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EL PASO, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and U.S. Border Patrol agents working at the El Paso port of entry seized 14.65 pounds of cocaine Monday. The drugs were
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EL PASO, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and U.S. Border Patrol agents working at the El Paso port of entry seized 14.65 pounds of cocaine Monday. The drugs were
DES MOINES – The combination of high winds and areas kept open by waterfowl or aerators have created large pockets of open water on some lakes and making favorite ice fishing spots
DES MOINES – A southeast Iowa hog producer has agreed to make significant improvements at its facility near Keosauqua to prevent future manure discharges as outlined in an administrative consent order. The
NEW YORK – The United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC), which settles the damage claims of those who suffered losses due to Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait, today made $1.03 billion available to
NEW YORK – The United Nations refugee agency warned today that the violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) has sent thousands of people streaming into neighbouring countries, while the International Criminal
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced that he has asked the Iowa Supreme Court to review and overturn Wednesday’s district court order to reopen the Iowa Juvenile Home, which
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) women’s basketball team will host its second annual Think Pink event on Saturday, February 15th. The Trojans will host Northeast Community College
DES MOINES – A bill banning telemed abortions was approved Thursday in a House Committee at the Iowa legislature. The bill relates to the use of telecommunications technology in the termination of
MASON CITY – The top-ranked NIACC women’s basketball team hosts Marshalltown in an ICCAC contest on Saturday. Game time is set for 1 p.m. in the NIACC gym. NIACC (21-2 overall, 10-0
GENEVA – The United Nations’ Committee on the Rights of the Child released an unprecedented report last week that slammed the Catholic Church for protecting itself and priests who had been accused
IOWA CITY – The road doesn’t get any easier Saturday for the struggling Iowa men’s basketball team. After a 20-game home court winning streak, Iowa has now dropped its last two, both
From Senator Amanda Ragan – Iowa ranks 11th out of 12 Midwestern states in the TechNet State Broadband Index, which ranks states based on how many households use broadband, network speeds and the
From Sen. Amanda Ragan – This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved additional help for low-income Iowans struggling to pay their home heating bills during this exceptionally cold winter. SSB 3137 would
ESTHERVILLE – The No. 7 NIACC wrestling team dropped a 32-24 decision to No. 14 Iowa Lakes Thursday night. Picking up wins for the Trojans were Blake Spotts by forfeit at 141
MASON CITY – The NIACC wrestling team remained at No. 7 in the latest rankings released Friday by the NJCAA Wrestling Coaches Association. Clackamas Community College (Oregon) is ranked No. 1. Ellsworth
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire) and John McCain (R-Arizona) on Thursday wrote President Obama requesting he answer additional questions regarding the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack
DES MOINES – An Iowa appeals court upheld the 2013 conviction of a Mason City man on a charge of possession of a controlled substance, third offense. According to court documents, 48-year-old
ARLINGTON, Va. – We proudly and joyously recognize and celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and history of African-Americans during Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, an annual observance in remembrance