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The United States welcomes the passage of legislation today by the Council of Representatives (COR) to govern Iraq’s parliamentary elections. These elections have now been set for April 30, 2014, and the
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:14 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Are there some Blackhawks fans here? Must be. I think it’s been announced, I know there’s a call time for the
MASON CITY – Third ward council woman Jean Marinos made the following post to her Facebook page, ripping mayoral candidate Max Weaver and anyone associated with him. The screen grab, below, was
ALERT TO VOTERS FROM MAX WEAVER: Don’t let the big money crowd buy this election. Instead, elect dedicated Mason Cityans TO SERVE YOU. The list of Eric Bookmeyer financial supporters was released
WASHINGTON – Private-sector growth and job creation continue to drive the U.S. economic expansion. Since the recovery began in the second quarter of 2009, real GDP has grown at a 2¼ percent
AMES – After four weeks on the outside looking in, the Iowa State volleyball team has returned to the top-25 of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division I Coaches Poll. The
PARKERSBURG – Two men were injured Monday in a collision just south of Parkersburg. According to a report, a vehicle driven by 50 year-old Jack Kew of Hampton was northbound on Highway
MIAMI – A Winter Park art gallery and owner were charged federally with obstruction of justice in connection with the importation of ancient Chinese artifacts that were interdicted at the Port of
ST. PAUL — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), St. Paul Field Division Special Agent in Charge Scott D. Sweetow today announced a reward of up to $5,000 for
CLEAR LAKE – At 45 minutes after midnight early Sunday morning Clear Lake Officers were flagged down in front of the VFW by 30 year old Jennifer Stout of Mason City. Jennifer
From the NIACC Athletic Department, November 4, 2013 – MEN’S BASKETBALL What’s next: The NIACC men’s basketball team plays in the Konigsmark Klassic on Friday and Saturday. The Trojans (1-1 overall) host the Grand View junior
MASON CITY – The NIACC wrestling team is ranked fourth in the initial NJCAA poll of the season and seven individuals are ranked by the NJCAA Wrestling Coaches Association. Northwest College (Wyoming)
Scammers may try to take advantage of confusion; Miller reminds consumers that ACA does not affect Medicare, VA health care programs (WATERLOO, Iowa) Attorney General Tom Miller warned Iowans about scammers who
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo County Sheriff Kevin Pals said Monday that the investigation into the death of a 7 year-old Swaledale boy is on-going at this time but charges are not
WASHINGTON – The Army released suicide data today for the month of September 2013. During September, among active-duty soldiers, there were nine potential suicides: One has been confirmed as a suicide and
AMES – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Wednesday, Nov. 13, to discuss the status of the proposed extension of Iowa 100 near Cedar Rapids, in Linn
MASON CITY, Iowa – The Iowa State wrestling team crowned three champions at the Kaye Young Open Saturday on the campus of North Iowa Area Community College. Sophomore John Meeks, who is
WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense released late last week the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) appropriated top line budget for fiscal 2013. The aggregate amount appropriated to the MIP was $19.2 billion,
DES MOINES – For the second week in a row, the price of natural gas marked a double digit decline. The price of natural gas fell $.12 this week, closing at $3.57.
DAVENPORT, IA – Officials with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship late last week announced a quarantine of twenty-five counties in Eastern Iowa has been issued to help prevent the
University of Iowa News Release Release: November 2, 2013 FOOTBALL RELATED ARRESTS IOWA v. WISCONSIN UI Police issued the following number of citations PAULA Citations: 2 Public Urination Citations: 3 Open Container
By Peter Children – We need to set a record for voting in this city election, never before has it been this important. WE HAVE A REAL VIRUS IN THIS CITY AND
Editorial by Matt Marquardt – What a tired, frustrated man John Skipper has become. I am flattered that Mr. Skipper is now, seemingly, obsessed with me, and spending all his hourly wages
MASON CITY – On Monday November 4, Mason City residents will have one final opportunity to meet Jodi Draper, Second Ward Candidate for City Council. Jodi will be available outside the Central
NEW YORK – On the eve of municipal elections in Kosovo, the United Nations mission there said that police and international security are undertaking all necessary measures to ensure a safe election
MASON CITY – A bedrock of support for the hungry in Mason City has reported that it helped hundreds of people last month. According to the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, the organization
NEW YORK – The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the kidnapping and assassinations of two French journalists in northern Mali, and called on the Government to bring the perpetrators to
NEW YORK – The crisis in Syria urgently requires a robust development response to complement ongoing humanitarian and refugee efforts in the region, senior United Nations officials today said at the start
MASON CITY – A “For Seniors Only” program is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13 at 10 a.m. at the Lime Creek Nature Center. Special guest Robert Weselmann of Raptors Roost Photography will