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Iowa regions fail to join free flood program

<b>In April:</b> In this file photo, Rick Amfahr helps rescue a car from the Wapsipinicon River's floodwater in downtown Independence. HARRY BAUMERT/REGISTER FILE PHOTO

Even after unprecedented flooding, 131 Iowa cities and counties have not signed up for the National Flood Insurance Program. More

Central Iowans race onto national stage

From left, amateurs John Trible, Steve Feltz, Doug Vander Weide, Reed Rinderknecht and John Taylor gathered at Blue Heron Lake in West Des Moines and will compete in Saturday’s Ironman World Championships. MARY CHIND/THE REGISTER

The Des Moines area will have six triathletes entered in Saturday’s Ironman World Triathlon Championships in Hawaii. That’s the same number as Boston, Philadelphia and Dallas combined and just one less than Chicago. More

Des Moines gas prices among U.S. lowest

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A drop: Gas prices could hit $2.50 a gallon, one expert says.
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Enough attacks: Show how you'll lead

It's getting uglier out on the presidential-campaign trail. More

Today's Inbox: Panic isn't what you want to see in presidential candidate 7:55 am

With less than 30 days left before the election and McCain-Palin falling in the polls, it’s obvious the panic has set in. More

Live chat now: Marianenette Miller-Meeks (R), 2nd district congressional candidate 6:21 am

Join a live chat at 8 a.m. Tuesday with Marianenette Miller-Meeks, a Republican running to represent Iowa’s 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is challenging Rep. Dave Loebsack. Log in to ask her questions or contribute comments. More

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