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UN – As Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorists continue to overrun areas of northern Iraq, the United Nations has begun coordinating humanitarian assistance for displaced vulnerable ethnic and
MINNEAPOLIS – United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger announced the sentencing last week of DOUGLAS LUKE ROBINETTE, 27, to 360 months in federal prison. ROBINETTE was indicted on April 9, 2013, and
By Jim Garamone, DoD News, Defense Media Activity – WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2014 – President Barack Obama today signed into law the Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act
By Terri Moon Cronk, DoD News, Defense Media Activity – WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2014 – India represents one of the most significant countries in the world today that will help shape a
From Senator Amanda Ragan: Students and teachers are heading back to Iowa classrooms for the new school year this month. When they do, the education reforms we have approved over the last
DES MOINES, IA – The five initial Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) participating in Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s ACO Shared Savings model have improved their quality scores by over 35 percent
MASON CITY – Mason City police gave an update on the fracas on Monroe Avenue Wednesday night that sent one to the hospital and landed several others in a jail cell. According
By: Karen Dynan, Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury The U.S. economy continues to strengthen. Last week, we learned that 209,000 jobs were created in July.
WASHINGTON – A program for Afghan citizens who helped U.S. forces during the Afghan war will allow special visas for up to 1,000 persons, allowing them to come to America. According to
MASON CITY – The sweet, wet stench of booze wafted through the evening air, so thick that only certain elected officials would appreciate it. The piercing sound of sirens, the babble of
LAKE JACKSON, TX – Former Presidential candidate Ron Paul and his non-profit political lobbying organization are in big trouble with the IRS for not paying a fine, the politician said in an email
STILLWATER, MN – A hike in the Minnesota minimum wage that kicked in on Friday, August 1 has prompted a suburban Twin Cities cafe to whack its customers with a “minimum wage
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University President Steven Leath today (Aug. 7) announced his decision to permanently discontinue Veishea, supporting the recommendations of the 2014 Veishea Task Force and ending a celebration
MASON CITY – Three teens were cited at an underage drinking party in rural Mason City this week. Cerro Gordo county deputies responded to a call of an underage party at a
MASON CITY – A violent sex offender now residing in Mason City has been accused of violating the Iowa sex offender registry for the second time since coming to town. Law enforcement
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa continues to make progress on efforts to combat sexual assault on campus and improve support for victims. Starting July 1, UI President Sally Mason directed
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa President Sally Mason released this statement on high-risk drinking and the university’s alcohol harm reduction efforts: High-risk drinking poses a risk to the health and safety
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City woman now charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter after a fatal car-motorcycle accident last May has a court date set next month. Stephanie Mercer, age
FREDERICKSBURG – An Iowa man twice-convicted of sex crimes against children has been arrested. Lathan A. Schaufenbuel, age 21 of Fredericksburg, was arrested on the evening of July 31, 2014, by a