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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Iowa lawmakers make final budget decisions

Iowa lawmakers make final budget decisions With estimates of expected tax revenue in hand, lawmakers will begin crafting final spending bills this week and push to beat a March 31 deadline to adjourn.

Robocalls attack former senator

Robocalls attack former senator The jostling for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination is already well underway.

Iowa Refineries Get $1.6M In Biofuel Grants

Iowa Refineries Get $1.6M In Biofuel Grants U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin said eight Iowa biorefineries will be receiving a total of more than $1.6 million in grants to promote the production of advanced biofuels.

To Close District 14 Office In Ottumwa

To Close District 14 Office In Ottumwa The Iowa Department of Public Safety announced today that it will close the District 14 headquarters in Ottumwa.

Cirque Du Soleil worker found dead in Iowa hotel

Cirque Du Soleil worker found dead in Iowa hotel A Cirque Du Soleil employee has been found dead in his hotel room in Cedar Rapids.

Chet Culver in November. All the candidates are conservative, but the question is whether Iowa Republicans will support Bob Vander Plaats or Rep.
' target='_blank'> Republicans Stressing Differences in Iowa Governor's Race

Republicans Stressing Differences in Iowa Governor's Race Chet Culver in November. All the candidates are conservative, but the question is whether Iowa Republicans will support Bob Vander Plaats or Rep.

Two men convicted of meth conspiracy

Two men convicted of meth conspiracy Two men have been convicted of drug charges in connection with a methamphetamine conspiracy in Waterloo.

Ralph Reed: Give me $500,000 and wea ll take back Iowa

Ralph Reed: Give me $500,000 and wea ll take back Iowa Ralph Reed , the former head of the Christian Coalition and a veteran Republican strategist, told a Des Moines crowd Tuesday night that he was helping establish an Iowa-based Christian political organization, and if he could raise $500,000, Hawkeye State politics would be changed for the better.

Iowa Democrats to Trim State Tax Credits

Iowa Democrats to Trim State Tax Credits Legislative Democrats say they will slash spending on state tax credits by $115 million and put in place new oversight for programs that remain.

Feds say Iowa misspent $10.5M in flood aid

Feds say Iowa misspent $10.5M in flood aid Federal auditors say Iowa officials misspent more than $10.5 million in federal flood aid for Cedar Rapids businesses.

Efficiency effort spurs little savings

Efficiency effort spurs little savings The elimination of at least 13 boards and commissions as part of a plan to increase efficiency and cut costs in local government will not save the state much money, officials warned Tuesday.

Iowa Police Investigating Alleged Bad Check Ring

Iowa Police Investigating Alleged Bad Check Ring Police in Des Moines and five surrounding communities say they are tracking an alleged ring of payroll check forgers.

Man convicted in federal court of robbing 4 Iowa banks last October

Man convicted in federal court of robbing 4 Iowa banks last October Federal authorities in Des Moines say a 33-year-old man faces at least 82 years in prison after his conviction for the robberies of four Iowa banks last October.

Iowans Send Old Prosthetics To Haiti

Iowans Send Old Prosthetics To Haiti Amputees from all over America are cleaning out their closets and sending leftover limbs to help earthquake survivors in Haiti.

Combat Pay: Hundreds of Iowa National Guard soldiers are finally...

Combat Pay: Hundreds of Iowa National Guard soldiers are finally... Hundreds of Iowa National Guard soldiers have started receiving their payments for extended combat duty tours in Iraq.

Flood Threat Continues Across Iowa 2hr

Flood Threat Continues Across Iowa 2hr Flood watches and warnings remain in effect across Iowa as rivers and creeks continue to rise because of melting snow and rain.

' target='_blank'> Culver signs government reorganization bill

Culver signs government reorganization bill Gov. Chet Culver on Wednesday signed into law a sweeping restructuring of state government designed to squeeze $127 million in spending from next year's budget and help close an expected shortfall.

' target='_blank'> Grassley predicts some big GOP gains

Grassley predicts some big GOP gains U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said Wednesday he's expecting strong Republican Party gains in November's elections.

Teen killed while walking on Iowa interstate

Teen killed while walking on Iowa interstate Authorities say a teenager walking on Interstate 380 died after he was hit by a car near Urbana in eastern Iowa.

Democrat Schmitz to seek re-election to Iowa Senat...

Democrat Schmitz to seek re-election to Iowa Senat... Sen. Becky Schmitz, D-Fairfield, filed petitions this week to make official her re-election bid for the Iowa Senate.

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