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By Matt Gelb, The Philadelphia Inquirer – MINNEAPOLIS — Manager Charlie Manuel and his optimistic Phillies players keep speaking about rock bottom as if it has already happened in this charmless 2012 season.
By Matt Carroll, McClatchy Newspapers – BELLEFONTE, Pa. — An 18-year-old man’s allegations that Jerry Sandusky sexually abused him as a child led them both to a Centre County, Pa., courtroom Tuesday. While
By Anne Danahy and Matt Carroll, McClatchy Newspapers – BELLEFONTE, Pa. — Mike McQueary didn’t back off his story Tuesday. Before the eyes of a jury, he was adamant that when he walked
AMES, Iowa – June 12, 2012 – The Iowa Transportation Commission (Commission) has approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-2017 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program (Program). The Program reflects Iowa’s multimodal transportation system through
The Burt County (Nebraska) Bridge Commission, Iowa Department of Transportation, and Nebraska Department of Roads have begun talks regarding needed repairs and planning for long-term sustainability of the Missouri River Bridge that
AMES, Iowa – June 12, 2012 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved a Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) Immediate Opportunity grant application submitted by the city of Grinnell. Up to $1,355,306
AMES, Iowa – June 12, 2012 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved a Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) Immediate Opportunity grant application submitted by the city of Rock Rapids. Up to
James Q. Lynch, CR Gazette – Iowa Republicans will meet June 16 to elect delegates to their national convention and debate whether candidates, such as President Obama, should have to prove their
According to the FBI’s Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report released earlier Monday, the nation experienced a 4.0 percent decrease in the number of violent crimes and a 0.8 percent decline in the
Latasha Everson, The Tifton Gazette, Ga. – TIFTONA Kentucky man and woman were arrested Thursday afternoon for being under the influence of drugs after allegedly thinking that there was an explosive device
Gregg Hennigan, CR Gazette – Iowa City may put nearly $1 million in public money toward a $5 million medical office building proposed for an east-side neighborhood city leaders have targeted for
George C. Ford, CR Gazette – Luther College in Decorah has selected Opus Design Build of Minneapolis as the design builder for its new $5.9 million aquatics center. The 17,800-square-foot facility, many
By Patrick Kevin Day, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Andy Samberg made his departure from “Saturday Night Live” official earlier this summer, and now his post-“SNL” plans are official: He’s
By Dan Wiederer, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Perhaps the most charming aspect of the now-unbreakable bond between Jarius Wright and Greg Childs is that both Viking rookies remember
Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, issued the comment below about the announcement by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa that the House
*As prepared for delivery* “The Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies will come to order. “We are convened, today, to mark up the fiscal year 2013
By Peter J. Sampson, The Record (Hackensack N.J.) – HACKENSACK, N.J. — Harold C. “Hal” Turner, the Internet radio shock jock and former FBI informant convicted of threatening federal judges, was released
WASHINGTON – Four men have pleaded guilty in the Southern District of Indiana for their participation in an international child pornography distribution ring, Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice
WASHINGTON – Paul Solofa, the former chief financial officer for the Department of Education for the government of the U.S. Territory of American Samoa was sentenced today to 35 months in prison
HAMPTON, IA – A farm house just outside the city limits of Hampton suffered major damage Monday at 12:26 PM, according to the Hampton Police Department. The home, located at 1703 Iowa
James Q. Lynch, CR Gazette – CEDAR RAPIDS – The so-called Farm Bill being debated by the U.S. Senate is “one of the most important pieces of legislation Congress will consider this
On February 17th 39-year-old Elizabeth Mae Ward was arrested by Cerro Godro County Sheriff’s Department and charged with possession of hydrocodone with intent to deliver. Records show the Cerro Godro County Sheriff’s
By Marie G. McIntyre, McClatchy-Tribune News Service – QUESTION: Three years ago, I was hired to set up and run a new hospital pharmacy. Everything was going fine until an external audit
On Monday, June 11th, 44-year-old Jim Dirk Bass was sentenced to serve up to 5 years in prison for pleading guilty to violation of the sex offender registry 2nd or subsequent offense.
Photo submitted by an NIT reader. It (appears) to be a snapping turtle. It was encountered in the early morning hours on Grouse Avenue south of Clear Lake. The turtle was shooed
Patrice Hill, The Washington Times – Today’s depressed wages can be attributed to a variety of economic trends — from globalization and sending jobs offshore to new technologies and immigrant labor —
(DES MOINES) – Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today congratulated the two Iowa teachers who have received prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Today’s White House release announced that
MASON CITY – The Humane Society of North Iowa is celebrating National “Adopt-A-Cat” month and has a large variety of kittens and adult cats all available for adoption. It’s an ideal time
By Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune – CHICAGO — Cubs manager Dale Sveum was asked Sunday morning when the right time would be for the Cubs to start signing some big-ticket free agents. “You
By Dan Wiederer, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Since signing Jerome Simpson as a free agent in late-April, the Vikings have shined a bright spotlight on the wide receiver’s potential.
By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times – PARIS — Only one man could answer history’s summons to the court at Roland Garros on Monday, and his name had been engraved on the winner’s
By La Velle E. Neal III, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins continue to believe that rookie Brian Dozier is their answer at shortstop, someone capable of making all the
By Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times – OKLAHOMA CITY — Of course it would happen, not quite as organically as Larry versus Magic, where the legendary rivalry was constructed in college and bounced
By Mike Dawson, McClatchy Newspapers – BELLEFONTE, Pa. — The first time alleged victim No. 4 was near Jerry Sandusky, he said Sandusky brushed over his crotch while throwing him into the lake
By Chad Graff, The Philadelphia Inquirer – PHILADELPHIA — A Temple University basketball standout was one of 28 people arrested and charged as part of a two-day Atlantic City prostitution sweep conducted by
By Jeff Weiner, The Orlando Sentinel – ORLANDO, Fla. — Casey Anthony’s appeal of four misdemeanor convictions in her daughter’s death took a step forward Monday, with her defense revealing its arguments
By Lee Romney, Los Angeles Times – SAN FRANCISCO — There was the leather pouch, crafted in prison, that according to family lore may have contained a message about the escapees’ hide-out.
By Jennifer Sullivan, The Seattle Times – SEATTLE — When angry customers started phoning his restaurant, accusing his waitstaff of overcharging them, Corino Bonjrada feared that in an already tough economy he
By Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — States that played a key role in the Republican primary will continue to have an outsized voice in the general election, if
By Matea Gold, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission gave the go-ahead Monday evening to using text messages to donate money to federal candidates and committees, a move