FAA says 3 die in small plane crash near northwest Iowa town of Sheldon, destination unclearDES MOINES, Iowa — Authorities say three people died when a small plane crashed into a northwest Iowa road embankment. Partners agree to buy northeast Iowa kosher slaughterhouse raided by immigration agentsIOWA CITY, Iowa — The president of a Canadian plastics plant and two others filed court documents Tuesday to buy a struggling kosher slaughterhouse in northeast Iowa that was the site of a massive raid by immigration agents last year. Group agrees to buy raided northeast Iowa kosher slaughterhouse pending bankruptcy hearingIOWA CITY, Iowa — The president of a Canadian plastics plant and two partners have agreed to buy a kosher slaughterhouse in Iowa that was the site of a massive immigration raid last year, pending a bankruptcy hearing. Helio Castroneves awarded pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn Indy 250 after qualifying canceledNEWTON, Iowa — Helio Castroneves was awarded the pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn Indy 250 after the qualifying session was canceled because water had seeped into the track. Father of Mich. man who think’s he was kidnapped in NY in ‘55 calls speculation ‘foolishness’KALKASKA, Mich. — The father of a Michigan man who believes he was snatched from his real parents in New York half a century ago called the speculation “a bunch of foolishness.” Michigan man bears striking resemblance to New York boy who vanished in 1955KALKASKA, Mich. — The father of a Michigan man who believes he was snatched from his real parents in New York half a century ago called the speculation “a bunch of foolishness.” AP Newsbreak: Mich. man say online photos led him to believe he may be boy kidnapped in 1955KALKASKA, Mich. — A Michigan man says pictures he found online led him to believe he could be the 2-year-old boy who vanished more than a half-century ago from a bakery on New York’s Long Island. Iowa farmer wonders if mystery visitor was son who vanished from New York bakery 50 years agoNEWTON, Iowa — When a mysterious visitor showed up last fall at Jerry Damman’s Iowa farm, there wasn’t any reason for him to suspect it was the toddler son who long ago vanished from a stroller in front of a New York bakery. More than 500 tractors join annual Iowa joyride from Dubuque to Dyersville and backDUBUQUE, Iowa — More than 500 tractors are joining a three-day joyride around eastern Iowa, an annual 50-mile trek from Dubuque to Dyersville and back. How fast R U? Teenage Iowa girl wields speedy thumbs to victory as quickest texter in USNEW YORK — The nation’s newest texting champion has a message for parents across the land — although they might not want to hear it. Mich. man comes forward, claims he was boy who vanished from outside NY store in 1955EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — More than 50 years ago, a mother left her stroller outside a Long Island bakery and returned minutes later to find her 2-year-son had vanished. Road trip for Irish family living in Wisconsin ends tragically in fatal wreck killing parentsMADISON, Wis. — A two-week road trip planned by an Irish family living in Wisconsin came to a sudden and tragic end when their van flipped over on a rural highway. Iowa senator requests more details on the firing of national service inspector generalWASHINGTON — A Senate Republican is asking for information on any role first lady Michelle Obama’s office may have played in her husband’s decision to fire the watchdog for the federal AmeriCorps program over his investigation of Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson. Move over, Nimbostratus! Cloud buffs push for new category based on formation seen in IowaDES MOINES, Iowa — Looking out the 11th floor window of her law office, Jane Wiggins did a double take and grabbed her camera. The dark, undulating clouds hovering outside were unlike anything she’d seen before. On eve of Iowa flood anniversary, many still wait for funds to get their lives, homes backCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Jaylynn Banks and her family have moved four times since the Cedar River burst its banks last June and flooded a huge swath of Cedar Rapids, including their neighborhood. Huckabee warns Republicans that conservative principles, not ‘mushy middle’ is way to winOKOBOJI, Iowa — Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee warned Republicans Wednesday against moving to the “mushy middle,” arguing that only clearly stated conservative policies can bring the party back to power. Texas firm that housed mentally disabled workers in Iowa defends intent, legality of programGOLDTHWAITE, Texas — The co-owner of a Texas business that hired out dozens of mentally disabled workers to work in turkey processing plants in Iowa says the firm didn’t violate labor laws. Government jobs’ recession shield at workAn AP analysis of economic data from around the country shows that economic pain in a county decreases as the percentage of government workers in its work force rises. Facts and figures about some of the counties around the country enjoying relative prosperity because of heavy concentrations of government jobs: Michelle Obama replaces her chief of staff with long-time palWASHINGTON - Just four months into the Barack Obama administration, U.S. First lady Michelle has replaced her chief of staff Jackie Norris with White House lawyer Susan Sher. Pupil at Davenport, Iowa, elementary school gives classmates rat poison; district says all OKDAVENPORT, Iowa — An elementary school student in Davenport, Iowa, gave rat poison to seven classmates, but a district official says no one was sickened. Gay marriage in New Hampshire and Iowa could affect landscape of presidential politics in 2012CONCORD, N.H. — Iowa and New Hampshire traditionally offer presidential candidates vastly different political landscapes when they seek their party nominations. Yet legalizing gay marriage, as both states have now done, is unlikely to have much impact in 2012 because of party dynamics and the different emphasis voters place on social issues. Baffled US pork industry questions if Russia, China pork bans are to protect their own marketsDES MOINES, Iowa — Continued bans on U.S. pork imports by China, Russia and more than a dozen other countries have baffled government and industry officials, leading some to speculate that the issue is more about market share than health concerns. Deere to furlough most workers at Iowa plant due to weak demand amid economic downturnMOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Co. says it will temporarily lay off most of the production workers at an Iowa plant because of weak demand for its products amid the global economic crisis. Presidential campaigning returns to Iowa, state that never tires of politics; 2012 already?DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s been six months since voters handed Barack Obama the White House, and in the minds of a lot of Iowa activists that means only one thing: It’s time to start the campaign again. Presidential campaigning returns to Iowa, state that never tires of politics; 2012 already?DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s been six months since voters handed Barack Obama the White House, and in the minds of a lot of Iowa activists that means only one thing: It’s time to start the campaign again. Driver dies after crashing in US Auto Club Midget Nationals race at Iowa’s Knoxville RacewayKNOXVILLE, Iowa — A 34-year-old Kansas driver died on Saturday after injuring his head and neck during a crash in a race at Knoxville Raceway. Texas company that housed mentally disabled workers in Iowa faces $900,000 in state finesIOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa is levying a record-setting, wage-related fine against a Texas labor contractor for alleged labor-law violations in its employment and care of dozens of mentally disabled men who worked at an Iowa meatpacker. Roll Vote: How the Senate voted on an amendment to allow loaded guns in national parksThe 67-29 roll call by which the Senate on Tuesday approved an amendment that would allow people to carry loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges. Bells toll as Iowa town marks anniversary of immigration raid that upended local economyPOSTVILLE, Iowa — Hundreds gathered in the small northeast Iowa town of Postville on Tuesday to mark the one-year anniversary of a huge immigration raid and reflect on the community’s difficulty in recovering from the arrests. Republican head Steele says he regrets how comments about Romney’s religion were interpretedBOSTON — The head of the Republican Party said Tuesday he regrets the public interpretation of comments in which he said the GOP voted against Mitt Romney last year in part because he was a Mormon. “Chairman Steele regrets the way his comments have been interpreted,” Republican National Committee spokeswoman Gail Gitcho said in a statement. |
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