NIACC women win, 75-65
MASON CITY – Freshman Chelsey Jacox scored 21 points to lead NIACC to a 75-65 victory over Marshalltown Community College Wednesday night in an ICCAC contest in the NIACC gym. NIACC (6-5 overall, 1-0
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MASON CITY – Freshman Chelsey Jacox scored 21 points to lead NIACC to a 75-65 victory over Marshalltown Community College Wednesday night in an ICCAC contest in the NIACC gym. NIACC (6-5 overall, 1-0
On Wednesday, the mega-popular social website Facebook announced a re-vamped control over privacy settings it offers to its billions of users. Facebook announced that “Today’s updates include Privacy Shortcuts, an easier-to-use Activity
ATLANTA (Dec. 12, 2012) – Hall-of-Fame coach Lute Olson has yet another accolade to add to a long list of career achievements. Today, the Atlanta Tipoff Club named Olson winner of the
NOTE: The following information is in response to a recent video interview of Cyclone Steel owners Leland and William Foster, where they talked about their time at the NIACC Pappajohn small business
Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in October suggests that economic activity and employment have continued to expand at a moderate pace in recent months, apart from weather-related disruptions.
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office issued the following release: As of 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday December 11, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is able to confirm that the suspect in the active
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council today deplored the rocket launch announced by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), calling it a clear violation of the Council’s demand that Pyongyang
Following are new details on yesterday’s active-shooter incident at Clackamas Town Center — including victim names, suspect details, photos, event chronology, list of participating agencies and mental-health resources. VICTIM NAMES We can
Courtesy: UNI Athletics Communications – UNI vs. Iowa Site: Des Moines, Iowa Venue: Wells Fargo Arena Date: Dec. 15 Time: 1:30 p.m. TV: Big Ten Network Radio: Panther Sports Network Internet: UNIPanthers.com Live
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo county prosecutors may not be bringing the full force of Iowa laws against perpetrators of domestic assault. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed into law Senate File 93 on
As the December 31st deadline for renewing the Bush-era tax cuts looms, a business guru weighs in on the affects plans from President Obama and Republicans would have on the nation’s massive
On Tuesday, Michigan became the latest state to enact the “right to work” law. Angry crowds protested outside the state capitol in Lansing as Gov. Rick Snyder (R) signed the two bills
A singer who has been a regular performer at Lorados bar and restaurant in Mason City has made it to the finals of a popular talent competition. Nicholas David, who is from
Courtesy: cyclones.com – AMES, Iowa- The Iowa State men’s basketball team has quietly put together a very formidable homecourt winning streak of 14 games, the fifth-best in school history. The last time
NORTHWOOD – A Hanlontown city council member was given probation in a domestic abuse case stemming from an April 1st incident there. Jacob J. Jackson, 38, of Hanlontown was arrested on April
CNN reported on December 3rd that police had a busy morning tracking down a loose ram that led police on a chase through downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Video:
Requirement aims to capture valuable safety-related information in seconds before and during a motor vehicle crash – WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today proposed
From Sen. Charles Grassley – We have been hearing a lot about the so-called Bush tax cuts from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. Given the rhetoric being used
MASON CITY – Sydney Tschetter, a 6-foot-1 middle hitter from Wolsey, S.D., signed a national letter of intent to play volleyball at NIACC next fall. Tschetter, a second-team all-conference selection, led Wolsey-Wessington
WATERLOO – The Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers, with the blessings of Elizabeth and Lyric’s families, would like to announce the continuation of the reward drive. 100% of all donations collected between November
By Molly Skadsen, Naturalist Intern at Lime Creek Nature Center – Wildlife watching is an excellent way to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of nature. Seeing wildlife in their natural habitat
DAVENPORT, IA—On December 6, 2012, Theresa Kay Hunt, age 49, of Bettendorf, Iowa, was sentenced to time served for attempted extortion, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt. Chief United States District
By David Siders, The Sacramento Bee – SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Former President Bill Clinton said Tuesday that Democrats and Republicans are like dogs “sniffing each other out” over a piece of meat in their negotiation
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa junior Derek St. John has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday. The weekly honor is the first of
New York, NY (December 11, 2012) – “Grapple at the Garden, presented by Suplay.com,” the first-ever college wrestling event to be held at Madison Square Garden, will feature several of the nation’s
From Sen. Charles Grassley – Today I join my colleague, Senator Mark Udall, on the floor of the Senate to discuss the importance of wind energy and the need to extend the
It began with a routine traffic stop in Tampa, Fla. On Feb. 4, just after 5 p.m., Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies pulled over 21-year-old Kathleen Roberson. Not only did she not
From the White House – Yesterday, our special operators in Afghanistan rescued an American citizen in a mission that was characteristic of the extraordinary courage, skill and patriotism that our troops show
DES MOINES, IA – U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. KLinefeldt announced today that the Southern District of Iowa collected $4,432,403.47 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 related to criminal and civil actions. Of this
Davenport, IA – On December 6, 2012, Shannon Lee Wroe, age 61, of Letts, Iowa, was sentenced to 60 months’ imprisonment for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A.
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds last week encouraged Iowans to get involved with their government through the boards and commissions process. The pair highlighted the more
CHICAGO—A Chicago man was sentenced today to nearly 10 years in federal prison for planning to travel to Somalia in 2010 to engage in jihadist fighting for a foreign terrorist organization. The
By Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times – MENLO PARK, Calif. — In just eight years, Facebook signed up more than half the world’s Internet population. Now it’s going after the rest. Facebook wants
The Department of Justice and the FBI, along with international law enforcement partners, announced the arrests of 10 individuals from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, New Zealand, Peru, the United Kingdom, and
Washington, DC- Congressman Steve King released the following statement after honoring deceased veteran Vern Sullivan by presenting his children with medals for his service. King met Vern Sullivan on July 21, 2012
ATLANTA—Jason Barbour, 40, of Manhattan Beach, California, who trafficked in large amounts of high-grade marijuana and cocaine, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Richard W. Story to serve 11 years
At 3:30 p.m. on December 11, 2012 the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office responded to 911 calls of an active shooter at the Clackamas Town Center, 12000 SE 82nd Avenue, Happy Valley, Oregon,
SAN DIEGO—Nima Yusuf, 25, received a custodial sentence of eight years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiring to provide material support to al Shabaab, a foreign
MASON CITY, Iowa – Dec. 11, 2012 – Sewer line repair work requires closing the westbound lanes of Iowa 122, as well as the Iowa 122/South Virginia Avenue intersection in Mason City,
PORTLAND, OR – Frenzied shoppers dove for cover on Tuesday as a gunman opened fire at a mall outside Portland, Oregon. Authorities are saying that at least 2 people were killed and