State
February 21, 2012 - 11:23 a.m.
DYERSVILLE (AP) — Some Dyersville residents want the City Council to forgo support of the proposed baseball and softball project that would be built at the “Field of Dreams” movie site.
February 21, 2012 - 11:20 a.m.
DES MOINES — AIB College of Business in Des Moines invites prospective students and their families to visit the college on Monday, March 12, beginning at 10 a.m.
February 21, 2012 - 11:20 a.m.•By MIKE GLOVER Associated Press
DES MOINES (AP) — Key lawmakers in both parties on Monday began shaping the debate over overhauling Iowa schools.
February 20, 2012 - 12:16 p.m.•By Special to the Daily News
DES MOINES — Iowa’s only accredited zoo has announced its spring and summer lineup that includes an Ice Age Mammals exhibit, the grand opening of the new seal and sea lion pool, watusi cattle, a new entrance and park as well as many new events.
February 20, 2012 - 12:15 p.m.•By MIKE GLOVER,Associated Press
DES MOINES (AP) — A proposed increase in Iowa’s fuel tax has landed in a limbo, with lawmakers hesitant to move ahead or reject the plan.
February 20, 2012 - 12:08 p.m.
Iowa licensed drivers can receive an email renewal notification approximately 30 days before their driver’s license is set to expire thanks to a new service.
February 17, 2012 - 11:30 a.m.•By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press
IOWA CITY (AP) — After years of litigation, a judge will soon decide whether to grant thousands of black employees and job applicants monetary damages for hiring practices used by every agency of Iowa state government that they say has disadvantaged them for decades.
February 16, 2012 - 11:54 a.m.
CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) — Federal prosecutors say eight men have pleaded guilty to selling heroin in Cedar Rapids.
February 16, 2012 - 11:51 a.m.•By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press
MUSCATINE (AP) — China’s vice president remembered the popcorn he’d received as a parting gift — and the strong Chinese liquor he left behind. He recalled one young girl asking whether he’d seen American movies, and being shocked when he told her he’d watched “The Godfather.” And he often flashed that warm smile.
