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MASON CITY – Details are still emerging after a man was arrested around 4:30 PM after a brief standoff with police. So far, what is known is that an African-American male was
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa wrestlers past and present compete this weekend in Stillwater, Okla., for the chance to represent the United States in a pair of international wrestling competitions.
WATERLOO – On Friday, June 21, 2013 at approximately 12:57 AM, Waterloo Police Officers were conducting a traffic stop at Broadway Avenue and Kern Street when they heard the sound of gunfire.
CRYSTAL LAKE – Swimmer’s itch is starting to make its presence known at Crystal Lake, located in Hancock county. The condition is caused by parasitic flatworms. The flatworm eggs are transferred to
LAKE VIEW, Iowa – An Arizona woman was rescued from Black Hawk Lake Thursday afternoon, after the personal watercraft she was operating with her son, overturned and the two were separated from
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today signed two of their selections from the 2013 First-Year Player Draft, third-round pick Jacob Hannemann, an outfielder from Brigham Young University, and seventh-round selection, right-handed pitcher
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today the signing of right-handed pitcher Kohl Stewart from St. Pius X (Houston, Texas) High School, whom they selected with the fourth overall pick
On World Refugee Day, the United States stands with the more than 45 million people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict and political violence.
MINNEAPOLIS—Late this afternoon in federal court, a member of the Native Mob street gang was sentenced to 516 months in federal prison for shooting and killing fellow gang member Jeremee Kraskey. United
MINNEAPOLIS—Last week in federal court in St. Paul, a 35-year-old Red Lake man was sentenced for committing domestic assault involving a woman on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. United States District Court
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a $2.5 million grant to fund improvements in the enforcement and monitoring of fire and building safety standards in the ready-made garment sector
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell joined Senator John Thune (R-SD) in introducing the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013, which would permanently abolish the federal death tax. In addition,
BERLIN – President Obama spoke to the people of Berlin Thursday about the deep and enduring bonds between the United States and Germany, and the common values between the two nations. “While
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced three amendments that would tighten criminal laws that are being weakened in the comprehensive immigration bill being debated by
WASHINGTON (June 20, 2013) – Existing-home sales improved in May and remain solidly above a year ago, while the median price continued to rise by double-digit rates from a year earlier, according
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that a total of $2,673,197 has been awarded to ten AmeriCorps programs across Iowa. This competitive funding comes from the Corporation for National
MASON CITY – There may be some better attractions at this year’s North Iowa Fair. According to Fair Manager David Green, “Although it was unexpected, the North Iowa Fair has signed a
RED WING, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will finish a three-year reforestation project with a massive planting of 7,000 trees this June. The project, called the
(Mason City) – Governor Branstad has recognized June 17 – 23, 2013 as Drowning Prevention Week. This week is geared to help educate Iowa residents of the importance of safe swimming and
Discretion and Waivers Immigration Reform Bill Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary Committee Comprehensive Immigration Reform, S.744, Discretion and Waivers Thursday, June 13, 2013 Mr. President,
Washington, DC — The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding decreased by $4.9 billion, or 0.2 percent, in the first quarter of 2013, the first quarterly decrease since the third quarter of
SIOUX CITY – A man who illegally re-entered the United States from Guatemala was sentenced on June 18, 2013, to time served. Casimiro Chilel-Lopez, age 23, from Guatemala, received the prison term
United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Presho, South Dakota man convicted of felon and drug user in possession of a firearm was sentenced on June 13, 2013, by U.S.
Harrisburg, PA – United States Marshal Martin J. Pane today announced that the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested Albert Bowman in York, Pennsylvania. Bowman, a 33-year old man, was being sought by
20 June 2013 – Marking World Refugee Day, United Nations officials highlighted the plight of millions of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the globe, and urged countries to boost efforts
ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 20, 2013 – The St. Louis Cardinals signed two more players today from their 2013 draft class, bringing their total number of draftees signed to 34. Signing today
KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force killed a Taliban leader, Lal Mohammad, during an operation in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, June 19. Mohammad produced, facilitated and disseminated improvised explosive