Top 9 of Iowa: Huckabee's Back, Bubu Palo Reinstated to Cyclones, Lucky Number 525, Iowa Veteran 'Co-Chair' of Obama Inauguration

Why nine? Because the Patch community includes nine sites in Iowa: Ames, Ankeny, Cedar Falls, Iowa City, Johnston, Marion, Urbandale, Waukee and West Des Moines.

9. Sex abuse charges have been dropped against Iowa State basketball player and former Ames High School standout Bubu Palo after a problem with evidence in the case. Palo been reinstated to the Cyclones basketball squad.

8. A West Des Moines woman, who's family struggled to help as her late son struggled with mental health, hopes recent mass shootings shapes the conversation about mental health in Iowa and nationally.

7. An Ankeny resident was taken to the hospital after trying to extinguish a fire in his home.

6. Tempers are flaring in Iowa City over a diversity policy to balance "minority" student ratios at schools in the district.

5. Did you resolve to get fit in 2013? This could help. A new health and wellness group in Urbandale is challenging residents to a 12-week fitness program.

4. The lucky number in Johnston is 525. That's how many signatures are needed to get a vote for new Johnston high school on the ballot. Voters would ask voters if they support approving $41 million in general obligation bonds to construct, build, furnish and equip a new high school building and to improve the site.

3. A Cedar Falls sailor, who lost parts of all four limbs to a bomb blast while serving his country in Afghanistan, was selected to take part in President Barack Obama's inauguration activities. Taylor Morris was named one of eight 'Citizen Co-Chair' for the Obama Inauguration.

2. 2008 Iowa Caucus winner, Fox News Channel television host, syndicated radio personality and best-selling author Mike Huckabee will serve as guest of honor and keynote speaker at Iowa GOP's "Celebrate Life" event on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Point of Grace Church in Waukee.

1. After more than two years of trying, Marion earned the designation as a Main Street Iowa community last week. Local leaders hope the title and the resources that come with it help the historic uptown district thrive.

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