Bassist Paul Gray was found dead from an accidental overdose in May. ... have no plans to ever replace the late star. Gray, 38, was found dead from an accidental overdose in a suburban Des Moines, Iowa hotel in May. His bandmates have been struggling to come to terms with their grief and guitarist Jim Root recently ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:28:37 GMT Court opts for family in guardianship dispute A seven month battle between the state and a 79-year-old Des Moines man over his health care, housing and general well-being is over. Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:08:44 GMT Today's live chat: Nationwide driver Matt DiBenedetto at 11 a.m. ... your questions. DiBenedetto will be at Iowa Speedway for Saturday's U.S. Cellular 250. CLASSIFIED LISTINGS: Des Moines jobs Cars for sale Des Moines homes ASCAR Nationwide driver Matt DiBenedetto celebrated his 19th birthday on Tuesday. NASCAR News ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:08:17 GMT A standing-room-only sendoff today in Boone was the first of 28 sendoffs over the next 10 days. Amid tears and cheers, 110 Iowa National Guard soldiers marched out of the packed gymnasium at the Des Moines Area Community College campus here Friday morning, stepped onto three buses and waved goodbye to family and friends as they headed on a long journey that will take them to Afghanistan within a few months. Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:07:38 GMT Gingrich: Finish off the a Axis of Evila ... ... See instructions for fixing the problem. Newt Gingrich: Finish off the 'Axis of Evil' (updated) Blog post by Des Moines Register - online@dmreg.com - July 30, 2010 Former Speaker of the House and potential presidential candidate Newt Gingrich ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:06:34 GMT Dump Ruling: The Iowa Real Estate Commission says a Knoxville real... There's a new development in the story of Jim and Penny Zielstorf. The Des Moines couple thought they were buying the perfect plot of land; instead, all they got was a garbage dump. Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:47:03 GMT Teacher cleared of sex charges ... multiple civil lawsuits, adding that possible legal targets could include school employees. CLASSIFIED LISTINGS: Des Moines jobs Cars for sale Des Moines homes News on your cellphone Msg&data rates may apply. To Opt-out text STOP to 4INFO (44636). ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:46:22 GMT The life and death of an anorexic teen [video] ... died May 23 from complications of anorexia, just two days after placing at the state track meet. In the Sunday Des Moines Register, sports columnist Sean Keeler tells her story. NOW: Watch a slideshow of photos of Krista: Lake Delhi: Private vs. ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:46:00 GMT West Bank profits rise in 2nd quarter ... from operations such as WB Capital, which is no longer a part of the company. Without those results, the West Des Moines bank holding company would have lost $13.7 million a year ago. West Bancorporation also had a $13 million expense related to ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:45:49 GMT JLo is reportedly a new a American Idola ... ... problem. Sophia makes sure you're the first to know about the Central Iowa's biggest events. Her Entertainment in Des Moines blog (DesMoinesRegister.com/Sophia) is updated daily with local exclusives, interviews with the hottest stars and live ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:45:03 GMT State baseball: Charles City 12, Knoxville 1 ... the field, then suspended for 43 minutes during the Comets' eight-run third inning when a storm moved back into Des Moines. Dylan Solomon hit a two-run homer into the right field bleachers and Jordon Vanderwerf pitched four shutout innings for ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:31:00 GMT ISU's Lisa Koll is a Big 12 Conference Athlete of the Year ... was a volunteer in the Iowa State Wildlife Clinic and worked with the Feral Cat Alliance. She participated in the Des Moines Relay for Life and delivered Thanksgiving food baskets to underprivileged families. CLASSIFIED LISTINGS: Des Moines jobs ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:02:50 GMT Former Iowa House speaker Harbor dies ... and he served in the Navy during World War II. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa. CLASSIFIED LISTINGS: Des Moines jobs Cars for sale Des Moines homes News on your cellphone Msg&data rates may apply. To Opt-out text STOP to 4INFO (44636). ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:01:56 GMT Cloris Leachman on Kathy Griffin show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List has a special guest on Tuesday. Des Moines-born actressA Cloris Leachman will lend Griffin a hand on the reality show. Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:00:54 GMT What's fun in Des Moines today What's fun in Des Moines today: Italian-American Heritage Festival Blog post by Sophia Ahmad - sahmad@dmreg.com - July 30, 2010 Louie Tumea of Tumea & Sons Restaurante will feature bocce ball and pitta con sarde at this year's Italian Festival. Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:58:28 GMT Five things that make me happy ... Boomers since it moved from Locust Street, so it was a nice reminder of another locally owned option for lunch. * Des Moines having fun and getting creative. Joe and I went to see some of the 48-hour Film Project movies premiere last night. The ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:57:28 GMT Six things to do this weekend ... for an overnight stay tomorrow night, and the music on deck is sure to keep riders (and non-riders) entertained. Des Moines rockers The Nadas will take the stage at 9 p.m. Opening acts by the Large Midgets and Ali Beck begin at 4 p.m.. Whether you ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:49:31 GMT Slipknot Drummer Joey Jordison Insists Band Will Rock On ... have no plans to ever replace the late star. Gray, 38, was found dead from an accidental overdose in a suburban Des Moines, Iowa hotel in May (10). His bandmates have been struggling to come to terms with their grief and guitarist Jim Root recently ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:41:59 GMT Iowa pays $6.6 million to settle claims in FY2010 ... the state be more proactive and try to prevent problems before they come before the board. CLASSIFIED LISTINGS: Des Moines jobs Cars for sale Des Moines homes News on your cellphone Msg&data rates may apply. To Opt-out text STOP to 4INFO (44636). ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:28:00 GMT Iowa AG seeks to stop 3 charities ... an earlier court agreement. He said an earlier order has taken effect, forcing Public Safety Communications of Des Moines, to stop fundraising in Iowa. Miller said those cases were proof of the need for legislation that would bring transparency to ... Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:52:17 GMT