Obama event raises nearly $15 million
By Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — In an exclusive backyard soiree at George Clooney’s house in Studio City, President Barack Obama headlined a star-studded fundraiser Thursday night that pumped
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By Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — In an exclusive backyard soiree at George Clooney’s house in Studio City, President Barack Obama headlined a star-studded fundraiser Thursday night that pumped
By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — The American Meat Institute is striking back at reports that “meat glue,” a binding agent often used to patch together pieces of beef
Mike Hlas, CR Gazette – Iowa’s average attendance for men’s basketball games went up in 2011-2012 from the season before, but not enough to elevate it from No. 31 in the nation.
John Mangalonzo, The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa – A Burlington woman waiting to be tried on a robbery charge was sentenced Monday in a separate case where she and another woman went around
Rod Boshart, CR Gazette – UPDATE: Gov. Terry Branstad fired a shot at his executive-branch agencies while issuing a “historic” order Friday rescinding a ban on lead ammunition by dove hunters, saying
Jeff Linder, CR Gazette – Here is a list of the qualifiers for the state track meet, courtesy the IHSAA and IGHSAU: Girls Class 4A Boys Class 4A Girls Class 3A Boys
By Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times – DENVER — Kobe Bryant should have stayed in his hotel room. Conserved energy. Continued to drink a lot of fluids. Rest up. Instead, he played
By Scott Collins, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Earlier this week, long-languishing NBC ordered a fall sitcom with an apt title: “Save Me.” As they get ready to roll out
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad released the following statement today in response to the conference committee report on education reform: “This is an important first step, with much work left
WASHINGTON – A former security officer in the Birmingham City School System, who was also a substitute bus driver for Shelby County, Ala., schools, was sentenced today to 30 years in prison
It was mid-afternoon when Mario Vidrio, an immigration enforcement agent assigned to the Escondido Police Department’s Gang Task Force, responded to a call involving an unsafe lane change on one of Escondido,
by Matt Marquardt – CLEAR LAKE – Mixed-martial arts fighter Mike Estus is preparing for what he calls the biggest fight of his career. Estus, 29, of Clear Lake, will be throwing
By Lisa Mascaro, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House approved a plan for deep spending cuts in food stamps, Meals on Wheels and other domestic programs — while sparing
Senate proposals approved with strong bipartisan support that the Iowa House failed to consider – Statement by Senator Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids: “Below are ten bills that passed the Iowa Senate
Op-Ed by Otis Lewis – Just read the “Social Host Law.” We have way too much government. Our County Board of Supervisors has not used good logic and judgment putting this Social
HAMPTON, IOWA – On May 4, 2012, at approximately 8:22 PM, Hampton Police Department received a report of a plastic bottle exploding on South Federal in close proximity to young children after
WATERLOO, Iowa – Five players recorded an RBI as No. 19 NIACC took a 7-4 win against Iowa Lakes in the first round of the Region XI Tournament. Freshman second baseman Hunter
By Richard A. Serrano and Dalina Castellanos, Los Angeles Times – WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has sued Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona, asking a federal court to prevent the brazen and
The formation of the “North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation,” was triumphed in today’s Globe Gazette. Sounds impressive, but like a lot of things our own development director says; it’s all cattle
By Bob Cooney, Philadelphia Daily News – PHILADELPHIA — In the end, none of it really made much sense. The fear of 76ers coach Doug Collins at the beginning of this best-of-seven
Construction Update from the Mason City School District: Phase 3A – JAMS/MCHS Cafeteria Areas Larson Contacting o Exterior punchlist was inspected last week. o Closeout documents are being submitted. Phase 3B –
By David Enders, McClatchy Newspapers – BEIRUT — A pair of bombings Thursday outside one of the most feared branches of the Syrian intelligence services killed more than 55 people, the Syrian
By John Boudreau, San Jose Mercury News – SHENZHEN, China — The global controversy surrounding the treatment of assembly-line workers who manufacture iPhones and iPads — and just about every other consumer
By David S. Cloud, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said Thursday that U.S. officials were doing everything possible to win the release of an American soldier
By Laura King, Los Angeles Times – KABUL, Afghanistan — Another Afghan soldier has turned his weapon on Western troops, killing one, the NATO force said Friday. Such attacks are becoming an urgent
By Gregory Karp, Chicago Tribune – CHICAGO — United Airlines, in response to customer feedback that included an online petition, has changed its pet-restriction policy. It no longer bans nine breeds of
By Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Two F-16 military fighter jets were dispatched Friday morning to intercept a general aviation airplane that violated airspace restrictions as President Barack Obama
McClatchy-Tribune News Service 800-CEO-READ, a leading direct supplier of book-based resources, compiles a monthly list of best-selling business books based on purchases by its corporate customers nationwide. Here are the best sellers
By Gary M. Singer, Sun Sentinel – QUESTION: I am trying to sell my age-restricted condominium for $25,000. Every real estate agent I speak with wants to charge a flat fee that
MASON CITY – A fundraiser will be held tonight at Roller City for the North Iowa Youth Center. Skating starts at 6 PM and admission is $7. Roller City will donate ½
MASON CITY – Pending favorable weather conditions, the City of Mason City will be treating Central Park, Muse Norris Youth Baseball Diamonds, Frederick Hanford Baseball Diamonds and the Aquatic Center in Mason
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