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MASON CITY – An apartment was evacuated Sunday evening after a minor fire. According to the occupants of the apartment, a microwave caught on fire at one of the apartments at 415
MURRAY, Utah, May 5 (UPI) — A Utah soccer referee died after spending a week in a coma allegedly brought on by a punch from a 17-year-old goalie during a match, officials
SEOUL, May 5 (UPI) — South Korean President Park Geun-hye left Sunday for the United States to meet with President Obama to discuss North Korean threats, officials said. The Tuesday summit will
BOSTON, May 5 (UPI) — A Boston-area mortician called on the U.S. government to help him convince a cemetery to accept the body of accused marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Peter Stefan last
DAMASCUS, Syria, May 5 (UPI) — Syria vowed to retaliate after an apparent Israeli airstrike on the capital Damascus early Sunday. A government official said on CNN the attack on a military
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5 (UPI) — President Obama told graduates of The Ohio State University the age of instant information meant they could have a significant and early impact on society. Obama
LOS ANGELES, May 5 (UPI) — “Iron Man 3,” starring Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow, took in a whopping $175.3 million during the weekend. It was the second highest North American
WASHINGTON, May 5 (UPI) — Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said Sunday he hopes the Obama administration arms Syrian rebels as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Israel apparently launched a second airstrike
MASON CITY – Below, see the agenda for the Special Session/Committee of the Whole meeting of the Mason City Community School District Board of Education scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May
From Rep. Linda Upmeyer – This was a very productive week at the Capitol. The pace of debate picks up as the bills pass between chambers and committee work is completed. Much
CEDAR RAPIDS – The last three times Dalton Olson has played competitive rounds of golf his score has gone down. The NIACC sophomore hopes to continue that progression Monday and Tuesday at
MASON CITY – The NIACC baseball team will host Iowa Lakes in a doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. on Monday at Roosevelt Stadium. NIACC is 20-13 overall and 11-9 in the ICCAC.
by Jody Spear – MASON CITY – Mason City hosted the Midstates Spring Horse Show -a Hunter and Jumper Show- this week at the North Iowa Events Center. The event is typically
MASON CITY – At-Large Mason City Council candidate Jody Draper held an informal gathering at Cabin Coffee Saturday. Draper, supported by friends and family, gathered signatures for her election bid and chatted
GREENBELT, Md., May 3 (UPI) — NASA says a study it led suggests global warming will drive changes in global rainfall patterns, with increased risks of both extreme rainfall and drought. Model
by Jody Spear – MASON CITY – Saturday afternoon, Tara and Travis Brick were on North Federal Avenue in downtown Mason City enjoying the sunshine on their unicycles. Despite the fact that
WACO, TX- Ese and Ej Okoro led an Iowa State women’s team that qualified five runners Saturday for the finals on Sunday at the 2013 Big 12 Outdoor Championships. The Cyclone women
FORT DODGE – The post-season starts Monday for the NIACC softball team. NIACC (14-18) plays Marshalltown (20-22-1) at 2 p.m. Monday at the Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in the opening round of
PEORIA, Ill., May 4 (UPI) — Caterpillar Inc. says it will lay off another 300 workers at its Decatur, Ill., factory by the middle of the summer. The announcement Friday came weeks
PURCHASE, N.Y., May 3 (UPI) — Soft drink brand Mountain Dew said Friday it cut ties with U.S. hip-hop artist Lil Wayne because one of his lyrics defiled civil rights icon Emmett
BRADFORD, England, May 3 (UPI) — One of the classic signs of aging — gray hair — and covering it with chemical pigments — hair dye — may be a thing of
NEW YORK, May 4 (UPI) — Relatives of those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks say they are upset about plans to charge admission to the museum at Ground Zero
NEW YORK, May 4 (UPI) — A federal judge in New York approved a $2.43 billion settlement to end claims Bank of America misled shareholder when it purchased Merrill Lynch & Co.
CHICAGO, May 4 (UPI) — The owners of the Chicago Cubs say new billboards and signs, opposed by neighbors around Wrigley Field, are a vital part of a stadium renovation project. The
BEIJING, May 4 (UPI) — U.S. automaker Chrysler is preparing to recall 4,783 Compass and Patriot model cars in China due to fuel tank problems, a Chinese government agency said. The General
LOS ANGELES, May 4 (UPI) — Los Angeles city officials cited musician Chris Brown for graffiti murals covering the walls outside his Hollywood Hills home, TMZ reported. The concrete walls are covered
HOLLYWOOD, May 4 (UPI) — Sony is developing “Men in Black 4,” though it is unclear if franchise star Will Smith will be involved in the comedy sequel, The Hollywood Reporter said.
CUPERTINO, Calif., May 4 (UPI) — U.S. Cellular is the latest cellphone company to carry the Apple smartphone, and analysts say two other major providers may soon offer the iPhone as well.
LOS ANGELES, May 4 (UPI) — Charlie Sheen said he supports the decision to remove his twin sons from the custody of ex-wife Brooke Mueller to that of another ex-wife, Denise Richards.
HOLLYWOOD, May 4 (UPI) — U.S actor Robert Downey Jr. said he earned approximately $50 million after box-office bonuses for his role as Iron Man in last year’s “The Avengers.” Downey confirmed
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 4 (UPI) — The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled married homosexuals have the same parental rights as heterosexual couples. The decision handed down Friday means both members of
PITTSBURGH, May 4 (UPI) — Investigators said they are treating the “highly suspicious” death of a Pittsburgh doctor from apparent cyanide poisoning as a homicide. Investigators said it would take a few
MAZAN, France, May 4 (UPI) — Onlookers said actress Keira Knightley was radiant for her wedding in France this week, although the couple’s transportation was notable for a lack of elegance. “It
MASON CITY – A program entitled “Eggzactly!” will be held on Monday, May 13 at 4 p.m. at the Lime Creek Nature Center. Children ages 4 – 5 will learn all about
CEDAR RAPIDS – Randy Beltramea, from Marion, Iowa, has been charged with two counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, and one count of aggravated identity theft. The charges are
NEW YORK, May 4 (UPI) — Joakim Noah’s double-double of 24 points and 14 rebounds Saturday lifted Chicago to a 99-93 win over Brooklyn in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference series.
WASHINGTON, May 3 (UPI) — Japanese automaker Toyota said it would recall 11,489 FJ Cruiser SUVs due to headlights that could temporarily blind oncoming drivers. The recall involves 2007-13 Cruisers with “Auxiliary