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CHARLES CITY – A Charles City woman was injured this week after she was rear-ended by another driver. According to a report, 60 year-old Christine Robbins was westbound on Highway 18 east
INDEX FOR TODAY’S BRIEFING EGYPT Condemnation of Attacks and Violence in Egypt Cancellation of Bright Star Exercises / Evaluation of Aid / Events on the Ground Relationship with Egypt / National Security
NEW YORK – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday welcomed the agreement between the two Koreas on the re-opening of the Kaesong Industrial Complex, adding that he hopes this will lead to other
Republican politician and former Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich said Wednesday that there is a big problem in America due to all the people that are either in jail or on parole or
PARIS, FRANCE – The Iowa Hawkeye men’s basketball team has arrived in Paris, France as they continue their European vacation on a six game tour. The Hawkeyes are 2-0 so far on
MASON CITY – Police were searching for a woman who allegedly beat another woman for approaching her with concerns about children in a car until the woman turned herself in to police
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday morning for its regular meeting. The board heard a road report from County Engineer Mary Kelly (see video). The board
WESLEY, IOWA – NorthIowaToday.com was able to confirm this week that an investigation is under way involving theft at the Wesley, Iowa post office. Earlier this week, an NIT reader informed our
MASON CITY – Wells Fargo Bank employees are working together to help provide some much-needed school supplies for local children. According to employees at the downtown Wells Fargo Bank branch, Wells Fargo
From the U.S. State Department: The United States today re-affirmed its strong commitment to the people of Jordan by signing a sovereign loan guarantee agreement with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry wished the the people of India congratulations on celebration of it independence day. “On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United
SIGOURNEY, IOWA – An Iowa company that had won approval last month from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to slaughter horses is now dropping the idea, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported Wednesday. Front
(Des Moines) This fall State Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City will look for ways to improve Iowa health care by studying what has worked well in other states. Ragan is one
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the State Veterans Home in Marshalltown has been awarded $614,995 from The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to renovate the
Hartford, Conn. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Hartford and Charlotte ports of entry assisted local law enforcement to apprehend a man who was the subject of an outstanding
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced reccently that a total of $159,975 will be coming to Jefferson, Marshall, and Winnebago counties from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Economic
Del Rio, Texas – Tuesday, U.S. Border Patrol agents working in Del Rio arrested four suspected illegal immigrants and seized more than $20,000 in U.S. currency. On Aug. 9, agents from the
Defendants Hid More Than Half-a-Billion Dollars in Losses Resulting from Derivatives Trading in JPMorgan’s Chief Investment Office A Third Trader, Bruno Iksil, Entered a Non-Prosecution Cooperation Agreement U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder,
WASHINGTON – In a statement released Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry expressed a congratulatory statement to the nation of Pakistan on its independence day. “On behalf of President Obama and
From State Rep. Sharon Steckman – Over the next few weeks, Iowa students and educators head back to school for another year. As they return, they will notice a few changes approved