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Cedar Rapids reports -29 degrees: all-time coldest reading 1:23 pm

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4 children die in Greeley fire 1:07 pm

Four children are dead after their Greeley house burned down Wednesday night. More


Lawmakers pay tribute to ailing former senator 11:43 am

State lawmakers from both political parties today gave an emotional tribute to former state Sen. Mary Lundby, a Republican from Marion, who is dying of cancer. More



Firefighters douse blaze at Des Moines home 11:26 am

A Des Moines firefighter kicks snow out of a boot while attacking a house fire in sub-zero temperatures. TOM ALEX / THE REGISTER

Des Moines firefighters quickly put out a blaze that broke out shortly after 11 a.m. at a one-story home at 1925 59th St. More


New IBM facility will bring 1,300 jobs to Dubuque

Hundreds will start working at the new tech service facility this year. More


Attorney general proposes gun ban for abusers

A measure that aims to keep guns out of the hands of those convicted of domestic violence is among the top legislative proposals this year by Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller. More



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