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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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D.M. students' state test scores flat

Jun 19, 2013 3:07 am

Math and reading scores on state tests remained relatively flat in 2013 for students in Des Moines, school officials said tonight.

DNR warns of swimmer's itch in Crystal Lake

Jun 19, 2013 1:33 am

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Department of Natural Resources is warning people that a condition called swimmer's itch is being seen at northern Iowa's Crystal Lake.

Cool, wet spring tough on Iowa's pheasant population

Jun 19, 2013 1:26 am

DES MOINES - A Department of Natural Resources biologist says Iowa's pheasant population likely will decline this year because of the cool and wet spring.

Coralville social worker has license suspended

Jun 19, 2013 1:18 am

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) - State regulators have suspended the license of a Coralville social worker accused of being drunk on the job.

Police: Woman assaults medics while on mushrooms

Jun 19, 2013 12:39 am

A Des Moines woman allegedly assaulted two medics while high on mushrooms early Monday morning.

George Flagg Pkwy. reopens after flooding

Jun 19, 2013 12:25 am

Portions of two Des Moines roads re-opened today as water levels along the Raccoon River continue to recede.

Salvation Army: Man posing as charity representative, soliciting door to door

Jun 19, 2013 12:22 am

DOOR-TO-DOOR SCAM: Multiple residents in Altoona and Runnells reported a middle-aged man knocking on the doors of their homes and requesting a personal check as a donation.

Bryce Miller: Lolo Jones, social media can be delicate mix

Jun 18, 2013 10:45 pm

On the day Jones settled into her hometown for the U.S. Track & Field Championships, she faced as many questions about a bobsled video dust-up as she did piloting her world-class legs through the ...

What Iowans will compete in the U.S. Track & Field Championships?

Jun 18, 2013 9:59 pm

U.S TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: A.G. Kruger of Sheldon, a four-time national outdoor champion, is among the elite athletes with Iowa ties who will compete at Drake Stadium this week.Schedule: U.S...

Starbucks to post nutrition info at stores

Jun 18, 2013 8:08 pm

COFFEE AND CALORIES: Starbucks announced plans Tuesday to post calorie information for beverages on menu boards at all company operated stores beginning June 25, ahead of a federal regulation that wou...

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