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WASHINGTON – Heavy rains and flooding are possible Sunday in some areas of the gulf coast as tropical storm Karen moves into the region The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2013 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today he is recalling most of the Defense Department
MASON CITY – A brief but dangerous hail storm hit Mason City and surrounding areas Friday evening. Not a lot of damage was reported, but a storm the previous day brought down
MASON CITY – The NIACC volleyball team went 2-1 at the NIACC volleyball tournament on Saturday. The NIACC volleyball team topped Anoka-Ramsey 3-0 in its first match Saturday at the NIACC tournament.
MASON CITY – Despite the threat of severe thunderstorms Friday, the Mohawk homecoming afternoon events went on as scheduled. The coronation, where Lexy Pederson and Tommy Johnson were crowned Homecoming King and
IOWA CITY – Iowa lost a Big Ten battle with Michigan State Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, dropping a hard-fought 26-14 conference game to the Spartans. Iowa quarterback Jake Rudock completed touchdown passes
MASON CITY – In the wake of Mason City Mayor Eric Bookmeyer’s public onslaught against him, Fourth Ward City Council candidate Matt Marquardt immediately moved to disprove the mayor’s claim that he
MASON CITY – A fundraiser to held eradicate Alzheimer’s disease was held Saturday morning in Mason City. An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed a beautiful morning in East Park for a two mile walk
Op-ed by Peter Children – Did I write that Mayor Bookmeyer’s wife should inject him with air? Yes I did say that. There has been more than one occasion since Bookmeyer cast
NORMAN, Okla. – The No. 25 Iowa State volleyball team was in a battle throughout the entire match with Oklahoma at the McCasland Field House. However, it was the Sooners who came
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The sum of the parts of the University of Iowa Athletics Department’s strategic plan for the next five years are crystallized in five simple words: Win. Graduate. Do
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following statement on Thursday after the House voted to pass two separate appropriations bills of immediate priority. The measures are H.R. 3230, the Pay
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On October 1st, U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) hailed the new protections and benefits for consumers as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In a video message, he encouraged Iowans
MASON CITY – The City of Mason City is seeking a contractor to remove ice and snow from sidewalks at properties where owners fail to clear the walkways within 48 hours. According
MASON CITY – The Mason City Mohawks football team got its first taste of victory this season Friday night. The Mohawks beat Ottumwa 17-14 in a rainy game that was played early
DES MOINES – The Iowa State Fire Marshal Division is working to remind everyone that home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. This is due in part
From Rep. Tom Latham – As a government shutdown unfortunately continues, I wanted to take a moment to again assure the residents of the Iowa’s Third Congressional District I will continue to
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State forward Melvin Ejim has been named to the 2013-14 Preseason All-Big 12 Team in a vote of the league’s coaches. Coaches are not permitted to vote for
Floor Speech of Sen. Chuck Grassley, Delivered Friday, October 04, 2013 Mr. President, I come to the floor to take issue with a remark made by the President on Tuesday regarding Obamacare.
MASON CITY – Two Mason City residents were arrested and charged with crimes after a traffic stop this week. A Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s deputy made a traffic stop on October 1st
DES MOINES – AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan issued the following statement regarding the layoffs of 69 Iowa Workforce Development employees and 111 Iowa Department of Public Defense (Iowa National