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The Affordable Care Act gives all Americans access to quality, affordable health care by ending insurance companies’ worst abuses and providing new middle class tax credits and other financial assistance to help
A poll released this week indicates that most Americans believe that the economy is getting worse. According to Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index, in June, Americans’ confidence in the economy was on the
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho – Separation isn’t new to the military. For hundreds of years, the strength of families has been tested and proven as service members continually deploy to
PHOENIX — A Venezuelan air force colonel has been sentenced to 19 months in federal prison for exporting military aircraft engines to Venezuela, following a joint probe by U.S. Immigration and Customs
United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Sioux Falls, South Dakota man charged with sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion was sentenced on August 26, 2013, by United States
United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg announced that on August 27, 2013, Kevin Cave, age 37 of Bellevue, appeared before United States District Judge Joseph F. Bataillon and entered a plea of
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Army soldiers, Regional Command South U.S. Marines, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel gathered to celebrate completion of the Afghan National Army’s Mobile Strike Force
BOSTON – A Salvadoran man residing in Everett, Mass., who faces charges of crimes against humanity and state terror in Spain, was sentenced Tuesday for immigration fraud and perjury in connection with
Update: After a morning of emotional testimony from surviving widows and parents of some of those murdered Nov. 5, 2009, in the case of U.S. v. Maj. Nadal M. Hasan, the government
by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What is the purpose of presidential libraries? A: Building on an idea conceived by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Congress passed legislation in 1955 that established a system to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Chuck Grassley today encouraged Iowa students to consider competing for one of two spots in the U.S. Senate Youth Program. All together, 102 student delegates from the 50
President Obama and Attorney General Holder met this afternoon with a group of mayors from around the country to discuss strategies to reduce youth violence. The President reiterated that government alone can
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that three Iowa airports will receive a total of $1,105,823 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for various
NEW YORK, August 27, 2013…The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in July, increased slightly in August. The Index now stands at 81.5 (1985=100), up from 81.0 in July. The
Washington D.C., Aug. 26, 2013 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a Noblesville, Ind., resident and his company with defrauding investors in a Ponzi scheme that targeted retirement savings. The
The United Nations human rights office today expressed concern over the forced eviction of Palestinians in the West Bank as a result of recent demolitions carried out by Israeli authorities, and noted
The United Nations inspectors probing the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria postponed a visit to a second site today so the team’s safety could be ensured, the world body announced,
WASHINGTON – The U.S. stands ready to strike at Syria in the wake of its possible use of chemical weapons on its citizens, according to reports Tuesday. According to CNN, “U.S. officials
MASON CITY – A Clear Lake woman was cited after she put her vehicle into a ditch on Mason City’s west side. According to police, a single vehicle collision was reported Tuesday
MASON CITY – If you want to help fight hunger and have a chance at a free round-trip airline ticket to the Twin Cities, your opportunity is here. The Mason City Airport
A controversial Arab news network is now operating on American soil. Al Jazeera America was launched on August 20th, 2013. The network has a news desk in New York City and has
Mason City Mayor Eric Bookmeyer wrote the following campaign message on his website as he seeks another four years as mayor: ————- Dear friends, Four years ago, I told you “it didn’t
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting Tuesday morning at the courthouse. The board heard a road report from County Engineer Mary Kelly. She said
by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley At the end of this year, the coverage provisions of the Affordable Care Act will take effect. Regardless of what a person thinks about the massive changes
MIAMI — Federal agents arrested a Sierra Leone man Wednesday for violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by attempting to broker the sale of yellowcake uranium to Iran. The charges resulted
AMES, Iowa – It may not be enough for women to spend just 30 minutes a day on a treadmill or elliptical if they want to manage their weight during pregnancy. Regular
JAKARTA, Indonesia – In a first-of-its-kind deal worth about $500 million, the United States has agreed to sell eight new Apache AH-64E attack helicopters and Longbow radars to Indonesia, Defense Secretary Chuck
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A Caguas resident was arrested Wednesday for transporting a minor with the intent to engage in sexual activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was recently arrested after allegedly crashing his car and fleeing to his home. According to police, on August 17th at 1:48 AM, a caller reported
Update: Following the afternoon lunch recess, the Judge (Col.) Tara Osborn recessed court until 9 a.m., Aug. 27, because of logistical issues. FORT HOOD, Texas — Following the government’s conviction last week
MASON CITY – A Cedar Rapids man who earlier this year attempted to steal a baby from a Clear Lake restaurant-bar has pleaded guilty, a source close to the case indicated Monday
CEDAR RAPIDS – A former employee of a financial brokerage firm who stole the identity of a client and fraudulently obtained over $36,000 from that client, pled guilty today in federal court
MASON CITY – As students return for classes at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), they will not be able to miss the large construction project underway. New student housing to accommodate
AMES, Iowa – Instead of walking across campus to attend class in a lecture hall this fall, a growing number of Iowa State University students will log on from home, the library
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was in jail this weekend after allegedly committing more than one assault on a woman over the course of more than one day. Police said
CEDAR FALLS – The University of Northern Iowa football team opens the 2013 season against the Iowa State Cyclones on Aug. 31 in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State leads the series 20-4, with
AMES, Iowa (Aug. 26, 2013) – Iowa State University fans, who cannot make it to Jack Trice Stadium for the home opener, should tune their cable boxes to the Cyclones’ brand-new, stand-alone
Editorial by Matt Marquardt – Mason City Mayor Eric Bookmeyer claims to know the difference between common sense and nonsense, he told the Globe Gazette Monday, as he announced he is running
HAMPTON – The Friends of Beeds Lake hosted their annual Restoration Run Saturday at Beeds Lake State Park in Hampton. Organized by the Friends of Beeds Lake, a locally-based nonprofit group devoted
SHEFFIELD – Small town USA, Sheffield held their Annual Sourdough/People in the Park Day Saturday. The People in the Park event was new this year and was a combination of Sourdough Day