Iowa scratches out 67-57 win over Nebraska
IOWA CITY – Iowa built a 20 point second half lead over Nebraska before allowing the Cornhuskers to get back in the game, but hung on for a 67-57 victory in the
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IOWA CITY – Iowa built a 20 point second half lead over Nebraska before allowing the Cornhuskers to get back in the game, but hung on for a 67-57 victory in the
Courtesy: cyclones.com – AMES, Iowa – No. 13 Iowa State (12-0) shot 58.7 percent from the field and had six players in double figures in a 99-63 rout of Northern Illinois (5-6)
NIT – Pop-icon Beyonce has gotten the attention of NASA and angered the families of astronauts lost on the space shuttle Challenger after her newly-released song ‘XO’ sampled audio from the explosion
OSAGE – Police in Osage are seeking clues to a break-in at a local fast food restaurant. According to the Osage Police Department, at 3:41 AM on Monday, December 30th, 2013 the
CLEAR LAKE – An allegedly violent hotel room altercation, a punch to a windshield, a shattered cell phone and a bruised girlfriend will make for a dreary New Year’s eve for a
DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal today announced they have made a friendly wager on the Outback Bowl aimed at helping feed the hungry in
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 31, 2013 – With snowfall predicted for nearly all of Iowa tonight and into tomorrow, celebrating New Year’s Eve could be tricky if you plan to be out
MASON CITY – A man wanted on drug charges was apprehended by police late Monday. Mason City police executed two search warrants at 240 6th Street SE at 9:55 PM Monday evening,
Courtesy: cyclones.com – AMES, Iowa – Johnny Orr, the man credited with resurrecting a once-dormant Iowa State men’s basketball program and energizing an entire fan base, passed away today. He was 86
MASON CITY – For those of you left out there that receive a Mason City Shopper, you may want to beware of answering ads without keeping your guard up. According to the
FOREST CITY – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading United States manufacturer of recreation vehicles, announced the promotion of Mark McLaughlin to the position of district sales manager. In his new position,
NEW YORK – The deadline set for the removal of the most critical chemical weapons material from Syria for destruction will not be met owing to technical difficulties, the Joint Mission of
WASHINGTON – As our nation prepares to begin the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau today projected that on Jan. 1, 2014, the United States population will be 317,297,938. This represents an
NEW YORK – The United Nations moved on the diplomatic and military fronts Monday to douse the flames of conflict in South Sudan, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urging the Government to free
EVANSTON, Ill. – The University of Iowa wrestling team won three individual titles and scored a tournament-record 187.5 points to win the 51st annual Midlands Championships on Monday night. Thomas Gilman (125),
Courtesy: UNI Athletics Communications – EVANSTON, Ill. – UNI wrestler Joe Colon knocked off the nation’s top two wrestlers and led the Panthers to a fifth-place finish at the 51st Ken Kraft
NIT – Americans have again selected Barack Obama and Hillary clinton as the most admired man and woman, respectively. Obama has been selected for the sixth year in a row, according to
IRVING, Texas – Iowa State women’s basketball freshman Jadda Buckley was named Phillips 66 Big 12 Freshman of the Week for the for the second time this season, the league announced Monday.
EVANSTON, Ill. — Redshirt freshman Thomas Gilman turned defending NCAA champion Jesse Delgado in the third period to upset the top seed, 3-1, and advance to the finals of the 125-pound bracket
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Department of Athletics announced today that Tuesday night’s men’s basketball team’s Big Ten opener against Nebraska has reached sellout status. Tuesday will be Iowa’s
Craig S. Miller, Sr. Age 52, of Granton WI, was welcomed into heaven, December 27, 2013 surrounded by his family at the House of the Dove, Marshfield. A funeral service will be
CHARLES CITY – A North Iowa man and convicted felon is facing his second charge this year of felony domestic assault involving strangulation. According to records, on December 14th, Charles City police
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz announced today that the Iowa Secretary of State’s office has added another layer of security to help protect Iowa businesses from becoming victims
WASHINGTON – After a rigorous 10-month selection process involving 25 proposals from 24 states, the Federal Aviation Administration has chosen six unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test site operators across the
Jennifer Rebecca Boyken was born June 8, 1972, in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Fox) Carden, Sr. She grew up in Oswego where she also attended school and in
MASON CITY – The Mason City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan project is nearing completion, and the City is seeking citizen input on the draft plan, according to city officials. A Public
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg’s success on the transfer market continued today when two-time first team NJCAA All-American Jameel McKay signed on to play at Iowa State after
MINNEAPOLIS – The Vikings announced Monday via social media that Leslie Frazier will not return in 2014 as head coach. Frazier assumed the head coaching position in 2010 after Brad Childress was
ALLISON – Tim Junker of Allison, Iowa has announced that he will challenge Amanda Ragan in 2014 for the Iowa Senate Seat for District 27, which serves potions of Butler County, Franklin
PHOENIX – Daniel McMullen, special agent in charge of the FBI field office in Jackson, Mississippi; Ricky Maxwell, acting special agent in charge of the FBI field office in Atlanta, Georgia; and
AMES, Iowa – DeAndre Kane has been named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week after earning tournament MVP honors at the Diamond Head Classic last week. Kane is the
From the Ames, Iowa Police Department: Weekend Roundup, December 30 Edition Good morning all. It was a fairly quiet and also odd weekend, at least the weather was odd. We went from
MASON CITY – A local woman who was wanted for failing to appear in court last week and has been arrested numerous times for public intoxication was apprehended at a local gas
Calexico, Calif. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico downtown port of entry Saturday seized approximately $51,600 worth of methamphetamine, concealed on the body of a pedestrian border crosser.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to immediately stop using a product called Mass Destruction, marketed as a dietary supplement for muscle growth. The product is labeled
MASON CITY – A Mason City teen was reported missing this weekend. Brooke N. Starbuck, age 16, was reported missing to the Mason City Police Department on Saturday, December 28th. She was
DES MOINES – If you are traveling to Des Moines this week, be extra cautious about your driving speed in certain locations. Des Moines police have set mobile radar locations for the
EVANSTON, Ill. — The University of Iowa wrestling team posted a 10-1 record in the quarterfinals of the Midlands Championships on Sunday night. The Hawkeyes advanced nine point-scorers to the semifinals and
AMES, Iowa – The No. 14 Iowa State women’s basketball team (11-0, 0-0 Big 12) posted its third undefeated non-conference schedule in school history with an 85-65 win over William & Mary
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State junior K.J. Bluford has decided to transfer from the men’s basketball team, head coach Fred Hoiberg announced Sunday. “I appreciate the time and effort that K.J. gave