News from The Des Moines Register

Rep. Steve King tells U.S. House that Cuba needs ’biological solution’

Mar 11, 2010 9:03 pm

An effort is underway in Congress again to ease restrictions on trade with Cuba to boost U.S. farm exports, but farm-state lawmakers are split over whether it’s a good idea to allow Americans...

Update: Iowans keep a wary eye on rivers

Mar 11, 2010 8:05 pm

Flash flooding due to ice jams is possible over north-central Iowa through Saturday morning, the National Weather Service is reporting this afternoon.

Revenue up, but Iowa still down $500+ million

Mar 11, 2010 7:56 pm

New Iowa revenue projections made this afternoon have improved but only slightly, failing to give lawmakers any amount of significant boost out of their budget shortfalls.

Iowa tax credits whacked 22 percent under proposed bill

Mar 11, 2010 5:36 pm

Iowa’s tax credit programs would take a $115 million hit under a proposal unveiled today. The programs are largely for business and economic development.

Police in 6 Des Moines-area communities catch a break in Kentucky

Mar 11, 2010 3:58 pm

Police detectives from several Des Moines-area departments are tracking an alleged group of check forgers, some of whom are now in custody in Kentucky.

Des Moines home sales spiked 25 percent in February

Mar 11, 2010 3:48 pm

More homes were sold in the Des Moines metro area last month than any February since 2006.

Hundreds of students rally lawmakers

Mar 11, 2010 3:29 pm

An estimated 500 students - many from Des Moines - are packed into the Capitol and loudly urging lawmakers to allocate larger amounts of money to education.

Senator’s proposal targets troubled school board association

Mar 11, 2010 2:39 pm

A state senator has a proposal for public disclosure of financial details at the troubled Iowa Association of School Boards, a taxpayer-funded organization.

Among seized counterfeit bills are manufacturing mistakes

Mar 11, 2010 2:34 pm

Des Moines police have made a third arrest in an alleged forgery ring that included the passing of bogus $20, $50 and $100 bills.

Harkin: Teacher layoffs show need for jobs bill

Mar 11, 2010 2:13 pm

Layoffs of Iowa public school teachers show why Congress should consider another federal jobs bill, U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin said this morning.

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

Blue Strawberry Tries to Jazz Up Business

Mar 12, 2010 4:02 am

CEDAR RAPIDS - A downtown Cedar Rapids coffee shop is trying to jazz up its nightlife, and its business. The Blue Strawberry says since it re-opened, sales are down from what they were before the floo...

City Prepared for Indian Creek Flooding

Mar 12, 2010 3:47 am

CEDAR RAPIDS - Flood warnings are out across the state as Iowans watch rivers and streams slowly rise. Right now, the forecast is for only the usual places to flood.

Iowa Police Investigating Alleged Bad Check Ring

Mar 12, 2010 12:02 am

DES MOINES (AP) - Police in Des Moines and five surrounding communities say they are tracking an alleged ring of payroll check forgers. Detectives say ring members are is believed to have dropped more...

ISP District Office in Ottumwa Closing

Mar 12, 2010 12:02 am

DES MOINES (AP) - The Iowa Department of Public Safety says it is closing its District 14 headquarters in Ottumwa as a cost-cutting measure. The department says the closing will not affect the number ...

Harkin Announces Grants to Four Iowa Airports

Mar 12, 2010 12:02 am

CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) - U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin says four Iowa airports will receive a total of more than $6.9 million federal funding from the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration ...

Iowa House Approves 'Ed Thomas' Bill

Mar 11, 2010 11:47 pm

DES MOINES (AP) - The Iowa House has approved a measure that would require hospitals to notify police when a patient wanted for a crime is released. The House approved the bill unanimously on Thursday...

Repairs to Close SB I-380 ramp to EB I-80 Overnight

Mar 11, 2010 11:23 pm

JOHNSON COUNTY - Overnight repairs will close the southbound Interstate 380 exit ramp to eastbound Interstate 80 (exit 0A) in Iowa City overnight tonight, according to the Iowa Department of Transport...

Lightning Across the Cedar Rapids Sky

Mar 11, 2010 11:23 pm

Check out this great shot of the lightning TV9 Producer Nick Weig snapped last night. Be sure to upload your photos and videos!

WATCH: Flood Incident Management Team Meeting

Mar 11, 2010 10:02 pm

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Greens Open At St. Andrews

Mar 11, 2010 9:47 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS St. Andrews Golf Club is the first golf club to open its 18-hole course and driving range Friday at 10 a.m. at 1866 Blairsferry Rd. NE.