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A Woodward man has been accused of knocking out his 81-year-old grandmother and punching his father at a home in Des Moines. More>>
Iowa education leaders say they will support Gov. Terry Branstad's plan to overhaul the state's schools as long as they believe his goal is to improve student performance. More>>
Counterfeit money has been reported recently in at least three Iowa cities. More>>
The body of a 61-year-old Iowa man last seen more than two weeks ago has been found. More>>
Occupy protesters have decided to move their camp back to the Capitol grounds in Des Moines. More>>
An inmate at the Scott County jail in Davenport has been charged with assaulting a guard, sending him to the hospital. More>>
No name means no money ... even though ticket is legitimate.
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A bill was introduced at the Statehouse this week that would help police keep better track of criminals, maybe even solve crimes quicker.
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After two years of planning, it's time to take action on an anti-binge drinking campaign.
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Secretary of State Matt Schultz is again proposing to require that voters show identification at polling places before they can cast ballots. More>>
Armed with a starter pistol, and a long distance laser pointer, Dawn Conan kicks out the crows. More>>
A 15-year-old Iowa girl says her high school principal pulled down her pants before a basketball game last week, and now the sheriff's office is investigating the incident. More>>
The House has unanimously sent Gov. Terry Branstad a measure increasing spending on tuition assistance for deployed veterans who want to attend public Iowa colleges. More>>
A 19-year-old who had been working at Glenwood High School in western Iowa has been accused of having sex with an underage student. More>>
Five shelters are taking in 88 dogs that were rescued from a suspected puppy mill in western Iowa.
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President Obama says "Hello, Iowa!"
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Community College success stories at Iowa Statehouse. More>>
Mothers touched by SIDS help new mom's at Mercy.
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A key lawmaker says a measure allowing MidAmerican Energy to charge customers for the cost of a nuclear power plant before construction is complete has enough support in the Legislature to become law. More>>
A legislative panel has approved a measure banning the use of automated red light and speed cameras, despite testimony from law enforcement and city officials supporting their use. More>>
A 45-year-old Clinton man who tried to set fire to an apartment building has been given 15 years in prison. More>>
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett says he hopes to update President Barack Obama about the city's ongoing recovery from a devastating 2008 flood during the president's visit. More>>
A moviemaker serving federal prison time for bank fraud has pleaded guilty to fraud and forgery charges in Iowa. More>>
A cellphone's GPS chip and timely use of a computer program helped a Waukee man recover his wife's pricey phone. More>>
The last two orangutans at the financially-troubled Great Ape Trust near Des Moines have left Iowa for a new home in Florida. More>>
Local democrats had two watch parties Tuesday night to listen to the State of the Union address. More>>
Focus on women's health brought to a whole new dimension.
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A newly proposed commercial property tax-cut by the Branstad administration has cities like Des Moines worried about a reduction in revenue. More>>
It's been a pretty mild flu season, but that may not last for long. More>>
Issues spanned from education to bullying. More>>
A southern Iowa man has been charged with sex abuse and with sexual exploitation by a school worker. More>>
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has often been critical of President Barack Obama's economic record, but that won't stop the Republican from hosting the Democratic president during his visit Wednesday. More>>
Iowa's unemployment has remained below 6 percent for the second month in a row, dipping to 5.6 percent in December. More>>
A renewed call for lawmakers to consider legalizing medical marijuana is coming from an unlikely source. More>>
Trial has been set for March 13 for a Mason City woman accused of starting a clothes dryer with her 22-month-old son inside as punishment. More>>
A trial has been postponed for a man accused of illegally donating money to the re-election campaign of then-Gov. Chet Culver. More>>
Two Interstate 80 rest stops that provide travel respites for hundreds of thousands of people motoring through Iowa will be removed to make way for a new interchange. It's unclear whether replacements will be built. More>>
The Hot Lotto jackpot mystery took a new twist with the Iowa Lottery putting a deadline on handing out the jackpot. More>>
Hy-Vee has joined the thousands of other retailers in the smartphone app world. More>>
Gov. Terry Branstad wants to give school administrators more time with teachers, but educators and state officials disagree on how that time should be spent. More>>
Immigration officials are involved in an investigation into a rollover accident in western Iowa where some people fled the scene. More>>
Someone has hacked the Twitter account of Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley and has sent messages to his nearly 34,000 followers. More>>
Authorities say a wanted man has died after a standoff of more than seven hours at his home in Dubuque. More>>
Authorities have released the names of three people who were killed in a collision between a car and a pickup in central Iowa. More>>
Investigators looking into a mysterious Iowa Lottery jackpot claim plan to consider whether to launch a criminal probe. More>>
Dubuque County authorities say a 32-year-old eastern Iowa woman escaped after struggling with a man who said he was going to sexually assault her. More>>
Occupy protesters have begun breaking camp in Des Moines, ahead of the city's deadline. More>>
Governor Branstad's plan to cut commercial property taxes by 40% is generating skepticism from officials in some of Iowa's biggest cities. More>>
It's called the 100 Days of Wellness Challenge, put on by Live Healthy Iowa. Over 25,000 have registered, but Challenge Coordinator, Sara Wesselmann is expecting a lot more. More>>
This is the first time in election history that Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina have had three different winners. More>>
A Cedar Falls tech firm is getting state money to expand into Des Moines. More>>
Saturday's early morning frigid temperatures caused a frozen sprinkler to burst at North High School in Des Moines. More>>
AirTran Airways will be converted to Southwest Airlines here in Des Moines. More>>
A new movie out in theaters this weekend is an account of the Tuskegee Airmen, the all-black World War II fighter pilot squad. More>>
Murder victim's sister doesn't understand why two men she knew since kindergarten killed her brother. More>>
In order to help the homeless escape winter's wrath, the Central Iowa Shelter has decided to stay open 24 hours a day. More>>
A former Pella pastor accused of sexually assaulting and exploiting women in his congregation is slated to go on trial this spring. More>>
Des Moines police have arrested two people in the drive-by shooting death of a man in front of a pizza restaurant near Drake University. More>>
Lafayette Twyner is accused of "promiscuously prescribing" drugs to patients with "known substance abuse histories." More>>
A Des Moines police officer hit by a truck five months ago came home today.
