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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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Interactive map: Dayton abduction

May 21, 2013 11:31 pm

A look at key events in the kidnapping of two Webster County girls.

Oklahoma tornado ruled an EF-5

May 21, 2013 10:25 pm

OKLAHOMA TORNADO: Spokeswoman Amy Elliot said Tuesday morning that she believes some victims were counted twice in the early chaos of the storm. Authorities said initially that as many as 51 people we...

Warren County casino campaigns spent combined $338,500

May 21, 2013 10:11 pm

Campaigns on both sides of a Warren County gambling vote raised money right up to Election Day, the latest campaign finance records show.

'One of our own is gone'

May 21, 2013 10:09 pm

Kathlynn Shepard, 15, has been missing in Webster County since Monday afternoon. Authorities describe the girl as 5'6", 160 pounds, with blond hair, blue eyes and braces. She was last seen weari...

Burlington mother unhappy disabled son's diploma delayed

May 21, 2013 9:23 pm

GRADUATION DELAY: A Burlington woman is disappointed her disabled son didn't receive his high school diploma with other graduates last weekend.

Railroad employees rescued following Iowa derailment

May 21, 2013 6:44 pm

IOWA TRAIN DERAILMENT: Rescuers called to the scene of a train derailment found the train's engineer and conductor atop one of the derailed locomotives in an area surrounded by rising floodwaters.

Tips for surviving a tornado

May 21, 2013 6:17 pm

STORM SAFETY: Here are some tips for what to do before, during and after a storm.How to help victims in OklahomaParkersburg: 'A club that nobody wants to be in'Raw video: Tornado carves path of destru...

First look: Xbox One details revealed by Microsoft

May 21, 2013 6:09 pm

XBOX ONE: Xbox is seeking to stay ahead of rivals in announcing that new content that can be downloaded for the popular "Call of Duty" game will launch first on Xbox One.

Watchdogs urge Iowans to beware of fake tornado relief efforts

May 21, 2013 5:54 pm

OKLAHOMA TORNADO: Attorney General Tom Miller cautioned that there are some con artists and fraudulent organizations who will try to use the tragedy to exploit Iowans, by diverting money meant for the...

Woman reunited with dog amid Oklahoma tornado wreckage

May 21, 2013 5:47 pm

US rescue teams launched a massive hunt for survivors Tuesday after a tornado tore through a suburb of Oklahoma City, causing chaos and leaving dozens dead, including children. But there was relief am...

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