The Iowa Department of Revenue is taxing jack-o'-lanterns this Halloween. picked by wags273 12 months ago

Police in Iowa say a man caught with a large quantity of marijuana claimed all he had in mind was recycling. picked by pvisi111 4 months ago

"The candidates have been in Iowa forever. Why not have fun with the whole process?" says Andy Green, a gimlet-eyed 20-year-old with a wide face and a perpetual smile, like he's been hiding a big joke he's just dying to tell. He's the kind of guy you'd imagine rushing up to Clinton, breathlessly saying: "You need to pose with Mr. Potato Head. You're the last Democrat to do this.&quo... read full post picked by chelcho 9 months ago

Mayor Vance Trively says that the southwest Iowa town of 200 people is being overrun by dozens of feral cats and needed to do something, so they're offering a $5 bounty for each feral feline turned in. picked by DemureArt 7 months ago

Iowa is spending $6,000 to change the locks at one of its state prisons after a set of keys belonging to a long-retired guard turned up on e-Bay. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

One of the great apes at a research center in Des Moines has learned a valuable lesson - don't pull the fire alarm. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago

The Great Ape Trust in Des Moines, Iowa, is home to seven Bonobos -- a close relative of the chimpanzee -- and three orangutans. But if you think Iowa might be a strange place for them to live, don't say it out loud … these apes understand English.

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No kidding.... picked by drnothing 1 year ago

Save your Google Earth screenshot now, it's about to become a collectors edition! picked by mrnelson 2 years ago

How can he not know that cops like doughnuts? picked by AutumnLotus 1 month ago

This doesn't appear to be a case of "Islamophobia". When translated among the prayers made by the Imam to the Iowa Legislature were statements like: "Victory over those who disbelieve," and "Protection from the great Satan" Those who disbelieve is most of us. Islam has long called America "The Great Satan" picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

Amy Schneider said she found a snake head when she opened the can of green beans on March 24, 2006. It was about the size of a golf ball, she said. picked by DemureArt 1 year ago

I always knew he was a killer... picked by kxmk 1 year ago

The numbers are: 13-21-26-45-50 and the Powerball is... picked by mrnelson 2 years ago

Linda Sims told the paper that her daughter was claustrophobic, and that she questions why she was not called when her daughter first became trapped in the elevator. picked by smarty1052 3 months ago

Rest of the country takes a collective sigh as, at the very least, we don't have to hear about Iowa anymore. picked by Alton 9 months ago

VINTON, Iowa - It's one thing for Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign to turn down interview requests for the candidate's daughter, Chelsea. But can't a 9-year old reporter catch a break? picked by bevissimo 10 months ago

A 90 ft high grain bin collapsed and sent a tidal wave of corn into a home, sweeping it off its foundation, trapping a family of four and shaking the ground for miles around. picked by mitzuzake 11 months ago

Watch your step when you pull off the road. That's the warning from state environmental officials to people who want to avoid a burning, blistering itch that could last for months. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

Reportedly, 4 were Democrats and 7 were Republicans. Gunman was reportedly leaning Democrat, though registered Independent. picked by JoshSF49 5 days ago

In an effort to rope in as many votes as possible in the Iowa caucus, Hillary Clinton is offering to provide free babysitting for voters. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago