SAN DIEGO — A total of 31 individuals, including nearly two dozen criminal aliens, were taken into custody during an enforcement operation carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in…
Day: August 1, 2012
Orange Possum expanding to Mason City From Hampton
by Jody Spear and Kelly Meyer – MASON CITY – Kelsey Boeckmann likes to think of her store, Orange Possum, as “Orange Possumuniquely Awesome.” Orange Possum was first opened in Hampton in…
Cubs’ Epstein and Hoyer clearing the decks rapidly to stockpile young talent
By Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune – CHICAGO — Theo Epstein recently suggested the Cubs need “waves and waves” of pitching in the organization. Since becoming the Cubs president in October, Epstein and…
No need for blue zone: Iowa metro areas score high as “Best Cities for Successful Aging”
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday released statements on the announcement of the non-partisan, non-profit think tank, Milken Institute’s new index on the “Best Cities…
U.S. men’s volleyball team routs Germany at London Olympics
By K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune – LONDON — We interrupt the U.S. men’s volleyball medal quest, which continued Tuesday at Earls Court with a straight-sets victory over Germany, for some Philosophy 101….
Cheap Shots: Let’s hope Solo will move on from rant
By Reggie Hayes, The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Ind.) – United States soccer officials won’t discipline soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo for her critical comments on Twitter about analyst and former player Brandi Chastain….
Barry Sanders says Lions’ brass can’t be baby-sitters to misbehaving players
By Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press – DETROIT — Hall of Famer Barry Sanders isn’t blaming the Lions’ organization for players’ off-season legal troubles. At a ceremony honoring his legacy at the…
Safety first for Packers’ Burnett
By Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – GREEN BAY, Wis. — The amount of responsibility that safety Morgan Burnett has in the Green Bay Packers defense hasn’t changed. It’s just that one…
U.S. female gymnasts win first gold since 1996
By Gary D’Amato, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – LONDON — Routine after routine, rotation after rotation, the five members of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team kept hitting, kept smiling, kept their size 4…
Georgia quickly notified Penn State of its interest in 19 players
By Chip Towers, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – ATHENS, Ga. — As it turns out, Georgia actually contacted 19 specific Penn State football players about the possibility of transferring. That’s according to a…
Deadline deal with Cubs for Dempster gives Rangers much-needed starter
By Jeff Wilson, McClatchy Newspapers – ARLINGTON, Texas — Weeks of conversations Texas Rangers brass held with other teams about their starting pitchers produced next to nothing. The final 10 minutes before…
5 ATF officials found responsible for botched gun-tracking operation
By Richard A. Serrano, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — Republican congressional investigators have concluded that five senior ATF officials — including the special agent-in-charge of the Phoenix field office and the…
Benefit planned for Mason City boy on Saturday, August 4th
MASON CITY – A benefit will be held Saturday, August 4th at 8 PM at the Sidewinder Lounge, 810 S. Pennsylvania Avenue in Mason City for a local boy. Ty Lucas is the…
UPDATED: Jared Kropf back on streets 3 weeks into 5 year prison term
UPDATED 8-1: NorthIowaToday.com had originally reported Tuesday night 7-31 that both Kropf brothers had been released from prison. CORRECTION: We have learned that only Jared has been released from prison at this…
Home prices rise sharply
By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Home prices in the nation’s biggest cities rose sharply from April to May, fresh data show, underscoring the strength of the housing…
Liriano pitches Sox to 4-2 win over former team Twins
By Joe Christensen, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS—Francisco Liriano made it through six innings Tuesday night without the usual parade of mound visits Twins fans are used to seeing from his catchers….
Winnebago Industries Announces Promotion of Ron Hagen
FOREST CITY, IA, July 31, 2012 — Winnebago Industries, Inc. has announced the promotion of Ron Hagen to the position of plant engineering manager. Hagen will be responsible for managing the plant…
Packers’ Gurley returns to camp bigger, stronger
By Tyler Dunne, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver turned toward the rows of crowded bleachers and raised his arms into the air. On…
Obit: Robert E. Gelner, 85
Robert E. Gelner, 85, of 1204 6th Street, Rudd, Iowa died Monday July 30, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Mason City, Iowa A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday August…
Mitchell county residents square off with Supervisors in courthouse debate
by Matt Marquardt – OSAGE – Tuesday morning’s Mitchell County Supervisor’s meeting grew hotter by the minute as the room filled up and tempers flared over what to do with their courthouse….
Obit: Jean “Jeannie-Belle” I. Carolus, 88
Jean “Jeannie-Belle” I. Carolus, 88 of 511 N. Van Buren Ave, Mason City, who died peacefully Friday morning, July 27, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be held 3:30 pm, Friday…
Funeral notice: Minnie Graham, age 96
Minnie Graham, age 96, a resident of the Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City and formerly of Rockford, passed from this life on Sunday, July 29, 2012. She is now in Heaven…