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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 11, 2013 As the international community commemorates World Population Day, the current world population of 7.2 billion is projected to increase another
KAZAN, Russia – Iowa State senior Melvin Ejim scored eight points and grabbed seven rebounds in Canada’s 94-85 win over the United States at the World University Games Friday morning. Canada finished
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health, CDC and local public health agencies are investigating an outbreak of an intestinal illness caused by Cyclospora (a rare parasite). As of today,
Hidalgo, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted a woman for alleged violations of immigration law. The United States citizen allegedly attempted to facilitate a
Webster County, IOWA — Law enforcement investigating the found remains of a white male in Webster County have made significant progress. In the last 24 hours, the victim’s identity has been confirmed.
NEW YORK – The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom has called for the recent killings of journalists in Russia, Somalia and Mexico to be thoroughly investigated
NEW YORK – Classrooms, teachers and pupils will continue to be seen as legitimate targets unless there is tougher action against human rights violations, an overhaul of global aid priorities and strengthened
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa director of athletics Gary Barta has named Rick Heller as the 20th head coach in UI baseball history. Heller takes over the Iowa program after
DES MOINES – In a 32-page ruling released Friday, the Iowa Supreme Court upheld an earlier decision that stated that an employer can fire an employee for being too attractive. In its
by Peter Children – Eric isn’t fooling anyone, he’s waiting to see who will run against him before announcing whether or not he’ll run for another term. This tells me he has
MASON CITY – The Executive Director at Humane Society of North Iowa expressed “shock and disappointment” at an Iowa appeals court ruling this week that let a man off the hook after
GARNER – Garner Lumber & Supply Co. recently received funding through the NIACOG revolving loan fund (RLF). The community of Garner lost its’ longtime, successful lumber yard in the fall of 2012
MASON CITY – First Citizens National Bank announced Tuesday the addition of Dan Varnum to its Board of Directors. Varnum is the President and CEO of Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa.
OMAHA – A man who distributed child pornography, was a drug user in possession of a firearm, and destroyed evidence was sentenced July 3, 2013, to 66 months in federal prison. Lennon
SIOUX CITY – A man who previously had been convicted of burglary in 2004 was sentenced July 8, 2013, to over seven years in federal prison. Johnnie Hawkins, age 27, from Sioux
Webster County, IOWA — On July 10, 2013, at 5:40 PM, the Webster County Telecommunications Center received a call in regards to possible human remains found in the roadside ditch in the
PRISTINA, Kosovo – Iowa officially welcomed Kosovo as its ninth sister state as a part of Iowa’s Sister State Partnership program when Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga signed
From Senator Amanda Ragan – Iowa is one of the best states in the country to raise children. In this year’s national Kids Count survey, Iowa ranks high for economic well-being, health,
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced Thursday the launch of a new educational video to assist employers in avoiding charges of discrimination in the employment eligibility verification form I-9 process and in
MASON CITY – Wednesday evening July 10th at the North Iowa Fair the following kids were winners. Cutest Smile: Harper Bieber Longest Eyelashes: Addison Dannen Longest Hair: Emma Miller Biggest Muscles: Kaden