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CERRO GORDO COUNTY – The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation (CGCCF), an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, would like to announce the appointment of Paula Petersburg to its nine
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who made threatening phone calls to Allamakee County employees pled guilty on January 25, 2013, in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Kenneth Haag, age 26, from Lansing,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (UPI) — The U.S. immigrant population hit a record 40.4 million in 2011, including an estimated 11.1 million who are unauthorized, the Pew Hispanic Center said Tuesday. In a
MASON CITY – The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum’s 2013 Winter Film Series, Films in February, Movies in March, begins this Saturday, February 2 at 2:00 p.m. with Sweet Land. Admission is
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., Jan. 29 (UPI) — Police have begun sifting through a Menomonee Falls, Wis., landfill in search of the body of rap artist Evon Young, also known as Yung LT.
BOSTON, Jan. 29 (UPI) — Harvard University will conduct a $100 million study on why professional football players die nearly 20 years earlier than other American men, officials say. The National Football
HOWELL, Mich., Jan. 30 (UPI) — A man charged in a series of random shootings along Michigan’s I-96 corridor is competent to stand trial, a court determined. Raulie Casteel, 43, of Wixom,
DES MOINES – Thomas L. Warren, Jr., M.D., a 45-year-old Iowa-licensed physician who practices oncology in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, had formal disciplinary charges filed against him on January 11, 2013. The Board
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 29, 2013; 3 p.m. update – A severe weather event is forecast for this evening into Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning affecting
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (UPI) — The U.S. home ownership rate dropped in the fourth quarter of 2012, matching the lowest percentage since early 1997, the Census Bureau said Tuesday. The home ownership
From Congressman Ron Paul: President Obama last week began his second term by promising that “a decade of war is now ending.” As he spoke, the US military was rapidly working its
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa senior guard Jaime Printy has been named Big Ten Player of Week for her efforts in Iowa’s wins against Wisconsin and at No. 23 Michigan
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa sophomore Nick Moore has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday. The weekly honor is the first of Moore’s
WASHINGTON – In a video recorded today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) outlined his plans for the future, including his decision not to seek reelection for his U.S. Senate term expiring in 2014.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (UPI) — U.S. Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin said Democrats, so far, indicated they wouldn’t oppose ex-Sen. Chuck Hagel’s confirmation as defense secretary. However, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 (UPI) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry Tuesday urged the Legislature to cut taxes and amend the constitution to allow the state to give nearly $2 billion back to
Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley regarding Senator Tom Harkin’s plans to retire from the U.S. Senate “Senator Harkin and I have rarely agreed on the issues or voted the same, but he
Senators Question Whether “Too Big to Fail” Status of Some Wall Street Megabanks Undermines Government’s Ability to Prosecute Large Financial Institutions, Impose Appropriate Penalties WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
MASON CITY – According to public records, 5 kids between the ages of 9 and 14 were cited by Mason City police on January 18th after they became belligerent while riding a
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Brent Trout, City Administrator of Mason City, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Mr. Brent Trout is one of more than 1,200 local government
DOVER, Del., Jan. 28 (UPI) — U.S. health officials say hand sanitizers are not effective against norovirus but they advise washing hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water. The state of
SEATTLE, Jan. 27 (UPI) — The majority of the people in the world live longer, but spend more years in poor health compared to 20 years ago, U.S. researchers say. Christopher Murray,
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MASON CITY – Alan Cannon’s legal troubles started following a party at his apartment in Clear Lake in which he supplied alcohol to a female juvenile. Following the party the female juvenile
From the U.S. State Department – Today, President Obama reaffirmed the United States’ continued commitment and support for the Syrian people by announcing an additional $155 million in humanitarian aid to help
IRVING, Texas, Jan. 28 (UPI) — The Boy Scouts of America is considering an end to its long-standing policy of banning gay scouts and scout leaders, people familiar with discussions said. The
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 28 (UPI) — A St. Paul, Minn., man is facing charges for allegedly pointing an AK-47 rifle at his teenage daughter during an argument about grades, police said.
KRASNOYARSK, Russia, Jan. 28 (UPI) — A 31-year-old Siberian man was accused of killing his parents by setting them on fire after they complained about him being unemployed, investigators said. The attack
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 28 (UPI) — Retired Catholic priest Neil Doherty, an accused serial child rapist who pleaded no contest in one case, was sentenced in Florida Monday to 15 years
DETROIT, Jan. 28 (UPI) — Prosecutors in the Detroit City Hall corruption case showed jurors photographs of hidden safes full of cash and checks as they wrapped up testimony. Former Mayor Kwame
OKEMAH, Okla., Jan. 28 (UPI) — A preliminary hearing for a man charged with killing two young Oklahoma girls began Monday with the grandfather of one victim telling how he found the
From Congressman Steve King – Washington, DC- Congressman Steve King released the following statement today following the press conference held by the Senate ‘Gang of Eight’ who announced their broad proposals for
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (UPI) — President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, rivals-cum-allies, say their friendship developed because of some tough decisions that had to be made. “I consider Hillary a
From Congressman Tom Latham – Here’s a question for any responsible Iowa family. If you were facing an almost insurmountable amount of debt, wouldn’t you change direction and set a budget to
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Congress Monday gave final approval to a nearly $51 billion Hurricane Sandy relief package and sent it to President Obama. The Senate vote was 62-36,
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 28 (UPI) — A suspected serial killer pleaded not guilty in White Plains, N.Y., to the slayings of two women, one a prostitute killed in 1993, court records
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (UPI) — President Obama congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on his party’s winning a plurality of seats in the Knesset Monday, the White House said. During his telephone
MASON CITY – A program entitled “Guardians of the Night” will be held on Monday, February 11 at 7 p.m. at Lime Creek Nature Center. Pella Wildlife Company will present this program
Medical Debt Responsibility Act helps consumers whose credit scores have been damaged by medical emergencies WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley introduced legislation to prohibit companies from using paid
BERLIN, Jan. 28 (UPI) — A German man said he was shocked to discover actor George Clooney had paid his restaurant tab after fearing he and his friends had been rude. The