Ethanol producers want to link auto bailout to flex-fuel vehicles

The ethanol industry fears there won't be enough vehicles able to consume the biofuel made to meet government mandates. More

Judge considers releasing ex-Agriprocessors leader 4:17 pm

Cedar Rapids, Ia. — A federal prosecutor warned today that if a judge releases Sholom Rubashkin from jail, the former Agriprocessors executive could quickly flee to Israel. More

Today's Inbox: Narcisse should work on communication 8:19 am

After reading Jonathan Narcisse e-mail response to Craig Thomas Richman posted on desmoinesregister.com, I have to say I agree with Narcisse. More

Sign of credit crisis: More owe lunch money in Des Moines schools

School officials worry about the number of students who hit the lunch line with no money. More

Des Moines bucks trend, sees home price rise

The Des Moines metropolitan area was one of 28 areas nationwide to see its median home sale prices climb in the third quarter. More

'O' thank goodness: Hawkeyes' football flag is back 1:57 pm

The O is back in Iowa. More