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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate approved a five year farm bill Tuesday by a vote of 68-32, following earlier approval by the House last week when it passed there by a vote
Courtesy UNI Athletics Communications 2014 UNI Football Signees Enrolled Jacob Hurla Topeka, Kan. – Butler CC Transfer – WR – 6’3 – 190 lbs. Video Enrolled Ray Buchanan Suwanee, Ga. – Arkansas
ALEXANDER, IA – A case of distracted driving caused an accident with two injuries Tuesday in Franklin county. According to an accident report, Brett Alan Rasmussen, age 29 of Hampton, was west
CHARLES CITY – In another sign that Charles City is becoming a regional leader, the Floyd county community has been awarded a National Award for Smart Growth Achievement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
DES MOINES – A bill under discussion in an Iowa House subcommittee would precent law enforcement, other agencies and individuals from using remote-controlled drones. House File 427 relates to the use of
Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding the economic impact of a shrinking middle class and the importance of renewing emergency unemployment benefits. Below are
NEW YORK – Syrian children have been subjected to “unspeakable” suffering in the nearly three years of civil war, with the Government and allied militia responsible for countless killings, maiming and torture,
MASON CITY – A local business owner says his tattoo shop was broken into Monday night … and he wants clues that will help catch the culprit. According to Don Murl, owner
CLEAR LAKE – Police in Clear Lake arrested a man for allegedly burglarizing the apartment of a couple who had been out of town. According to Clear Lake police, just before 6:00
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Steve King took yet another shot at the President Monday, saying Barack Obama wants to divide the American people, not unite them.
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who sexually exploited four children and possessed child pornography was sentenced February 3, 2014, to 110 years in federal prison. Benton Stong, age 76, of Oran, Iowa,
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Kossuth county man who enticed a minor to engage in sexual activity and possessed child pornography was sentenced February 3, 2014, to almost 30 years in federal prison. Timothy
SOCHI, RUSSIA – The Coastal and Mountain Cluster Olympic Villages in Sochi have opened and are welcoming the teams that are taking part in the Olympic Winter Games. The first celebratory ceremonies
Courtesy: cyclones.com STILLWATER, OK – STILLWATER, Okla. – An all-time classic played out at Gallager-Iba Arena Monday night as No. 16 Iowa State got its first win in Stillwater since 1988 as the
From Sen. Charles Grassley – Sexual abuse and domestic assault are some of the most heinous crimes. Most people agree that these are areas where mandatory minimum criminal sentences are very much
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – In the remote district of Shorabak, situated in Helmand province, is a newly built Afghan National Army, or ANA, installation which according to Maj. Gen. Michael Eyre, is some
NEW YORK – The United Nations today began a new airlift from Iraq to feed nearly 30,000 displaced people in a conflict-torn region of northeast Syria where road access has been cut off
WASHINGTON – Senators Harry Reid and John McCain joined executives from the sports of boxing and mixed martial arts to support a Professional Fighters Study at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center For
NEW YORK – The FBI, in partnership with more than 50 law enforcement agencies, recovered 16 juveniles during an enforcement action focused on commercial child sex trafficking. Additionally, more than 45 pimps
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced his appointments to judicial nomination commissions and the Iowa Parole Board. Iowa Parole Board John Hodges, Vice Chair, Bondurant (Current term: 2/3/14 –