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WASHINGTON – I want to thank the Commerce Department for hosting the first SelectUSA summit. I am here today with a very simple message. We do not take investment in the United
From Congressman Tom Latham – I believe that it is a fundamental principle of fairness that Congress and the President should live under the same rules and laws they create for the
IRVING, Texas — University of Iowa senior linebacker James Morris has been named a 2013 National Football Foundation (NFF) National Scholar-Athlete. The NFF and College Hall of Fame announced the recipients Thursday.
MASON CITY – A Mason City man and convicted felon was arrested Friday after police investigated a robbery. According to a report, Nathan James Wallace, age 52, was taken into custody after
MASON CITY – In another development deal to aid a retail business, the City of Mason City is proposing a staggered 5 year tax break for a local car dealership to help
MASON CITY – The voters are making their voices heard at the polls in Mason City this election season. In a contentious mayor’s and city council race, County Auditor Ken Kline told
The U.S. obesity rate continues to climb, Gallup-Healthways data showed this week. The adult obesity rate so far in 2013 is 27.2%, up from 26.2% in 2012, and is on pace to surpass all
CLEAR LAKE – A Mason City teen has been charged with a vehicle theft in Clear Lake. According to a report, 18 year-old Rueben Lee Hickman was arrested early by Clear Lake
WASHINGTON – On Friday, President Obama established a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience to advise the Administration on how the Federal Government can respond to the needs of communities nationwide
DES MOINES – Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds are pleased to honor eleven Iowa police officers and firefighters with the 2013 Sullivan Brother’s Award of Valor. Every day, men and women
WASHINGTON – In their meeting Friday at the White House, President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Iraq and pledged
COUNCIL BLUFFS – On October 31, 2013, at approximately 4:38 p.m., Iowa State Patrol communications was contacted by the Hapeville Police Department, Georgia. Information was received that Courtni Thomas, who was wanted
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) issued the following statement as millions of Americans, including over 400,000 in Iowa, are seeing their food assistance benefits reduced. The reduction comes as Congress
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Coast Guard rescued four people from a sailboat caught in high seas and winds, due to severe weather in the area, approximately 24 miles offshore of Matagorda
WATERLOO – On Wednesday, October 30, 2013, Waterloo Police conducted tobacco sales compliance checks. The following businesses were complaint: Casey’s General Store, 51 E. Tower Park Drive Kum & Go, 117 E.
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Big Ten wrestling begins the 2013-14 season this weekend, as four conference teams take the mat. Northwestern hosts the University of Chicago and Stevens Tech on Saturday, while Indiana,
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad denied the following applications for commutation: Shannon Elizabeth Lee Breeden, age 28, committed her crimes on May 27, 2002, in Scott County. She is currently