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NEW YORK – The United Nations is mustering planes, ferries and trucks to boost its relief efforts in the Philippines, with food still a priority almost three weeks after Typhoon Haiyan ripped
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State wrestling team (5-0, 1-0 Big 12) meets up with No. 4 Iowa (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) for the 78th time in school history Sunday, as the
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who provided a gun to a felon was sentenced November 25, 2013, to more than three years in federal prison. Demetrius Hardiman, age 19, from Cedar Rapids,
ST. LOUIS – The Coast Guard, Illinois EPA, Illinois DNR and local emergency crews continue to respond to a vessel sinking and oil discharge into the Mississippi River near LeClaire, Iowa, Tuesday.
MASON CITY – A man who was apparently out can collecting got an unwelcome visit by cops early Tuesday. Tuesday morning shortly after 6:00 AM, police received a call from a nearby
MASON CITY – A local man known for burglary and theft was busted this week on another burglary charge. According to Mason City police, Justin Lee Holt, age 37, was arrested on
MASON CITY – The Friends of the 457 will light up the Rotary Cannonball steam engine in East Park with its annual Christmas light display and music this Sunday, Dec 1st. This
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take on a case between the federal government and a private company that says the Affordable Care Act violates the company’s owners’
DES MOINES – As hundreds/thousands of Walmart workers prepare for a busy Black Friday shopping season, the Iowa Federation of Labor applauds their courage and stands in solidarity with these brave workers
MASON CITY – Robbers broke into two Graham Manufacturing plants in Mason City over the weekend. Sources indicated that between Saturday and early Monday, the break-ins were discovered by employees. “They came
Courtesy: cyclones.com – AMES, Iowa – No. 17 Iowa State (5-0) shot 51.4 percent from the field and won the rebounding battle, 59-31 in a 110-51 win over UMKC (1-4) Wednesday night
Courtesy: UNI Athletics Communications – ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – University of Northern Iowa junior forward Nate Buss’s career-high 23 points and 12 rebounds lifted the Panthers to a 65-50 win over
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Defense said Monday that budget cuts are hurting operations, and that “all cost-cutting efforts need to be on the table.” “We’ve received a lot of
United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a couple from La Plant, South Dakota has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Rochelle Breckbill, a/k/a Rochelle LeBeau, age 25, and Henry
Tucson, Ariz. – Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Willcox and Sonoita Stations seized a combined 1,104 pounds of marijuana yesterday worth an estimated $550,000. The first seizure occurred in
AMES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry Bureau, in cooperation with U.S. Forest Service – State and Private Forestry, has awarded $194,820 in 50 percent cost-share grants to 90
WASHINGTON — A group of federal partners at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)-led National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) teamed with industry and nonprofit organizations to warn consumers
Detroit – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport announces the seizure of $32,300 in counterfeit U.S. currency from a Ghanaian citizen. “This amount of counterfeit cash can
From Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command Public Affairs – NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) — Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, the Reserve Ready Mobilization Pool (RMP) will no longer be used to involuntarily recall Reserve
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Affordable Colleges Online (AC Online) recently ranked the University of Northern Iowa as the most affordable and high-quality provider of online education in Iowa. The online resource noted
Jamul, Calif.— U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a man and his female companion at the Brown Field checkpoint on State Route 94 this week for human smuggling. On Tuesday afternoon, agents encountered
NEW YORK – An independent United Nations human rights expert today called for urgent action to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, where a power shortage has disrupted health services,
SAN ANTONIO – A Mexican national, who is wanted for defrauding hundreds of Mexican citizens of their total earnings, was deported and turned over to Mexican law enforcement authorities Thursday by officers
NEW YORK – The Security Council on Monday strongly condemned the recent spate of terrorist attacks in Iraq, as the top United Nations official in the country warned of a deteriorating security
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