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Federal officials in Des Moines said a judge has sentenced a 26-year-old man from Brighton, Iowa, to the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for a single count of receiving and distributing child pornography. Full Story »

Iowa businesses lined up for cash when Congress announced a $787 billion program and months later some business owners say their projects are paying off. Full Story »

The Des Moines Library Board said no Tuesday to a proposal to permanently move the Franklin Avenue Library to Merle Hay Mall. Full Story »

A Milwaukee teacher was charged with disorderly conduct after cutting off a 7-year-old's braid in front of her classmates, WISN-TV in Milwaukee reported. Full Story »

The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting the state was allocated approximately 28,600 doses of H1N1 influenza vaccine for children that has been recalled. Full Story »

Cedar Rapids firefighters have rescued a construction worker who had back spasms while atop a 100-foot silo at a Cargill plant. Full Story »

A Cedar Rapids man has shot and killed a mountain lion while out hunting deer. Full Story »

The United States is counting on cows to help reduce its carbon footprint. Full Story »

A day after releasing a report on Iowa's tax credits, a panel of department heads is hearing a range of views on whether the programs are good for the state. Full Story »

Officials said oily paper towels and rags tossed in a trash bin led to an evacuation of the Walmart in Spencer over the weekend. Full Story »

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A south Texas couple put an aborted 7-month-old fetus in a gift box under a Christmas tree after they were unable to flush the remains down a toilet, authorities alleged Monday. Full Story »

The White House is expected to announce today plans to turn a state prison in rural Illinois into the new home for some terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Full Story »

There is major concern as experts said Des Moines has never seen so many homeless people. The crisis hits as wind chills sink well below zero and shelters are full. Full Story »

An Iowa woman convicted of first-degree murder in the slaying of her 2-year-old son was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday. Full Story »

People under the age of 18 will soon be required to stay off the streets of Iowa City during the overnight hours. Full Story »

State regulators have delayed a vote on the medical use of marijuana until February after being swamped with opinions. Full Story »

Fire officials said three people were treated for possible smoke inhalation after a fire at the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids. Full Story »

In 2006, Curtis Stinson left Iowa State, declaring for the NBA Draft. His name was never called. Full Story »

Police said an Iowa City resident woke up to find a stranger in their apartment early Sunday morning. Full Story »

A man armed with a hatchet walks into a Council Bluffs bank Monday afternoon and demands money from the teller, according to police. Full Story »

Wells Fargo & Co. said Tuesday it will sell stock for $25 per share to help repay $25 billion in government bailout money. Full Story »

The United Way of Central Iowa announces Monday that it's extending its annual fundraising campaign an extra month this year. Full Story »

Officials opened up the H1N1 flu vaccine clinics in Iowa to anyone on Monday who wants to get vaccinated. The move comes months after the first shots were rationed due to a lack of supply of the vaccine. Full Story »

The Polk County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution Tuesday in support of a financial settlement in a fatal shooting case involving the Polk County Sheriff's Department. Full Story »