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Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A 2009 Iowa Supreme Court ruling legalized gay marriage in the state, but Sen. Dennis Guth says that voters should get to decide.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Fort Madison lawyer accused of forging a colleague's name on a will for one of his clients.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  Three Iowa Supreme Court justices removed from the bench in last month's election will leave as scheduled on Dec. 31, despite a lawsuit seeking to keep them in office.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  Bob Vander Plaats, who led the effort to oust three Iowa Supreme Court justices in last month's election, wants the remaining four justices who took part in the ruling that legalized gay marriage in Iowa to step down.

Monday, November 15, 2010  A member of the commission that will offer potential replacements for ousted Supreme Court justices says the process will begin in December, but recommendations aren't expected until January, leaving the choice to Gov.-elect Terry Branstad.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  A court official says Iowa Supreme Court rulings will be slowed after a contentious campaign that persuaded voters to oust three justices who supported a decision to legalize gay marriage.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Gay marriage foes have been emboldened by the removal of three Iowa Supreme Court justices.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  Iowa Catholic leaders want voters to call for a rare constitutional convention in hopes the state can ban same-sex marriages.

Thursday, August 26, 2010  The Grievance Commission of the Iowa Supreme Court wants the high court to suspend the license of a Waterloo attorney who allegedly had sex with a client.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  A new ruling from the Iowa Supreme Court will keep the state's child-abuse registry intact after a previous ruling could have led to removing half the names.

Thursday, August 12, 2010  A former gubernatorial candidate who is leading an effort to remove Iowa Supreme Court justices who supported a gay marriage decision says he'll get the financing needed to be successful.

Friday, August 06, 2010  A group has formed aimed at removing Iowa Supreme Court justices who supported last year's ruling that legalized gay marriage in the state.

Monday, August 31, 2009  Data show that same-sex couples are coming from other states to get married in Iowa.

Friday, May 29, 2009  Gov. Chet Culver says an Iowa Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage in the state won't play a big role in next year's race for governor.

Thursday, May 14, 2009  Two magistrates - Warren Bush, of Sac County and Richard Dunn, of Hardin County - asked for an injunction against the plan by State Court Administrator David Boyd.