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Although the revised results may look bad right now, it will take time before we know what the full fallout will be. More>>
The city of Waukee learned it will soon have direct access to Interstate 80. More>>
If you live in Boone County, you might want to keep an eye on your mailbox.
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Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds take their message for the state out on the road. More>>
The Stop Online Piracy Act or SOPA has ignited a firestorm of controversy as well as its equivalent in the U.S. senate, PIPA. More>>
123 years they have been fostering economic growth in the seven metro counties they serve. More>>
Although Iowa's winter has been pretty mild so far, the number of people who need help heating their homes remains high. More>>
The community of Grinnell is mourning the loss of a little baby girl who died after a weekend fire. And they're doing what they can to help.
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Pink t-shirts and a moving video are what this group are using to sway lawmakers. More>>
Windsor Heights may soon become the latest community in the Metro to add traffic cameras to its list of law enforcement tools. More>>
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With Jon Huntsman out, Mitt Romney is the lone moderate competing for the GOP nomination. More>>
Fire fighters are on the same team when it comes to putting out flames, but they don't all agree on how budget cuts will affect the safety of people in Des Moines.
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Several hundred students and volunteers spend the MLK holiday serving others. More>>
Residents allowed back into their apartments to collect their burnt belongings. More>>
Cancer survivors had a hero's homecoming at the Des Moines airport this afternoon. More>>
It was a busy afternoon for West Des Moines fire crews. More>>
A family had to flee their home early Sunday morning after a fire consumed it. More>>
He's become something of a legend in the area. This morning he ran five miles in his true Forey fashion: barefoot, in a kilt. More>>
The people who knew Lori best have tried to help her out of what they say was an abusive relationship for a long time. More>>
A woman and a baby had to be rescued Saturday morning in Grinnell after their trailer caught fire. More>>
A man suspected in an October shooting death created quite the scene Friday night... shooting at officers and a driver. More>>
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Metal bars weren't enough to keep a burglar from breaking into a Des Moines rare coin store. More>>
Long–time Warren County Sheriff James Lee recently announced he would not seek re-election. It didn't take long for people to start throwing their name in the hat. More>>
January is a month when supplies dip extremely low. More>>
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A boost to Ames shopping is shaping up through a new plan to update North Grand Mall. Tuesday night the city council gave the go ahead for the project.
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It was a snowy day in February of 2001 when a woman found a baby girl facedown in the snow in Chelsea, Iowa. More>>
If you want to watch Iowa politics in action, and you have the internet, now you don't even have to leave home. More>>
We join a growing list of affiliates to offer one of the fastest growing digital networks in the country. The Live Well Network replaces Retro TV offering.
Check here for Iowa State Basketball games on ABC5, we are your station for the Cyclone Nation. More>>
Check out the Big 12 Basketball schedule on ABC5 starting January 7th. More>>
ABC5 Sports Director John Walters goes one on one with Iowa State Head Men's Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg Sunday nights at 10:35pm. The next show airs after the Big 12 season begins. You can see the Fred Hoiberg Show exclusively in high definition on ABC5. More>>
Anderson Cooper is on ABC5. Join Anderson as he brings his brand of lively and engaging television to ABC5 weekdays at 9:00am. Find out what's on the next episode, visit the backstage blog or learn how to be on the show here. More>>
Dr. Travis Stork, Dr. Lisa Masterson, Dr. Andrew Ordon, Dr. James Sears are your go-to sources for information on the latest medical breakthroughs and cutting-edge practices and procedures. Weekdays at 3pm in high definition on ABC5. More>>
Judge Judy delivers justice! Find out how you can make your case for the #1 court show in America. More>>
Nancy O'Dell and Iowa native Mark Steines co-anchor the number 1 entertainment news program in America. Weekdays at 6:30pm in high definition on ABC5 and Sundays late night. More>>
Let's Get Inside! The Insider has the scoop and what everybody's talking about. Weeknights after Jimmy Kimmel Live and late nite Saturday at 12:35am. More>>
The popular Sunday morning showcase of homes for sale across the metro from Iowa Realty is on ABC5. More>>
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