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DES MOINES — Shock waves from the massacre at a Florida high school shook the Iowa Capitol on Thursday, as lawmakers halted plans to change the state’s gun permitting law and acted to require schools to adopt plans to deal…

WATERLOO – Towering 20 feet high, the ice sculpture Jeremy Tietz created stands about 8 feet taller than the house next to it on the grounds at Petersen & Tietz Florist and Greenhouses.

Quota group set

DENVER — The Iowa Artists organization is looking for artists to submit their artwork for the Iowa Artists annual Area 7 Art Show.

Lenten Lunch series planned

Tallcorn Jazz Festival

WATERLOO – Fire tore through a detached garage Thursday night.

DES MOINES --- It may have been a coincidence. But it was timely.

CEDAR FALLS — Plans for two major hotel projects came before the Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission for discussion Wednesday night.

WATERLOO – Chocolates and rose bouquets made Valentine’s Day special for many couples Wednesday. But for a grand gesture, it didn’t get any more romantic — or blush-worthy — than receiving a singing valentine.