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From President Barack Obama, on Iran nuclear arms deal: On April 2, the United States, together with our allies and partners, reached a historic understanding with Iran. If fully implemented, this framework
MASON CITY – In what is clearly becoming a dangerous trend, a Mason City woman who recently pled guilty to drunk driving – and was caught for a fourth time last month
WATERLOO – A small child was shot and taken to a hospital in Waterloo Thursday afternoon. On April 2, 2015 at 1:49 P.M. the Waterloo Police Department responded to a 911 emergency
WASHINGTON – U.S. officials announced that Keonna Thomas, also known as Fatayat Al Khilafah and YoungLioness, 30, of Philadelphia, was charged today by criminal complaint with knowingly attempting to provide material support
SOUTHWEST ASIA – On April 1, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct three airstrikes. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted
DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad this week signed a bill that provides for an exemption from municipal tort liability for claims arising from recreational activities on municipality-controlled property. Under current
From Representative Sharon Steckman – Congratulations to Iowa schools, students, teachers and parents! For the fourth year in a row, Iowa’s graduation rate has continued to climb and is now over 90%,
MASON CITY – Nature and outdoor enthusiasts will be able to enjoy more public areas starting today in Cerro Gordo county. The Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board will officially open the Trolley
MASON CITY – Law enforcement raced to a North End park Wednesday evening when an argument started to spiral out of control. According to Mason City police, an incident Wednesday evening, April
MASON CITY – Mayor Eric Bookmeyer is recommending the following persons for appointments to boards and commissions: Reappoint Craig Binnebose and appoint David Hinton, JR to HPC; Reappoint Scott Shipman to Housing
From Senator Amanda Ragan – Our veterans deserve to know all the benefits and programs they qualify for. That’s why the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee voted this week to help veterans access
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A teen was cited for a traffic violation after pulling into on-coming traffic and causing an accident that left several injured. The accident happened at about 6:26
MASON CITY – Brianna Haugen and Carly Ouverson were teammates at Clear Lake High School. The two were then teammates for two years on the NIACC volleyball team. Next fall, the two
CEDAR RAPIDS – Agents with the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), in cooperation with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, continue to investigate the Officer Involved
WATERLOO – Waterloo police responded to a stabbing incident this week and later located a suspect, whom they arrested. On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at approximately 4:49 PM, Waterloo police officers were called