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NAPLES, FL – A Florida woman who was arrested in 2010 after police say she hit a 5-month-old boy in the head – causing a traumatic brain injury – was found guilty
Des Moines–Today, Governor Branstad issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for one additional county in response to the recent storms and flooding. The Governor declared a disaster in Des Moines County. In
DES MOINES – The State of Iowa has issued an amber alert Tuesday evening for two children allegedly abducted by a woman authorities describe as “heavily under the influence of meth.” The
WASHINGTON, June 4 (UPI) — President Obama said he was reaching beyond the Iranian energy sector by targeting the national currency and automotive sector with sanctions. Obama signed an executive order Monday
WASHINGTON, June 4 (UPI) — As state legislatures prepare to adjourn for the summer, a handful of Republican-controlled statehouses are embroiled in tough battles over expanding Medicaid. The Washington Post reported Sunday
WASHINGTON, June 3 (UPI) — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden won’t be hosting his annual beach bash for journalists this summer, Politico reported Monday. The vice president’s office declined to comment on
NEW YORK, June 4 (UPI) — The Dow Jones industrial average dropped points Tuesday putting an end to what was one of the oddest records in the history of the exchange. Stocks
TRENTON, N.J., June 4 (UPI) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday a special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacancy created by the death of Frank Lautenberg will be
LOS ANGELES, June 4 (UPI) — NFL Hall of Famer Deacon Jones died in Southern California Monday at the age of 74, the Washington Redskins said. “The #Redskins have learned via EVP/GM
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake woman was arrested last week after allegedly picking up her children from daycare while intoxicated. According to Clear Lake police, Amy Marie Novak, 30, showed up
by Jody Spear – MASON CITY – The Dollar General store, located at 1631 4th Street SW, behind McDonald’s, will be closing soon. Mercy Hospital will be taking over much of the
AMES, Iowa – June 4, 2013 – The Iowa Department of Transportation, Iowa State Patrol and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will participate in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Roadcheck 2013
MASON CITY – The NIACC Open is set for June 29 at Highland Park Golf Course. The annual golf tournament is a four-person best shot that starts with an 8 a.m. shotgun
DES MOINES – An Iowa Appeals Court last week upheld the conviction of a man for sexually abusing a six year-old child which landed him in jail for 50 years. Court records
CENTENNIAL, Colo., June 4 (UPI) — A Colorado judge said Tuesday Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes will be allowed to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity. Asked
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today named former state Sen. Larry McKibben and construction business owner Milt Dakovich to the Iowa Board of Regents. McKibben and Dakovich begin their terms
ANKENY, Iowa – June 4, 2013 – Renewing your driver’s license from the comfort of your own home is expected to become a reality in mid-July, according to the Iowa Department of
AMES, Iowa – Coming off three bowl seasons in four years, the Iowa State football team will play its opening four games under the lights and three of them will be televised
PHOENIX, June 3 (UPI) — The number of undocumented immigrants caught entering the United States from Mexico is up this year, officials say, but doesn’t portend a massive influx. Border Patrol officials
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 3 (UPI) — Yahoo says it is ending Mail Classic, requiring all users to switch to the new version of Mail and accept an update to its new terms
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man whose house caught fire from an illegal methamphetamine lab was sentenced Monday to more than 23 years in federal prison. Rory Lee Zirkelbach, age 43, from Dubuque,
LONDON, June 4 (UPI) — Talks to allow inspectors inside Iran’s nuclear facilities have been “going around in circles,” the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Monday. Addressing representatives of
Note: This article is the eleventh in a series written by free-lance writer Larry Stone featuring the Cedar River Watershed – Centuries ago, “wild” prairies, wetlands, forests, and savannas soaked up water,
DETROIT, June 3 (UPI) — Opening statements Monday in the trial of a Detroit police officer charged in the shooting death of a young girl during a raid centered on control of
SANAA, Yemen, June 3 (UPI) — A top official in a branch of al-Qaida has urged American radicals to stage Boston bombing-like attacks and threatened renewed strikes inside the United States. Qassim
LONDON, June 3 (UPI) — Michael Adebolajo appeared in a London court for the first time Monday, nearly two weeks after he allegedly slashed to death a young British soldier. The 28-year-old
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 3 (UPI) — Google says it will not allow facial recognition capabilities on its Glass wearable computer until there are strong privacy protections in place. “We’ve been listening
PROVIDENCE, S.C., June 3 (UPI) — Rhode Island’s Supreme Court ordered the state to return $217.41 to an imprisoned man who raped his estranged wife, who told police he stole the money
SECURITY-WIDEFIELD, Colo., June 3 (UPI) — A number of residents of Security-Widefield, Colo., received invitations to join the Ku Klux Klan in their mailboxes, officials said. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said
FORT MEADE, Md., June 3 (UPI) — Bradley Manning’s lawyer thanked supporters before Monday’s start of the Army private’s court-martial for the largest leak of secret documents in U.S. history. “On behalf
ATLANTA, June 3 (UPI) — U.S. researchers say an innocent-looking phone charger could invisibly install malware on an iPhone or other devices running the latest version of Apple’s iOS. Three researchers at
CORALVILLE – Brian James Boyer, an inmate assigned to the Iowa Medical and Classification Center, died Saturday June 1, 2013 in the institution Hospice Care Unit. Boyer died of natural causes due
WASHINGTON, June 4 (UPI) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said he doesn’t believe the Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups was limited to a single branch in Cincinnati. Graham, a top
From Sen. Charles Grassley – Q: When is Flag Day? A: Every summer on June 14, the United States pays tribute to the 50 stars and 13 stripes that majestically symbolize the
UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (UPI) — A treaty regulating the global arms trade opened for signature Monday at the United Nations, with the United States hailing it as a positive control of
ISLAMABAD, June 4 (UPI) — Pakistan’s Prime Minister-elect Nawaz Sharif condemned the U.S. drone attack that killed a senior Taliban leader as a violation of the county’s sovereignty. The attack on a
WASHINGTON, June 4 (UPI) — New sanctions targeting Iran’s currency were approved Monday by President Obama, the White House said. The new action, approved in an executive order, targets Iran’s currency, the
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior Roy Devyn Marble and junior Aaron White are two of 30 of the nation’s top collegians that will attend the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s