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DES MOINES – The Iowa Business Council, a non-profit, non-partisan organization comprised of major Iowa employers, today announced their support of Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Home Base Iowa
From the Ames Police Department – What a strange weekend. We started out with some pretty descent temperatures, then the “Polar Vortex” dropped down and put us in the deep freeze late
NIT – A liberal political group earlier this month said that Iowans believe the income gap between rich and poor is getting bigger, and most do not have an equal shot at
MASON CITY – There will be no school in Mason City on Monday, January 27th. Also, the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) campus will be closed Monday due to the weather conditions.
MASON CITY – Police are warning residents to avoid travel at this time due to extremely dangerous weather conditions. The Mason City Police Department and The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office are
AMES – Light snow, coupled with strong winds in Iowa are expected to make travel conditions difficult throughout the afternoon and evening Sunday. Blustery conditions will be followed by bitter cold for
NEW YORK – The United Nations in Libya is preparing to deliver in the next 48 hours more food, medicines and other supplies to displaced families in Sabha, in the southern part
NEW YORK – Representatives of the Syrian Government and opposition groups today discussed humanitarian issues and tomorrow will focus on release of prisoners and kidnapped victims, the Joint Special Representative of the
By Senator Charles Grassley – The most important responsibility of the federal government is to protect our national security, while at the same time preserving our civil liberties. This is a responsibility
BEIJING – A moon rover launched about a month ago by China has hit a snag, the Chinese news outlet Xinhua reported tis weekend. The Yutu (Jade Rabbit), experienced a mechanical control
WASHINGTON – The FDA has warned the public that some drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may cause long-lasting and painful erections. According to the FDA, methylphenidate products, a
DES MOINES – Despite a strong performance by the Bulldogs in the first half, the Drake University men’s basketball team fell to No. 5 Wichita State, 78-61, Saturday night at the Knapp
Courtesy UNI Athletics Communications CHICAGO, Ill. – The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team fell to 10-10 on the season as the Loyola Ramblers rallied in the closing minutes to force
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Iowa State women’s basketball team (15-4, 4-4 Big 12) defeated Texas Tech (6-13, 0-8 Big 12) in overtime 85-76, Saturday night. All five starters scored in double figures
DES MOINES – The RAGBRAI bike ride is coming through North Iowa and making stops in several are towns – including Mason City – it was announced Saturday night in Des Moines
MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Iowa track and field teams each earned second-place finishes at the Jack Johnson Invitational on Saturday. The women recorded a team score of 104.50, while the men
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa wrestling team fell to No. 4 Minnesota, 19-15, Saturday afternoon inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The teams split 10 matches, but Minnesota scored bonus points at 125
FOREST CITY – Two teens died as a result of a two-car accident Saturday southwest of Forest City. According to a report, at about 11:06 AM Saturday, a 19-year-old Forest City resident
Courtesy: cyclones.com – AMES – No. 16 Iowa State (15-3, 3-3 Big 12) held on to defeat No. 22 Kansas State (14-6, 4-3 Big 12), 81-75 Saturday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum. Melvin
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo deputies backed up Mason City police as they responded to a local watering hole to put down a fight between two men early this morning. According to
DES MOINES – A blizzard watch and winter weather advisory are in effect for the North Iowa area into early next week. The National Weather Service is predicting up to four inches
EVANSTON, IL – Iowa crushed Northwestern Saturday behind Gabe Olaseni’s 14 points and 10 rebounds. The game was close in the first half, with Iowa taking a 6 point lead into the
MANLY – A local man is facing a felony charge in Worth county after an incident last fall involving another local man. Chad Lutcavish, age 35 of Manly, remains in the Worth
TAMA COUNTY – An elderly Iowa woman died Friday as a result of a head-on collision in Tama county. According to a report, 71-year-old Corrine E. Elston of Traer, Iowa, was driving
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man was arrested last week and charged with felony domestic assault. On January 19th at about 1:04 AM, Charles City police arrested 38-year-old John Dale Meek
NIT – The Iowa GOP dug itself an embarrassing hole Friday night, prompting an apology from the party chairman. The humiliation began Friday evening when the Iowa Republican Party allowed a post
Courtesy: UNI Athletics Communications – CEDAR FALLS – UNI wrestling stayed perfect with a 24-10 win over No. 7 Missouri in front of a sold-out crowd at the West Gym. The Panthers
CHARLES CITY – Two women were caught stealing at a Charles City retail store last week. Charles City police officers took a theft report on Monday, January 20th at about 11:37 AM
CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake City Council on January 20th approved a plan and accepted a bid to begin work on a project that will renovate the city’s municipal building, which
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to review the conditions that have led to propane cost spikes in Iowa. “The recent propane supply shortage
MASON CITY – The Mason City Mohawks basketball teams each picked up victories Friday night. The girls team won 77-44. The Mohawks are now to 11-3, while the Bobcats drop to 3-12. The
DES MOINES – The opportunity to spend the summer in an Iowa state park is available for individuals who serve as campground hosts. Campground hosts receive free camping at a designated site
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve King released a video statement last week to mark the 41st anniversary of the March for Life rally and called for the reversal of the landmark Roe -v-
NEW YORK – The recently concluded action plan aimed at allaying international concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme is an important development, the head of the United Nations atomic watchdog said today, while
STILLWATER, Okla. – The Iowa State wrestling team (7-3 overall, 1-2 Big 12) suffered its first road loss of the season 29-3 to No. 9 Oklahoma State (5-4 overall, 2-1 Big 12)
CLEAR LAKE – A pickup truck pulling an ice shack broke through the ice near Dodge’s Point on Clear Lake’s south shore late in the afternoon of January 17th. Christopher Cash, 40,
DES MOINES – A spokesman for the Iowa Department of Corrections said Friday that two inmates assigned to the Newton Correctional Release Center (CRC) and employed by the Sully Truck Wash Company
MASON CITY – The No. 2 NIACC women’s basketball team hosts No. 10 Iowa Central in an ICCAC contest Saturday. Game time is set for 1 p.m. in the NIACC gym. NIACC
MASON CITY – It’s a little early for track season in these parts, but a man with no known permanent address challenged police officers to a foot race today near the Cultural
DES MOINES – An Iowa City lawmaker has introduced a bill in the Iowa Senate to direct the state board of regents and the department of education to convene a commission consisting