GM is on the road again

Faster than anyone could have hoped, "Government Motors" is back on track.

ISU football: Cyclones look to end TD drought

Iowa State center Ben Lamaak is aware of the streak.

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BRIEFLY: Sept. 9

See what's happening in and around Marion.

The Investigators: Credit Card "Backdoor Numbers"

Try getting in through the "back door" -- with the alternative credit card customer service numbers that Andy Wise dug up!

Sports - Sailing and Boating

Harwood-based professional Terry Hutchinson said beforehand that Barking Mad shouldn't be favored to win the Farr 30 North American Championship because the team had not sailed the boat in two years.

Chrysler Ties Up With U.S. Bank To Expand Leases

Chrysler has just inked a new partnership with U.S. Bank to expand leasing options. Starting this month, a new leasing deal will be offered on new Chrysler 300, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Liberty models. While Ally Bank remains Chrysler's preferred lender...

Ad watch: Branstad attacks spending

His TV spot says Gov. Chet Culver’s I-Jobs plan has saddled Iowa with $1.7 billion in debt.

Finance and Banking

On August 16, 2010, the Federal Reserve Board ("Board") issued two proposed rules and three final rules governing federal Truth-in-Lending Act ("TILA") requirements for residential mortgage loans.

Bad FICO score? Here's how to boost it

If you're thinking about buying a home, you know it's more important than ever to have a high FICO score.The pie at the right shows all the components that make up your score. What steps would you take to bump it up? How would you even know where to...