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AMES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa group has devised a strategy to keep monarch butterflies off the national endangered species list. The Des Moines Register reports (http://dmreg.co/2luarvn ) that the 135-page plan issued Monday is…

The Oskaloosa Indians boys’ basketball team has had a big year and was in position to clinch a spot at the Iowa State Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Unfortunately, a well-rounded Mount Pleasant squad…

Elton John hit a milestone last night, when he held his 25th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party. John's viewing party isn't your average party though, as he raises money during the event for his AIDS…

OFFBEAT NEWS: Politician Kicked Off The Ballot Because Of His Water Bill Frederick Ramirez probably wishes he took a few more bubble baths. The politician had his hat in the ring for a spot in…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Bills in the Republican-controlled Iowa Legislature this session purport to enforce federal immigration laws, but academics say some proposals are redundant and could face legal challenges. Republicans dispute any suggestion…

A book publisher says he possesses a memoir penned by Mick Jagger. John Blake calls the  75,000-word draft a "masterpiece" and he believes it may never see the light fo day. Handed to him by a…

ZZ Top has announced they have picked up more dates to extend their 2017 Tonnage Tour into June. The original run of the tour started this month and was originally going to conclude in mid-March. The…

OFFBEAT NEWS: Man Sends Girlfriend $1,400 Bouquet Who needs flowers when you can get money instead? One creative and rich man in China sent a bouquet out of money for his girlfriend. In case you…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man has been sentenced for lying during the investigation of the 1985 killing of his estranged wife's paramour. Anthony Burtch of Iowa City initially was charged with murder…

Roger Waters has always let his opinion on war be known, especially in his music. In Pink Floyd, Waters brought up the effects of war with  The Wall and The Final Cut albums. He has now…