State capital: Des Moines
Entered Union: Dec. 28, 184
Population: 2,954,451 (2004 estimate)
Area 55,869 sq mi. (144,701 sq km)
Governor: Tom Vilsack (Democrat)
U.S. Representatives: 5
State nickname: Hawkeye State

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Culver signs law cracking down on puppy mills

Culver signs law cracking down on puppy mills Gov. Chet Culver, with the family dog in tow, on Tuesday signed into law tougher regulations on pet breeders designed to stamp out puppy mills where critics say animals are routinely abused.

Broken Rail: Union Pacific officials say they now know why a train...

Broken Rail: Union Pacific officials say they now know why a train... Union Pacific says a broken rail caused 30 cars loaded with coal to derail near Jefferson in west central Iowa.

' target='_blank'> Iowa GOP foes will debate

Iowa GOP foes will debate Former Gov. Terry Branstad says he's willing to join in three campaign debates with his Republican gubernatorial rivals ahead of the June 8 primary.

' target='_blank'> Same-sex couples wed in Washington, D.C.

Same-sex couples wed in Washington, D.C. One bride wore a black suit, the other had on a white one with rhinestones. They walked down the aisle to Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are" and kissed after the pastor pronounced them "legally married." The Rev.

Flood warnings posted across Iowa

Flood warnings posted across Iowa The National Weather Service has posted flood warnings across portions of Iowa as meteorologists say a combination of melting snow and forecast rain will combine to lead to flooding.

Iowa Counties to Get Rural Development Grants

Iowa Counties to Get Rural Development Grants U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley says the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded eight grants totaling more than $3 million to Iowa through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program.

' target='_blank'> Culver Letter Prompts Wellmark to Delay Rate Hike

Culver Letter Prompts Wellmark to Delay Rate Hike Iowa's largest health insurance provider will delay a planned premium increase after Gov.

Iowa House votes to ban cell use, but only for young drivers

Iowa House votes to ban cell use, but only for young drivers House Representatives have passed a bill banning cell phones while driving -- but only for teens behind the wheel.

Coal Train Derails in W. Central Iowa

Coal Train Derails in W. Central Iowa Authorities say a Union Pacific train loaded with coal derailed near Jefferson in west central Iowa.

Vacant northern Iowa bowling alley collapses under snowa s weight

Vacant northern Iowa bowling alley collapses under snowa s weight Posted on Mar 08, 2010 by admin . Officials say heavy snow and ice caused the roof of a vacant bowling alley to collapse in Hampton.

Iowa senate blocks attempt to expand health plan

Iowa senate blocks attempt to expand health plan Iowa senators today voted down an attempt to offer a basic health plan to more Iowans.

Iowa man charged with attempted murder

Iowa man charged with attempted murder Des Moines police have filed attempted murder and willful injury charges against a man who reportedly tried to hang himself after apparently injuring a woman in a domestic assault.

Governor Culver says adding more casinos in our state will put Iowans back on the payroll.
' target='_blank'> Iowa Gambling: Gov. Culver is urging the state's Racing...

Iowa Gambling: Gov. Culver is urging the state's Racing... Governor Culver says adding more casinos in our state will put Iowans back on the payroll.

' target='_blank'> Congressman Boswell Seeking Eighth Term in Office

Congressman Boswell Seeking Eighth Term in Office That's despite speculation from some Republicans that he would retire. The 76-year-old representative from Iowa filed paperwork with the Iowa Secretary of State's Office on Friday.

Davenport Ordinance: The Iowa Supreme Court is hearing...

Davenport Ordinance: The Iowa Supreme Court is hearing... The battle between the city of Davenport and the mother of a delinquent teen continues before the Iowa Supreme Court.

' target='_blank'> USDA raises issues about Iowa school lunch program

USDA raises issues about Iowa school lunch program An obscure corporation that helps buy millions of dollars' worth of food for Iowa's school lunch program has allegedly violated federal purchasing regulations and steered public money to a company with close ties to the group's top executive.

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