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Judge denies Rubashkin bail bid

Nov 20, 2009 9:45 pm

A federal judge has denied Sholom Rubashkin’s request to be released on bail until he is sentenced on 86 financial fraud convictions.

Canadian filmmaker ready to get rolling on movie

Nov 20, 2009 9:30 pm

A Canadian filmmaker and his partners received enough assurance Friday from a Polk County judge to get rolling on a movie that promises to bring some big stars to Des Moines. The only problem is, film...

Bobcat hunters near quota

Nov 20, 2009 6:10 pm

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports fur harvesters are nearing their quota in the bobcat hunt.

Driver allegedly pointed handgun on I-235

Nov 20, 2009 5:48 pm

Des Moines Police are looking for a car whose driver allegedly pointed a handgun at a passing motorist.

Update: Sholom Rubashkin seeks acquittal or new trial

Nov 20, 2009 5:21 pm

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - A former Iowa kosher slaughterhouse manager convicted of financial fraud is asking for an acquittal or a new trial.

Des Moines Smash store transforms into ’Raygun’

Nov 20, 2009 4:52 pm

Owner Mike Draper decided to rebrand the store and apparel line rather than fight a legal battle over the name.

Court rules Iowa eviction code unconstitutional

Nov 20, 2009 4:35 pm

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that a state law allowing landlords to notify tenants of eviction hearings by certified mail is unconstitutional.

Des Moines police warn of mold scam

Nov 20, 2009 3:54 pm

Des Moines police said they’ve issued an arrest warrant for a man pretending to be a city employee who allegedly scammed elderly residents out of money.

Iowa’s unemployment rate bumps slightly higher

Nov 20, 2009 3:29 pm

The number of unemployed workers last month rose to 112,700, 400 more than in September. It’s 40,800 more than October 2008.

Boy who fell from downtown Des Moines window remains in critical condition

Nov 20, 2009 2:38 pm

A 2-year-old Des Moines boy who fell 22 feet from an apartment window remained in critical condition Friday at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Local News from KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids via Yahoo! News

Family of Standoff Victim to Seek Custody of Son

Nov 21, 2009 4:14 am

DES MOINES (AP) - Family members of a Des Moines woman who was allegedly killed by her estranged husband during a standoff say they intend to seek custody of her infant son. They also say they haven't...

What's Up at the Cedar Valley Humane Society

Nov 21, 2009 12:29 am

CEDAR RAPIDS - The Cedar Valley Humane Society has become the subject of controversy. The organization's board fired two long-time co-directors and about a half-dozen other staff members back in Septe...

Hidden Gem: Oxford's Augusta Restaurant

Nov 21, 2009 12:29 am

OXFORD - In at least one small Eastern Iowa town you can have New Orleans Style Shrimp or the traditional New Orleans sandwich, the "Po-Boy." The chef who makes it is receiving high praise.

Marion Closer to New Downtown, Still Years Away

Nov 21, 2009 12:14 am

MARION - City staff are working on what to do next after a big vote Thursday night. The city council approved a controversial traffic concept for downtown Marion.

Holiday Airport Travel Tips

Nov 20, 2009 11:44 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS - Experts predict air travel will be down anywhere from 4-7% over the busy Thanksgiving period next week. But with fewer flights and available seats, planes and airports may seem as crowd...

More Layoffs at Amana Refrigeration

Nov 20, 2009 11:29 pm

AMANA - A new round of layoffs is coming at Whirlpool's Amana Refrigeration Plant. The company told TV9 it notified around 30 workers that they'd lose their jobs at the end of the month.

H1N1 Clinics for Dubuqe and Linn Counties

Nov 20, 2009 11:29 pm

DUBUQUE - Dubuque County will hold its first H1N1 vaccine clinic. The first come, first served clinic is Monday Afternoon from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Crescent Community Health Center in Dubuque.

'Go Red for Women' Raises Money for Heart Disease Prevention

Nov 20, 2009 10:59 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS - The fight against heart disease in women brought out a lot of red on Friday. About 500 people attended the "Go Red for Women" luncheon in Cedar Rapids at the Kirkwood Communit...

MIDWEST: Student Checks with Mom, Returns Bag of Cash

Nov 20, 2009 10:44 pm

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Chicago college student who found a duffel bag containing more than $10,000 in cash decided to call the police - after consulting her mother.

Public Health Unveils Program to Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome

Nov 20, 2009 10:44 pm

DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Public Health announced a statewide plan to help prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), a term used to describe a collection of signs and symptoms resulting from the v...