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Iowa Costs of Teaching Non-English Speakers Rising
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The cost of teaching non-English-speaking students is skyrocketing in some Iowa schools, and while state funding has increased, local property taxes are paying a bigger share.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:25:42 -0800

Verizon Wireless Invests $54 Million in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $54 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Iowa including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G LTE network ...
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:08:00 -0800

Iowa On Track for Its First Above-Zero Winter
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It won't be a surprise to anyone who spent January on the golf course, but Iowa could be in line for the warmest winter on record.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:25:42 -0800

ABC5 WOI-DT News, Weather, Sports in Des Moines, IADes Moines could post first above zero winter
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - This is one strange winter for Iowans because of the unusually warm temperatures and lack of snowfall and it may be one for the record books.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:41:00 -0800

Bill seeks to reinstate death penalty in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa --- The leader of the Senate Republican minority is pushing to reinstate a limited death penalty in Iowa for any adult who kills a minor in the commission of a rape or kidnapping.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:22:47 -0800

KEYC - Mankato News, Weather, Sports -Des Moines could post first above zero winter
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - This is one strange winter for Iowans because of the unusually warm temperatures and lack of snowfall and it may be one for the record books.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:35:54 -0800

ABC5 WOI-DT News, Weather, Sports in Des Moines, IAMan convicted of vehicular homicide in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A Des Moines man accused of killing a woman when he drove his SUV into her house has been convicted of vehicular homicide while under the influence.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:10:50 -0800

ABC5 WOI-DT News, Weather, Sports in Des Moines, IAIowa costs of teaching non-English speakers rising
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Although state funding has grown, some Iowa school districts are seeking more help in covering the rising costs of teaching non-English-speaking students.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:10:49 -0800

Iowa offensive coordinator O'Keefe leaves team
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa offensive coordinator Ken O'Keefe has resigned after 13 seasons, leaving the Hawkeyes for another coaching position.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:07:01 -0800

ABC5 WOI-DT News, Weather, Sports in Des Moines, IAUndelivered Super Bowl tickets case investigated
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Attorney General's office is investigating allegations that a northwest Iowa woman sold Super Bowl ticket packages but never delivered them.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:41:05 -0800