Conn. lawmakers to vote on gun bills
HARTFORD, Conn., April 3 (UPI) — The Connecticut Senate voted 26-10 Wednesday evening to toughen the gun control laws in the state devastated by a schoolhouse massacre. Two of the body’s 22
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HARTFORD, Conn., April 3 (UPI) — The Connecticut Senate voted 26-10 Wednesday evening to toughen the gun control laws in the state devastated by a schoolhouse massacre. Two of the body’s 22
BERKELEY, Calif., April 3 (UPI) — A difference in the rate of warming in the Northern and Southern hemispheres could significantly alter tropical rainfall patterns, scientists say. Climatologists from the University of
MINNEAPOLIS, April 3 (UPI) — Eduardo Escobar’s double drove in the tying and winning runs in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday, rallying the Minnesota Twins over Detroit 3-2. Trailing 2-1
BLACKSBURG, Va., April 3 (UPI) — U.S. scientists say their method of extracting large quantities of hydrogen from any plant could create a low-cost, environmentally friendly fuel source. Researchers at Virginia Tech
MINNEAPOLIS, April 3 (UPI) — Richard Pitino, son of Louisville Coach Rick Pitino, has reached an agreement in principal to take the same job with Minnesota, the school announced Wednesday. A statement
BOONE – The NIACC men’s and women’s golf teams open their seasons Thursday at the DMACC Invitational at the Cedar Pointe Golf Club. The meet starts at 11 a.m. on the par
Editorial by Matt Marquardt – Even as City Hall moves to clean up nuisance properties in Mason City, the Globe Gazette continues to litter the city with its Mason City Shopper publication.
MASON CITY – A Mason City landlord spoke to the Mason City Council Tuesday night and spoke of a “final draft” for Mason City Human Rights. Bob Mason owns 12 rental properties.
MASON CITY – On Tuesday morning’s regular agenda for the Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors, an agenda item that required a vote by the board was placed under the designated agenda
MASON CITY – On April 2nd, 2013 the Mason City Police Department executed eight search warrants on properties owned by Mark Richard Petersen, age 45 of Plymouth Iowa. Officers recovered several items
(DES MOINES) On April 2, Senator Amanda Ragan and other lawmakers talked with University of Iowa students about the importance of affordable, high quality public universities to Iowa. “Last year, legislators worked
CEDAR RAPIDS – An illegal alien from El Salvador who used false identity documents to gain employment and falsely claimed to be an United States citizen was convicted by a jury today,
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad today announced he will lead a trade delegation, including four governors, to China in mid-April. This brief trip to China was at the invitation of the Chinese
From Senator Charles Grassley – Q: What is IRS Free File? A: IRS Free File provides free access to private-sector tax preparation software and e-file options to taxpayers who made $57,000, or
KAUFMAN, Texas, April 2 (UPI) — A federal law enforcement official says investigators are looking at a former local official as a person of interest in the slaying of two Texas prosecutors.
TOKYO, April 2 (UPI) — Japanese researchers say China’s virtual monopoly on rare earth elements could be weakened following the discovery of vast deposits on the Pacific Ocean floor. About 97 per
LINCOLN, Neb., April 2 (UPI) — Officials in a Nebraska county are offering overnight stays in a newly constructed jail for $30 donations. Lancaster County officials said donors will be allowed to
DETROIT, April 2 (UPI) — U.S. new vehicle sales rose 3.4 percent in March from last year with light trucks sales up and sales of passenger cars down, industry figures showed. Compared
ATLANTA, Ga. – Iowa State senior Will Clyburn is one of 20 players selected to the 2013 Reese’s College All-Star Game held Friday April 5th at the Final Four in Atlanta Ga.
MASON CITY – The Mason City Woman’s Club will end their 100th season with a Style Show and Luncheon. “100 Years of Fashion” will be held at Prime and Wine on Tuesday
SULPHUR SPRNGS, Texas, April 2 (UPI) — Schools in a small east Texas town were locked down Tuesday after officials said two inmates, one a capital murder suspect, escaped from the county
FAIRFAX, Va., April 2 (UPI) — A majority of Republicans in the United States think America should take steps to address climate change, a poll indicates. In the poll conducted by the
OTTAWA, April 2 (UPI) — A Canadian commission says it will investigate allegations the government blocked requests by journalists to interview government scientists about their work. In response to a complaint filed