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US trip of China's next leader: From Obama to Iowa
In 1985, Xi Jinping led a delegation to Muscatine, Iowa, to study advanced hog-raising techniques. He returns next week, preparing to lead the world's most populous nation.
Iowa AP boys basketball poll
See the top ten teams in the Associated Press Iowa high school basketball poll.
Iowa woman accused of blackmailing TLC show
An Iowa woman is charged with extortion in an alleged plot to get Discovery Communications Inc. to cancel the TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" or pay her $10,000 in exchange for not revealing compromising photos of a cast member, according to federal court documents.
Iowa auditor says budget doesn't cover raises
State auditor David Vaudt warned Monday that Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad's proposed budget doesn't include funding to cover pay and benefit increases for state workers, nor does it do enough to help an estimated $5.7 billion shortfall in the state's pension system.
6 Iowa Skateparks Built for Shredding
There are two things that Iowa seems to have a lot of, corn fields and skateparks. There is even a new one that is currently underway in Oskaloosa . To help you sort out all the options, here are my picks for some of the best outdoor skateparks: 1.
Verizon Wireless Invests $54 Million in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $54 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Iowa including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G LTE network ...
Iowa Offensive Coordinator Search: Could Ken...
Iowa Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz has had the same two coordinators for all of his 13 seasons with the program. Until defensive coordinator Norm Parker announced his retirement, followed by offensive coordinator Ken O'Keefe's exit, reportedly for a job with the Miami Dolphins . One of the country's stablest coaching staffs now finds itself almost a week into the 2012 season with nary a ...
Western Iowa man shot during burglary
ONAWA, Iowa - Authorities say a man was shot during a burglary attempt in the western Iowa town of Onawa. Officers who were sent to a storage building around 6 p.m. Sunday found a 36-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body.
Iowa tops Wisconsin, sets national attendance...
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa wrestling team won nine of 10 bouts to top Wisconsin, 39-3, Sunday afternoon inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes scored the first 33 takedowns and finished the day with a 36-2 takedown advantage.
Kenney gets a good vibe in Iowa City
Iowa was the first school to extend an offer to Indianapolis (Ind.) Pike junior defensive end David Kenney back...
Iowa Beats Penn State 77-64: Fan Reaction
The Iowa Men's basketball team had a solid 77-64 win over Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 4. The Hawkeyes jumped out to a quick lead and maintained it throughout the game but the Nittany Lions gave them a little trouble in the second half.
Northern Iowa stuns No. 13 Creighton 65-62
Creighton's Antoine Young did everything he could do to keep the Bluejays hopes alive, making a gutsy, tying 3-pointer with 4.6 seconds on the clock. Northern Iowa's Anthony James did Young one better, stunning 13th-ranked Creighton with a 3 of his own at the buzzer. James buried the thrilling game-winner as time expired and Northern Iowa upset the Bluejays 65-62 on Saturday to snap their...
Gatens' 18 points help Iowa beat Penn State 77-64
Matt Gatens scored 18 points as Iowa beat Penn State 77-64 on Saturday. Bryce Cartwright and Aaron White each scored 17 for the Hawkeyes (13-11, 5-6 Big Ten), who won their second straight after losing five of their previous six games. Tim Frazier scored 23 points to lead the Nittany Lions (10-13, 2-8), who have lost four straight and seven of their last eight.
Iowa loses offensive coordinator
Iowa used to have one of the nation's most stable staffs under head coach Kirk Ferentz. In less than two months, he has lost the only coordinators he has ever had.
Iowa GOP declares Rick Santorum winner of the Iowa...
The Iowa Republican Party late Friday declared Rick Santorum the winner of the 2012 Iowa caucuses. The party earlier this week issued the final canvassed results of the Jan. 3 race, which showed the former Pennsylvania senator overtaking Mitt Romney by a 34-vote margin. But in doing so, it noted that results from eight precincts weren't certified, which led to confusion over whether it was ...

Students invited to explore justice in Law Day contests
The Polk County Bar Association is giving students a chance to get creative with the law as part of this year's Law Day activities.
Deputy notices chemical smell; two now in custody
Two men are in custody, held on $400,000 bond each, in a drug case that developed from a Tuesday night traffic stop, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said this morning.
