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IOWA CITY – University of Iowa junior running back Mark Weisman is one of 12 players in the nation to be added to the Watch List for the 2013 Maxwell Award. The
MASON CITY – The Lime Creek Nature Center Timber Trot was held on October 5th at the Lime Creek Conservation Area. There were a total of 49 runners entered in the event,
WATERLOO – Shortly before mid-night on Thursday, October 10, 2013, Waterloo Police were dispatched to 815 Allen Street on a report the residence had been struck by gunfire. While investigating this incident
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve King released the following statement after House Speaker John Boehner named the House Farm Bill conferees: “I am thankful Speaker Boehner has appointed conferees to advance the Farm
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is advising Iowans to call or email his offices for a faster response than via postal mail to Washington during the partial government shutdown. Senate
MINNEAPOLIS – Late last week in federal court, a jury found a 33-year-old Duluth man guilty of the sex trafficking a child for approximately seven months last year. Following a four-day trial,
from Iowa Congressman Tom Latham – Many Iowans have called me over the past week with questions about the government shutdown and requesting my thoughts on the ongoing situation. Below this note
Special Briefing ERT London, England October 12, 2013 SENIOR STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL TWO: Okay. So we’re just going to do a quick backgrounder on the meetings that Secretary Kerry just had in
ANKENY – Iowa Department of Transportation motor vehicle enforcement (MVE) officers use a myriad of tools to complete their job duties. One of those tools is a laptop computer in every Iowa
MINNEAPOLIS – The Vikings needed a win to keep pace in the NFC North and to get by until newly-annointed stating quarterback Josh Freeman can take the reigns of the offense. No
Out-of-work pro quarterback Vince Young says he’s ready to suit up for his home-state Houston Texans, as they were throttled Sunday by the St. Louis Rams 38-13. Texan’s starting quarterback Matt Schaub
MASON CITY – A North Iowa couple was arrested after a traffic stop late Saturday night near the Mason City Airport on a range of offenses. According to a report, officers with
by Peter Children – Travis Hickey, Janet Solberg, and Scott Tornquist are in the process of a crash course in black magic being taught by the master illusionist himself….Eric Bookmeyer. These people
MASON CITY – Two sheds were built Saturday by women who volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. Both were going to needy families. “We had about thirty women working here today between the
HAMPTON – An elderly Hampton man is dead after his car went through an intersection and crashed into a creek bed late last week. According to a report, 70 year-old Keith Studer
From Rep. Sharon Steckman – Iowans now have access to new, affordable health care options through the Iowa Health Insurance Marketplace. The Iowa Marketplace is a tool for consumers who need more
According to a new Gallup poll, 60% of Americans say the Democratic and Republicans parties do such a poor job of representing the American people that a third major party is needed. The
NORA SPRINGS – Nora Springs will be holding their First Annual Trunk or Treat event on Halloween night, Thursday, October 31, from 5:00 pm to 7 pm. This is for people who live in
MASON CITY – The Village Cooperative observed its third anniversary as a new Mason City neighborhood by dedicating a COMFORT ZONE bench at the Taft Ave. Co-op entrance Thursday, October 10. Co-op
AMES, Iowa – Kenny McCabe and James Schrader grabbed two pots of marigolds and placed them on a greenhouse bench. On the left, in a pot made from a biorenewable mix of
MASON CITY – IowaWORKS North Iowa, along with North Iowa Area Community College, is hosting a regional career fair on Wednesday, October 16 from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm. The event will
by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley For generations, Iowans have answered the call to feed the world. That noble vocation continues today as farmers across the state haul in the fall harvest. Their