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Immigration hearings begin in Waterloo	5/13/2008 4:09 PM
Ten Postville detainees shuffled single-file into a retro ballroom in Waterloo this afternoon for their first court appearance on criminal charges connected with illegal immigration.
Two shot on Des Moines’ east side	5/13/2008 3:39 PM
Des Moines police are investigating a double shooting on the east side.
Lawyers seeking access to detained Postville workers	5/13/2008 1:23 PM
Lawyers are seeking access this morning to workers who were detained at the Postville meat processing plant, and volunteers are working for the release of several minor-aged workers.
Culver signs expansion of kids’ health insurance	5/13/2008 12:47 PM
Iowa Gov. Chet Culver today signed legislation aimed at covering all Iowa
Feds say raid is nation’s largest	5/13/2008 10:45 AM
The number of illegal immigrants detained Monday in Postville has risen to 390 in what federal officials now describe as the largest single-site raid of its kind nationwide.
Ankeny roads to close for construction, another opens	5/13/2008 3:38 PM
Ankeny drivers will have to watch for detours as road and sewer construction continues.
Thune to keynote Iowa GOP dinner	5/13/2008 3:14 PM
South Dakota Sen. John Thune is scheduled to headline the Iowa Republican
Iowa GOP House members undecided on farm bill, aides say	5/13/2008 2:34 PM
Washington, D.C. — With a presidential veto looming, Republicans hold the key to passing a farm bill in the Democratic controlled Congress.
Des Moines homeowner corners burglar in garage	5/13/2008 9:21 AM
A Des Moines homeowner fired a gun during a burglary this morning but it was only a warning shot.
Emerson announces data center in Marshalltown	5/13/2008 8:59 AM
Emerson Process Management has announced plans to build a $12 million data center in Marshalltown.
D.M. houses burglarized while people are home	5/13/2008 8:49 AM
Burglars are entering Des Moines homes while they are occupied, prompting police to issue a safety warning.
Postville plant reopens after raid	5/13/2008 8:37 AM
The Agriprocessors meatpacking plant appears to be back in business this morning, less than 12 hours after agents finished an immigration raid there. Postville raid: Complete coverage, photos, video
Verasun shares drop on earnings report	5/13/2008 8:30 AM
Shares in Verasun, the ethanol producer with plants in Fort Dodge, Hartley, Dyersville and Charles City, dropped by almost 5 percent in early trading Tuesday after the company reported a first quarter profit of $7.6 million, or eight cents per share.
Today’s Inbox: Are longer school days more effective?	5/13/2008 7:26 AM
In “Early-Outs Questionable; Share Views With Board,” the Register says, “It’s hard to believe that taking instructional time away from students is good for education” (May 10 editorial).
Woman reports being raped by three men at party	5/13/2008 7:05 AM
A Dexter woman, who consented to have sex with one man, reported being raped in Des Moines late Monday night after two other men suddenly appeared from a closet and assaulted her.
Intruder threatens women with knife	5/13/2008 6:15 AM
Des Moines police are investigating a home invasion by a man wielding a knife.
State Patrol: Semi fails to stop in work zone; 1 dead	5/13/2008 5:48 AM
An Emerson man was killed Monday in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 34 in Adams County.
Story County standoff ends with arrest early today	5/13/2008 5:14 AM
A Huxley man was arrested early today following a four-hour standoff with Story County’s emergency response team.
Isolated showers and storms in forecast today	5/13/2008 4:54 AM
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across much of Iowa today. Most will not be severe, according to the National Weather Service.
Trolley brings together diverse ridership	5/12/2008 10:11 PM
On Monday morning, Jennifer Hansen had her own personal chauffeur taking her to work. Or so it seemed.
Group provides translated forms for voters	5/12/2008 10:11 PM
Translations of Iowa voter registration forms will be available today in foreign languages through a Web site run by international relations advocates.
Man stabs himself after dispute, police say	5/12/2008 10:10 PM
The condition of a Des Moines man who police say stabbed himself in the neck Monday as officers tried to question him about a domestic assault had improved by late in the day.
Iowa’s longest-serving justice retires from Supreme Court	5/12/2008 10:02 PM
Harlan, Ia. — Nearly three decades have passed since Jerry Larson settled behind his third-floor desk in the Shelby County Courthouse and into a legal career that has included some of the thorniest legal disputes in state history and a place in the record books as Iowa’s longest-serving Supreme Court justice.
State to shrink Hawk-I ad budget	5/12/2008 10:01 PM
Iowans will see fewer billboards and TV ads for the Hawk-I insurance program starting in July, but administrators remain optimistic that they can enroll thousands more children using other means.
History: Postville had recent influx of immigrants	5/12/2008 10:00 PM
The largest raid in Iowa history took place at a meat-processing plant that has spurred its community’s growth and diversity.

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