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The Sweet Sistene: Pope-Picking Brackets

A man from Iowa thinks he’s figured out a way to pick the next pope. Think cardinal conclave meets the Sweet 16 in college basketball.

CBS 11–2013/03/12

Frisco Pilot Loses Life In Iowa Air Show Crash

It could be days or even weeks before we know what caused the crash of a vintage military jet at an Iowa air show last weekend that took the life of a Frisco man.

CBS 11–2012/09/03

58-year-old Glenn A. Smith of Frisco was killed when his jet crashed Saturday during an air show in Iowa. (Photo from Hopperflight.com.)

Frisco Pilot Killed In Air Show Crash

A Texas pilot was killed when his plane crashed during an air show in eastern Iowa, authorities said Sunday.

2012/09/02

Frisco Pilot Dies In Iowa Air Show Crash

Authorities have identified the pilot who was killed when his plane crashed during an air show in eastern Iowa.

2012/09/02

Hank Williams Jr. Says Obama Hates U.S.

Hank Williams Jr. made it clear which candidate he’ll be voting for in November. The singer took a swing at President Barack Obama while performing for a crowd of 8,500 in Iowa.

2012/08/21

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Following Danica Patrick: U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa

Before Saturday’s race, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. had won the last three races at Iowa Speedway. Even when his engine blew and he was wrecking with teammate Carl Edwards, he still came to the checkered flag first to keep his wining streak alive.

2012/08/06

Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul attends a town hall meeting at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, on December 28, 2011. (credit: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Ron Paul Sweeps Iowa Delegates

Ron Paul backers notched yet another state delegate win in Iowa, proving — despite his concession that he will not be the Republican presidential nominee — they’re not going anywhere.

2012/06/18

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‘Pink Slime’ Blamed For 3 Beef Plant Closures

Beef Products will close processing plants in three states this month because of the controversy surrounding its meat product that critics have dubbed “pink slime.”

2012/05/08

Republican presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul stands with U.S. Army Corp. Jesse Thorsen during a rally on the night of the Iowa caucus at the Courtyard Des Moines Ankeny on January 3, 2012 in Ankeny, Iowa. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Ron Paul Campaign Ignored Army Inquiries

Documents show Ron Paul’s presidential campaign didn’t return messages from an Army investigator looking into a soldier who endorsed Paul in uniform.

2012/05/01

Southwest Airlines To Start Flights In Des Moines

Southwest Airlines will operate two round-trip flights between Des Moines and Chicago beginning on September 30.

2012/04/03

Governors Urge Consumers To Rethink ‘Pink Slime’

The main producer of ‘pink slime’ and the politicians defending the company will have a hard time persuading consumers to accept the product.

2012/03/29

Iowa Gov., U.S. Ag. Secretary Launch Pink Slime Promotion Effort

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack say they are launching a campaign against “misinformation” about a beef product known as pink slime.

2012/03/28