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KABUL, Afghanistan – Five International Security Assistance Force service members died as a result of a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan today. ISAF is still in the process of reviewing the circumstances
STORM LAKE – Earlier this month, an Iowa man was arrested for felony dependent adult abuse for allegedly stealing nearly $50,ooo from an elderly Iowa woman. According to Buena Vista County Sheriff
WASHINGTON – In a letter to President Barack Obama last week, 22 United States senators questioned a new “enforcement review” ordered by President Obama after he met with advocacy groups that reportedly
DES MOINES – The DNR will host six public hearings and is asking for public input on proposed rule changes regarding concentrated animal feeding operations. The proposed changes are required by state law
MASON CITY – The United States of America Department of Transportation Office in Washington, D.C. has issued an order re-soliciting proposals from air carriers interested in providing Essential Air Service (EAS) at
DES MOINES — Progress Iowa today released a new television advertisement, asking Iowans to call Governor Branstad and tell him to come clean about what he knew regarding his administration’s recent scandals.
DES MOINES – A Hampton teen served as a page in the Iowa Senate this year. Senator Amanda Ragan said this week that Allen Teggatz, 18, of Hampton served as a page
CLEAR LAKE – The Clear lake Police Department has been investigating an assault in conjunction with Minnesota authorities that occurred on April 20, 2014 involving a Clear Lake woman. On April 24,
TIPTON, IOWA – On Sunday, March 16, 2014, at approximately 10:51 A.M., 15 year-old Keifla Thomas Robinson was found deceased in his residence at 507 East 5th Street, Tipton, Iowa, by his
BEDFORD, IOWA – Arrests have been made in what is now being ruled a homicide that took place at 1509 Bent St., Bedford, Iowa, on April 23, 2014. An autopsy was conducted
MASON CITY – Police arrested two individuals for stealing from Wal-Mart earlier this week. Police told NIT that two persons were arrested on Wednesday, April 23, at Walmart for shoplifting during two
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A vehicle was found in a ditch south of Clear Lake early Sunday morning, and police were sent to investigate. A Cerro Gordo deputy responded to a
DES MOINES – The 105th running of the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee came to a close on Saturday, and a sellout crowd witnessed four meet records and four world-leading marks at
NIT – Nearly eight per cent of Syria’s declared chemical weapons material remains on its territory and should be removed in the shortest possible timeframe, despite the difficult security situation, the head
VENTURA – A man was critically injured Friday night in Ventura after a motorcycle crash. The incident took place at about 11:40 PM on Balsam Avenue just south of Ventura near 237th
From Congressman Tom Latham – During the past two weeks, I have had the opportunity to travel and see constituents. As I return to Washington, we will see many good pieces of
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte today pressed the Department of Homeland Security for additional information about El Medhi Semlali Fathi who,
DES MOINES – Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week is an opportunity to recognize the important conservation practices placed on Iowa’s landscape and bring attention to the ongoing work by farmers, landowners