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The State of Iowa is a state in the midwestern region of the United States of America. It is the 29th state of the United States, having joined the Union on December 28, 1846. The state is named for the Native American Ioway people. It is known as the "Hawkeye State" or the "Tall Corn State".

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Rep. Steve King tells U.S. House that Cuba needs ’biological solution’

Mar 11, 2010 9:03 pm

An effort is underway in Congress again to ease restrictions on trade with Cuba to boost U.S. farm exports, but farm-state lawmakers are split over whether it’s a good idea to allow Americans...

Update: Iowans keep a wary eye on rivers

Mar 11, 2010 8:05 pm

Flash flooding due to ice jams is possible over north-central Iowa through Saturday morning, the National Weather Service is reporting this afternoon.

Revenue up, but Iowa still down $500+ million

Mar 11, 2010 7:56 pm

New Iowa revenue projections made this afternoon have improved but only slightly, failing to give lawmakers any amount of significant boost out of their budget shortfalls.

Iowa tax credits whacked 22 percent under proposed bill

Mar 11, 2010 5:36 pm

Iowa’s tax credit programs would take a $115 million hit under a proposal unveiled today. The programs are largely for business and economic development.

Police in 6 Des Moines-area communities catch a break in Kentucky

Mar 11, 2010 3:58 pm

Police detectives from several Des Moines-area departments are tracking an alleged group of check forgers, some of whom are now in custody in Kentucky.

Des Moines home sales spiked 25 percent in February

Mar 11, 2010 3:48 pm

More homes were sold in the Des Moines metro area last month than any February since 2006.

Hundreds of students rally lawmakers

Mar 11, 2010 3:29 pm

An estimated 500 students - many from Des Moines - are packed into the Capitol and loudly urging lawmakers to allocate larger amounts of money to education.

Senator’s proposal targets troubled school board association

Mar 11, 2010 2:39 pm

A state senator has a proposal for public disclosure of financial details at the troubled Iowa Association of School Boards, a taxpayer-funded organization.

Among seized counterfeit bills are manufacturing mistakes

Mar 11, 2010 2:34 pm

Des Moines police have made a third arrest in an alleged forgery ring that included the passing of bogus $20, $50 and $100 bills.

Harkin: Teacher layoffs show need for jobs bill

Mar 11, 2010 2:13 pm

Layoffs of Iowa public school teachers show why Congress should consider another federal jobs bill, U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin said this morning.

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