Two men injured in Des Moines shooting

4 July 2008, 9:36 pm

Two men were injured in a shooting in the 1400 block of Madison Street in Des Moines on Friday evening, and police were searching for a man they've identified as a person of interest in the case.... read more

Body of missing boy found

4 July 2008, 5:09 pm

Authorities said Thursday they have discovered the body of a Jefferson boy, who has been missing since Sunday when he jumped into the Raccoon River.... read more

Need a down payment? You've got several options

4 July 2008, 1:00 pm

Not long ago, no-down payment loans were the height of fashion for homebuyers. But now that lenders have tightened their standards, borrowers once again are expected to "put some skin in the game," to use the ...... read more

Small alligator found soaking in Webster City floodwaters

4 July 2008, 8:53 am

There are lots of scary things afloat in Iowa floodwaters, but a creature captured near Doug Timmons' Webster City home could be the most frightening.... read more

Group sues to halt new smoking ban

4 July 2008, 4:48 am

A group of bar and restaurant owners has filed a lawsuit in Polk County District Court seeking to overturn a new statewide smoking ban.... read more

Veteran Des Moines East High coach dies

4 July 2008, 12:36 am

Bob Savage, who coached football, baseball and softball at Des Moines East High School during a 50-year career, has died.... read more