Albert Lea father pleads not guilty to hitting son
Tim Engstrom, Albert Lea Tribune – A man accused of beating his 11-year-old son with boards as a means of punishment entered a provisional plea of not guilty Monday in Freeborn County District
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Tim Engstrom, Albert Lea Tribune – A man accused of beating his 11-year-old son with boards as a means of punishment entered a provisional plea of not guilty Monday in Freeborn County District
The Mason City boys and girls bowling teams bet Valley on Tuesday at Mystic Lanes. The boys varsity team won 3011 to 2598. Even Stalker was the top scorer, with games of
Senate Floor Action – Wednesday, January 25, 2012 The Senate convened at 9:06 a.m. Prayer Pledge of Allegiance The Journal of Tuesday, January 24, 2012, was approved. The Senate recessed at 9:10 a.m.
OP-ED by Otis Lewis – Sustainable Development is a movement with political goals that has achieved an enormous amount while being largely portrayed as altruistic. I would encourage everyone to research the
by Kacie Krominga – MASON CITY – Somebody who knows somebody… who did this thing… and thought it was a good idea. That pretty much sums up how The Decker House Bed
Cyber criminals can damage their victim’s computer systems and data by changing or deleting files, wiping hard drives, or erasing backups to hide some or all of their malicious activity and tradecraft.
DES MOINES, Iowa – An Estherville woman was on her way home with her family when she decided to stop for a few “Crossword” tickets and ended up winning a top prize
January 24, 2012 THE MODERATOR: Questions for Coach? Q. After a brutal seven game opening stretch in the Big Ten, it’s been widely discussed, that it’s almost a break going here now.
January 25, 2012 COACH BLUDER: We’re in the middle of kind of a tough week with three top 25 teams, and two of them being on the road, our next opponent being
In a letter to Cerro Gordo County Republicans, chairman of the Cerro Gordo County Republican Party John Rowe (pictured) issued the following information to the public in order to help clarify what
By Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times – JOHANNESBURG — U.S. military forces carried out a dramatic helicopter rescue overnight in Somalia, freeing two Western aid workers taken hostage by pirates. Jessica Buchanan, a
Rod Boshart, CR Gazette – DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad isn’t threatening a veto if the Legislature sends him a gas tax increase, but the Republican who was governor when motor
Scott Dochterman, CR Gazette – IOWA CITY — At first blush Iowa’s opening Big Ten slate seemed daunting, if not impossible. Six of Iowa’s first seven league opponents competed in the NCAA
Gregg Hennigan, CR Gazette – IOWA CITY – The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to tweak Iowa City’s 21-only law. The goal is to keep bars from skirting the intent of the
Mark Newman, Ottumwa Courier, Iowa – ELDON Eldon police say two of the three people taken into custody on charges of child endangerment and sexual abuse are out on bail. Chief Kris
The Cerro Gordo County Supervisors met Tuesday morning for their regular meeting. An agreement between Barkema Land Company and Cerro Gordo County to stockpile rock was approved. A cigarette permit for pure
Hampton, Iowa – January 25, 2012 – The Computer Guy, from Hampton, Iowa, announced today that its commitment to quality service and professionalism has been recognized by the leading trade association for
By Joe Buttweiler – ROCKFORD — Claude Nash enjoyed playing golf at the Rockford golf course for 44 years. He would often play a quick nine after work before his wife got
(DES MOINES)- Gov. Branstad today announced the appointment of 58 Iowans to various boards and commissions. The individuals were appointed between July of 2011 and January 20, 2012. The members of Iowa’s
By Kathleen Hennessey, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama called for economic fairness in this State of the Union speech, his Republican rivals blasted the president for spurring divisions.
By Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times – CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Marine Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich will not serve a jail sentence following his guilty plea in the killing of 24 Iraqis in
By Ralph Vartabedian, Tom Hamburger and Matea Gold, Tribune Washington Bureau – LOS ANGELES — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s tax returns reveal a sophisticated low-tax investment strategy that includes offshore funds and
By Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Faced with crushing bills, a tiny Kern County town that became infamous for aggressive law enforcement has eliminated its police department. “Maricopa just
By David Lauter, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — By using his State of the Union speech to draw sharp contrasts with Republicans on such high-profile issues as taxes and the housing market,
By Lisa Mascaro, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — A year ago, the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords weighed heavily in the chamber. A seat with her Arizona delegation was left empty during
By Stephanie Akin, Deon J. Hampton and Marlene Naanes, The Record (Hackensack N.J.) – HACKENSACK, N.J. — The 19-year-old New Jersey man charged with firebombing a synagogue and setting fire to a temple
By Bob Pool, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Actor James Farentino, whose private life was sometimes as dramatic as the roles he played in theater and on television, died Tuesday at
By Erika Bolstad and Marc Caputo, McClatchy Newspapers – MIAMI — A sign it’s getting close to election day in Florida: Mitt Romney softens his immigration stance and his opponent’s new ads end
John Mangalonzo, The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa – When Logan Jacob Wall’s case was brought before Des Moines County juvenile court, the 17-year-old was charged with 10 counts of third-degree burglary. That
By Doreen Hemlock and Arlene Satchell, Sun Sentinel – FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Starting Thursday, forget about finding a $9 airfare. That’s the beginning of new U.S. Department of Transportation airfare rules that
By Mike Swift, San Jose Mercury News – SAN JOSE, Calif. — As Google increasingly seeks to meld what were once separate services into a single overall experience, the Internet giant is also
By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch – NEW YORK — U.S. stocks closed with losses for two of three main indexes as investors mulled a European standoff over Greece’s debt and the latest slew of
By David Sarno, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Apple Inc. is selling a whole lot of just about every product it makes — and investors are loving it. The company’s stock
By Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — A 24-year-old German national entered a not guilty plea Tuesday in connection with 100 arson-related charges stemming from a series
By Tony Pugh, McClatchy Newspapers – WASHINGTON — In his first congressional testimony as the official director of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Richard Cordray faced tough questions on Tuesday from Republican
By Mark Z. Barabak and John Hoeffel, Los Angeles Times – TAMPA, Fla. — Even before Tuesday, Mitt Romney was struggling to connect to average voters, suffering from impromptu remarks — proffering a
By Anne Blythe, McClatchy Newspapers – RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal investigators say one of three North Carolina men convicted recently of conspiring to commit terror abroad tried to arrange the murder of three
By Steven Thomma, McClatchy Newspapers – WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama used an election-year State of the Union address Tuesday night to frame the national debate not as a referendum on him but
By Jeff Roberts, The Record (Hackensack N.J.) – EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Justin Tuck rubbed his eyes as he reached the lectern, then stared back at a pack of reporters and a bank
By Kent Youngblood, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — With a little more than 24 hours left for the Timberwolves and Kevin Love to come to an agreement on a contract extension, Love