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DES MOINES – The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) recently approved priorities that the organization will lobby for during the the 2014 Iowa legislative session. School boards across the state submitted their
From Progress Iowa – DES MOINES – Iowa ranks 46th out of 50 states in job growth, according to figures released today by the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State
MASON CITY – A two car accident occurred near Mason City High School Tuesday. At about 12:27 PM, just as school had been released for the day, two cars collided at the
CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake city council met on Monday, November 25th in a special session and moved forward with plans for two large projects there. The council set a date
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who provided a gun to a felon was sentenced November 25, 2013, to more than three years in federal prison. Demetrius Hardiman, age 19, from Cedar Rapids,
MASON CITY – A man who was apparently out can collecting got an unwelcome visit by cops early Tuesday. Tuesday morning shortly after 6:00 AM, police received a call from a nearby
MASON CITY – A local man known for burglary and theft was busted this week on another burglary charge. According to Mason City police, Justin Lee Holt, age 37, was arrested on
MASON CITY – The Friends of the 457 will light up the Rotary Cannonball steam engine in East Park with its annual Christmas light display and music this Sunday, Dec 1st. This
DES MOINES – As hundreds/thousands of Walmart workers prepare for a busy Black Friday shopping season, the Iowa Federation of Labor applauds their courage and stands in solidarity with these brave workers
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Defense said Monday that budget cuts are hurting operations, and that “all cost-cutting efforts need to be on the table.” “We’ve received a lot of
AMES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry Bureau, in cooperation with U.S. Forest Service – State and Private Forestry, has awarded $194,820 in 50 percent cost-share grants to 90
RURAL WRIGHT COUNTY – A one-vehicle accident claimed the life of a Hampton man Monday several miles east of Belmond in rural Wright county. According to a report from the Iowa State
HAMPTON – A Marble Rock man was arrested with the assistance of local authorities from Franklin to Floyd county over the weekend. Emergency 911 centers from Cerro Gordo, Floyd and Franklin counties had
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) released the following statement today in response to the announcement that a preliminary agreement has been reached between the United States and Iran to temporarily
FOOTBALL RELATED ARRESTS IOWA v. MICHIGAN, KINNICK STADIUM, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 UI Police issued the following number of citations: 8 were transported to the Johnson County Jail. 4 were released to sober
ANKENY – In fiscal year 2013, which ended June 30th, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) had a record-breaking year in sales and funds generated for the State. The agency collected and
AMES, Iowa – A lead gift of $25 million from the founders of Reiman Publications has jumpstarted plans to create an inspiring campus entrance to Iowa State University and enclose the south
MASON CITY – The Mason City council revisited rules and procedures involving work sessions and agreed to hold listening posts quarterly in each ward of the city. The council met for a
AMES, Iowa – We’ve all typed in a password to access a computer network. But how secure is that? Passwords can be hacked or hijacked to get at sensitive personal, corporate or
MASON CITY – A woman who allegedly dealt dope to teens was behind bars this weekend. According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a
MASON CITY – A Mason City man who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2012 but served only a few months is now back in jail. Chad Donald Wood, age
WASHINGTON – Inspectors with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) found numerous dangerous items on passengers as they tried to board aircraft in United States airports. Among the items found was a loaded
From Progress Iowa: Bureau of Labor Statistics show 8,300 jobs lost; Branstad claims 5,900 jobs gained – Des Moines – Documents updated and released today by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) reveal that
MASON CITY – Alliant Energy Foundation proudly presents the Nutcracker as they take the stage at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday December 7,
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Safety offers these 10 fire safety tips to get ahead of the winter freeze as you prepare to enter the holiday. Iowans are more likely
FOREST CITY – On Monday, Dec. 9, six Waldorf students will present what they have learned in the Teacher Preparation Program to the Waldorf education department and community. Capstone presentations signify the
WAVERLY – The Mason City High School Orchestra has been invited to perform with the Wartburg Symphony at their concert on December 15, 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Nuemann Auditorium in
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance for the food industry to help growers, manufacturers and food service operators take steps to reduce levels of acrylamide in certain
CEDAR RAPIDS – A woman who used her telephone to communicate with others in an attempt to commission a murder for hire pled guilty on November 20, 2013, in federal court in
MASON CITY – A judge known by many in North Iowa for extreme leniency is considering a new sentence for a man convicted as a 17-year-old of murder. Damion Seats, now 22
MASON CITY – The Pita Pit restaurant is under new ownership and invites folks to stop in to try the new menu and specials. Located at 616 South Monroe Avenue, the Pita
Q&A on FISA from Senator Charles Grassley: Q: What is FISA? A: The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 is more commonly known by its acronym FISA. The law sets the parameters
DES MOINES – A former Waverly dentist convicted of evading taxes in Iowa must pay them back with penalties and interest, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday. Marc Hagen was charged with four
Forest City, Iowa – Directed by Waldorf’s Adjunct Instructor of Music Sarah Luebke, nine area students from Waldorf College, North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City High School, and Garner-Hayfield Ventura High
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Concert Band, under the direction of John Klemas, will present a Fall Concert on Tuesday, November 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium
MASON CITY – A small house fire on South President Avenue early Wednesday morning harmed no one but caused several thousand dollars worth of damage. According to a report, a small fire
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a leading advocate of rules reform in the Senate, on Thursday supported an effort to reform the rules and allow qualified nominees to get an
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today made the following comment on the Obamacare open enrollment date shift for next year. “Last night at 8:29, CMS put out a notice that
MASON CITY – The Top of Iowa Hot Wheels Club will hold their annual Christmas Show Saturday from 11AM to 2PM at Great Country Motors in Mason City, located at 1881 South
From the Ames Police Department: Well, here is a new product we have started to see in Ames. If you are a parent, you may also want to know about it. It