Statement by the President on National HIV Testing Day
From President Barack Obama – Today is National HIV Testing Day, when we encourage people across the United States to get tested. Early detection and treatment for HIV saves lives, and yet
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From President Barack Obama – Today is National HIV Testing Day, when we encourage people across the United States to get tested. Early detection and treatment for HIV saves lives, and yet
NEW YORK – While there have been significant human rights achievements since the landmark adoption of the Vienna Declaration 20 years ago, people across the world are still being denied basic liberties,
DES MOINES – Adam Matthew Moss, an inmate assigned to the Iowa State Penitentiary Clinical Care Unit was discovered unresponsive in the assigned cell at approximately 5:50 P.M June 26, 2013. Moss
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that two Iowa fire departments will receive a total of $333,182 for their Operations and Safety programs from the U.S. Department of Homeland
MASON CITY – A North Iowa man who in recent months joined the Mason City Chamber of Commerce beat a theft charge earlier this year. Reece Ronson Ristau, 22, came to the
WASHINGTON – The united States Senate advanced Comprehensive immigration reform Wednesday in approving an amendment on border security. The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act states that passage of this
WASHINGTON—Hia Soo Gan Benson, also known as “Benson Hia,” and Lim Kow Seng, also known as “Eric Lim,” pleaded guilty today in federal court in the District of Columbia to conspiracy to
MASON CITY – The Supreme Court ruling that struck down much of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was celebrated Wednesday evening in Mason City. An enthusiastic crowd of several dozen listened
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa All-American Justin Austin is one of 16 track & field athletes representing Team USA at the 2013 World University Games in Kazan, Russia, on July
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tim Huelskamp (R-Kansas) made the following statement concerning the Supreme Court’s DOMA and Prop. 8 decisions and his plan to introduce the Federal Marriage Amendment: “With these two
FOREST CITY, IOWA, June 27, 2013 – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturer, today reported financial results for the Company’s third quarter of Fiscal 2013. Revenues
CEDAR RAPIDS – There will be a press conference held on Friday, June 28, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., at the Cedar Rapids Police Department, 505 First Street SW, in Cedar Rapids. United
CLEAR LAKE – Wednesday at about 4:47 PM, Clear Lake police responded to a motorcycle accident at Highway 18 near Buddy Holly Place. The officer discovered Cory Lorentzen, 26, of Mason City
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced June 13, 2013, to ten years in federal prison. Gabriel Ginger, 26, from Spencer, Iowa, received the prison term after
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled against key provisions in Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in the case United
MASON CITY – Mason City Police Department Officers and Investigators have been investigating two burglaries that occurred recently at Iowa Cell Phones and Repairs, 1631 4th Street SW. Concerned citizens provided information
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Following three days of training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Committee today announced that University of Iowa junior Aaron
WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense welcomes the Supreme Court’s decisionWednesday on the Defense of Marriage Act, the Pentagon said in a news release. “The department will immediately begin the process of
MASON CITY – The Humane Society of North Iowa recently held its annual Bark in the Park fundraiser at Lime CreekNature Center in Mason City. The event included a bake sale, concession stand, guest speaker, and pet contests. Participants
(DES MOINES) – Governor Terry E. Branstad has issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for one county in response to recent storms and flooding. Today, the Governor issued a proclamation to activate the
“For the states that have not yet recognized the freedom to marry for all, we encourage you to look to Iowa as an example. For those on the extreme right who attempt to