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October 21, 2016

Citing concerns, board to audit Iowa State leader's flights

The Iowa Board of Regents has ordered an audit of every flight that Iowa State University President Steven Leath has taken on the school's two airplanes, citing possible misuse.

October 17, 2016

Iowa State president's pal, NRA official among plane users

Iowa State University is shielding the names of several people who have traveled with President Steven Leath, including his best friend, a National Rifle Association Board member and a controversial athletics booster.

October 17, 2016

Arson suspected in latest Dakota Access pipeline fire

Authorities suspect arson in the latest burning of heavy equipment being used in the construction of the four-state Dakota Access pipeline in central Iowa.

October 14, 2016

'Please hurry,' teen tells dispatcher after shooting sister

They were, says Denise Kirchner, "the worst three hours of my life" — the agonizing moments after her son accidently shot her and her 14-year-old daughter Madison while cleaning his semi-automatic gun in their Iowa home.

October 13, 2016

Judge: Winner's lawsuit in lottery-fixing case can continue

A judge says the winner of a Hot Lotto jackpot can continue a lawsuit that contends he would have won millions of dollars more if the prior drawing had not been rigged by a lottery vendor.

October 12, 2016

Small Iowa town a window into hunger problem in rural US

The small northwest Iowa city of Storm Lake has a low unemployment rate, vibrant downtown and tree-lined neighborhoods, but it's also facing a surge in hunger that's familiar to rural communities across the country.

October 9, 2016

Funeral held for chaplain killed at Pearl Harbor

The remains of a Navy chaplain have been buried in his home state of Iowa nearly 75 years after he died during the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

October 7, 2016

Iowa State president: 'Learned my lesson' on use of plane

Iowa State University President Steven Leath says he'll be more cautious after facing criticism over his use of university airplanes and a private $1.1 million land deal with his boss.

October 6, 2016

Chinese man gets 3-year term for stealing US trade secrets

A businessman from China who pleaded guilty to stealing trade secrets from U.S. seed corn companies has been sentenced to three years in prison.

October 6, 2016

Board will review Iowa State president's plane use, travel

The Iowa Board of Regents will review whether Iowa State University President Steven Leath and other employees have been following policies that bar the use of equipment and official travel for personal business.