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Source: KCCI.com - Local News

Pawlenty Visits Iowa, 2012 Rumors Swirl

Gov. Pawlenty attacks national democrats in his first visit with Iowa republicans since the 2008 elections.

Published: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 20:42:48 CST

Body of Missing Man Found In DSM River

Brad Paullin had been missing since Halloween.

Published: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 19:39:35 CST

Cowboys Roll Over Cyclones, 34-8

Keith Toston runs for a career-high 206 yards and three touchdowns, Zac Robinson throws a touchdown pass and No. 18 Oklahoma State bounces back from its drubbing by Texas with a 34-8 victory over Iowa State.

Published: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:50:15 CST

No Comeback This Time For Hawkeyes

In a season of dramatic late-game comebacks, the Iowa Hawkeyes fell short trying to do it again, losing 17-10 to Northwestern.

Published: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:35:07 CST

Salvation Army Needs Kettles Filled

With less than a week before the red kettles come out, the Salvation Army says it will need more help this year than ever before.

Published: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:47:19 CST

Crews Set Up Jolly Holiday Lights

Despite almost summerlike temperatures, Water Works Park is beginning to look a little like Christmas.

Published: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:30:16 CST

Couples Search Des Moines For Diamonds

About 500 couples go on a hunt for jewelry in Des Moines.

Published: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:32:55 CST

Adults Await H1N1 Vaccinations

Even thought most fatal H1N1 cases in Iowa involve adults, many adults still don't qualify to receive the vaccine for the flu strain.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:07:39 CST

ISU Volleyball Team Savors Surge

The Iowa State University volleyball team is feeling a surge of momentum after getting another big win over a ranked opponent.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:13:42 CST

Harkin Predicts Health Care Bill To Pass

Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin said his prediction that a sweeping overhaul of the country's health care system would pass this year was off a bit, but he remains confident Congress will approve the landmark changes.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:34:04 CST

Search Area Widens For Missing Man

Searchers headed out early Friday to search for a West Des Moines man reported missing six days ago.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:23:18 CST

Woman Charged For Leaving Kids Home Alone

A Waterloo woman who police said left her children home alone while she visited a casino has been charged.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:04:37 CST

US Attorney Whitaker Resigns

U.S. Attorney Matthew Whitaker said Friday that he has tendered his resignation to President Barack Obama.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:07:02 CST

Dept. Of Public Safety Building Evacuated

Workers at the Iowa Department of Public Safety evacuated Friday afternoon after a strange odor was reported.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:53:37 CST

Sleepwalker Beaten After Found In Wrong Apt.

Charges have been filed against three men accused of beating a man who sleepwalks after they found him asleep in one of the men's apartment.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:16:15 CST

West Des Moines Petland Closes

Officials confirmed to KCCI on Friday that the Petland store in West Des Moines has closed.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:19:03 CST

GOP Candidate Out Of Governor's Race

Senate Republican Leader Paul McKinley announced Friday that he is withdrawing from the campaign for governor.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:39:34 CST

No Comment On State Contract Negotiations

The governor's office declined to release more information Friday as expected into contract negotiations with the state workers union.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:06:57 CST

3 New H1N1 Deaths, 2 In Polk County

The Iowa Department of Public Health reported Friday that three additional 2009 H1N1influenza-related deaths have happened in Iowa.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:24:48 CST

Supreme Court: Teen Did Not Receive Fair Trial

A new trial has been ordered for a teenager convicted of first-degree murder in the 2006 shooting death of a Davenport woman.

Published: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:19:09 CST