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BASEBALL What’s next: The NIACC baseball team returns to action Friday and Saturday in a four-game ICCAC series against Ellsworth. NIACC (20-27 overall, 8-16 in the ICCAC) hosts Ellsworth in a doubleheader
DES MOINES – Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds is joining nearly 40 of her colleagues in asking President Obama to support the U.S. National Guard on the eve of an important congressional hearing.
CHARLES CITY – A man was arrested in Charles City after he crashed his bike into a parked car. Police reported that on April 26, officers were called to the 100 block
CHARLES CITY – On April 26, the Charles City Police Department participated in the Drug Enforcement Agency prescription medication drop off event. Police reported that between the hours of 10:00 AM and
IOWA CITY – Two male Hawkeye gymnasts drank too much booze and were arrested this past weekend. Records show that Andrew Mansour Botto, age 18, was arrested at DC’s Bar on April
A Statement from Sen. Liz Mathis of Robins, co-chair of the Administration and Regulation Budget Subcommittee “Early in the 2014 session, repeated phone calls and emails were required to get Secretary of State
Personal Point by State Senator Mary Jo Wilhelm of Cresco – Thank you Madame President. I hope we complete our work this week and adjourn. It is clear, however, that the Oversight
NIT – Acting in a swift manner, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers or the NBA, it was
MASON CITY – In the seemingly endless, pitiful downward spiral of Mason City’s once-proud Human Rights institution, the city of Mason City kicked a group of dedicated volunteers out of city hall.
NIT – Disney has announced the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII and a lot of familiar faces will be a part of the adventure. Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver
MASON CITY – A Rudd woman showed up late for court to answer for a felony theft by check charge and was escorted to jail by Cerro Gordo deputies. Jessica Lynne Tesdahl,
HAWKEYE – Law enforcement conducted a two week investigation before breaking up a meth ring in the small Iowa town of Hawkeye. On April 28, 2014 the Fayette County Sheriff’s office executed
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack last week announced a new report on scientific breakthroughs discovered by USDA researchers that led to new patents and inventions with the potential for commercial application
FAYETTE COUNTY – Six Minnesota teens were cited for drinking at a party in Iowa this past weekend. On April 26th, 2014, at approximately 12:30 AM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received
By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service – WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel informed members of the Congressional Black Caucus that he is ordering the military services to
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from
The Scoop: A Reward for Misconduct (from Senator Charles Grassley) Imagine getting in trouble at work for misusing your office credit card or cheating on your timesheet. Would you expect a financial
NIT – The US Supreme Court is deciding an issue at this time that will determine whether police will be able to search a person’s cell phone when they make an arrest without
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional support and resources for America’s small and midsized farmers and ranchers. Today’s announcement includes $7 million in university research awards
TORRANCE, Calif., April 28, 2014 – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) today announced that the company will relocate its North American headquarters to North Dallas (Plano), Texas. The move—which is not expected to