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Today’s event includes about 50,000 customers throughout Iowa – CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – August 26, 2013 – Alliant Energy’s Iowa electric utility will cycle air conditioners for participating customers across the entire
AMES, Iowa – The most powerful computer ever on the Iowa State University campus – a machine dubbed “Cyence” that’s capable of 183.043 trillion calculations per second with total memory of 38.4
Op-ed: It’s never easy to speak ill of another, at least that is my personal feelings. There are however times when you have to bite the bullet and get on with it.
MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — The 341st Security Forces Group commander was relieved of command Aug. 22. 341st Missile Wing commander, Col. Robert Stanley, relieved Col. David Lynch from command of
WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense announced Sunday the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 23 in Haft Asiab, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when enemy
WASHINGTON – The United States is alarmed by the escalating fighting between the M23 armed group and the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) in eastern Congo. We
WASHINGTON – The Army released suicide data for the month of July 2013. During July, among active-duty soldiers, there were 19 potential suicides: One has been confirmed as a suicide and 18
MASON CITY – The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in Mason City is putting out a call for entries for the competitive craft exhibition, Iowa Crafts: 41. Entries must be e-mailed or
By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service – WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel assured Marines and sailors in Hawaii late last week that despite deep budget and force cuts, the U.S.
NEW YORK – Following talks with United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Angela Kane, the Syrian Government has affirmed it will grant access to UN inspectors, beginning tomorrow, to sites in
CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake City Council at its last meeting approved the purchase of two new cars for use as police patrol vehicles. Police Chief Greg Peterson reviewed bids he obtained
DAVENPORT – A 60-year-old Iowa man accused and convicted of setting his house and wife on fire was sentenced to 27 years in prison, the Associated Press reported. Tom Kuan was charged
MASON CITY – The final touches on the re-furbished Mason City High School (MCHS) are now being made ahead of the start of school next week. Freshmen go to school Wednesday and
MASON CITY – For the first time since the 2005 season, NIACC will host a cross country meet. The Region XI time trial is set for Saturday afternoon on the NIACC campus.
MASON CITY – The NIACC baseball team will hold a youth fall leagues for players in grades 3-12. The youth league for grades 3-8 begins Sept. 7 and runs through Oct. 12.
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced this week that it will file a new lawsuit against the State of Texas, the Texas Secretary of State, and the Director of the Texas
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – Lt. Col. Sher Mohammad, 3rd Special Operations Kandak commander, rushed to rally his men for a very important task. One of his best and brightest soldiers was critically wounded
In a letter, FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez assured the senators that the FTC will evaluate concerns that oil companies may be undermining efforts to distribute renewable fuels that help boost energy security
AMES, Iowa – Researchers at Iowa State University have identified a genetic process by which some Escherichia coli bacteria adapt to the human kidney, a step that could lead to new treatments
NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan- Afghan commandos from the 1st Special Operations Kandak captured a key insurgent leader and killed two other insurgents during a clearing operation that ended Aug. 24 in Nangarhar province’s
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – Aug. 23, 2013 – All lanes of Interstate 380/U.S. 20 in Evansdale will be open by the morning of Sunday, Aug. 25 as the reconstruction of the northbound
DES MOINES – A long duration heat episode begins Sunday and continues through much of the work week, the National Weather Service warns. A large ridge of high pressure is forecast to
By Cheryl Pellerin, American Forces Press Service – ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT, Aug. 23, 2013 – Shortly after takeoff on the first leg of his second official trip to the Asia-Pacific region,
NORFOLK, VA—Robert Patrick Hoffman, II, 40, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was convicted today by a federal jury of attempting to provide classified information to individuals whom he believed to be representatives of
Brownsville, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine and cocaine. CBP officers discovered the alleged narcotics, valued at approximately
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa volleyball team opened the 2013 season with its annual Black and Gold Scrimmage on Mediacom Court in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Aug. 24. The
El Paso, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the El Paso port of entry apprehended a 39-year-old Colorado man being sought on sexual assault charges Tuesday. “Fugitive apprehensions
DES MOINES, IA—Bobbi Jo Wojewoda, age 46, of Grimes, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge James E. Gritzner to 18 months in prison for conspiracy to commit bank
WASHINGTON – The United States condemned terrorist bombings that took place Friday in Lebanon. “The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist bombings at the al-Taqwa and al-Danawi mosques in Tripoli, as we
AMES, Iowa – Fans were able to get their first glimpse of the 2013 Iowa State volleyball team Saturday at Hilton Coliseum during the Cardinal and Gold Scrimmage. While the Cardinal team
NEW YORK – Secretary-General Ban has expressed great concern over yesterday’s firing of rockets from the area of Tyre – within United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon’s (UNIFIL) area of operations –
SEOUL – The use of any chemical weapons in Syria would amount to a “crime against humanity” and there would be “serious consequences” for the perpetrators, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, while
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned contradictory statements made by the nominee to be the second highest appointee at the Department of Homeland Security.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – “Show me a man who will jump out of an airplane, and I’ll show you a man who will fight.” – Gen. James A. Gavin, 82nd Airborne Division commanding
MASON CITY – A fine group of ladies stopped in Mason City Saturday morning to “see the sights.” The Red Hat Ladies of Fort Dodge got to town at about 10 AM
BURBANK, CA – Ending weeks of speculation, Ben Affleck has been set to star as Batman, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne. Affleck and filmmaker Zack Snyder will create an entirely new incarnation of the
WASHINGTON – President Obama honored the undefeated Miami Dolphins on August 20th, 2013 at the White House. Watch video: httpv://youtu.be/Er3z00blcec East Room 2:10 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House,
MASON CITY – A fundraiser was held Saturday in East Park to raise money for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The money would be allocated for SIDS families and research. The event
MASON CITY – A CSPAN bus stopped in downtown Mason City Saturday morning. The stop was planned in coordination with Mediacom to promote viewership of the CSPAN channel. Alex from Mediacom greeted
MASON CITY – The First United Methodist Church is hosting the fifth annual Harvest Fest today starting at 11 AM. The event is located at the church at 119 South Georgia Ave.,