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From Democratic Senator Pelosi: As the end of the fiscal year approaches, the sad truth remains unchanged: Speaker Boehner has surrendered the gavel to the Tea Party’s desperate attempt to force a
Funds Will Hire School Resource Officers and Critical Law Enforcement Positions WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on Friday announced funding awards to 263 cities
NOGALES, Ariz. – Authorities with the Santa Cruz County High Intensity Drug Trafficking (HIDTA) Investigative Task Force interdicted a large drug smuggling attempt Thursday, seizing more than 2,900 pounds of marijuana from
NEW YORK – In the wake of an August chemical attack in Syria which a United Nations team later confirmed had killed hundreds of civilians, the Security Council on Friday called for
WASHINGTON – Justice Department officials along with other senior officials from the Administration yesterday convened the third annual National Summit on Preventing Youth Violence to share strategies on how to prevent and
MINNEAPOLIS – Friday in federal court in St. Paul, a 36-year-old Minnetonka man pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography. Jonathan Charles Otto pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography.
GUTTENBERG, IOWA – One man is dead and another injured in a two-car accident Thursday evening in Eastern Iowa. According to a report, a 2004 Ford F-150 driven by 21 tear-old Lee
MASON CITY – The NIACC volleyball team dropped a 3-0 decision to Marshalltown Community College on Thursday night in the NIACC gym. Marshalltown won 28-26, 25-11, 27-25 to improve to 11-12 overall
MASON CITY – The Mason City Fire Department, Nora Springs Fire Department and Clear Lake Fire Department responded to a serious two vehicle accident on the Avenue of the Saints, at the
FOT MADISON – – On September 23, 2013, at 3:08pm, Ft. Madison Police responded to a report of a gunshot near the alley of the 1400 block between Avenues F and G.
WARREN COUNTY – A Chicago truck driver struck and killed an Iowa road worker Thursday afternoon in Central Iowa. According to a report, a semi-truck driven by 46 year-old Rubin Ward was
WASHINGTON – Not since 1979 had the teo presidents of America and Iran held a direct dialogue. That all changed Friday as President Barack Obama accepted a phone call from Iranian President
By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service – WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2013 – The Defense Department is taking prudent steps to plan for a possible government shutdown Oct. 1, Deputy Secretary of
MASON CITY – The Mason City Chamber of Commerce and Kaplan College sponsored Business After Hours “Unleashed” at the Knights of Columbus Hall Thursday night. There were about a dozen business that
Proclamation applies for efficient transportation of soybeans, corn, hay, straw, silage and stover (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today signed a proclamation to allow the transportation of overweight loads of
CEDAR RAPIDS – Two men who crossed state lines to commit sex acts with a minor pled guilty in federal court in Cedar Rapids. READ ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE FROM CLEAR LAKE POLICE
NAME: Cody Edward Beason AGE: 23 SEX: Male FACILITY: Ottumwa Work Release Facility OFFENSE: Willful Injury Causing Bodily Injury, Assault with Intent of Injury on Peace Officer SENTENCE: 5 Years COUNTY OF
NORTHWOOD, IOWA – On September 22, 2013, at about 11:30 pm, a Deputy with the Worth County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a possible domestic assault in progress at 208 4th Street
MASON CITY – Jumping aboard the health craze that is slowly beginning to sweep the nation, Burger King this week introduced a new lower calorie, reduced fat french fry. Calling their new
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marine Corps Exchanges world-wide are changing the way alcohol is sold aboard Marine Corps installations following guidance by Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of
Gays around the world are outraged this week after the chairman of past-maker Barilla slammed homosexuals and said his company would never feature them in commercials for his company’s products. On Wednesday,
KABUL, Afghanistan – An International Security Assistance Force service member died when an individual wearing an Afghan National Security Force uniform shot at ISAF service members in eastern Afghanistan Thursday. The scene
NEW YORK – Senior United Nations officials on Thursday called on Member States to take renewed steps to rid the world of nuclear weapons, during what was the first high-level meeting ever
NEW YORK – Warning that time is running out, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today called on the United Nations to end Israeli settlement building on Palestinian land and thus giving a last
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa has written to two drug companies on behalf of an Iowa hospital that is not receiving required discounts on two drugs, despite a federal program
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, October 23, President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan to the White House. According to the White House, “the visit will highlight the importance and
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa — In recent years, there have been sweeping changes to combat technology designed to preserve the life of warfighters and provide a tactical edge. Recently those leaps and bounds
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, in conjunction with Sen. Tom Harkin, on Thursday announced that they will co-host a forum on “Empowering Individuals with Disabilities through
Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Hearing on “Dangerous Synthetic Drugs” Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Prepared Statement of Co-Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa Madam Chairman, it’s been over two years since this
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa NCAA wrestling champion Pete Bush is one of five inductees heading into the Glen Brand Hall of Fame on June 7, 2014. The 2014 class
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa defensive back B.J. Lowery has been named the Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the week after his performance in Iowa’s 59-3 win over Western Michigan
Courtesy: UNI Athletics Communications – CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Senior placekicker Tyler Sievertsen has been named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, it was announced by the
MASON CITY – Sources told NorthIowaToday.com that NIACC intends to reduce it work force and has sent letters to employees this week indicating its intention. One source said that work reduction notices
WASHINGTON – In a fundraising letter sent today, Iowa Republican Congressman Steve King said that the Affordable Care Act is an “abomination of a law” and asked for money for his re-election
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who fired a shotgun out of a car window in Calmar, Iowa, pled guilty in federal court in Cedar Rapids on September 25, 2013, to unlawfully possessing
MASON CITY – A Minnesota man is behind bars in Mason City at this time after allegedly bilking a North Iowa resident out of over $10,000. According to police, on November 12,
MASON CITY – An eldery woman lost control of her car Wednesday and struck a light pole, causing severe damage to her car. According to police, at around 5:15 PM, Theresa Ann
MASON CITY – News reports indicate this week that national retailer J.C. Penney may be near bankruptcy. According to CNN Money, J.C. Penney’s stock “hit a 13-year low Wednesday as investors grow increasingly
Under a new army policy that is likely to be signed by Army Secretary John McHugh, new recruits will have to follow stricter guidelines on tattoos and grooming standards. According to Stars and
MASON CITY – A historic Mason City home that was damaged by flood waters in 2008 will be relocated, according to a Facebook page dedicated to the structure. “The Egloff House is