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From the NIACC Athletic Department, November 25, 2013: WOMEN’S BASKETBALL What’s next: The NIACC women’s basketball team (8-0 overall) plays at Riverland Community College Tuesday in Austin. Minn. Last time out: NIACC
RURAL WRIGHT COUNTY – A one-vehicle accident claimed the life of a Hampton man Monday several miles east of Belmond in rural Wright county. According to a report from the Iowa State
HAMPTON – A Marble Rock man was arrested with the assistance of local authorities from Franklin to Floyd county over the weekend. Emergency 911 centers from Cerro Gordo, Floyd and Franklin counties had
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) released the following statement today in response to the announcement that a preliminary agreement has been reached between the United States and Iran to temporarily
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 11/21/2013 Payee – Description – Amount —————————————— ——————————– ———— ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC COPY CHARGE 376.60 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CHEMICALS 60.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS & ELECTRICITY
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State men’s basketball moved up to No. 17 in this week’s Associated Press top-25, which was announced today. The Cyclones (4-0), who are coming off a win
FOOTBALL RELATED ARRESTS IOWA v. MICHIGAN, KINNICK STADIUM, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 UI Police issued the following number of citations: 8 were transported to the Johnson County Jail. 4 were released to sober
ANKENY – In fiscal year 2013, which ended June 30th, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) had a record-breaking year in sales and funds generated for the State. The agency collected and
AMES, Iowa – A lead gift of $25 million from the founders of Reiman Publications has jumpstarted plans to create an inspiring campus entrance to Iowa State University and enclose the south
MASON CITY – The Mason City council revisited rules and procedures involving work sessions and agreed to hold listening posts quarterly in each ward of the city. The council met for a
AMES, Iowa – We’ve all typed in a password to access a computer network. But how secure is that? Passwords can be hacked or hijacked to get at sensitive personal, corporate or
MASON CITY – A woman who allegedly dealt dope to teens was behind bars this weekend. According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a
WARSAW, POLAND – The United Nations-led climate talks in Warsaw, Poland, concluded this weekend with an agreement that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called an important stepping stone towards a universal legal agreement in
Bentonville, Ark., November 25, 2013 – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced that its board of directors elected company veteran Doug McMillon, 47, to succeed Mike Duke, 63, as president and
WASHINGTON – Six major nations struck a deal Sunday with Iran that would curb that nation’s advancing nuclear ambitions. Iran’s nuclear program – which its officials have stated is for peaceful purposes,
WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces detained two suspected insurgents and discovered a weapons cache during a clearing operation in Baghkak village, Sayed Abad District on Nov. 20. Afghan National
NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Insurgents killed four Afghan civilians Nov. 23 in Abdulkhel village to intimidate a determined Afghan tribe from protecting its people, said Achin district governor. A roadside bomb, targeting
Rosemont, Ill. – With victories on Saturday, Michigan State and Ohio State secured berths in the third annual Big Ten Football Championship Game to be played on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Lucas
NEW YORK – Two weeks after Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines, more than 3.2 million women and girls of reproductive age are still in need of urgent care and protection, the United
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior guard DeAndre Kane has been recognized as the Phillips 66 Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for the second time this season after his performance against
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Iowa State women’s cross country team notched their fourth-consecutive top-15 finish at the NCAA Championships this afternoon. The Cyclones placed 13th overall behind All-America performances from sophomore