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Erin Mathews, The Salina Journal, Kan. – An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for a Salina man accused of fatally abusing an 18-month-old Salina girl. Salina police are seeking Troy Love II,
By Josh Robbins, The Orlando Sentinel – ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic will go into the postseason without their best player. Dwight Howard is scheduled to have season-ending surgery to repair a
George C. Ford, CR Gazette – CEDAR RAPIDS — Farmers accustomed to receiving federal direct payments or subsidies likely will see them disappear, according to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The former
Submitted today by an NIT reader: “This is a photo of a undercover Iowa State Patrol officer during a sting conducted a few months ago in down town Mason City. The officer
By Larry Printz, The Virginian-Pilot – NEW YORK — When was the last time you bought a new car or truck? If shoulder pads were fashionable, you’re in for a surprise when
By Andrea Ahles, McClatchy Newspapers – FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines’ three largest unions announced Friday that they will support a potential takeover bid by US Airways Group Inc., posing another
By Ben Fritz and Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — “LOL” was supposed to represent a big step for Miley Cyrus’ movie career as she attempts to mature beyond
By Roger Moore, McClatchy-Tribune News Service – ORLANDO, Fla. — Summer cinema is always a minefield of movies that somebody thought were a good idea — that maybe they convinced you were
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 5.2 percent in March from 5.3 percent in February. The state’s jobless rate was reported at 5.9 percent one year ago.
Trish Mehaffey, CR Gazette – The state collected more than $3.5 million in court-ordered restitution from offenders in 2011 — less than 14 percent of the $26 million ordered by judges in
CLEAR LAKE – A Civil War re-enactment drill will be held Saturday in Clear Lake at the Iowa Trolley Park. “We want to invite the public to observe us and possibly re-enactors
By Lisa Mascaro and Don Lee, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — Despite a veto threat from President Barack Obama, the Republican-led House approved a 20 percent tax cut for most companies
By Anne Blythe, McClatchy Newspapers – RALEIGH, N.C.—As the John Edwards trial gets closer to opening statements on Monday, prosecutors and defense attorneys are revealing evidence and witness lists that offer glimpses
By Maura Dolan, Los Angeles Times – SAN FRANCISCO — A judge Thursday tentatively denied an attempt by San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi to be reinstated to his job or be paid
By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times – LORAIN, Ohio — Eager to show conservative Republicans that he’s ready to take the fight to President Barack Obama, Mitt Romney campaigned Thursday at a
By Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times – SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Alarmed that political groups are secretly funding bloggers to promote or attack candidates, California’s ethics czar proposed Thursday that Web-based pundits disclose
By Derrick Goold, St. Louis Post-Dispatch – ST. LOUIS — There is a scar running near his right elbow that is all the explanation Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright needs for his ragged
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The NIACC track team had six finishers during second day of the Kansas Relays at the University of Kansas on Thursday, including one top-10 finish. Anna Buenneke (So., Hazleton,
On Tuesday, April 10th, 46-year-old Darin Eugene Kofron of 255 Lake Avenue in Crystal Lake escaped a potential 10 year jail sentence after District Court Judge Colleen D. Weiland approved a motion
By La Velle E. Neal III, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – NEW YORK — Flashes from cameras lit up Yankee Stadium in the sixth inning Thursday. Fans didn’t want to miss a chance
Food Fun & Frank, a food sculpture tribute to Historic Park Inn hotel, is coming to South Bridge Mall Fri-Sat-Sun April27-28-29 This event is presented by Reflections Salon with assistance from food
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad today appointed DeDra L. Schroeder judge to the District Court in the 2A Judicial District. Schroeder, of Osage, received her law degree from the University of South
By Rene Stutzman and Jeff Weiner, The Orlando Sentinel – ORLANDO, Fla. — After more than a week in jail, George Zimmerman just found out that he will be allowed bail on
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College is excited to host the 124th Annual Meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21. The Iowa
MASON CITY – Please join the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in welcoming California artist Linda Vallejo to Mason City on Friday, April 20, during MacNider: Off the Clock from 5-7 p.m.
LIMA, Peru — As many as 877 dolphins washed up on the coast of northern Peru, the country’s Deputy Environment Minister Gabriel Quijandria Acosta said Friday. An investigation was underway to determine
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Vocal Music Department proudly presents the 37th Annual Quodlibet variety show. This year’s program is World Tour 2012. Show times will be at 7:30 p.m.