Bodies that grace the covers of magazines aren't always attainable, but true fitness is. That is the message from one woman who wants everyone, even "average Joes" to live healthily. Meet Kristan Steinbron, someone you should know. Full Story »
AMES (AP) - Iowa State researchers say they may have made a major breakthrough in the fight against Parkinson's disease. Researchers say the breakthrough was through years of studying brain cells under Full Story »
Iowans can't help but notice combines running non-stop lately. In his weekley crop report, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey, says dry and windy weather is welcome news now that the ground is dry enough to support harvesting equipment. Full Story »
Big Bird is on the loose in Benton County. Full Story »
The new timetable approved Monday by a federal judge is the latest twist in a 4-year-old copyright lawsuit over Google's ambitious book-scanning project. Full Story »
DES MOINES (KWWL) -- Disaster recovery funds coming to Iowa now total more than $3.5 billion, according to the Rebuild Iowa Office. That's combining state, community and individual assistance. So far, Full Story »
The Air Transport Association made the forecast Monday despite deep discounting by airlines over the past several months. Full Story »
In honor of the 10th birthday of the Gallagher- Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at the University of Northern Iowa, two of its namesakes, Ed and Cathy Gallagher, are celebrating with a gift of $500,000 for its benefit. Full Story »
About a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies "R" Us are being recalled after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism. Full Story »
Iowa is the first in the nation to launch a disposable prescription drug program. Full Story »
Panther Athletics and the University of Northern Iowa will partner with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank to offer several ticket promotions to raise nonperishable food for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Full Story »
An Iowa City teenager faces charges after police say he tried to set a girl's hair on fire. Full Story »
The former EconoFoods building on the Northeast side of Cedar Rapids is no longer an option for rebuilding the Linn County administrative offices. Full Story »
The Cedar Falls Woman's Club is asking for help to make a Victorian home handicap accessible. Full Story »
St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center on the University of Northern Iowa campus is collecting food for Thanksgiving. Full Story »
It probably doesn't come as a surprise to most Hawkeye fans, but Ricky Stanzi is not listed on the depth chart released today for the Ohio State game. Full Story »
The amount of leaves falling off the trees in Cedar Rapids have put collection crews even further behind, despite the long hours they have been putting in. Full Story »
Anyone heading south on I-380 this morning after about 7:00 a.m. in Cedar Rapids had a rough Monday commute. Full Story »
WATERLOO (KWWL) -- Some restaurants tell vets, ''we'll pick up the tab.'' Three big restaurant chains want vets to know they're appreciated. Monday, Applebee's, McCormick & Schmick's and Golden Corral Full Story »
Sheriffs officials in Adair County sheriff's investigators say one person has died as a result of a crash involving a pickup truck. Authorities say a Ford F-150 pickup driven by 72-year old Shirley Scott of rural Fontanelle left the road Sunday morning three miles north of Fontanelle. Full Story »
LINN COUNTY (KWWL) -- It's that time of year again as Toys For Tots kicks off its annual drive. In Linn County, you can bring toys to the Cedar Rapids or Marion Wal-Mart stores. You can also drop Full Story »
The Hampton-Dumont school district is looking for bidders as it sells the second of two schools closed this spring. Full Story »
DUBUQUE (KWWL) -- It's been just more than six months since Iowa lifted its ban on same-sex marriage. With a new set of clientele, many wedding specialists anticipated an influx in business, but many Full Story »
Demoratic lawyer Roxanne Conlin has formally entered the U.S. Senate race, filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission seeking the nomination to oppose Republican Sen. Charles Grassley. The 65-year-old Conlin filed the documents Monday. She says she's running because career politicians have taken control in Washington. She joins two Democrats seeking the nomination, Tom Fiegen and Bob ... Full Story »
The roof was reinflated after repairs later that month. The facility opened the following year. Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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