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Semi-truck headed to Des Moines catches fire

Mar 14, 2010 2:16 am

Fleur Drive will remain open through Monday’s rush hour

Mar 13, 2010 8:18 pm

The expected flood-related closure of Fleur Drive will be delayed until after rush hour Monday, if possible, public works director Bill Stowe said.

Driver threatens, strikes Des Moines bar bouncer with SUV

Mar 13, 2010 5:25 pm

A Des Moines bar bouncer was struck by a red sports-utility vehicle Friday night when he told the motorist to slow down, police reported Saturday.

Update: Flooding preparations accelerate

Mar 13, 2010 5:23 pm

Moderate to major flooding is expected in parts of Iowa this weekend, though many rivers are expected to begin falling by Monday.

Old-time photo of the day March 13

Mar 13, 2010 12:56 pm

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Camp Dodge to have send-off for soldiers

Mar 13, 2010 4:32 am

A community send-off will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Camp Dodge in Johnston for 10 soldiers from an Iowa National Guard unit who are being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Des Moines Playhouse recognized at award luncheon

Mar 13, 2010 4:30 am

The Des Moines Playhouse was among more than 200 nonprofit organizations recognized at the Prairie Meadows 2009 Community Betterment Grant Award Luncheon on Thursday.

28 in Ankeny school district take early retirement

Mar 13, 2010 4:29 am

The number of Ankeny school district employees taking advantage of an early retirement incentive will help offset 14 of 17 teacher positions being trimmed for next year, school district officials said...

Wells Fargo modifications pass half million mark

Mar 13, 2010 4:26 am

Wells Fargo & Co., which has its home mortgage operations in West Des Moines, had approximately 139,000 active trial and completed modifications through the government’s program in place ...

Iowa Politics Insider: Power Fund member could get the boot

Mar 13, 2010 4:16 am

The governor’s pick for a seat at a board he considers a priority - the Iowa Power Fund - faces trouble in the Iowa Senate.

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Full RAGBRAI Route Announced

Mar 14, 2010 4:00 am

DES MOINES - The full route is now out for this summer's RAGBRAI. The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa will run from Sioux City, to Storm Lake, Algona, Clear Lake, Charles City, Waterloo,...

Sec. of Education Expected to Unveil "No Child Left Behind" Plans During Cedar Rapids Stop

Mar 14, 2010 4:00 am

CEDAR RAPIDS U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is expected to unveil his blueprint for revising No Child Left Behind during an appearance in Cedar Rapids Sunday.

Latest Battle in Flooding - The Hype

Mar 14, 2010 3:30 am

PALO - The latest flood-related battle in Palo is over all the hype. "And I think sometimes some of the information we get has a tendency to get us to over-react some, said Palo Mayor John Harris...

Tattoo Expo Leaves Mark in Cedar Rapids

Mar 14, 2010 12:45 am

But it's the sound that says you've entered the inner chamber. "It's a comforting environment. I love tattoo shows," said Troy "Lefty" McDaniel about the constant and unending hum ...

Danville School Board Reinstates Superintendent

Mar 13, 2010 11:15 pm

DANVILLE (AP) - The Danville School Board has voted 3-1 to reinstate Superintendent Stephen McAllister. McAllister was placed on administrative leave two weeks ago.

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Mar 13, 2010 10:30 pm

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No More Warnings: Police to Start Issuing Tickets for Violations Caught By Red Light Cameras

Mar 13, 2010 10:15 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS - Starting Sunday, a violation caught on Cedar Rapids red light cameras will get you a ticket. Police officers will review each violation and decide whether it warrants a ticket.

Republicans Stressing Differences in Iowa Governor's Race

Mar 13, 2010 3:30 pm

DES MOINES (AP) Republican candidates for governor seem to be stressing their differences as they fight for the right to oppose Democratic Gov. Chet Culver in November.

Crews Battle Fire in Grundy County

Mar 13, 2010 5:30 am

GRUNDY CENTER - Fire fighters spent Friday night on the scene of a fire east of Grundy Center. The Waterloo Courier reports that emergency crews were called to the fire, along Q Avenue east of Grundy ...

How Talk of Flooding Affects Flood Victims

Mar 13, 2010 4:45 am

CEDAR RAPIDS - All of this talk of rising water is affecting flood victims in a variety of ways. Family therapists say it's common for people who have experienced a traumatic event to have very differ...