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MINNEAPOLIS – United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Fort Yates, North Dakota man has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Cecil White Bull, age 40, was indicted on
DES MOINES – The Iowa State Board of Regents gave raises to two university presidents Thursday, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. According to the Gazette, University of Iowa President Sally Mason and Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who illegally re-entered the United States from El Salvador was sentenced on July 30, 2013, to 20 months in federal prison. Inmar Hernandez-Pineda, age 22, from El
ANKENY – Iowans may be used to spending a day at the Iowa State Fair sampling delicious food on a stick, listening to their favorite bands or winning ribbons, but this year
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State men’s basketball team announced its 2013-14 schedule today. Iowa State’s season opener will be against UNC-Wilmington on Sunday, Nov. 10 at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones will
President Hassan Rouhani press conference, released by the Iranian government: “You must know that the objective of sanctions – contrary to what those who have imposed the sanctions claim – is to
DES MOINES – Governor Terry Branstad today announced that Howard and Worth counties, which were affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in late spring, have been added to the Presidential Disaster
August 8th, 2013 – COACH FERENTZ: Welcome to everybody. Between Chicago and last week in Connecticut, it seems like this never ends. It’s like a caravan right now. But welcome, everybody. Starting
WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department said Thursday that a notorious wildlife tracker was arrested. “We commend the Togolese authorities on their recent efforts to halt the illegal trade of ivory in
MASON CITY – The NIACC baseball team will hold a youth fall league for players in grades 3-8 at the Mason City Youth Baseball Complex. The league begins Sept. 7 and runs
AMES – Experienced firefighters take longer to make decisions under stress than novice firefighters, according to research conducted at Iowa State University. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. After conducting dozens
AMES, Iowa –Iowa State’s Kirby Van Der Kamp has earned respect nationally as one of the best punters in college football. He garnered more national respect this afternoon when Si.com placed him
CAMP PENDLETON, CA – At a California military base, President Obama on Wednesday addressed troops and their families, thanking them for their service and commitment to protect the United States. “I’m here
MASON CITY – A postponement had no impact on the annual National Night Out event that was held Wednesday evening in Mason City’s East Park. A threat of thunderstorms and rain caused
OMAHA – Jason Smith, age 20, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been indicted on federal child pornography charges. The charges are contained in an indictment unsealed July 26, 2013 in United States
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State men’s basketball team will be in the national spotlight again in 2013-14 with two Big 12 Conference games selected for ESPN’s Big Monday schedule, which was
MASON CITY – “Having a neighborhood block party is the best way to get to know your neighbors, your local government representatives and your community police officers,” according to Chris Watts, chair
Aboard Air Force One En Route Andrews Air Force Base 2:48 P.M. PDT MR. CARNEY: Hey, everybody. Good afternoon. Thanks for being here aboard Air Force One as we fly east towards
by Matt Marquardt – 14 minutes and 20 seconds. That’s how long community volunteer Janice Easley spoke for at Tuesday evening’s City Council meeting. And that’s before she was stopped from leaving
WATERLOO -Waterloo police said Wednesday that they seized a dangerous firearm in the course of making an arrest last weekend. According to police, on August 2nd at about 11:08 PM, officers with
OSAGE – The Osage Police Department along with the St. Ansgar Police Department and the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office are inviting the public to the last Friday Night Out of the season