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Diesel prices nearing $4/gallon is concerning Video included

Truckers are feeling the pain at the pump as diesel now averages $3.94 a gallon.  And that's pinching budgets at local trucking companies. More>>

US home sales on the rise

Home sales in the US are climbing, but the housing market still remains pretty sluggish. More>>

Dow breaks 13,000 but can't hold gains

It came and went in a flash each time, a number on a board for mere seconds, but its symbolic power couldn't be dismissed. More>>

Poll: Iowans favor efforts to cut commercial property taxes

A majority of respondents to a recent Des Moines Register poll said they favor legislative efforts to cut commercial property taxes. More>>

Manufacturing industry has big need for skilled workers Video included

Post-recession, the manufacturing industry is making a big comeback.  But there's a serious shortage of skilled workers to fill open positions. More>>

Apple settles iPhone lawsuit

Users of Apple's iPhone 4 will be reimbursed for reception troubles. The company has settled a class-action lawsuit filed about the issue, promising to pay $15 or give a free bumper case to everyone in the United States who owns the phone. More>>

A big tax present for 160 million wage-earners Video included

Americans are getting an election-year tax present. Congress voted with rare speed and cooperation Friday to extend a Social Security payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and to renew unemployment benefits for millions... More>>

Iowa home sales on the rise

The upturn in Iowa's housing market continues.  Nearly 200 more homes were sold in January this year than in January 2011. More>>

Iowa WORKS plans youth job fair

Students looking to make some extra cash can get some help through an upcoming job fair. More>>

Iowa Senate panel moves forward on minimum wage increase

An Iowa Senate subcommittee approved a measure raising Iowa's minimum wage but many believe the proposal has no chance of becoming law. More>>

Proposed hike in vehicle registration fees could put a dent in Iowa's auto business Video included

A bill to raise Iowa's gas tax is making its way through the statehouse, and one version includes increased and some new fees for registering a vehicle. More>>

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