES LATER… {title_permalink='http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/04/10/branstad-voters-have-primary-fatigue-time-to-coalesce-around-romney-audio/'}#When:10:34:24Z 2012-04-11T10:34:24+00:00