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Iowa Native, Michael Gartner, Remembers Tim RussertIowa native and I-Cubs owner, Michael Gartner, remember Tim Russert.
DM Register Reporter Arrested Covering FloodDes Moines police arrested Des Moines Register suburban reporter Todd Erzen at about 9 a.m. Saturday at 2811 2nd Avenue. Jail officials say he was charged with trespassing, interference, and resisting arrest.
Boswell v. Fallon Primary June 3"A Democratic Congress is not enough," Fallon told the 3rd District Democratic convention in West Des Moines last month. "We need a progressive Democratic Congress. Now is the year to accomplish that."
Parkersburg 'a total disaster'Residents are returning this morning to this small Iowa community to assess damage to their homes and businesses and to prepare to clean up after a tornado ravaged the town late Sunday afternoon.
Mauro says Michigan jealous of IowaIowa Secretary of State Michael Mauro says politicians from Michigan are "possessed" with jealousy over the first-in-the-nation status of Iowa's Caucuses.
Teen Gets 10 Years For Stealing PizzasA 17-year-old Sioux City boy has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing pizzas and assaulting the deliveryman.
Mom Makes Kids Hold Up Embarrassing SignsA single mother said she is at her wits' end with her children's behavior, so she's making them hold signs at a busy intersection as punishment, reported television station KETV in Omaha.
Grassley says he'd likely support a veto override of farm billSenate farm bill conferee Chuck Grassley of Iowa says he will likely vote for a veto override, if President Bush follows through on his farm bill veto threat and an override attempt succeeds.
Troopers Crack Down on 'Move Over' LawThe 2002 law requires drivers to slow down and change lanes, if possible, when approaching emergency, construction or towing vehicles parked on the side of the road. Last month on Interstate 235 in Des Moines, authorities issued 23 tickets to violators at a cost of $116.
Auditor: So Far $132 Million Decision Draws 3 Percent Of VotersPolk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald said that voter turnout for Tuesday's special election [regarding a Courthouse annex] has been lower than average, so far near 3 percent of registered voters.
Cabbie Drives To Police When Woman Won't PayThe woman cried as police took her into custody. Schackelford said he had taken her and a man several places. The man got out of the cab at one point. Schakelford and the woman ended up at another location. The fare was nearly $50 and the woman refused to pay.
Forbes: "Maybe it's time to reconsider Iowa."This article praises recent developments in Des Moines.
No. 22 Drake Beats Northern IowaKlayton Korver scored 23 points on 7-of-8 shooting from 3-point range and No. 22 Drake beat Northern Iowa 58-54 on Saturday to extend its school-record winning streak to 17 games.
Radio Iowa: Former Des Moines lawmaker will challenge Congressman BoswellA former state representative from Des Moines says he will challenge third district Congressman Leonard Boswell in the Democratic primary in June. Forty-nine-year-old Ed Fallon says he was encouraged to run after losing the Democratic primary for governor in 2006.
A Clinton confidante weighs in on what went wrongWhat went wrong for the campaign of fizzled front-runner Hillary Clinton? An unexpected battalion of fresh-faced political activists.
The talk among Democratic caucus goers at Johnston, Iowa's Precinct 3 Thursday night did not just center on the viability of each of the Democratic Candidates seeking the party's nomination.
Huckabee Has Those Darned Christians ArrestedSo what did this follower of the Prince of Peace do when the Christian faithful gathered in his Des Moines headquarters on New Year's Eve to preach the gospel of reconciliation and sing the praises of the Nazarene?
Wabash's Chris Creighton New Drake Football CoachThe Bulldogs have called a 2:00 p.m. press conference on Friday to announce the new head Bulldog, Chris Creighton from Wabash College in Indiana.
A vote for Des MoinesIowa's newly cool state capital gets the nod for shopping, dining and watching presidential candidates.
20 West Des Moines Cars Hit By ThiefWest Des Moines police want to alert residents to a string of recent car thefts. Police said that since Nov.
West Des Moines Passes Alcohol OrdinanceParents in West Des Moines could face a fine for serving alcohol to minors. The city council passed a new ordinance 5-0 at Monday night's meeting.
Huckabee Set to Win Iowa « The Van Der Galiën GazetteOne gets the impression that Governor Huckabee has become the favorite in Iowa at this point in time. He's got the momentum going.
Iowa chains launch sandwich venture: The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe ExpressMaid-Rite Corp. and Hy-Vee Inc. are planning to open several sandwich shops at Hy-Vee convenience stories across the Midwest, the Iowa-based companies said.
Des Moines Needs a Vice MayorNow that Diana Newberry has lost out to Frank Cownie in the mayoral race, I'm sure that her hopes and aspirations for the Southeast Bottoms will go unanswered for another 50 years.
Iowan keeps her cool, now a Rhodes scholarNicole Novak walked confidently into her Rhodes scholar interview in Des Moines Saturday, knowing it would determine the rest of her life. Although there were 15 other people vying for two spots, she knew all she had to do was to be herself.
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