NBA: Chicago 95, Detroit 94
CHICAGO, March 31 (UPI) — Chicago’s Luol Deng heated up in the fourth quarter Sunday, putting in 14 points down the stretch to carry the Bulls over Detroit 95-94. Deng scored 28
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CHICAGO, March 31 (UPI) — Chicago’s Luol Deng heated up in the fourth quarter Sunday, putting in 14 points down the stretch to carry the Bulls over Detroit 95-94. Deng scored 28
From Rep. Sharon Steckman – We received a report from the non-partisan Revenue Estimating Committee this week that contained the good news that general revenues to the state are continuing to improve.
Courtesy: UNI Athletics Communications – CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The Weber State University Wildcats advanced to the championship game of the 2013 CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) with a 59-56 win over the University
MARCUS, IOWA – Two Iowans were injured after their car plunged into a storefront Friday afternoon. According to a report, Verna Nicks, age 55, was driving her 1998 Dodge Intrepid when she
by Jody Spear – MASON CITY – The Dames of Anarchy won their second home bout against the Platte Valley Roller Vixens Saturday night at the North Iowa Events Center in Mason
DALLAS, March 31 (UPI) — A mint condition, signed mono copy of the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album sold for $290,500 at a Dallas auction house, officials said. The
JUMEIRAH, United Arab Emirates, March 31 (UPI) — Police in the United Arab Emirates arrested a woman who allegedly buried her dead newborn girl at the Jumeirah Open Beach. The mother, identified
CHICAGO, March 31 (UPI) — Police in Chicago arrested 28 young people during two incidents on the Magnificent Mile and an elevated train car, officials said. The first incident occurred near Chicago
SEOUL, March 31 (UPI) — South Korean President Park Guen-hye announced she has chosen Ahn Ho-young, a former vice foreign minister, as ambassador to the United States. Ahn, 56, served as an
NEW YORK, March 31 (UPI) — New York developer Donald Trump has filed a suit seeking $400,000 in damages from a man he says illegally set up websites bearing the “famous” Trump
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 31 (UPI) — Dallas Wiens, the first recipient of a full face transplant in the United States, got married in Texas to a woman he met in a
NEW YORK, March 31 (UPI) — Lifetime has canceled “America’s Most Wanted,” effectively ending the reality series after 25 years, TV Guide Magazine reported. Host John Walsh’s production company declined to comment,
WASHINGTON, March 31 (UPI) — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., says reports a bipartisan group of U.S. senators have agreed on immigration reform “are premature.” Rubio issued a written statement Saturday that
LOS ANGELES, March 31 (UPI) — “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” was the No. 1 movie at the U.S. box office, grossing an estimated $41.2 million in its opening weekend. The figure fell considerably
WATERLOO – On Friday, March 29, 2013 at approximately 10:34 AM, Waterloo Police and Waterloo Fire Rescue were dispatched to 914 Wellington Street on report of a house fire. Officers Shawn Bram
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Sixteen Indiana runs on 23 hits were too much for the University of Iowa baseball team Saturday afternoon at Duane Banks Field, falling 16-5 in its home opener.
INDIANAPOLIS — The University of Iowa men’s swimming and diving team wrapped up the 2013 NCAA Championships, tallying 14 points to finish 32nd overall int he team standings. It is the program’s
AMES, Iowa — The military deployment and potential domestic use of drones is fast becoming a central debate of our time. Iowa State University’s World Affairs Series will host a talk about
AMES, Iowa – People are quick to point the finger or dismiss the effect of violent video games as a factor in criminal behavior. New evidence from Iowa State researchers demonstrates a
MASON CITY – An alert Mason City police officer led to the arrest of a Polk County man suspected of stealing a car. According to the Mason City Police Department, shortly after
by Jody Spear – MASON CITY – The Oasis Tattoo Company and Tattoo Muzik presented the Tattoo Palooza and Cancer Benefit Saturday night at the Rose Bowl in Mason City. Linda Gordon,
WASHINGTON – President Obama uses his weekly address to mark a sacred time for the millions of Americans celebrating Easter and Passover, and he calls on everyone to use this time to
MIAMI, March 31 (UPI) — Miami police say a man accused of human trafficking arranged to have his nickname tattooed on an eyelid of a 13-year-old girl who threatened to leave him.
SANTA ANA, Calif., March 31 (UPI) — A California hockey mom convicted of having sex with a 16-year-old boy has had a second mistrial declared on charges she sexually assaulted a 13-year-old
AMES, Iowa – For nearly all collegiate distance runners, a runner-up finish in the 5,000 meters and a fourth-place effort in the 3,000 meters at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Forest City, Iowa – Waldorf College welcomes two former Iowa State University professors to the Recital Hall on Monday, April 8, for a special music presentation: “Shouts of Joy! A Presentation of
WASHINGTON, March 31 (UPI) — Bio-diesel fuel fraudster Jeffrey Gunselman was sentenced to nearly 16 years in a U.S. prison Friday and ordered to repay nearly $55 million. The 30-year-old businessman received
AMMAN, Jordan, March 31 (UPI) — Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan King Abdullah have signed a pact to defend Jerusalem and its holy sites, officials said. Abbas flew to
WACO, Texas – Iowa State (14-19, 0-3 Big 12) fell in its weekend finale at No. 16 Baylor (29-7, 3-2 Big 12) on Saturday, 7-5. Senior Tori Torrescano hit her second home
TEL AVIV, Israel, March 31 (UPI) — Despite U.S. President Barack Obama’s pledge of “eternal” U.S. support for Israel, the Jewish state still worries that Obama’s heavy defense cuts will jeopardize military
BOSTON, March 31 (UPI) — NPR said Friday in Washington it is canceling its “Talk of the Nation” after 21 years and host Neal Conan “will depart” the network. The network said
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 31 (UPI) — A once-wealthy Minnesota car dealer convicted of fraud is traveling the country at taxpayer expense, having been moved to his ninth prison in eight months. U.S.
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Concert Band, under the direction of John Klemas, will present a Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested early Saturday morning after police responded to a report of a domestic situation at 621 South President Ave. Officers arrived on the scene
NEW YORK CITY – Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery held a press conference on Friday as his team prepares to battle Maryland in the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden. McCaffery said
NEW YORK, March 29 (UPI) — Canadian-born actor Jim Carrey is blasting Fox News for what he calls vicious slander after the release of his satirical anti-gun video “Cold Dead Hand.” In
MARSEILLE, France, March 29 (UPI) — Ancient skeletal remains found in Italy may be of a human/Neanderthal hybrid, the first such known instance of the species interbreeding, scientists say. If further analysis
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 29 (UPI) — Republican leaders denounced the use of the term “wetback” by U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, with House Speaker John Boehner calling it “offensive.” Young, in an
BAGHDAD, March 30 (UPI) — U.S. oil companies seem to be losing interest in Iraq, which a decade ago was seen as the big prize in the global energy business with the
MARANA, Ariz., March 29 (UPI) — One Navy SEAL was killed and a second injured in a parachute training accident in Arizona, military officials said Friday. A Naval Special Warfare Command spokesman