UNI beats Southern Illinois, 73-54
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa won its fourth game in five tries and maintained a tie for third place in the Missouri Valley Conference with a 73-54 victory
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa won its fourth game in five tries and maintained a tie for third place in the Missouri Valley Conference with a 73-54 victory
MASON CITY – Police confirmed Friday that an underage drinking party was held at City Administrator Brent Trout’s house. Three juveniles were arrested at the scene. According to police, on February 21,
NEW YORK – A United States Attorney announced Thursday the unsealing of an indictment charging Lauri Love, a citizen of the United Kingdom, with computer hacking and aggravated identity theft. The charges
ESTHERVILLE – Police in this small North Iowa town are dealing with a murder in a trailer court this week. According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, on February 26, 2014,
MASON CITY – Too broke to buy grub, but so flush with cash that a $2,000 get-out-of-jail-card is no problem? A woman wanted for dealing methamphetamine was nabbed by cops at the
MASON CITY – Police worked to arrest three females who stole from various Mason City businesses in recent months. According to police, on February 11, 2014 at about 10:10 PM, two males
MASON CITY – A business that has called downtown Mason City home for decades will soon be no more. Marshall & Swift, in business since 1912, confirmed today that a “third party”
WASHINGTON – As the people of Ukraine continue to battle the pro-Russian government forces, US Senator Ted Cruz said that the United States stand with them: The situation unfolding in Ukraine right
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama delivered a statement about the events unfolding in Ukraine, and reaffirmed that the United States will continue to coordinate closely with our European allies and communicate directly
PHARR, TX – Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Pharr International Bridge arrested a young woman from Pharr, Texas after detecting narcotics valued at approximately $1,747,000 within the
MASON CITY – A man sought by police in connection with an alleged rape has turned himself in at the Cerro Gordo County Jail. Teven Isaac Corley, age 22, arrived in Mason
MASON CITY – A Swaledale man who in early January lead police on a dangerous chase which started in Mason City is back in Cerro Gordo county awaiting a trial, and police
MASON CITY – Mason City property tax owners will be on the hook for a large tax increase, and those who take city water and sanitation will be facing rate increases in
DES MOINES – Iowa Senate President Pam Jochum said this month that new studies show that Iowa’s preschool initiative, which provides at least ten hours per week of age-appropriate instruction to thousands
WASHINGTON – The US this week expressed concern with on-going violence in Thailand, calling for all those involved to show restraint. According to a statement from the US State Department: We are
DES MOINES – On Thursday, the Iowa Senate voted unanimously to approve a bill that would reform and modernize Iowa’s HIV law 709c. According to One Iowa – the current law in 709c
FOREST CITY – Waldorf College will be hosting their eighth annual food packaging event and will host the event from 2-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 in the Waldorf College Atrium. The
MASON CITY – Three people were arrested last week after police were called about the trio smoking marijuana. According to police, a person reported marijuana being smoked in an apartment building at
DES MOINES – The Republican-controlled Iowa House on Thursday easily approved a bill that authorizes the possession of firearm silencers. The bill allows any person, trust, corporation, or other entity to lawfully
DES MOINES – The Iowa Senate and House recently passed separate bills that would bring stiffer sentences for those who would kidnap children. Common ground will need to be found before a
MASON CITY – A man with extensive computer expertise who was in charge of Cerro Gordo county’s MIS department was exonerated for a fourth time in court this week, but will remain
PHOENIX, AZ – Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill Wednesday supported by Republicans that would have allowed businesses to deny service to gay, lesbian and transgender customers on the basis of
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following excerpts from his speech at the 5 year anniversary celebration of the Tea Party Patriots: “I am so glad to celebrate the 5
WASHINGTON – On February 27, 2014, over fifty representatives of U.S. and Mexican Governments, private sector, academia, and civil society met at Northern Virginia Community College to address workforce development needs through
SAN ANTONIO – A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Texas’ ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. In a San Antonio federal courtroom, Judge Orlando L. Garcia of the US District Court for
DES MOINES – Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced a series of town hall meetings across Iowa about the importance of giving students a great education in science, technology, engineering and math.
WASHINGTON – The Director of Public Affairs Brian Fallon released the following statement this morning on the condition of Attorney General Eric Holder: “During his regular morning meeting with senior staff, the
WASHINGTON – Three Philippine nationals were sentenced in the Central District of California for illegally importing machine guns, sniper rifles, grenade launchers, a mortar launcher and military-grade ballistic vests into the United
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior Melvin Ejim has been named one of 15 finalists for the United States Basketball Writers Association’s Oscar Robertson Trophy, given annually to the national player of
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 2/13/2014 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ——————- ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 634.89 AIRGAS USA LLC CEMETERY EQUIPMENT 63.43 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 150.00
DES MOINES – North Iowa legislators were thanked Wednesday for their efforts in helping a wellness plan gain approval last year. Employees and volunteers from Mercy Medical Center North Iowa and Franklin
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following excerpts of his remarks and questioning of the witnesses at the House Judiciary Committee Hearing on “Enforcing the President’s Constitutional Duty to Faithfully
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa track and field program is set to host the 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, inside the UNI-Dome March 1-2.
AMES – The Iowa State women’s basketball team (19-8, 8-8 Big 12) got a huge road win as they took down No. 15 Oklahoma State (21-6, 10-6 Big 12) by a score
WATERLOO – A Violent Crime Apprehension Team in Waterloo raided a house and discovered guns and drugs. On Monday, February 17, 2014 at approximately 11:18 PM, the Waterloo Police Department Tactical Unit executed
MASON CITY – Breaking the law right in front of a police officer is usually not recommended, as seven bar patrons found out recently. According to Mason City police, an officer was
DES MOINES – On February 24, 2014, at approximately 4:52PM, the Tama County Communications Center received a 911 call reference a stabbing at 1695 340th Street Tama, Iowa which is located on
DES MOINES – Governor Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds applauded House Speaker John Boehner and other congressional leaders’ announcement today that a statue of Iowa’s Dr. Norman E. Borlaug
CEDAR RAPIDS – On Sunday morning, July 29th, 2012, a Clear Lake Couple reported their daughter as a runaway. Little did they know that two men from South Dakota had driven all
MASON CITY – City hall recently made it clear that water mains are the city’s problem and private water lines are the responsibility of the property owner. At the 1700-1800 blocks of