Des Moines News

The money is part of the $180-million settlement of the 2007 case...Senate, has recently referred to the provision in the settlement agreement that allows unclaimed money for consumers to be used to help pay for computer equipment and software for...

The Cubs promoted Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sanderg today, naming him manager of their Triple-A Iowa team. The Cubs had a vacancy at Triple-A when Iowa manager Bobby Dickerson took a job as a roving minor-league infield coordinator and...

Iowa has begun a slow recovery from the recession, but economists told Gov. Chet Culver on Monday that the state's economy remains shaky. "September was the worst month," said University of Iowa economist Charles Whiteman. "That's consistent with the notion...

Rob Kurz had 10 points, 16 rebounds and two blocked shots. Roderick Wilmont (15 points), Sean Sonderleiter (11) and Oliver Lafayette (10) also reached double figures in scoring for the Mad Ants. Pat Carroll led the Energy with a game-high...

A man was reportedly shot in his left ear when several shots were fired into his vehicle early today. Sir William Bekish, 18, was taken to Mercy Medical Center just after 2 a.m...Darius left the hospital before police were able...

In nominating his girlfriend for the job of U.S. attorney, Montana Sen. Max Baucus didn't disclose the relationship to the White House, Montana's other senator or a local attorney tapped to review potential candidates, several people involved in the process...

Iowa�s courts are closed today, including those in all 99 counties, the Iowa Court of Appeals and the Iowa Supreme Court. All court employees, including judges and magistrates, are taking unpaid leave in response to $11.4 million cut to the...

The Clear Lake Dance Team, under the direction of Liz LeFevre, will compete in the State Dance Competition on Friday, Dec. Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.       At 1:35 p.m. the group will perform their jazz routine to "You...

A 13-year-old indoor cat has a confirmed case of H1N1, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS). They remind the public that people who are sick with H1N1...

Nov. 4, 2009 - Has your cat lost it's appetite for tasty food? Does it have respiratory problems? According to an Iowa Dept. of Public Health press release published today, a 13-year old pet house cat has caught the H1N1...