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(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, today, issued statements commending Department of Public Safety Commissioner Larry Noble for stopping illegal farm inspections. Commissioner Noble issued an order
By La Velle E. Neal III, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins scored twice in the ninth inning Friday to get within a run, but the rally ended when Trevor
By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times – WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down an appeal by media companies of government restrictions on the ownership of a newspaper and broadcast
By David Hiltbrand, The Philadelphia Inquirer – “Today” wasn’t half oared for long. The day after Ann Curry was removed, Savannah Guthrie was installed. Let’s face it: The deposing of Curry did
By Dan Albano, The Orange County Register – OMAHA, Neb. — Jason Lezak felt the fatigue with 25 meters left. He needed a boost, so he briefly closed his eyes and thought
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been busy investigating many reports of several different types of foodborne illness in June. While work continues to pinpoint the causes of these illnesses,
Marc Morehouse, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – IOWA CITY — Iowa’s new indoor sports facility is in the final stages. The FieldTurf needs those black-rubber pellets and the storage area probably
Gene A. Hansen, 63, of 2166 Old Highway Rd., Charles City, IA died Friday afternoon June 29, 2012 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City, IA. Funeral arrangements are pending
MASON CITY – Blind Iowans are giving voice to the rich and varied history that’s been too long absent from Iowa’s history. From July 2 – 27, 2012 an exhibit on the
AMES, Iowa – June 25, 2012 – Beginning July 1, motorists in Iowa who are ticketed and convicted of a violation of Iowa’s “move over” law will face increased penalties. House File
MASON CITY – Local Democratic leaders and other advocates held a press conference today at the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse praising the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that largely upheld President Obama’s health
by Matt Marquardt – MASON CITY – A mother and daughter are suing the Mason City School District after a troubling year at the high school. Heather Conti and her daughter, Angelina
The Orlando Sentinel – BAY LAKE, Fla. — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was in Central Florida on Thursday preaching civil rights, voting rights and justice but saying nothing about prospects of
By Anne Danahy, McClatchy Newspapers – BELLEFONTE, Pa. — Jerry Sandusky may be in prison, but that hasn’t brought an end to his pension payments. The convicted child molester retired from Penn
McClatchy Newspapers, (MCT) – FORT BRAGG, N.C. — One soldier was fatally wounded and two others injured in a shooting at Fort Bragg on Thursday afternoon. During a unit safety briefing around
By Virginia Bridges, McClatchy Newspapers – DURHAM, N.C. — The North Carolina State Bar is investigating whether an advocate for Crystal Mangum’s release engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. Sidney Harr,
By Casey Grove, McClatchy Newspapers – ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Ending a fugitive’s 31-year run, Seldovia police arrested a man on the lam from Wyoming since 1981 while he ate dinner Tuesday at
By Rene Stutzman and Jeff Weiner, The Orlando Sentinel – SANFORD, Fla. — The judge who threw George Zimmerman back in jail four weeks ago, stopping just short of calling him and
By David Pierson, Los Angeles Times – BEIJING — Passengers and flight crew helped foil a hijacking attempt Friday in the restive Chinese province of Xinjiang, the official New China News Agency
Diane Heldt, CR Gazette – IOWA CITY — A federal office has recommended reversing replacement decisions on three University of Iowa flood recovery projects, but UI officials today stressed that no de-obligation
By Don Lee, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — New jobless claims edged down last week, but the good news was tempered by another upward revision of data for the prior week.
By David Lazarus, Los Angeles Times – Julian Bermudez noticed something new on his latest Citibank credit card bill. Down at the bottom, right beside where he’s supposed to fill in the
By David Zucchino, Los Angeles Times – If you love casino gambling and live in Delaware, it won’t be long before you’ll no longer have to make your way to one of
MASON CITY – Following negotiated guilty plea agreements to lesser charges, an assault with intent to commit sexual abuse charge has been dismissed at a plea change hearing for 21-year-old Jordan Jerome
By Mike Webb, Natural Resource Manager – Wildlife – Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board (CGCCB) in cooperation with Ducks Unlimited (DU) and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recently completed a
By Ken Dilanian, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — Driven in part by the global financial crisis, foreign intelligence services, corporations and computer hackers have stepped up efforts to steal technology and
By Edmund H. Mahony, Mara Lee and Christine Dempsey, The Hartford Courant – BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — United Technologies Corp. agreed to pay $75 million in fines and subsidiary Pratt & Whitney Canada
By Walter Hamilton and Andrew Tangel, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Health care stocks swung wildly as investors scrambled to figure out how the Supreme Court’s ruling on President Barack
By Bill Scott – LONDON — Czech Republic player Lukas Rosol dealt world No. 2 player Rafael Nadal his worst loss in seven years at a major as the No. 100 shocked
By Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel – MIAMI — When it comes to the London Olympics, the Miami Heat’s presence will be limited to a Big Two, if that. Agent Henry Thomas confirmed
By Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune – While Anthony Rizzo’s debut signals the start of the rebuilding project, the Cubs’ renovation plans for Wrigley Field remain on hold while the Ricketts family continues
By Jean Marbella, The Baltimore Sun – OMAHA, Neb. — Michael Phelps added a third second event to his London lineup lineup Thursday night, powering ahead in the final leg to win
By Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – His college coach’s NBA connections paid off for Minnesota’s own Royce White in Thursday night’s draft, but it was Fred Hoiberg’s friendship with an old
By Blair Kerkhoff, McClatchy Newspapers – First-round analysis 1 New Orleans Hornets Anthony Davis, 6-10, Kentucky, Fr. Davis’ shot-blocking is most impressive. But he needs to get stronger. 2 Charlotte Bobcats Michael
By Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – A year ago, the Timberwolves got busy on draft night, parlaying the 20th overall pick into five cascading trades that ultimately brought them UCLA guard
WORTH COUNTY -Emergency responders were dispatched to a vehicle rollover Wednesday evening at 410th Street and Lilac Avenue at about 7:31 PM. The male driver said he was okay, but Worth County
By Jennifer Bjorhus and Mike Hughlett, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — Mick Schmiesing strides into the local rec center in a plaid shirt, Massey Ferguson tractor cap and old tennis shoes.
By Roy Gutman, McClatchy Newspapers – BRUSSELS — Leaders of the deeply divided European Union met into the early hours of Friday in search of a common response to the continent’s growing
James Q. Lynch, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – A plan for a one-year extension of the break college students get on Stafford Direct Loan interest payments is a win for students
By Noam N. Levey, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, in his drive for a national health care overhaul, strove to provide a new guarantee that all Americans, no