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Scott Dochterman, CR Gazette – IOWA CITY — Iowa overpowered No. 13 Michigan in every possible way Saturday in a 75-59 win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. With the win, the Hawkeyes (11-8, 3-3
The second-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team won seven of 10 matches to down hand seventh-ranked Nebraska its first loss of the season, winning 24-9 Friday night at NU Coliseum in Lincoln,
By Farshid Motahari TEHRAN, Iran — Iran confirmed Saturday a visit by inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), official news agency IRNA reported. At the same time however, Tehran
By Peter Mayer ROME — Six people were reported killed after a cruise ship apparently hit a shoal and began taking water off Italy’s western coast, reports quoted rescue workers saying late
By Mark Emmons, San Jose Mercury News – Drew Brees won a Super Bowl and has been the NFL’s Man of the Year. As the gunslinger operating pro football’s most explosive offense, he
By Craig Davis, Sun Sentinel – Are you ready for some Tebowing? America can’t get enough. Quarterback Tim Tebow’s (pictured) late-game heroics and altar boy character have captivated the nation, taking the Denver
By Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – NEW ORLEANS — Apparently wise well beyond his 21 years, Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Ricky Rubio did more than finally start his first NBA game and play
CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – The Northern Iowa wrestling team (4-3, 2-0) defeated Big Ten opponent Wisconsin (5-4, 0-2) Friday, 25-15. The win broke a nine-dual winless streak against the Badgers that has
By Janis Carr, The Orange County Register – LOS ANGELES — Mike Brown has seen Kobe Bryant play in 13 games as Lakers coach now and still he is amazed with Bryant’s ability
Sarah Stultz, Albert Lea Tribune – Following an investigation that began overseas, an Albert Lea man was indicted Tuesday in federal court for allegedly possessing almost 6,000 images of child pornography. The indictment,
By Matt Marquardt – MASON CITY – A large number of black rail cars in Mason City on 19th Street have residents asking why they are there. Click here to view photos.
Des Moines, IOWA — Each year the U.S. Department of Justice, AMBER Alert Coordinators at the state, regional, tribal and local levels, Missing Children Clearinghouses and AMBER Alert partners commemorate the anniversary
Mt. Ayr, IOWA – This morning at approximately 2:06am, the Ringgold County Communications Center received a 911 call from 2339 – 280th Street in Mt. Ayr. A juvenile inside the home called
A man who illegally possessed a firearm pled guilty December 28, 2011, in federal court in Sioux City. Sterling Clark, 21, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, was convicted of illegally possessing a firearm.
A woman who conspired to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine was sentenced December 27, 2011, to 6 years in federal prison. Kristen McCoy, 44, from Stanhope, Iowa, received the prison term after an
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – University of Northern Iowa sophomore forward Chip Rank scored on a basket in the lane with 2.2 seconds left to give the Panthers a 61-60 win over visiting Missouri
George C. Ford, CR Gazette – President Barack Obama on Friday proposed merging six government agencies that focus on international trade and commerce into a single department, saying it will help the nation’s
Samantha Pidde, Clinton Herald, Iowa – CLINTON Thieves forced the Jaycee’s annual Symphony of Lights to shut down on Nov. 30, after stealing an estimated $2,000 of copper-rich romax wire. Now, after
Steve Woodhouse, The Knoxville Journal-Express, Iowa – Knoxville At approximately 1:20 p.m. this afternoon, Judge Darrell Goodhue read the guilty verdict returned by a jury in the case against Patrick Michael Dudley.
Scott Dochterman, CR Gazette – IOWA CITY — Iowa has employed the same starting lineup for the last 10 games but that could change Saturday against No. 13 Michigan. Tuesday at Michigan State,
John Mangalonzo, The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa – The Iowa Supreme Court has overturned an appeals court ruling that threw out the murder and arson conviction of Dennis Duane Richards in his ex-wife’s
Scott Dochterman, CR Gazette – Michigan and Iowa are scheduled to play one another for the only time this season. Next year, the teams will play only once with a game at Crisler
Amanda Lillie, Austin Daily Herald – The number of traffic-related deaths in Minnesota nose-dived in 2011, with three of the fatal crashes taking place in Mower County. According to the Minnesota Department of
Sarah Stultz, Albert Lea Tribune A woman died and a man was severely burned Wednesday in a house fire in Blue Earth. Authorities stated the woman, Susan Jean Domek, 57, of Blue Earth
Sarah Stultz, Albert Lea Tribune An Albert Lea man was indicted Tuesday in federal court for allegedly possessing almost 6,000 images of child pornography. The indictment, unsealed Friday, charges Jesse Jeff Stewart, 33,
By William Douglas, McClatchy Newspapers – COLUMBIA, S.C. — With the Republican presidential race in South Carolina tightening Friday, front-runner Mitt Romney launched a TV ad that portrays his tenure as the head
By William Douglas, McClatchy Newspapers – COLUMBIA, S.C. — With the Republican presidential race in South Carolina tightening Friday, front-runner Mitt Romney launched a TV ad that portrays his tenure as the head
The Cerro Gordo and Winnebago County Conservation Boards and Lime Creek Nature Center are sponsoring a motor coach trip to the International Festival of Owls in Houston, Minnesota on Saturday, March 3.
By Greg Robb, MarketWatch – WASHINGTON — Sales at U.S. retailers increased 0.1 percent in December from the month before, the government said Thursday, in a report that bucked expectations of stronger sales
By Jim Thomas, St. Louis Post-Dispatch – ST. LOUIS — Jeff Fisher couldn’t quite win a Super Bowl coaching against the Rams. Maybe he can do so with the Rams 12 years later.
by Otis Lewis North Iowa better wake up! $35 million dollars and 50 jobs are great sales tools! Extend the life span of the North Iowa Landfill by 5 fold? CES don’t
Over The Hill 1/10/12 (4 person team) High Scratch Game 1. Len Hamand 227 2. Don Wickwire 222 3. Bud Helm Jr 209 1. Nancy Nielsen 196 2. Marlene Moore 194 3.
By Angel Jennings, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — The father of the late actress Brittany Murphy is suing the Los Angeles Police Department and coroner’s office for their investigation involving his
By Kevin G. Hall, McClatchy Newspapers – WASHINGTON — After doggedly opposing the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2010, then fighting all last year to change its composition, the U.S.
VENTURA, Calif. — Ten people are in custody following the predawn interdiction Wednesday of a Mexican “panga” boat loaded with more than a ton of marijuana along the Ventura County coast north
WASHINGTON – A British citizen pleaded guilty today in the District of Hawaii to one count of producing child pornography, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal
WASHINGTON – A Springfield, Mass., man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison and seven years of supervised release for receiving and possessing child pornography, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A.
An “After School Special – The Remarkable Reptiles” will be held on Monday, January 16 at 4 p.m. at the Lime Creek Nature Center. Reptile expert Jim Gerholdt will present this program