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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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Breaking News: Eastbound I80 Closed in Iowa City

Dec 2, 2008 2:56 am

IOWA CITY - The State Patrol says eastbound Interstate 80 is closed at Highway 1 in Iowa City because of a wreck. Drivers are being detoured on Highway 1 to Scott Boulevard and then to Herbert Hoover ...

 

Former ISU Football Player Died of Head Injuries

Dec 2, 2008 12:11 am

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Head injuries caused the death of a 25-year-old former Creighton Prep and Iowa State University football player. Stevie Hicks was found about 8:30 a.m. Friday on Interstate 480 in t...

 

Former Player Charged with Threatening Alvarez

Dec 1, 2008 11:41 pm

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A former Wisconsin football player has been charged with threatening the lives of former Badger coach Barry Alvarez and tennis star Maria Sharapova.

 

Fire Destroys Office Building in Tama County

Dec 1, 2008 11:11 pm

TAMA COUNTY - A fire broke out at an office building in a rural area of Tama County on Sunday morning around 11:30 a.m. Chelsea firefighters were first to the scene at 3519 U Avenue, and were quickly ...

 

State Board Certifies More Election Results

Dec 1, 2008 8:26 pm

DES MOINES (AP) - The State Canvassing Board has certified election results from two more legislative races. Secretary of State Michael Mauro joined the members of the Executive Council on Monday to c...

 

Western Iowa Man Threatens to Light Another Man on Fire

Dec 1, 2008 7:26 pm

COUNCIL BLUFFS (AP) - A Council Bluffs man faces attempted murder and arson charges after authorities say he poured gasoline on another man and threatened to light him on fire.

 

University of Iowa Names Interim Associate Provost

Dec 1, 2008 7:26 pm

IOWA CITY (AP) - The University of Iowa has named an interim associate provost of undergraduate education. Beth Ingram, who had served as an associate dean for undergraduate programs in the Henry B. T...

 

Midwest, Plains Economic Index Drops Again

Dec 1, 2008 5:56 pm

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A Nebraska economist says he sees signs that the regional recession will rival the 1981-82 recession for unemployment. Professor Ernie Goss of Creighton University says the primary ...

 

Westdale Mall Owners Pitch Sale Plan to Linn County

Dec 1, 2008 5:41 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS - The owners of Westdale Mall are willing to sell the giant property to Linn County--and at a discount compared to assessed value. But county leaders say it could take months to weigh the...

 

Hundreds of Accidents Reported Across Iowa

Dec 1, 2008 4:56 pm

DES MOINES (AP) - Authorities say the first major winter storm of the season has caused hundreds of accidents along the state's roadways. The Iowa State Patrol says the crashes included a nine-car pil...

 
 

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SW Iowa Events

Dec 2, 2008 5:25 am

approximately every other month, as scheduled. Fridays during Lent. Meetings every 3rd Thursday except Dec.

 

Man strikes police cruiser

Dec 2, 2008 5:25 am

A man allegedly attempting to elude Council Bluffs police officers struck a police cruiser Saturday.

 

Deputy remembers 'angel dog'

Dec 1, 2008 5:40 pm

Submitted photo - Steve Gilfillan with his dog Alexis not long after he brought the terrier mix home. Before you even think about saying, "Oh, she was just a dog," let Steve Gilfillan tell t...

 

Walmart helps fund van for HFS Therapeutic school

Dec 1, 2008 5:25 pm

Students at the Heartland Family Service Therapeutic School have another way to get to medical appointments and activities, thanks to the Walmart Foundation.

 

First Night 2009: Brul?AIRO to bridge two worlds

Dec 1, 2008 5:25 pm

Recognized worldwide, Brul?nd AIRO is a Native American contemporary group based out of Sioux Falls, S.D. Brul?as created after the group's founder, Paul LaRoche, discovered his true heritage followin...

 

L.C. readies for special election

Dec 1, 2008 5:25 pm

In less than two weeks, voters in the Lewis Central Community School District will decide if they will either approve or reject a revenue purpose statement that will let the district spend money on sc...

 

Savings on typical house? Two bucks

Dec 1, 2008 3:55 pm

Most homeowners in Douglas and Sarpy Counties are getting a property tax cut. That's welcome news in these tough economic times, but few taxpayers will see much of a windfall.

 

Probing a whooping mystery

Dec 1, 2008 3:55 pm

Creighton University's Amber Schmidtke wants to know why whooping cough refuses to go away. Schmidtke, who got her doctorate in medical micro- biology from Creighton this summer, has been chosen to do...

 

Students help kids smile without pain

Dec 1, 2008 3:55 pm

Marisa Roman-Garcia tries to swallow ice cream fast so it doesn't touch her teeth. Otherwise, it hurts -- a lot. Like many kids her age, the 11-year-old has an untreated cavity.

 

SW Iowa Events

Dec 1, 2008 5:30 am

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News from the Sioux City Journal

NECC gets grant for wind tech program

Dec 2, 2008 6:49 am

NORFOLK, Neb. -- The American Association of Community Colleges has awarded Northeast Community College a $86,000 Wal-Mart Workforce and Economic Opportunity Initiative award for the development of a ...

 

Le Mars set to pass dog, cat licensing law

Dec 2, 2008 6:49 am

LE MARS, Iowa -- The Le Mars City Council is expected to pass the city's first-ever pet licensing law today at its noon meeting. It would go into effect on Jan. 1.

 

Council hears views on home repair issue

Dec 2, 2008 6:49 am

SIOUX CITY -- Councilman Jim Rixner insisted Monday he had not been bought out by the unions just because he opposes a proposal to allow people to do more home repairs.

 

Local retailers pleased with Black Friday sales

Dec 2, 2008 6:49 am

SIOUX CITY -- The traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping season cheered many Siouxland retailers, as big crowds of shoppers turned out to spend more than last year.

 
 

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