Clear Lake "Murder for Hire" Trial Delayed

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) - Authorities have delayed the trial of a 30-year-old Clear Lake man who allegedly tried to hire two people to kill a teenager who says he sexually assaulted her.  
Updated: May 15, 10:18 AM

Romney in Iowa Tags Obama for Debt 'prairie fire'

Republican Mitt Romney says President Barack Obama's reckless spending has fanned a "prairie fire of debt" while portraying himself in a speech in battleground Iowa as the defender of fiscal responsibility.
 
Updated: May 15, 11:38 AM

Iowa Man Dies After Accidentally Shooting Self

null A Lake Mills man had died after shooting himself in the chest while handling a shotgun.
 
Updated: May 14, 11:40 AM

Romney Plans Speech on Debt, Spending in Iowa

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is planning his first trip to Iowa since effectively locking up the presidential nomination.
Updated: May 14, 11:14 AM

Mason City Police Investigating Hit and Run

null The Mason City Police Department is asking for help locating a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run.
Updated: May 10, 12:31 PM