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WASHINGTON – The Energy Department released two new reports today showcasing record growth across the U.S. wind market — increasing America’s share of clean, renewable energy and supporting tens of thousands of
MASON CITY – Police said Monday that a report from a bicyclist about being shot at is not confirmed. Police received a report Sunday night from a man riding a bicycle on
TOULON, France – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team tied Hyeres-Toulon at the end of regulation, but ultimately fell, 84-82, in overtime Monday night in an exhibition contest. The loss was the Hawkeyes’ first
Bedford, IOWA — Law enforcement in southern Iowa will continue searching in and around rural Taylor County through the daylight hours. Officers are looking for Rodney Eugene Long, a suspect in Sunday night’s
BEDFORD, IOWA – Law enforcement officials are looking for an escapee from the Clarinda Correctional Facility, Rodney Eugene Long. Officers believe Long is the individual who shot a Taylor County deputy late
MASON CITY – Police continue to investigate a crash that took place late Friday night on the NIACC campus. According to police, on Friday, August 17th at about 11:54 PM, a single
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced they will be hosting the second Governor’s Bullying Prevention Summit, to be held on Nov. 4 at Hy-Vee
BEDORD, IOWA – As the search for the suspect in Taylor County continues, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) confirms the Sheriff’s Deputy who was shot late Sunday night is 33
Keith Nelson Eldredge, 78, of Newburn, TN passed away at his home on August 16, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on August 13th 1935 in Carey, Idaho
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team makes its return to ESPN’s “Super Tuesday” lineup this upcoming season. The basketball doubleheader features conference games from the Big Ten and
MASON CITY – An NIT and Globe Gazette reader alerted NIT this morning of potentially dangerous comments posted to the Globe Gazette’s website. The comments were made by a regular columnist and
CHESTER, IOWA – A one vehicle crash this weekend in North Iowa injured four Minnesotans. According to a report, on Saturday morning at about 1:25 AM, a 2010 Chevy Cobalt driven by
SHINDAND DISTRICT, Afghanistan – Special Forces soldiers from the 4th Special Operation Kandak detained seven insurgents, including a senior Taliban leader Aug. 16 in Herat province’s Shindand district. The operation took place
To Date, 25 Individuals Charged in San Antonio and Houston Areas Fourteen current and former recruiters and soldiers of the U.S. Army National Guard have been charged in the Southern District of
MASON CITY – Now that Jodi Draper is settled in as a candidate for the second ward Mason City City Council seat, will the incumbent, Travis Hickey, soon declare that he wants
DES MOINES – AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan released the following statement concerning the need for additional staff training at the Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo and Governor Branstad’s comments
WASHINGTON – A top-ranked U.S. official recognized Afghanistan’s independence day on Sunday, August 18th. Speaking for “President Obama and the people of the United States,” U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sent
From Jodi Draper of Mason City: Mason City, IA: Today, Jodi Draper formally announces her candidacy for the Second Ward Council Seat. Jodi brings a relevant, broad and diverse background to the
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan- Commandos from the 2nd Special Operations Kandak killed five insurgents during a clearing operation Aug. 17 in Ghazni province’s Waghez district. The commandos were clearing Sehdewal, Adro Kala, and