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.

REAL ESTATE Five Prudential One Realty Centre agents received 2010 Five Stars, based on a survey of residents who recently purchased homes. The surveys were based on customer service, communication, finding the right home, integrity, negotiation, marketing the home, market knowledge, closing preparation and overall satisfaction. The agents are Irma August, Diana Massey, Rosemary Wilson, Kim ...

A Mound man who allegedly defrauded investors, including a half-dozen Northwest Airlines pilots and a flight attendant, out of more than $2 million through a real estate investment scheme has been handed an 87-month prison sentence by a federal judge.