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WASHINGTON – To counter North Korean missile threats, the US announced Sunday that it will send will send two more missile defense ships to Japan. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said…
NEW YORK – The Coast Guard rescued three people from the water after their boat caught fire near Shinnecock, N.Y., today. A good Samaritan contacted the communications center at Coast…
WATERLOO – A chase involving a helmet-less man on a motorcycle who fled police had a fatal ending Sunday. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a trooper attempted to stop…
Dear Governor Branstad, I was very disappointed to learn that you had appointed Eric Bookmeyer to a state board. This is not a man of good moral character. He ran…
DES MOINES – Senator Joe Bolkcom last week introduced legislation to stop the final transfer of $25 million in state tax credits to Orascom. The tax credits were part of…
Courtesy UNI Athletics Communications – CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – UNI wrestling fans’ support turned into more than just a sweet gesture for the Panther program. UNI wrestling was presented with…
MASON CITY – There will be a public hearing Monday on the 2014-2015 Mason City schools budget. The Board of Education will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. on…
ALDEN – A single-vehicle accident early Saturday in Franklin county sent a Nebraska man on a helicopter ride to a Rochester, MN hospital. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Jeffrey…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the brass band played and American flags fluttered in the breeze, World War II veterans received a hero’s welcome on Saturday as they visited the memorial…
FARAH PROVINCE, Afghanistan – This weekend in western Afghanistan, insurgents attacked Afghan National Police to overwhelm their position. Due to a significantly more numerous force attacking their position, the ANP…
MINNEAPOLIS – On April 1 in federal court, a jury found a 52-year-old North Oaks man guilty of defrauding investors to persuade them to invest in a purported wind energy…
American Forces Press Service – WASHINGTON, April 5, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a statement praising the millions of Afghans who voted today for their next president. “I…
MASON CITY – Volunteers in North Central Iowa give back to their communities in a variety of ways every day. RSVP of North Central Iowa is honored to recognize its…
CHARLESTON, Ill. – The University of Northern Iowa track and field team wrapped up the second day of competition at the Big Blue Classic with several personal-bests achieved. Freshman Brandon…
MASON CITY – A Nora Springs woman was arrested early Sunday morning for drunk driving. Cerro Gordo county deputies stopped a vehicle driven by Skye Sierra Rottinghaus, age 19, at…
FOREST CITY – On April 2, Waldorf College students, faculty, staff and alumni came together to celebrate the annual Honors Day. Nearly 230 scholarships were distributed to Waldorf students, providing…