Thursday, May 23 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:49:31 GMT
The search is still on for a missing Iowa teenager after she and a 12-year old were picked up by a stranger in Dayton, Iowa on Monday, May 20, 2013. Police in the small town, located about an hour northMore >>
The search is still on for a missing Iowa teenager after she and a 12-year old were picked up by a stranger in Dayton, Iowa on Monday, May 20, 2013. Police in the small town, located about an hour northMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:38:19 GMT
Preparing for a worst case scenario, Clinton County employees trained Thursday on active shooter tactics called ALICE. It stands for 'Alert - Lockdown - Inform - Counter - and Evacuate.' County officialsMore >>
Preparing for a worst case scenario, Clinton County employees trained Thursday on active shooter tactics called ALICE. It stands for 'Alert - Lockdown - Inform - Counter - and Evacuate.' County officialsMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:21:44 GMT
St. Ambrose University got a rare glimpse into its past Thursday morning, May 23, 2013. The Ambrose Hall cornerstone was opened today and the contents were displayed. The cornerstone was originally sealedMore >>
St. Ambrose University got a rare glimpse into its past Thursday morning, May 23, 2013. The Ambrose Hall cornerstone was opened today and the contents were displayed. The cornerstone was originally sealedMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:29:42 GMT
Augustana college held a drill Thursday simulating a mass casualty. The scenario, which first responders did not know going in, was of three active shooters in a campus building. Dozens of volunteersMore >>
Augustana college held a drill Thursday simulating a mass casualty. The scenario, which first responders did not know going in, was of three active shooters in a campus building.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:08:01 GMT
Iowa lawmakers sent a large compromise bill to Governor Terry Branstad after months of debate. Under the bill, commercial property owners will see their property taxes reduced by ten percent over twoMore >>
Iowa lawmakers sent a large compromise bill to Governor Terry Branstad after months of debate. Under the bill, commercial property owners will see their property taxes reduced by ten percent over twoMore >>
UPDATE: Rep. Bruce Braley released this statement Sunday morning concerning Sen. Harkin's decision not to seek re-election in 2014:
"Over the past 24 hours, I've been overwhelmed by the outpouring of encouragement and support from Iowans in every corner of the state urging me to consider a campaign for the U.S. Senate in 2014. Iowans deserve a Senator who will continue Tom Harkin's legacy of strengthening the middle class and standing up for Iowans who don't have a voice. While Senator Harkin's shoes are impossible to fill, over the coming days my family and I will carefully weigh a possible candidacy for Senate."
Sunday, 3:30am
CUMMING, Iowa (AP) - Iowa Senator Tom Harkin says he will not seek re-election in 2014.
The 73-year-old Harkin tells The Associated Press in an interview, "It's just time to step aside," because by the time he would finish a sixth term, he would be 81.
Harkin said it would also allow a new generation of Democrats to seek higher office.
The announcement comes as a surprise, considering he had $2.7 million in his campaign war chest and was planning a fundraiser next month.
Harkin played a lead role in urging the Senate's more liberal members to back the 2010 health care bill.
No Iowa Republicans have taken formal steps toward seeking the seat. Harkin's decision eases the burden on the GOP, who have to gain six seats to win the majority.
