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Hundreds Of Protesters Arrive For China VP's Visit

Hundreds of protesters carrying signs marched through downtown Des Moines Wednesday.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:32:23 CST

Toddler Survives Being Ejected During Crash

A child was ejected from a rollover crash Wednesday morning when the car rolled several times before coming to a stop.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:37:56 CST

Girl Says Parents Kept Her In Basement For Years

A father and stepmother were charged in connection to what Wisconsin police are calling a "significant" child abuse and neglect case involving a 15-year-old girl.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:51:05 CST

Witness: Car Traveling Near 100MPH Before Crash

A crash near Huxley on Interstate 35 caused traffic backups during the morning commute on Wednesday.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:17:48 CST

NEW Rain-Snow Forecast Update

A system rushing through Iowa Wednesday will bring mostly rain, but also a chance for snow late.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:50:51 CST

Photos: What Will Iowa Serve Chinese VP For Dinner?

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:40:06 CST

Take A Look At Iowa Wife's Valentine's Day Surprise

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:27:51 CST

Navy Names New Ship After Iowa Town

The Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced Wednesday that a new ship will be named the USS Sioux City.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:23:06 CST

Semi Crash Closes Highway

The Iowa Department of Transportation said a semi crash closed Highway 5 in Marion County Wednesday morning.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:13:58 CST

Meteorite Causes Water Woes For Iowa Town

The northwest Iowa town of Manson is struggling to sink a new water well all because of something that happened 74 million years ago.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:09:05 CST

Woman Charged With 93 Counts Of Animal Neglect

The Sac County Sheriff's Office said a Kiron woman faces animal neglect charges.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:15:07 CST

Branstad Signs Bill Toughening Strangulation Penalty

Gov. Terry Branstad has signed into law a measure toughening penalties for domestic abuse cases that involve strangulation.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:57:51 CST

New Study Ranks Car Companies On Dependability

A new survey ranks car companies on vehicle dependability.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:32:20 CST

Deere Earnings Blow Past Wall Street Expectations

Deere & Co. says strong equipment sales, particularly abroad, boosted quarterly net income by 4 percent and the company is raising its outlook for 2012.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:33:57 CST

Policeman Charged With First-Degree Burglary

A Fort Dodge police lieutenant has been arrested and charged with first-degree burglary.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:30:33 CST

Iowa Readies For Chinese Vice President's Visit

Chinese Vice President Xi JinPing will attend a state dinner at the Iowa Statehouse on Wednesday night.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:40:27 CST

5 Students Hurt When Bus Slides Into Pole

Five children received minor injuries in a school bus crash on a snow-covered street in the eastern Iowa city of Clinton.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:36:18 CST

Former County Dispatcher Gets Probation For Theft

A former Webster County dispatch supervisor has been given two years of probation for stealing from the dispatch office.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:51:18 CST

Bullet-Resistant Clipboard Could Save Lives

An Albion man is marketing the new product to law enforcement officers and convenience store clerks.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:38:12 CST

Group Calls For Minority, Overweight, Red-Headed Anti-Bullying Conference

A group calling for Gov. Terry Branstad to remove his support for an anti-bullying conference, suggested Tuesday that a different conference should be scheduled instead.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:13:10 CST