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Well it’s Monday and time to decipher John’s column once more. Question; why hasn’t John ever considered running for a seat at that table? Maybe he feels he can add more fuel
(DES MOINES) – Today, Governor Terry E. Branstad issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for one additional county in response to recent storms and flooding. The Governor declared a disaster in Allamakee
WASHINGTON – According to a ruling Monday involving two white students denied enrollment at the University of Texas, the U.S. Supreme Court has placed limits on the use of affirmative action by
New York – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said he is “appalled” by the reported killing of a group of foreigners who were on a mountain-climbing expedition in northern Pakistan, and urged the
Op-ed by Peter Children – Well, it happened for the first time a few days ago, I had a phone call from someone who reads N. I. T. First of all my
NEW YORK – The Security Council today sent a strong signal to perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict that their crimes will not be tolerated, adopting a new resolution to strengthen efforts
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing that its popular “IA Driver Test” app, a practice test for the real written exam that applicants must take to get their
MASON CITY – Troy Oglesby was sentenced today in court to 60 days in jail with credit served for all but 15 days. Judge Rustin Davenport threw out a $625.00 fine and
MASON CITY – A Clear Lake woman and convicted felon is in jail for a firearm violation. Krystel Rae Anderson, 28, was arrested Friday and taken to the Cerro Gordo County Jail.
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley made the following comment after learning that an amendment introduced by Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to place a hard cap on farm payments cleared the House Rules Committee
BELMOND – Following a tornado that impacted the city of Belmond earlier this month, a benefit will be held to help employees of a popular restaurant there that was damaged during the
MINNEAPOLIS—A federal indictment unsealed recently charges eight individuals in connection with a string of burglaries during which money was stolen from ATMs and prescription drugs were stolen from pharmacies. The indictment, which
MINNEAPOLIS—Last week in federal court in St. Paul, the former owner of a toy company in Edina was sentenced for failing to pay federal employment taxes. United States District Court Judge Paul
GRAND FORKS—U.S. Attorney Timothy Q. Purdon announced today that Hope Louise Tomahawk Whiteshield, of St. Michael, North Dakota, has been charged by complaint with child abuse and neglect in Indian Country. Whiteshield,
WASHINGTON – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) last week announced the tragic loss of Special Agent James “Terry” Watson, who was murdered in what appears to have been a robbery attempt
Harrisburg, PA – United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced today that the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 38-year old Jesse A. Brewer in Brooklyn, New York. On July 12, 2012, the
MASON CITY – Summer is an exciting time for children to enjoy playtime with friends, a week at camp, a family vacation, or time at the pool. Unfortunately for many children who receive
MINNEAPOLIS—Last week in federal court, a 36-year-old St. Cloud man was indicted for robbing the TCF Bank located at 1001 Fourth Street in St. Cloud. Fehd El Mehdi Kourima was specifically charged