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Citigroup to Pay the Largest Penalty of Its Kind – $4 Billion WASHINGTON – The Justice Department, along with federal and state partners, today announced a $7 billion settlement with Citigroup Inc.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The former dean of the University of Virginia’s School of Commerce, who called himself “funshooter2006”, was sentenced to 106 months in prison today followed by 20 years of supervised
WAVERLY – An Iowa man and convicted meth-maker was caught allegedly driving drunk with a child in the car after a domestic assault incident, recently. According to the Bremer County Sheriff’s Office,
MASON CITY – A wanted Minnesota drug dealer who was living in Mason City was caught by police Sunday evening. After a tip, police converged on a residence at the 1400 block
CHICAGO – AFSCME Pres. Lee Saunders today announced that, even in the face of attacks from anti-worker politicians, billionaires and judges across the country (including the United States Supreme Court), AFSCME gained
By Claudette Roulo, DoD News, Defense Media Activity – WASHINGTON, July 14, 2014 – After nearly five years as a prisoner of suspected Haqqani network terrorists, Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has returned
By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service – WASHINGTON, July 14, 2014 – Assessment teams working in Iraq have delivered their findings through the chain of command, and they have arrived at
DoD News, Defense Media Activity – WASHINGTON, July 14, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today hosted Qatar’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs Hamad bin Ali al-Attiyah at the Pentagon to
CHARLES CITY – Police in Charles City arrested two men from Nashua over the weekend on unrelated charges. On Saturday, July 12th at about 4:50 PM, police took a report of a
MASON CITY – A man who arrived at the Cerro Gordo County Jail – allegedly under the influence – was arrested Sunday. According to jailers, Chad Duan Dean, age 39, “came to
ALBERT LEA, MN – Lakeside Foods, Inc. is using energy efficiency to enhance the quality of its products for customers while reducing energy costs. The company recently completed several energy efficiency projects
Governor Branstad requests second Presidential Disaster Declaration for 26 counties DES MOINES – Governor Terry E. Branstad received word today that President Obama approved his request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for
CEDAR RAPIDS – An armed Wisconsin felon who threatened a Dubuque woman with a gun after she refused to assist him in committing food stamp fraud at a Dubuque gas station was sentenced
MASON CITY – A Clear Lake woman recently pled guilty to operating while intoxicated and delivering a false report to law enforcement. Andrea Haley Kennedy, age 22, pled guilty on June 30th
NORA SPRINGS – Cops were in pursuit of a Nora Springs man Monday night, who eluded them on an ATV before running away on foot. Police are seeking Cole Thomas Wickwire, age
WASHINGTON – Justin Lamar Sternad, 35, of Miami, Florida was sentenced to seven months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga of the Southern District of Florida for violating
FORT DODGE – A young couple from Fort Dodge died Sunday when a tree fell on them as they were riding an ATV south of Fort Dodge. According to a report, Jordan
MILLS COUNTY, IOWA – The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, with the help of several other agencies, has positively identified the body that was pulled from the Missouri River on July 1,
DES MOINES – In his weekly press conference Monday, Governor Terry Branstad announced he supports the use of eminent domain to take private land for a private company to build an oil
MASON CITY – Mason City Public Transit looks forward to welcoming the thousands of RAGBRAI riders and visitors to our community on Wednesday, July 23. In order to accommodate these transportation needs
MASON CITY – East State Street between Georgia Avenue and Connecticut Avenue will be closed to thru traffic for approximately one week beginning Tuesday, July 15th. This closure is necessary for the
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced the new leadership of its Executive Committee for the 2014-2015 year. The new NGA Chair Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and NGA Vice Chair Utah Gov. Gary
CHARLES CITY – A North Iowa woman was placed under arrest in Charles City for a domestic assault that caused injury. The alleged incident took place on July 11th. Charles City police,
MASON CITY – The local Mason City Chapter of the Harley Owner’s Group (HOG) is putting together a “Celebrate-Support” ride on July 19th. HOG is a not-for-profit group. Kyle Easley, Director of
FOREST CITY – Heritage Park of North Iowa will hold its 12th Annual Heritage Festival on July 20. Service at the Beaver Creek Church starts at 10 a.m. Admission is free. Goodwill