Office of the Spokesperson for the U.S. State Department – The United States welcomes the July 6 election of Syrian Coalition President Ahmed Assi al-Jarba, and looks forward to working with him…
Day: July 7, 2013
Grant Echelberger of Manly wins $30K lottery prize
DES MOINES, Iowa – A Worth County man was in disbelief after winning a $30,000 lottery prize Saturday. Grant Echelberger, 34, of Manly, claimed the 11th of 12 top prizes of $30,000…
North Iowa Youth Center celebrates 15 years (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Youth Center on Sunday, July 7th celebrated 15 years serving the North Iowa Community. Director Regan Banks thanked the people of North Iowa and Mason City…
Kinney Pioneer Museum to offer “Olde Fashion Ice Cream Social”
MASON CITY – Once again this year, the Kinney Pioneer Museum will be offering an “Olde Fashion Ice Cream Social.” Organizers of the event promise “homemade, delicious ice cream, old hand crank…
Film Festival coming back to Mason City
MASON CITY – The Iowa Independent Film Festival is coming back to Mason City this fall. In January of 2013 the organization’s Board of Directors voted to move the Iowa Independent Film…
Credible 2014 elections vital to progress on Afghan transition
NEW YORK – It is vital for Afghanistan, and for its partners, that the country consolidate the important gains made over the past decade and move ahead with its democratic transition, the…
Latimer celebrates “Take Me Home” fun day (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
LATIMER, IOWA – The small town of Latimer, Iowa celebrated its annual “Take Me Home” fun day on Saturday, July 6th. Latimer – nestled between Interstate 35 and Hampton – offered many…
President, Advisors Review Situation in Egypt
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 6, 2013 – President Barack Obama conferred with the National Security Council today to review the situation in Egypt, according to a White House release. The…
Public invited to “bat roost” survey
MASON CITY – The public is invited to a bat roost survey at Wilkinson Park on Monday, July 22 at 8 p.m. The event is hosted by Lime Creek Nature Center. Following…
Remembering Iowa’s Fallen exhibit and free breakfast event set for July 14th
MASON CITY – The public is invited to the North Iowa Events Center on Sunday, July 14th for breakfast and to observe a photo exhibit to honor Iowa’s fallen veterans. The “Remembering…
North Iowa now offers great opportunity for wildflower viewing
MASON CITY – North Iowa is now entering prime viewing time for wildflowers in native and restored prairies, but don’t expect to drive too far to see one of nature’s most dazzling…
Car Dealer Pleads Guilty to Violating Legal Protections for Active-Duty Service Members
BIRMINGHAM—A Cullman used car dealer pleaded guilty last week to violating federal protections for active-duty military service members by refusing to reduce the loan interest rate and repossessing the vehicle he sold…
Mason City to to observe 30th Annual ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime’
MASON CITY – Tuesday, August 6, 2013, marks the 30th Anniversary for the Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. This is a night for America to stand together to…
Nebraska man arrested for robbing Iowa bank
SIOUX CITY – Michael Clayton, age 43, from Omaha, Nebraska, has been charged with one count of bank robbery. The charges are contained in an Indictment filed on May 22, 2013, in…