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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need for swift, bipartisan action to prevent the country from going over the
PEORIA, Ill. – The NIACC women’s basketball team returns to action at 6 p.m. Friday in the opening round of the Illinois Central Tourrnament against South Suburban College. If NIACC (6-5) wins
by Jody Spear and Kelly Meyer – MASON CITY – Around 4:00 pm, the snow started to fall again. The National Weather Service out of Des Moines said today: An upper level
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor on Friday regarding the need for the President and Senate Democrats to finally take action to
DES MOINES, Iowa – A Mason City man decided to purchase a “Holiday Crossword” instant-scratch ticket while traveling for work and ended up winning a top prize of $30,000. Marcos Alberto, 22,
Denison, IOWA — Throughout the morning Troopers in western Iowa have responded to assist numerous motorists whose vehicles have slid off the road. Though the road surface appears clear, law enforcement advises
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman was jailed Thursday on a contempt of court charge. Angela Marie Honebrink, 24, was picked up by Cerro Gordo County sheriff’s deputies at 8:39 AM
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 27, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation has determined it will not issue driver’s licenses or nonoperator identification (ID) cards to persons granted Deferred Action for Childhood
Michelle and I extend our warm thoughts and best wishes to all those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. Today marks the first day of the week-long celebration of African-American history and culture
NEW YORK – A United Nations spokesperson told the Security Council last week that progress is being made in Afghanistan but the “challenges and tragedies” that remain call for more commitment there.
From the U.S State Department – The United States welcomes adoption by the UN Security Council of a resolution on the situation in Mali. The resolution, cosponsored by the U.S., supports a
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI men’s basketball team will open Missouri Valley Conference play at Wichita State on Sunday. Game time is at 5 PM. The UNI Panthers are 7-5 overall and
MINNEAPOLIS – James Harden was too much for the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday night, scoring 30 points and leading the surging Houston Rockets past the Wolves 87-84. “When he’s playing downhill on you,
CERRO GORDO COUNTY, December 27, 2012 – The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation (CGCCF), an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is announcing the grant application process and deadline for
Media reports are surfacing that former President George H.W. Bush is in a Texas hospital in intensive care. Reuters reported that the 88 year-old Bush has been in the hospital with bronchitis
MASON CITY – A Mason City resident reported to police shots fired early Thursday morning in the south central area of town. “I was headed to bed,” the resident said, “when I
by Jody Spear and Kelly Meyer – MASON CITY – A burglary report was taken Wednesday morning at Great Clips, located at 319 5th Street SW. Manager Amanda Rose explained that her
A bank robber trying to get some quick Christmas cash was turned away at a Houston Chase Bank today. But, you can earn some money if you can help the FBI identify
MASON CITY – An Ice Fishing Event sponsored by the Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board and Lime Creek Nature Center will be held on Saturday, January 12, from 9 – 11:30 a.m.
The AFC South champion Houston Texans lead the American Football Conference All-Star squad with a conference-best eight All-Stars for the 2013 Pro Bowl, the NFL announced today. Right behind the Texans are
PRO BOWL KICKS OFF SUPER BOWL WEEK IN PRIMETIME ON NBC ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 The San Francisco 49ers placed a league-best nine players on the National Football Conference All-Star team that
It’s the final push for NFL teams as the regular season ends on Sunday, December 30. All 16 games are division contests. And with one week to go, there are still 15
FORT WORTH, TX—Daniel Oberlender, 45, a former choir teacher at Cross Timbers Middle School in Grapevine, Texas, was arrested yesterday on a federal criminal complaint charging transportation and distribution of child pornography.
NEW YORK – Responding to the proposed adoption ban being considered by Russia, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today asked the Government there to be guided solely by the best interests
SEOUL, South Korea – The South Korean government released a statement right after North Korea’s missile launch on December 12th and stated, “This missile launch by North Korea poses a threat to