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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
The P5+1 (the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and China, facilitated by the European Union) has been engaged in serious and substantive negotiations with Iran with the goal of reaching
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement on the interim agreement on Iran’s nuclear program: “According to the interim agreement regarding Iran’s nuclear program that was reached
MASON CITY – A Mason City man who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2012 but served only a few months is now back in jail. Chad Donald Wood, age
GREEN BAY – “It’s bittersweet in many ways.” That’s about how Vikings coach Leslie Frazier summed up the game Sunday as his team gave up a lead and settled for a 26-26
Courtesy: Athletics Communications – AMES, Iowa – Iowa State had a season-high 502 yards of total offense en route to a 34-0 win over Kansas Saturday evening at Jack Trice Stadium. The
NORFOLK, Va. – The Iowa State wrestling team (5-0 overall, 1-0 Big 12) won the final two matches of the day to defeat Old Dominion (2-2 overall, 0-0 MAC) 20-15 at the
Courtesy: UNI Athletics Communications – ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team dropped an 80-66 decision to the Maryland Terrapins on Sunday in the semifinals of
SAN BRUNO, Calif. – Nov. 22, 2013 – Walmart today announced its biggest Cyber Monday event to date, with incredible online savings that include $500 off a 55-inch 3D LED TV bundle.
DES MOINES, Iowa – The No. 22/16 Iowa State women’s basketball team (4-0, 0-0 Big 12) silenced the Drake Bulldogs with an 89-47 victory at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
WASHINGTON – Inspectors with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) found numerous dangerous items on passengers as they tried to board aircraft in United States airports. Among the items found was a loaded
WASHINGTON – Banning handgun ownership remains at a record-high of 74% in the United States, a Gallup poll indicated recently. However, almost half of Americans believe the laws covering the sale of
From Progress Iowa: Bureau of Labor Statistics show 8,300 jobs lost; Branstad claims 5,900 jobs gained – Des Moines – Documents updated and released today by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) reveal that
MASON CITY – A rural North Iowa teen’s business has found a new home on South Federal Avenue, offering creative and eclectic products for the engaged, the curious, and even the hungry.
Williamsport, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced that the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Fugitive Task Force arrested Andrew Balonis – a 24 year-old man in the borough
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Thomas Gilman defeated Oklahoma State’s Edward Klimara, 5-2, to win the 125-pound Gold Division title at the Joe Parisi Open on Saturday. Gilman, a redshirt freshman, earned a
Albuquerque, NM – On November 7, 2013, Deputy United States Marshals and Homeland Security Investigators, arrested Mario Jurado-Ariostegui for Murder. Jurado-Ariostegui, a Mexican National, was found to be living in Belen, NM,
MASON CITY – Alliant Energy Foundation proudly presents the Nutcracker as they take the stage at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday December 7,
Duke Energy Renewables Inc., a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corp., based in Charlotte, N.C., pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Wyoming today to violating the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Safety offers these 10 fire safety tips to get ahead of the winter freeze as you prepare to enter the holiday. Iowans are more likely
FOREST CITY – On Monday, Dec. 9, six Waldorf students will present what they have learned in the Teacher Preparation Program to the Waldorf education department and community. Capstone presentations signify the
After a three-week trial, a federal jury has convicted two MS-13 members for their roles in committing murders, attempted murders and armed robberies in Gwinnett and DeKalb counties in northern Georgia. Acting
WAVERLY – The Mason City High School Orchestra has been invited to perform with the Wartburg Symphony at their concert on December 15, 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Nuemann Auditorium in
Fort Worth, TX – Jesus Cruz, 22, was arrested yesterday evening by the United States Marshals Service North Texas Fugitive Task Force (NTFTF) in Ft. Worth, TX. An arrest warrant was issued
Washington – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) on Friday said he welcomes President Obama’s remarks earlier this week signaling his willingness to accept a step-by-step approach to immigration reform, noting it is
IOWA CITY – Iowa spotted Michigan four turnovers before recovering a key Michigan fumble late in the game, sealing a 24-21 victory on senior day at a frigid Kinnick Stadium. KCRG-TV in
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance for the food industry to help growers, manufacturers and food service operators take steps to reduce levels of acrylamide in certain
HAMPTON – Volunteers from Wisconsin searched the Hampton area and Beeds Lake for man who has been missing since September 15, 2013. According to Hampton Police Chief Robert Schaefer, on Friday, Keith
MASON CITY – A North Iowa man who was accused of felony drug dealing and caught twice previously for drunk driving was caught again for the same offense early Saturday morning. Kory
CEDAR RAPIDS – A woman who used her telephone to communicate with others in an attempt to commission a murder for hire pled guilty on November 20, 2013, in federal court in
MASON CITY – A judge known by many in North Iowa for extreme leniency is considering a new sentence for a man convicted as a 17-year-old of murder. Damion Seats, now 22
MASON CITY – The Pita Pit restaurant is under new ownership and invites folks to stop in to try the new menu and specials. Located at 616 South Monroe Avenue, the Pita
NEW YORK – With its first official observance of World Toilet Day, the United Nations last week called on the international community to help break taboos around toilets, which are still out
Q&A on FISA from Senator Charles Grassley: Q: What is FISA? A: The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 is more commonly known by its acronym FISA. The law sets the parameters
IOWA CITY – Iowa had no trouble beating Penn Friday night at Carver Hawkeye Arena, coming away with an 86-55 victory. Iowa forced a season high 25 turnovers, and Jarrod Uthoff scored
Pyongyang, November 21 (KCNA – North Korea news) – A service member of the U.S. imperialist aggressor forces committed a crime in Kyonggi Province, south Korea on Nov. 17, sparking off uproar.