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Iowa Gov. Branstad seeks support for property tax plan

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:49:50 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad says that without passage of his property tax plan, residents could see big increases to their tax bills. But a Democratic lawmaker questions the argument.

Rain helps drought conditions in parts of Iowa, Nebraska

Associated Press — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:16:43 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Soaking rain across much of the nation's midsection has helped further alleviate drought in the crop growing states of Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Small portions of Nebraska also saw improvement.

Impact-based warning system to provide specifics about severe weather

Katie Schubert — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:38:28 +0000

Starting Monday, you’ll notice new wording in warnings issued by the National Weather Service.

Council Bluffs Mayor won't run for re-election

Katie Schubert — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:10:49 +0000

After 25 years as Mayor of Council Bluffs, Tom Hanafan is retiring.

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska, Iowa

Katie Schubert — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:00:00 +0000

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Iowa lawmakers present different budget goals

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:36:41 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawmakers in the state House and Senate are miles apart when it comes to their budget goals.

State Patrol: wear your seatbelt, watch your speed in winter weather

Katie Schubert — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:45:10 +0000

The Nebraska State Patrol says preparedness is key when traveling during winter weather.

Monthly survey of bankers indicates economic growth

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:28:41 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A survey of rural bankers in 10 Midwest and Plains states suggests slow economic growth is ahead.

Storm leaves behind eight inches of snow, slick roads

Katie Schubert — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:52:31 +0000

8.3 inches of snow was recorded at Eppley Airfield from Thursday's storm.

Iowa lawmakers discuss tougher penalties on texting while driving

Associated Press — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:37:08 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Senate lawmakers are considering a bill that toughens Iowa's restrictions against texting while driving.