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Trial to begin in killing of Iowa football coach (USA Today)     (Cached page)
An Iowa man charged with the murder of an iconic high school football coach is expected to head to trial today, nearly eight months after the shooting, which shocked the small eastern Iowa town the coach called home.

Iowa AG files charges over film tax credits (AP via Yahoo! News)     (Cached page)
Two filmmakers, their companies and the former manager of the Iowa Film Office were accused Monday of mishandling tax incentives designed to lure moviemakers to the state.

Bill would require sick leave for most employees in Iowa (The Des Moines Register)     (Cached page)
All Iowa employees who work at least 20 hours a week would get paid when they are home sick, under a bill before the Legislature.

Iowa inmates illegally getting food-stamp benefits (The Globe Gazette)     (Cached page)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Thirty percent of the inmates in the Polk County Jail last spring were illegally collecting food-stamp benefits, a state investigation shows.

Iowa AG Files Charges Over Film Tax Credits (ABC News)     (Cached page)
Filmmakers, ex-Iowa official accused of mishandling tax incentives meant to lure moviemakers Tax credit - Tax - United States - Accounting - Taxation

Iowa House Digest (The Globe Gazette)     (Cached page)
HELPING THE BIRDS AND BEES: Mowing ditches along Iowa roads would be restricted until July 15 of each year as part of what HF 2210 sponsor Rep. John Beard, D-Decorah, called a “feel good bill” intended to improve habitat for wildlife, including game birds, song birds and bees.

N. Iowa-Drake Preview (AP via Yahoo! Sports)     (Cached page)
Northern Iowa is racking up wins, but it hasn't been easy lately. Another tough game could be in store Wednesday night with a visit to its in-state conference rival. The 19th-ranked Panthers look to move closer to winning their second straight Missouri Valley Conference title when they visit Drake, which has been difficult to beat at home lately.

N. Iowa-Drake Preview (SportingNews)     (Cached page)
STATS Senior Writer Northern Iowa is racking up wins, but it hasn't been easy lately. Another tough game could be in store Wednesday night with a visit to its in-state conference rival.

Fired music professor sues Northern Iowa (The Globe Gazette)     (Cached page)
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A fired music professor has sued the University of Northern Iowa and the Board of Regents, claiming discrimination, harassment and breach of contact.

Pa. man faces marijuana charges after Iowa stop (The Globe Gazette)     (Cached page)
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Iowa authorities say a Pennsylvania man faces drug charges after a deputy pulled his car over for speeding and found 56 pounds of marijuana in two suitcases.

Iowa reports 2009 deer harvest (WOI-TV Des Moines)     (Cached page)
CHARITON, Iowa (AP) - The Natural Resources Department is reporting Iowa hunters harvested fewer deer in the latest season than the previous year. Officials say Iowa hunters harvested 136,504 deer in 2009, a 5,750 drop from the numbers killed in 2008.

Marriage vote fails in Iowa House (Quad-City Times)     (Cached page)
DES MOINES — Legislative Republicans failed in their attempt inthe Iowa House to bring up for debate a proposed constitutionalamendment that would define marriage as only between one man andone woman in Iowa.

Report: Iowa Hunters Harvest 136,504 Deer (KCCI 8 Des Moines)     (Cached page)
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday that hunters harvested fewer deer in the latest season than the previous year, but numbers overall were very good.

McAlister’s Deli to open in Iowa City area (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)     (Cached page)
A Southern quick-casual deli chain has targeted the Iowa City area for a new eatery with the hopes of luring diners who are tired of fried food.




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