Jack-knifed semi blocks traffic on 19th Street SW Friday afternoon
by Jody Spear and Kelley Meyer – MASON CITY – Around 4:50 pm Friday, a report of a semi blocking traffic on 19th Street SW was called in. The semi trailer was
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by Jody Spear and Kelley Meyer – MASON CITY – Around 4:50 pm Friday, a report of a semi blocking traffic on 19th Street SW was called in. The semi trailer was
Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC December 21, 2012 Today, I spoke to Senator John Kerry and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of
Wednesday marked the conclusion of the 23rd session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT). Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank and United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk
In a press conference Friday, National Rifle Association Vice President Wayne LaPierre called for armed guards in schools. “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good
In the days since the tragedy in Newtown, Americans from all over the country have called for action to deter mass shootings and reduce gun violence, and hundreds of thousands of people
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 21, 2012; 12:45 p.m. update – The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that road crews are out actively clearing remaining road blockages, blading off packed snow and
CNN is reporting Friday that President Barack Obama will nominate Massachusetts Senator John Kerry to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Kerry is a former presidential candidate who lost to George
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will continue its popular winter trout stocking on Jan. 5, with a release planned for North Prairie Lake, in Cedar Falls. The DNR has eight winter
Teleconference with Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery, Dec. 21, 2012 – Aaron White’s shot is a little bit off, but of course knowing Aaron he is probably shooting 3,000 times a day
by Jody Spear and Kelly Meyer – MASON CITY – An electrical fire was reported around 1:00 pm at 326 21st St SE. The Mason City Fire Department said that smoke was
WASHINGTON — The nationwide search for a “Jane Doe” suspected child pornographer, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), ended with the arrest of an Okaloosa County, Fla.,
Editorial by Matt Marquardt – There are many ways to die. You can die quickly, as in a beheading; you can die a little more slowly by starving yourself; or you can
MASON CITY – A convicted felon was picked up Thursday on a warrant for his arrest. Nicholas Jon Wilmarth was picked up by Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Deputies at about 1 AM
From State Senator Amanada Ragan: As 2012 comes to an end, I want to thank everyone who shared their concerns, ideas and hopes with me. You’ve made a positive difference by helping
BOSTON—A state representative in the Massachusetts General Court has agreed to plead guilty to civil rights violations and resign his elected position for his role in submitting fraudulent absentee ballot applications and
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 21, 2012: 8 a.m. update – The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that travel conditions are slowly beginning to improve in the state. However, many roads remain
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 21, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that Interstate 35 from Ames to Mason City, both northbound and southbound, is reopened to traffic. The gate
Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and George Venizelos, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Federal Bureau of
A 32-year-old Iranian Christian pastor who is a U.S. citizen has been imprisoned without notice of any formal charges while visiting his family in Iran. Saeed Abedini and his wife converted to
Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Peter Madoff, the former chief compliance officer and senior managing director of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities
Today, the Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) convicted Augustin Ngirabatware, a former government minister in Rwanda, of genocide, incitement to commit genocide, and rape as a crime
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior point guard Korie Lucious is on the watch list for the 2013 Bob Cousy Award, given annually to the nation’s top collegiate point guard. Over 80
KANSAS CITY, MO—David M. Ketchmark, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that a Webster Groves, Missouri attorney and clergyman will spend the rest of his life
Testimony William J. Burns Deputy Secretary Thomas Nides Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Opening Remarks Before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Washington, DC December 20, 2012 DEPUTY SECRETARY BURNS: Thank
Clear Lake, Iowa – Colin Murphy announced today that a paper entitled Admissibility of Unconfirmed Accelerant-Detection Canine Alerts has been accepted for presentation at the American Academy of Forensic Science’s 65th Annual Scientific Meeting to
STATEMENT FROM KEN SAGAR, PRESIDENT OF THE IOWA FEDERATION OF LABOR, AFL-CIO: As part of the ongoing effort by the unions in Iowa, around 500 petitions were delivered to Congressman Tom Latham
By Senator Tom Harkin – As President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner continue negotiations on the so-called ‘fiscal cliff,’ I have one simple message: hands off Medicaid! Federal health programs that
Facebook announced on their website on Thursday that it is testing the charging of fees to its members to send messages. Apparently, Facebook says that at times, some messages from people you
DEPUTY SECRETARY BURNS: Thank you. Mr. Chairman, Senator Lugar, members of the committee, thank you for this opportunity. Secretary Clinton asked me to express how much she regrets not being able to be
Below is a link to the President’s plan for how the Federal Government will responsibly share and safeguard information that enhances national security and protects the safety of the American people. You
The President’s main priority is to ensure that taxes don’t go up on 98 percent of Americans and 97 percent of small businesses in just a few short days. The President will