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CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake woman who was accused of aggravated assault with a weapon has entered a guilty plea to assault causing injury. Clear Lake police arrested Katy Marieann Mitchell,
AMES, Iowa – No. 15 Iowa State (16-4, 6-2 Big 12) shot 63.0 percent from the field in the second half in its 83-66 victory over TCU (14-7, 1-7 Big 12) Saturday
INDEPENDENCE – An Iowa man was caught and arrested after a struggle and found to be in possession of marijuana, meth, xanax and other illegal drugs. On Friday, January 30, 2015, Buchanan
BUCHANAN COUNTY – A man slammed into the rear of a semi on an Iowa interstate outside Waterloo, sending his vehicle into the on-coming lanes of traffic before he was arrested for
NORMAN, Oklahoma – The No. 8 Iowa State wrestling team(7-2, 1-1 Big 12) defeated Oklahoma (6-6, 1-2 Big 12) 26-18 today. ISU’s winning efforts were propelled by four bonus-point victories, including two
MASON CITY – A Manly woman was taken to jail after she was caught allegedly trying to steal an adult sex toy. Cerro Gordo county deputies were called to Pure Pleasure adult
CEDAR FALLS – The University of Northern Iowa football program has added former Shippensburg University Offensive Coordinator, Joe Davis, to the offensive staff, head coach Mark Farley announced today. Davis comes to
PHOENIX — Federal officials teamed with the National Football League (NFL) Thursday to announce the results of a nationwide law enforcement effort aimed at combatting counterfeit sports merchandise. Speaking at a NFL
MASON CITY – A plea deal seems to be in the works for a man who entered the home of a Mason City woman he was accused of assaulting before fleeing to
MASON CITY – A wanted Mason City man showed up for court and was whisked away to jail minutes later. Terry Dale Braun, age 49, is accused of criminal contempt of court
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Plymouth man who just last month reached a plea deal in a felony criminal mischief case was jailed again early this morning, this time on drug
MACMILLAN TOWNSHIP, MI – A North Iowa man died after a snowmobile accident this week in Michigan. Brandon Laubenthal, age 31 of Bancroft, died Friday, January 30, 2015, as result of a
MASON CITY – A North Iowa couple was jailed this week for allegedly attempting to steal from Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart loss prevention called Mason City police on January 29 at about 5:07 PM
MASON CITY – A man became violent at the Prairie Ridge Addiction Treatment Center Friday morning and police were called. The incident occurred at about 8 AM Friday morning at the Prairie
MASON CITY – A North Iowa woman was taken to jail after she was caught stealing at Wal-Mart Friday. Police were dispatched to the Wal-Mart Super Center, located at 4151 4th Street
CEDAR FALLS – The NIACC women’s track and field team set two indoor school records at Friday’s Jack Jennett Invitational on the Northern Iowa campus. Sophomore Hannah Palmeter won the mile in
MINNEAPOLIS — Nick Moore used short time, Mike Evans used overtime, and for the 71st time in 100 meetings the University of Iowa defeated Minnesota in a battle for the Border Belt,
MASON CITY – A woman convicted of drunk driving last summer was stopped while driving through Mason City and the officer discovered methamphetamine. Judeane Marie Nicholson, age 54, was stopped by a
LOUISA COUNTY – An Iowa father is facing additional charges after his infant daughter suffered fatal head injuries. On Tuesday, January 27, 2015, additional criminal charges were filed in the District Court
WASHINGTON – The Centers for Disease Control says the United States is in the midst of a “large, ongoing outbreak” of measles. From January 1 to January 28, 2015, 84 people from
EVANSDALE, IOWA – The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa and Iowa’s Motor Vehicle Enforcement joined forces at the Flying J Travel Plaza and Road Ranger Truck Stop in
MOIUNT PLEASANT, IA – Pilot Flying J has opened a Pilot Travel Center in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, featuring full amenities for area residents and the traveling public, while adding 100 local jobs
CASS COUNTY – A law enforcement canine sniffed out $20,000 or more worth of meth during a routine traffic stop Thursday. On January 29 at about 6:54 PM, a deputy with the
From Mitt Romney – Let me begin by letting you know who else is on this call, besides Ann and me. There are a large number of people who signed on to
DES MOINES – Iowa’s future depends on high-quality local schools and that means every Iowa child gets the best education possible to compete for the jobs of the future and for their
MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health and the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department have recently partnered to investigate cases where food has been prepared illegally and sold
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today made the following comment on the Senate’s approval of bipartisan legislation authorizing the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The bill passed 62 to 36. “The
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined senators Jim Inhofe, Jeff Sessions, David Vitter and Ted Cruz in reintroducing the Keep Our Communities Safe Act.
LITTLE FALLS, MN – Dozens of men and women headed to Camp Ripley this week to begin their training to become Minnesota State Patrol troopers. This academy kicked off Sunday with 57
MASON CITY – HyVee stores in Mason City are inviting their customers to Check Out Hunger at their stores from Feb 2-7. During the Check out Hunger campaign HyVee customers can purchase
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team won its eighth straight games with a 59-52 triumph at Southern Illinois on Wednesday night. UNI (19-2, 8-1 MVC) used a
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley and other U.S. Senators today introduced legislation to encourage pharmacists to serve older Americans in communities lacking easy access to doctors or where pharmacists are more convenient to
FOREST CITY – Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturer has announced the promotion of Paula Appel to the position of Marketing Specialist. A 15-year veteran of Winnebago,
MASON CITY – The NIACC softball team will hold a youth camp on Feb. 8 in the NIACC recreation center. The beginner camp for first through fourth graders runs from 8:30 a.m.
MASON CITY – On Saturday, January 24, the MCHS Instrumental Music Department held its 6th annual Showcase Concert. Admission to the concert was simply a donation for Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, with
SIOUX CITY – A man who was employed by a pork processing plant and oversaw the facility’s wastewater treatment lagoons pled guilty on December 16, 2014, in federal court in Sioux City
MASON CITY – A man who was involved in a fracas on Monroe Avenue last August that sent one to the hospital and landed several others in a jail cell has gotten
MASON CITY – A violent episode at a Mason City apartment led to the arrest of a woman on a felony charge of willful injury. Shaneka Leggette, age 24, was arrested after
From Senator Amanda Ragan – Promoting the long-term health and well-being of Iowa’s children is essential to our state’s future. Kids lead more productive, happy lives if they receive mental health and
FOREST CITY – To help the American Red Cross ensure a sufficient blood supply this winter season, Waldorf College is hosting a We Challenge U blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015