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MASON CITY – A local retailer in Mason City continues to be a part of a national controversy involving Obamacare and whether the Federal government has the authority under the constitution to
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested by Cerro Gordo County sheriff’s deputies after an investigation into a robbery at a Rockwell business. On December 30th, 2012, deputies responded to
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has scheduled “EZ Registration Days” to help students enroll at the College for spring semester. The College will offer EZ Registration days January
WASHINGTON, D.C. -American businesses hired a modest number of workers this past Decemebr even as a fiscal cliff approached. The number of unemployed persons, at 12.2 million, was little changed in December.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has moved to block Iranian influence in the western hemisphere. This week a new law, H.R. 3783, went into affect that provides for a comprehensive strategy
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad today named former state lawmaker Stewart Iverson to the Finance – Local Taxation position on Iowa’s Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board. Additionally, Iverson is accepting the
Forest City, Iowa – Although it may be cold outside, Waldorf College offers free concerts and performances throughout the month of January that will make the trek outdoors worthwhile. The public is
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA – Today (January 3, 2013) I have signed into law H.R. 4310, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013.” I have approved this annual defense
NEW YORK – The United Nations humanitarian office has voiced serious concerns about the protection of civilians amid reports of widespread looting and violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), where an
WASHINGTON – House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington) issued the following statement Friday regarding the latest unemployment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “With far too many Americans
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today appointed Mark Ray Lawson Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge. Lawson, of Bellevue, earned his law degree from Drake University and is currently working in private
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), working jointly with other members of the Caribbean Corridor Strike Force (CCSF), arrested two Dominican Republic nationals
IOWA CITY – 84 kg World Cup Wrestle-off set for January 6 during Freestyle National Team camp in Iowa City, Iowa. * Final bout to be held prior to Iowa vs. Purdue
CEDAR RAPIDS – The NIACC women’s basketball team (8-6 overall, 1-0 in ICCAC) saw plenty of Kirkwood Community College at the Illinois Central tournament in the last week of December. The Lady
OSKALOOSA – The NIACC wrestling team will enter 13 wrestlers in Saturday’s William Penn Open. Wrestling starts at 9 a.m. NIACC has not wrestled since Dec. 1 when the Trojans competed at
MASON CITY – A press conference regarding the on-going bad blood between Mayor Eric Bookmeyer and Mason City Human Rights that was scheduled for 2 PM Friday at City Hall was cancelled.
MASON CITY – AFSCME Member, Iowa DOT Construction Technician and Mason City citizen Daryl Erickson spoke today on what his union calls Governor Branstad’s “double standard for political appointees and middle class
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill to temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program and send aid to the east coast
COLUMBIA, SC—United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated that Dan Bifield, a/k/a Diamond Dan, of the Hells Angels’ Rock Hell City Nomad Chapter in South Carolina, pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy (Racketeer
LOS ANGELES – Just hours after federal authorities made a national announcement appealing to the public for leads in a child pornography case with ties to the Los Angeles area, the “Jane
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Three senior members of the University of Iowa football program have been invited to compete in the East West Shrine Game. Center James Ferentz, wide receiver Keenan Davis
by Jody Spear and Kelly Meyer – Preparations are underway for this weekend’s “Thunder on the Syrup” races. “This is our second year of doing A Day of Thunder on the Syrup
DENVER – The Minnesota Timberwolves won a big road game Thursday night in Denver, beating the Nuggets 101-97. The win by Minnesota snapped an 8-game home winning streak bu Denver. JJ Barea
Editorial by Matt Marquardt – I just received a phone call alerting me to a press conference that will be held today at City Hall regarding what the caller described as the
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 4, 2013 – The Iowa departments of Transportation and Education are announcing the release of the School Bus Safety Study to the Iowa legislature, as required by Senate
MASON CITY – Openings remain for the NIACC softball lefty/slapper camp, which is set for Jan. 13. The camp, which is for high school players, will be held in the NIACC recreation
Op-ed by Jessica Symonds of Mason City – As a parent, it is crucial for me to ensure that the childcare used by our family is safe, trustworthy and responsible in its
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaker Boehner addressed the opening session of the 113th Congress, saying, “The American Dream is in peril so long as its namesake is weighed down by this anchor of
WASHINGTON, DC – House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following statement this morning in response to the latest unemployment report from the U.S. Department of Labor: “Too many Americans are still
January 3, 2013 – Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks in the House chamber following the re-election of Congressman John Boehner of Ohio as Speaker of the House
Des Moines, IOWA — While 42 lives have been lost to fire in Iowa for the year ending 2012, a record number of lives were saved when working smoke alarms alerted 217
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton acknowledged Burma’s Independence Day on Friday, January 4th, 2013: “On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I
NEW YORK – United Nations peacekeeping and tackling terrorism, issues which are particularly relevant for Pakistan, as well as for the wider international community, will feature prominently in the work of the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, on the first day of the 113th Congress, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced a Senate resolution that preserves the Senate tradition of extended debate and deliberation; but
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. John Boehner of Ohio was re-elected Speaker of the House Thursday in a narrow vote. It will be his second term. Election of Speaker: The Honorable John A.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Ohio to supplement state and local recovery
AMES, Iowa – In a see-saw game that needed an extra five minutes to decide, Iowa State made key defensive stands in the last 2:53 of the contest to beat Texas 73-65
DES MOINES – A male deer harvested Dec. 15, at the Pine Ridge Hunting Preserve in Davis County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), which is the third positive test
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2013 – The legislation that President Barack Obama signed Jan. 2 that postponed the fiscal cliff means changes to military and civilian paychecks, Defense Finance
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State wrestling team (1-2, 0-0 Big 12) will wrestle in its first Big 12 dual of the season on Saturday when they take on No. 14 Oklahoma