Iowa

Iowa may extend current license plates

Iowa’s current license plates may be around a while longer. (News Source: The Des Moines Register - 16:14:25)

Man survives 50-foot fall at Iowa park

A man hiking in Backbone State Park in eastern Iowa has survived a 50-foot fall down a steep hill into a creek. (News Source: The Des Moines Register - 16:59:15)

Culver Signs Laws for Iowa Veterans

WATERLOO- Iowa veterans will now have protection against home foreclosure while on active duty and a better shot at a government job when they return. (News Source: KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids - 17:15:59)

10 die on Iowa roadways over holiday weekend

At least 10 people have died in accidents in Iowa over the Memorial Day weekend.Law enforcement reports show that eight of the deadly crashes happened on Saturday.They include a Lake Mills man who died when his motorcycle hit a deer north of Forest City.Also on Saturday, an Emerson man died in an accident west of Red Oak and a Greenfield man was killed in a crash south of Fontanelle. Two … (News Source: The Gazette - 15:50:55)

Man survives 50-foot fall at Iowa park

MANCHESTER, Iowa (AP) - A man hiking in Backbone State Park in eastern Iowa has survived a 50-foot fall down a steep hill into a creek. Officials say Cody Dowd suffered bumps, bruises and a cut to his head in the fall Monday night. (News Source: KWWL Iowa - 16:37:40)

Man survives 50-foot fall at Iowa park

MANCHESTER, Iowa (AP) - A man hiking in Backbone State Park in eastern Iowa has survived a 50-foot fall down a steep hill. Officials say Cody Dowd suffered bumps, bruises and a cut to his head in the fall Monday night. (News Source: WOI-TV Des Moines - 16:29:24)

Iowa City Wants To Be Gay Marriage Destination

Iowa City is working to become a wedding destination for same-sex couples. Last month Iowa’s Supreme Court handed down a decision to recognize same-sex marriage. (News Source: WHO-TV 13 Des Moines - 15:19:56)

Iowa May Extend Current License Plates

Iowa’s current license plates may be around a while longer. Instead of issuing new tags, which would cost taxpayers $11 million, officials are considering extending the life of the current plates by increasing the pool of letter-number combinations. (News Source: WHO-TV 13 Des Moines - 15:19:44)

Audit Questions Actions In Southern Iowa City

A state audit is alleging nearly $30,000 in improper payments and undeposited collections by the southern Iowa city of Russell. (News Source: WHO-TV 13 Des Moines - 15:49:43)

Budget fears prompt calls for reform by Iowa lawmakers

Iowa’s budget warning signs are flashing, and Republicans and Democrats alike have called for merging state departments and dramatically reducing spending. (News Source: The Des Moines Register - 09:20:20)

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