Judge: Branstad exceeded his authority
A Polk County judge ruled Thursday that Gov. Terry Branstadexceeded his authority when he used a line-item veto to close thestate's workforce development offices but keep the moneyappropriated for
Lawsuit by 'outlaw' singer Coe tossed by Polk...
A Polk County judge has tossed an aging country music singer's lawsuit against Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, ruling that the sheriff's deputies who tackled David Allan Coe in 2008 weren't casino employees and therefore couldn't have done anything
Colfax motorcyclist hurt in collision with deer
A Colfax man was hospitalized today after a deer hit his motorcycle, said Sgt. Jana Rooker, spokeswoman for the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Gravestone tracing taught
The Polk City Community Library again teamed up with the Big Creek Historical Society on Sept. 11 for a program. Starting at 1 p.m. at the library, Collette Heuertz provided an introduction to gravestone symbols. Tom Cox went over gravestone tracing.
Protesters demand Congress act on jobs
Iowans representing labor unions and political activist groups rallied at the Polk County Courthouse on Saturday to demand that Congress create more jobs and reduce unemployment rates.
Inmate discipline probe must proceed, corrections...
A Polk County judge has ruled against the Iowa Department of Corrections in its efforts to block an investigation by the state ombudsman's office.
Polk City fire station will be staffed weekdays
The Polk City Fire Department will be staffed by emergency medical professionals Monday through Friday starting this fall, marking the first time members of the department will be paid to be at the station.
Polk County Fair results
The Polk County 4-H and FFA Fair Association announces the following winners for the 2011 Polk County Fair held July 20-24 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Here are the local individual winners.
Urbandale food pantry to offer health screening
The Polk County Health Department has reached out to the suburbs to provide more health services to its residents.
Some Polk sheriff services moving to former jail
Some of the services provided by the civil division of the Polk County Sheriff''s Office will be moving back downtown.
Final four for Polk County administrator post...
Four finalists to become Polk County's next administrator will be interviewed by the Board of Supervisors on July 21 and 22, county officials announced this afternoon.
Polk County weapons permit applications down for...
The Polk County Sheriff's Office received nearly twice as many weapons permit applications in the first six months of 2011 than it did in all of the previous year, but the number of applications has declined three months in a row, according to data released by the Polk County Sheriff's Office Friday.
Hansen: Is shelter shutdown a good or bad idea?
The Polk County Youth Shelter closes for good Thursday, but the transition is well under way.
Boesen home's mortgage reinstated
A Polk County judge has reinstated a $600,000 mortgage on the family home of the late Edward Boesen, court records show.
Redrawing of Polk County's district map gets more...
Polk County residents will be given more time to submit alternative maps as the county goes through its once-every-decade redistricting process for the Board of Supervisors.
Polk Co. official: Youth shelter closing is a...
Polk County's 102-year-old youth shelter appears destined to close at the end of June, leaving county officials scrambling to figure out what's next.
3 sentenced in film tax credit case
DES MOINES - A Polk County judge Tuesday sentenced Minnesotafilm producer Wendy Weiner Runge to 10 years in prison forfraudulently receiving state money via the now-suspended Iowa filmtax credit pr
Judge sentences film producer to prison for Iowa...
DES MOINES --- A Polk County judge Tuesday sentenced Minnesotafilm producer Wendy Weiner Runge to 10 years in prison forfraudulently receiving state money via the now-suspended Iowa filmtax credit
North Polk students prepare night of stars at prom
The hall at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Elkhart will twinkle with hues of blue, white and silver on April 30 to reflect the Starlit Night theme for North Polk's prom.
Polk County offers diabetes screenings for free
The Polk County Health Department is offering free diabetes screenings next week during a ?Diabetes Day? event.
Guest opinion column: Rainy-day fund to help Polk...
The Polk County Board of Supervisors completed budget deliberations for the next fiscal year and certified the budget on March 8.
Seller of buying-club memberships ordered to repay...
A Polk County judge this week ordered a Connecticut company with a long history of consumer fraud complaints to pay Iowans $29.8 million in restitution and stop soliciting new buying-club members in the state.
Buying club ordered to pay $32M in consumer...
DES MOINES - A Polk County judge has ordered Connecticut-basedVertrue Inc. to pay more than $32 million in restitution, penaltiesand costs after ruling the corporation violated Iowa's buying clubla

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