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More and more, Iowans are taking advantage of the right to carry a gun for self defense, after former governor Chet Culver signed into law a relaxed conceal and carry permit statute
Forest City, Iowa – Waldorf College will debut its third art gallery exhibit of the academic year on Jan. 7, 2013. The exhibit will feature works by Ted Bieth, a teacher at
DES MOINES, Iowa – A Garner man wasn’t sure what to expect when he had his “Gemstone 10s” instant-scratch ticket validated, but he ended up winning a top prize of $100,000. Ronald
Courtesy: UNI Athletics Communications – CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team scored an 82-75 victory over the Saint Mary’s College Gaels on Sunday in the McLeod Center.
The National Rifle Association’s Wayne LaPierre, in a Sunday interview on MSNBC’s Meet the Press, shot down any idea that his organization would support new gun controls, and blasted proposed legislation being
Forest City, Iowa – Jill Minkel has been promoted to the position of Assistant Director of Admissions at Waldorf College. For the past five years, Minkel has worked in the Waldorf admissions
MASON CITY – Two women were arrested by Mason City police on theft charges on Thursday. According to a report, Mason city police were called to Mills Fleet Farm on Thursday, December
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Former 30-year head baseball coach Jim Brownlee has been named the pitching coach for the University of Iowa baseball program, head coach Jack Dahm announced Friday. “I am
MASON CITY – Marcia Boster wasn’t set on the location of a new sledding hill right from the beginning, and now that it has been built, she fears all the work that
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States deplores the shooting down of a UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) civilian helicopter in Jonglei State on 21 December, in which four Russian crew members
On December 21, 1988—24 years ago—the world experienced an act of terrorism that will never be forgotten when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing everyone on board. But those
by Matt Marquardt – MASON CITY – Long-time Democratic party supporter Pat Steinfort, known by many as “Pat the Democrat” has left the party and become an independent. “I’m very happy where
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI Panthers men’s basketball team (6-5 overall) will play its first home game in 17 days when the Panthers play host to the Saint Mary’s College Gaels (8-2).
Des Moines, IOWA — The Iowa State Patrol has lifted the prohibition on towing of abandoned or wrecked vehicles for the majority of Iowa’s interstate and highway systems. If your vehicle is
Earlier today, Angel Cordero, the leader of the Huntington, New York division of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (“Latin Kings”) street gang was sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment by United
SALT LAKE CITY—Garrick Veater, age 28, of Springville, convicted of production of child pornography and possession of child pornography following a 3-day trial in U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City in
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources have set several events around the state of Iowa for viewing eagle nests. Posted: 12/18/2012 Clinton Bald Eagle Watch, Lock and Dam 13, Jan. 5, 8
An Indiana man faces a likely sentence of 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to hate crimes stemming from the arson of the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, law enforcement officials
In this week’s address, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thank our brave troops and their families for their service. The President
President Obama on Friday named twelve eminent researchers as recipients of the National Medal of Science and eleven extraordinary inventors as recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest
The President spoke by telephone on Thursday evening with Park Geun-hye, the President-elect of the Republic of Korea, to extend his congratulations on her victory in Wednesday’s Presidential election in Korea. Both
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King (R-IA) released the following statement today in celebration of the Christmas season. Additionally, King has announced the only Christmas wish on his list and wants others
BALTIMORE—A federal grand jury has indicted Anthony Maurice Cottle, age 23, of Owings Mills, Maryland, for producing and possessing child pornography. Cottle was a firefighter with the Baltimore County Fire Department. The
ORLANDO—U.S. Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announces that a federal jury today found Casey Dickerson (32, Casselberry) guilty of one count of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of sexual abuse of a
Interview with Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery, Dec. 22, 2012: Coach, 0-17 from three, but over 50% for the game? COACH McCAFFERY: Yeah, you know, 20 turnovers, 0-17. You don’t expect to
IOWA CITY – Despite a sloppy performance, the Iowa Hawkeye men’s basketball team crushed Coppin State 80-50 Saturday in front of 13,060 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Iowa committed 20 turnovers and was
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will not hold any public events from Saturday, December 22, 2012 – Saturday, December 29, 2012, while they spend time with
On August 22, Russia became a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This was a historic moment given that 140 million consumers will be able to buy and sell goods and
Sunday Night Mixed League Rose Bowl 12/16/12 Team High Series Team Two 1493 Team High Game Team Two 533 Individual High Series Male Duane Hermen 552 Greg Loveless 552 Individual High Series
Washington, DC – A decision from House and Senate negotiators on the FY 2013 defense authorization bill to eliminate the F-16s of the Iowa Air National Guard’s 132nd Fighter Wing simply won’t
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. When I took office, our nation was engaged in two wars, and al Qaeda was entrenched in their safe havens. Many of our alliances were frayed, and
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Over the last few weeks I’ve been working with leaders of both parties on a proposal to get our deficit under control, avoid tax cuts — or
Des Moines, IOWA — Road conditions across the state are slowly beginning to improve. As the roads become more easily accessible to emergency responders, the severity and extent of storm damage can
Washington, DC- Congressman Steve King released the following statement today after President Barack Obama nominated Senator John Kerry (D-MA) to succeed Hillary Rodham Clinton as the next Secretary of State: “I am
HOUSTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced Thursday that it seized 89 website domain names that were illegally selling counterfeit merchandise to unsuspecting consumers. The 89
DALLAS – A man from Mexico with a U.S. manslaughter conviction, who is also wanted in his home country for homicide, was deported and turned over to Mexican law enforcement authorities Wednesday
WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director John Morton on Friday announced the agency’s fiscal year (FY) 2012 year-end removal numbers, highlighting trends that underscore the administration’s focus on removing
The Sioux county, Iowa sheriff’s department says mischief killed about 475 pigs in a hog confinement. On Wednesday, December 19, at 1:00 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.9 percent in November from 5.1 percent in October. The statewide unemployment rate was 5.6 percent one year ago. The U.S.
DES MOINES – The Iowa Supreme court ruled on Friday that a male dentist was not at fault for firing a woman that was too attractive and a possible threat to the