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IOWA CITY – Iowa (8-0, 4-0) defeated Maryland (2-6, 0-4), 31-15 Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes are 8-0 for the first time since 2009, the second time under Kirk Ferentz, and
MASON CITY – There will be bow hunters in some Mason City Parks beginning November 1 – so watch for flying arrows. Applications have been accepted and permits issued by the Mason
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who wholesale distributed synthetic drugs commonly known as “K2” and “bath salts” was convicted by a jury after a 3-day trial in federal court in Cedar Rapids.
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State’s defense shut out Texas and quarterback Joel Lanning steered the Cyclones to their first-ever win against the Longhorns in Ames, 24-0, Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium. With
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NIT – In the wake of last week’s Republican presidential debate moderated by CNBC in which some of the candidates felt attacked or belittled by the questions posed to them, the party
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MASON CITY – An organization dedicated to improving the blight on the North End of Mason City has given a check to the Mason City Blue Zone initiative. The Mason City Blue
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iowa Senator Joni Ernst will not be in support of raising the nation’s debt ceiling, she made clear today “Iowans sent me to Congress with a clear mandate: to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Deso Dogg is gone for good. A German citizen and well-known rapper – Denis Cuspert – who openly embraced the ways and tactics of the slaughterous ISIS war machine,
MASON CITY – A Mason City man who was arrested, tried and convicted in setting his place of employment on fire and then caught with drugs is now in an Iowa prison.
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AUGUSTA, GA – The Augusta Sports Council has announced the nominees for the 2015 Ray Guy Award, which identifies the nation’s top collegiate punter. Among the 79 candidates is the 2014 Ray
MASON CITY – Police were called to a Mason City park this week after a person was found unresponsive in a car. Police tell NIT that on October 27, 2015, at 9:46
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MASON CITY – Everyone is invited to participate in a donation drive to benefit the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank and North Iowa Human Society on November 7 in Mason City. Cranksgiving is a
MASON CITY – A traffic stop led to a chase and ultimately the arrest of a young man on drug charges. During a traffic stop Thursday evening at North Federal Avenue and
SIOUX CITY – A man who was upset at being passed over for an IT position at Buena Vista University and gained unauthorized access to several BVU computers, pled guilty on October
MASON CITY – The NIACC volleyball team wrapped up its regular season with a 3-0 victory over the Waldorf College junior varsity Thursday night in its annual Think Pink match in the
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Sioux Falls, 99-73, in an exhibition contest at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday night. The Hawkeyes return to action on Nov. 6,
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MASON CITY – A Mason City man is sought on an arrest warrant after police and deputies raced to a woman’s house as he allegedly attempted to break down her door. Police
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SPENCER – Iowa Lakes topped NIACC 3-2 in overtime in the first round NJCAA Region XI match Wednesday night. Renato Silva scored the golden goal for Iowa Lakes at the 6:27 mark
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FOREST CITY – Two North Iowans were taken to hospitals after a crash Tuesday afternoon outside Forest City. According to the Iowa State Patrol, two vehicles entered an uncontrolled intersection and collided
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MASON CITY – A Mason City mom faced the scary prospect of her child not returning home after she allowed a man to take the kid to McDonald’s. Police tell NIT that
MASON CITY – An Iowa legislator vying for a U.S. Senate seat stopped in Mason City Tuesday evening. U.S. Senate candidate (D) Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids was in Mason City to
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CEDAR RAPIDS – On October 22, 2015, the team that investigated Jack and Peter DeCoster and their egg company following a national foodborne illness outbreak were honored at the 18th Annual Council
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CHICAGO – Iowa State senior defensive end Dale Pierson has been named to the Ted Hendricks Award Midseason Watch List, announced today by the Ted Hendricks Foundation. The Ted Hendricks Award is
DALLAS – Iowa State freshman running back Mike Warren has garnered national attention with his recent performances on the gridiron. The Doak Walker Award has also taken notice, adding the Cyclone rookie
MASON CITY – A Meservey man accused of choking his wife while holding a child has pled guilty to a lesser crime in that incident. A domestic abuse incident was reported to
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 COACH KIRK FERENTZ: We had a good bye week. It was a chance for our football team to recharge a little bit and then hopefully improve and also