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WASHINGTON – A federal grand jury in Des Moines, Iowa, returned an indictment today charging two former Des Moines Police Department Officers Mersed Dautovic and John Mailander with violations of federal criminal
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today that a federal grand jury in Cleveland returned a seven-count indictment charging 10 men and two women, all residents of Ohio, with federal crimes arising
As long-time City Councilman Don Nelson leaves the council, he asked that the following words be published for the people of Mason City to read: I want to take this opportunity to
Denison, IOWA — On Wednesday, December 21, 2011, a complaint was filed in Crawford County charging Michael McKinnon with Theft in the First Degree, a Class C Felony; and Felonious Misconduct in
Michael Malcom, age 55, from Humboldt, Iowa, Ashley Prince, age 21, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Nikki Fawcett, age 23, from Fort Dodge, have been charged with child sexual exploitation and other
Percentage pay raises are why taxes are so high. It’s time the Cerro Gordo County Compensation board gets their act together. Percentage pay increases have got to be eliminated. Specific dollar amounts
By Alejandro Lazo, Chicago Tribune – LOS ANGELES — A national real estate group sharply revised down the number of homes it calculated were sold from 2007 to 2010, revealing a much weaker housing
By Kim Geiger, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — Commercial airline pilots will be entitled to shorter shifts and longer rests under a new set of rules issued Wednesday by the Federal Aviation Administration.
By Reid Kanaley, The Philadelphia Inquirer – Voice recording for memos, interviews and lectures has moved — like so many tasks — to the smartphone. These applications help you save, or transcribe,
By Katherine Skiba, Chicago Tribune – WASHINGTON — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and federal officials on Wednesday announced a $335 million national settlement with Bank of America Corp. stemming from former
MCT FORUM – By James Bovard, Los Angeles Times – The U.S. Postal Service announced plans this month to phase out overnight delivery of first-class mail. Postal officials are portraying the decision as a painful
It’s become increasingly obvious that the two-party system is broken. Our country has become mired in one government gridlock after another, and all at the expense of the very people the congress
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Justice Department announced today that Kevin William Harpham, 37, of Colville, Wash., has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for the placement of the improvised explosive device
By Anthony Colarossi and Bianca Prieto, The Orlando Sentinel – ORLANDO, Fla. — The question of whether Casey Anthony will be compelled to fully answer some or all questions in connection with
Early Bird Mixed 12/16/11 High team scratch game – Yo-Yo’s 735 High team scratch series – Yo-Yo’s 2140 High Individual games 1. Justin Olson 258 2. Jon Blakely 237 3. Jeremy Faktor
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Wednesday announced a tough new rule to limit emissions of mercury, arsenic and other toxic substances from sources such as power plants, a landmark measure that
By Laura King, Los Angeles Times – KABUL, Afghanistan — A roadside bomb killed five Polish soldiers in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials said, marking that country’s largest single troop loss of
By Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times – NEW YORK — In October, Danny Chen, a U.S. Army private from New York City, was found dead in a guard tower in southern Afghanistan.
By Sinikka Tarvainen MADRID — Spaniards impoverished by the economic crisis are pinning their hopes on the world’s biggest lottery, which will shower prizes worth a total of $3.3 billion on Thursday.
By Richard A. Serrano, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — A reputed Mexican drug cartel leader was charged in federal court in Washington in the ambush slaying this year of a U.S.
By Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Los Angeles Times – HOUSTON — A Texas jury has awarded a record $150 billion in punitive damages to the parents and estate of Robert Ray “Robbie” Middleton, who
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Johnson County Fire Department has been awarded $84,228 and the Newton Fire Departments has been awarded $10,450 by the U.S. Department
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 21, 2011 – Governor Terry Branstad has issued a proclamation designating December as General Aviation Appreciation Month in Iowa. In the proclamation, the governor notes that general aviation
The North Iowa Business & Industry Group which formed in 1975 has ceased operations. In a letter from Board President Rich Honsey and Executive Director Martha Taylor, members were told that “it
IOWA CITY, IOWA- – University of Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz, the longest tenured head football coach in the Big Ten Conference, reiterated Wednesday his long-term plans to remain the head coach of
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State had it going inside and outside and there wasn’t much Northern Iowa could do about it. Chelsea Poppens scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the
The following statements were issued by Iowa Football Coach Kirk Ferentz Tuesday: Football Coaching Staff Change: “Defensive Line Coach Rick Kaczenski has decided to leave our staff for another coaching opportunity. During
AMES, Iowa – The American Volleyball Coaches Association ranked Iowa State eighth in its final poll of 2011, released Tuesday. The ranking comes on the heels of a NCAA regional final berth
December 21, 2011 – Mason City, IA – On December 20, the Mason City Zoning Board of Adjustment (pictured, right) voted 4-1 to approve a Conditional Use Permit for a waste-to-energy facility
First Population Estimates Since 2010 Show Slowest National Growth Since the 1940s Texas gained more people than any other state between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2011 (529,000), followed by California
Jeff Marsters, Don Nelson and Max Weaver all said their goodbyes to the Mason City City Council Tuesday night. All three were awarded certificates for their service to the community. Mayor Eric
By Marcus Thompson II, The Oakland Tribune OAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors and guard Monta Ellis are being sued by a former employee for sexual harassment. According to an email from
By Mike Newall, The Philadelphia Inquirer – PHILADELPHIA — A judge sentenced three men Tuesday who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in October for beating a man to death after a 2009 Phillies
By Mark Craig, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — It’s been 541 minutes, 9 seconds … and 9/14ths of one incredibly lousy season since the Vikings last intercepted a pass. “Ooohwee,”
By Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — David West traveled north by northeast, signing with Indiana after eight seasons in New Orleans. Lamar Odom was a Laker, then a Hornet, then
By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — New construction on homes and apartments increased sharply in November, a bright spot for the beleaguered U.S. real estate market. New housing starts
Three speakers took to the podium at Tuesday night’s Mason City City Council public forum. Watch video:
Two Mason City parents are in custody after a warrant was issued for their arrest on December 14th for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, failure to affix a drug tax
On December 20, 2011, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a bank robbery occurred at Franklin Bank located at 1527 East Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The robber, who was described as a white
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 5.7 percent in November, the first time the rate has been lower than 6.0 percent since September 2009. The state’s jobless