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Diane Heldt, CR Gazette – A University of Iowa student group will host a “SlutWalk” Thursday, part of an international movement to call attention to sexual assault and the hypersexualization of western
By Jeremy Gorner and Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune – CHICAGO — Jicheng “Kevin” Liu was a prolific burglar with a mean streak who cyber-stalked anyone who crossed him, Cook County prosecutors say.
By Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times – SAN DIEGO — A Marine sergeant who criticized President Barack Obama on Facebook was notified Wednesday that he is being dismissed from the service with
By John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times – LAS VEGAS — In a case that stunned authorities with its ruthlessness, two Utah men have been arrested in connection with a pair of
On Monday, April 24th, 42-year-old Marty John Frank was sentenced in Cerro Gordo County District Court for his distribution of oxycodone during an investigation by the North Iowa Drug Task Force that
By David G. Savage, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court justices, hearing arguments Wednesday over Arizona’s tough immigration law, suggested they were inclined to uphold parts of the state’s
By William Lee and Steve Schmadeke, Chicago Tribune – CHICAGO — A 5-year-old boy awaiting a heart transplant was taken from a St. Louis hospital Tuesday by his father, who then taunted
By Jason Meisner and Stacy St. Clair, Chicago Tribune – CHICAGO — For the second day in a row, Jennifer Hudson stayed out of the courtroom as graphic images of her slain
By Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times – Newt Gingrich will suspend his campaign next week and plans to help presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney in his fall campaign against President Obama, according
AMES, Iowa – April 25, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing the permanent closure of the northbound Interstate 35 rest area near Ankeny. The facility will close at 7
James Q. Lynch, CR Gazette – Although President Obama’s support among Millennials has dipped since the 2008 election, a new poll shows he is widening his lead over likely general election opponent
Jeff Linder, CR Gazette – DES MOINES — The high school schedule for the 2012 Drake Relays, April 26-28 at Drake Stadium: THURSDAY, APRIL 26 3 p.m. — Boys discus 3 p.m.
Scott Dochterman, CR Gazette – From Iowa Sports Information: CORALVILLE — Senior guard Matt Gatens has been named recipient of the Chris Street Award for the 2011-12 men’s basketball season. Gatens received
James Q. Lynch, CR Gazette – DES MOINES — Iowans should have access to mental health services regardless of where they live as a result of legislation lawmakers say will be approved
Rod Boshart, CR Gazette – DES MOINES — The Iowa Senate voted Tuesday to place new restrictions on cities and counties that use tax increment financing (TIF). Sponsors of the Senate plan
Rick Smith, CR Gazette – CEDAR RAPIDS — Without comment or mention that the matter was on its agenda, the nine-member City Council last night unanimously approved how it will spend most
Rick Smith, CR Gazette – CEDAR RAPIDS — Four shootings here in less than a month, with people left injured and one dead, prompted City Manager Jeff Pomeranz last night to call
By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times – MANCHESTER, N.H. — Sweeping five contests in Northeastern primary states, Mitt Romney claimed the mantle of Republican presidential nominee — though he has not officially
By Kim Murphy, Los Angeles Times – SEATTLE — In a move to improve treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder, the U.S. Army is discouraging the use of traditional definitions such as feelings
By Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times – He may have signaled that he was considering an end to his presidential bid, but Newt Gingrich plans to continue Wednesday on a multi-day sprint
Common sense is lacking here in our community, unbelievably so. The main problem are personalities; conflicting, and entrenched with a sense of entitlement fueled by petty prejudices and spite. There are armed
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. – No. 14 (Division II) NIACC baseball was handed two non-conference losses by the fourth-ranked team in NJCAA Division III Century College, 6-4 and 9-2. Slow starts and
On Thursday, April 19, 2012, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed search warrants in Pella, Oskaloosa, and Newton, Iowa. During the execution of these warrants, eighteen individuals
By Mike Swift, San Jose Mercury News – SAN JOSE, Calif. — Google is taking the wraps off a long-anticipated product that it views as one of its most important launches of
By Adam Teicher, McClatchy Newspapers – Tight end Tony Moeaki said his rehabilitation from torn knee ligaments and the resulting surgery is going well, and he expected to be at full strength
By Alisa Priddle, Detroit Free Press – BEIJING — Ford Motor Co.’s China strategy centers on four new SUVs as that segment gains traction in the world’s largest auto market, and it
By Ailene Voisin, McClatchy Newspapers – SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In the amount of time it takes to say Metta World Peace, the former Ron Artest derailed his rehabilitated career, infuriated his teammates
By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Americans seem to be in a holding pattern when it comes to consumer confidence, feeling generally upbeat about the state of the
By Bob Dutton, McClatchy Newspapers – CLEVELAND — Nope. Simply leaving home wasn’t enough Tuesday night for the Kansas City Royals to halt their April nightmare as their skid hit 12 with
Des Moines, IA, April 19, 2012 — According to data released by the AFL-CIO on April 19th, CEOs of S&P 500 Index companies got an average of $12.9 million in 2011 –
By Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday he plans to announce punishments soon for the New Orleans Saints players involved in the improper pay-for-performance bounty program,
By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Fitch Ratings likes what it currently sees in Ford Motor Co., upgrading the automaker’s credit rating Tuesday to investment grade from its
(DES MOINES) A key legislator involved in education funding hopes President Obama’s visit on Wednesday will help resolve the fight at the Iowa Statehouse over the rising level of debt carried by
Doug Belden, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. – The Vikings stadium cleared two hurdles at the state Capitol and Minneapolis City Hall. City Council, on a 7-6 vote the evening of Tuesday, April
By Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Bill Maher, host of HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher” has just gotten a lot more time on the cable network. HBO has