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Coming Sunday: Risky gambles from Des Moines hospitals

Mar 19, 2010 5:46 pm

Video: Take a look at what you will find in this Sunday’s Des Moines Register.

Iowa high court suspends Floyd County attorney

Mar 19, 2010 4:36 pm

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Floyd County Attorney Jess Marzen for at least six months for violating professional conduct rules before he t...

Des Moines animal shelter takes in 65 dogs in two days

Mar 19, 2010 3:14 pm

Des Moines’ share of the more than 250 dogs and puppies taken from a northern Iowa breeding operation Wednesday and Thursday should be available for adoption within a week.

Johnston H.S. grad will be university chancellor in Wisc.

Mar 19, 2010 3:02 pm

Dennis Shields, a 1973 graduate of Johnston High School, has been named has been recommended as the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

FBI investigating Waterloo school superintendent

Mar 19, 2010 12:01 pm

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Waterloo Community Schools Superintendent Gary Norris has revealed that he is one of three people being investigated by the FBI about the purchase of electronic white b...

Replay today’s chat with Iowa flood experts

Mar 19, 2010 11:51 am

Des Moines public works director Bill Stowe and representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which operates the Saylorville dam, chatted with readers on Friday, March 19.

Old-time photo of the day March 19

Mar 19, 2010 11:41 am

Click to view the photo. Check back daily for a new photo from the Register’s archives.

IPERS changes gain legislative passage

Mar 19, 2010 5:00 am

The Senate on Thursday approved adjustments to public-employee retirement plans to ensure they stay solvent.

Falling river levels bring a sense of guarded relief from Iowa flood worries

Mar 19, 2010 4:30 am

Many Iowa rivers are falling, and wide swaths of the state appear poised to escape serious flooding if heavy rains stay away.

Winnebago County Courthouse creche draws probe by ACLU

Mar 19, 2010 4:24 am

The ACLU of Iowa has launched an investigation into whether Winnebago County officials violated the constitution by displaying a Christmas creche for more than three months on the courthouse lawn in F...

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Harkin Announces $3 Million for Smoking Programs

Mar 19, 2010 7:29 pm

WASHINGTON (AP) Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin says two Iowa counties will receive more than $3.2 million for smoking cessation programs.

Teen Electrocuted While Climbing Power Pole

Mar 19, 2010 7:14 pm

CRESTON - Police said an 18-year-old Creston man died Friday after being electrocuted. Officers said they were flagged down by a group of people who said their friend was injured. Nearby, officers fou...

Voting Starts Monday in the 2010 A-list Contest!

Mar 19, 2010 6:44 pm

Welcome! Our readers have nominated more than 1,000 businesses to compete for the title of Eastern Iowa's best across 70 different categories. The polls open March 22nd . Check out the nominees below.

LIVE COVERAGE: Rockiett Sentencing Set for This Afternoon

Mar 19, 2010 6:15 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS - It was a year ago this month when a Cedar Rapids teenager seriously injured a police officer. Today, 18-year-old Jose Rockiett will be sentenced for that assault.

City of Cedar Rapids Announces Possible Central Fire Station Locations

Mar 19, 2010 6:14 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS - The City of Cedar Rapids is beginning the process of relocating the city's central fire station. On Thursday, acting Fire Chief Mark English unveiled six possible locations to a selecti...

State Legislature Reaches Deal in Texting Ban Debate

Mar 19, 2010 6:14 pm

DES MOINES - Iowa lawmakers have reached a compromise deal on a texting ban for drivers, but it comes with twist. The new bill would mean no one can text while driving. It would also ban drivers under...

Man Defies Police, Burns House Down

Mar 19, 2010 6:14 pm

BURLINGTON (AP) A Burlington man who asked for and was denied permission from police to burn down his house has been charged with arson. Actionland Camper Sales and Services owner Kenneth Dix was cha...

Iowa High Court Suspends Floyd County Attorney

Mar 19, 2010 5:45 pm

DES MOINES (AP) The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Floyd County Attorney Jess Marzen for at least six months for violating professional conduct rules before he took office.

Culver Congratulates Northern Iowa

Mar 19, 2010 5:45 pm

DES MOINES (AP) Iowa Gov. Chet Culver has congratulations for members of the University of Northern Iowa's basketball team after they defeated the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in the first round of...

Weekend Storm Not Expected to Affect Iowa Rivers

Mar 19, 2010 5:44 pm

DES MOINES (AP) Meteorologists say the rain and snow expected this weekend will not have an immediate impact on many of the state's swollen rivers.