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MARSHALLTOWN – An Iowa man is dead and another injured after a two car accident in Marshall county on Friday. According to a report, at about 3:41 PM Friday afternoon, a 2000
From the North Korean news outlet, KCNA: Pyongyang, November 30 (KCNA) — The Korean Central News Agency released the following report on Saturday: A relevant institution of the Democratic People’s Republic of
Pyongyang, November 27 (KCNA, North Korea news) — Serious joblessness and all sorts of crimes prevalent in capitalist society are threatening the existence of the overwhelming majority of working people every hour.
WASHINGTON – A panel of mostly liberal talking heads dissected some of Iowa Congressman Steve King’s most outrageous statements Friday on national TV. An MSNBC political show called “Hardball” brought in a
Paradise Island, Bahamas – The Iowa men’s basketball team routed UTEP 89-53 in a semifinal game Friday in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. Iowa improves to 7-0 for the first time since
MASON CITY – A wanted man was sought this week as police closed in on the subject in the Central Heights neighborhood. Mason City police officers with shields and guns surrounded 2904
A statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius When the World Health Organization established the first World AIDS Day on December 1, 1988, treatment options for people living with HIV were practically nonexistent,
LINCOLN – The Iowa Hawkeyes capped a solid season with a dominating win in Lincoln, Nebraska beating their nemesis the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Iowa (8-4, 5-3) defeated Nebraska (8-4, 5-3) Saturday, 38-17, inside
LAS VEGAS – Behind 20-point performances by Hallie Christofferson and Seanna Johnson the 23rd-ranked Iowa State women’s basketball team (5-0, 0-0 Big 12) downed Eastern Washington (0-4, 0-0 Big Sky) 88-60 at
BEIJING – As China last weekend established what is called an air defense zone over the East China Sea, the Asian powerhouse scrambled fighter jets Friday morning as reports surfaced of United
MASON CITY – A family-friendly kids event will be offered at Lime Creek this month. A “members only” kid’s nature movie will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at 4 p.m. at
MASON CITY – Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility recently teamed up with the Mason City Community School District to install energy efficient equipment at the John Adams Middle School and the Mason City
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2013 – President Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter, and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki wished the nation’s service
From the White House – The health care law puts women and families in control of their health care by covering vital preventive care, like cancer screenings and birth control, free of
President Obama called His Majesty King Abdullah today as part of regular consultations between our two countries on the range of Middle East issues. The President shared the details of the P5+1’s
WEST UNION, IOWA – The mother of a slain Iowa girl was arrested this week on drug charges after an investigation by law enforcement. Misty June Marie Morrissey (Cook), the mother of
NEW YORK – Iran has invited inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to visit a nuclear heavy water facility, the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog announced today. “I
CANCUN – The Iowa men’s basketball team finally faced some tough competition Thanksgiving night in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, as a testy Xavier team lead Iowa until the Hawkeyes forced an
From the Federal Government: We’ve been working hard to fix the technical problems that some users have encountered on HealthCare.gov, and we’re happy to report that 90 percent of users are now able
TINIAN, Northern Mariana Islands – There were no decorations, turkeys or the aroma of pumpkin pie to be found as the Marines on Tinian awoke Thanksgiving morning to work just like any
FOREST CITY – An elderly North Iowa man was sentenced to prison this week on two charges of sexual abuse of a child. Court records show that Clarence Christian Miller, age 81
DYERSVILLE – The Iowa State Patrol and other authorities are searching for a suspect who rammed a local police officer’s squad car Thanksgiving morning and fled the scene. According to a report,
MASON CITY – A North Iowa judge known for letting crooks off easy showed no mercy for a convicted murderer this week who was looking a quicker ticket out of jail. Records
NEW YORK – The United Nations and the World Bank today announced a concerted effort by governments, international agencies, civil society and the private sector to scale up efforts to provide sustainable
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Thanksgiving Day is a time to be thankful and traditionally family and friends come together to enjoy a lavish meal. For soldiers with Task Force Lifeliner, currently
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – “One hundred and twenty years ago, in the midst of a great and terrible civil conflict, President Lincoln formally proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving to remind those
MASON CITY – A North Iowa agency that works with local governments to promote cooperation says it has loan funds available for businesses looking to grow. The North Iowa Area Council of
AUSTIN, Minn. – Sophomore Sam Skogen (Mason City, Ia.) scored 25 points and sophomore David Humphries recorded a triple-double to lead NIACC to a 94-63 victory over Riverland Community College on Tuesday in a nonconference
DES MOINES – The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) recently approved priorities that the organization will lobby for during the the 2014 Iowa legislative session. School boards across the state submitted their
NEW YORK – Serious concern was expressed this week about the detentions and violent dispersal of protesters in Egypt, including reports of sexual assault. “He stresses the importance of respect for peaceful
Via Teleconference November 27, 2013, 9:19 A.M. EST MS. TROTTER: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us this morning to learn more about the Vice President’s trip to China, Japan and South Korea
San Ysidro, Calif. — Border Patrol agents working near the U.S./Mexico International Border yesterday were assaulted with rocks and bottles. On November 24, more than 100 people illegally crossed the International Border
Calexico, Calif. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Calexico downtown port of entry today discovered approximately eight pounds of methamphetamine concealed inside hidden compartments built into two vehicle
From Progress Iowa – DES MOINES – Iowa ranks 46th out of 50 states in job growth, according to figures released today by the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State
AMES, Iowa – The state’s annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series clash on the gridiron is here to stay. School officials from both Iowa State and Iowa announced today that a contract extension
MASON CITY – A two car accident occurred near Mason City High School Tuesday. At about 12:27 PM, just as school had been released for the day, two cars collided at the
CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake city council met on Monday, November 25th in a special session and moved forward with plans for two large projects there. The council set a date
RURAL MASON CITY – A former Mason City man traveling near town late Tuesday evening claimed to have an experience with a “fake police stop” and was able to alert authorities, who
MASON CITY – A young North Iowa man is quickly finding himself on the wrong side of the law. Eighteen-year-old Rueben Lee Hickman of Mason City was back in a jail cell
Tucson, Ariz. – Smugglers attempted to use southern Arizona’s rainy weather to their advantage in three separate weekend incidents. The first occurred Saturday morning near Why, Ariz., when a Tucson Sector Border