Con artist caught in Story County

A scam artist involved in a group wanted by the F-B-I has agreed to give himself up to Story County officials. Story County Attorney Stephen Holmes says Bartley Gorman was part of a group that preyed on the elderly by promising to do blacktopping work and then taking...

Barnstormers owner likes state plan to help fund arenas

Iowa Barnstormer President Jim Foster is hoping a plan by republican state lawmakers to establish a fund to help finance major city attractions like sports arenas will be the first step toward getting a new arena in Des Moines. The plan, calling for a 300-million...

Iowa women lose conference opener

The Iowa women dropped their Big Ten opener last night to eighth ranked Penn State. The Nittany Lions took control late in the first half and cruised to an 80-63 victory. Penn State dominated the boards, outrebounding Iowa 50-33 and Hawkeye assistant coach Dana...