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COUNCIL BLUFFS – The Board of Regents announced today the selection of Steven J. Gettel to serve as Superintendent of the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, and the Iowa
FAYETTE – In the Fall of 2010 the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested Timothy Edwin Parker of Westgate for several counts of sexual abuse and lascivious acts of a child. Parker was
FAYETTE COUNTY – Deputies in this northeast Iowa county stopped a driver who was high on drugs and in the process of delivering methamphetamine. According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, on
CHARLES CITY – A Rockford man accused of six sexual abuse charges involving a child has a hearing set for next month in Floyd county court. Records show that 41-year-old Brent Michael
MASON CITY – The NIACC softball and baseball teams take the field this weekend: BASEBALL The NIACC baseball team plays at Kirkwood on Friday and Saturday in a four-game series instead of
WATERLOO – On April 21, 2014, Waterloo Police received a report of a burglary on William Drive. During the burglary several guns, jewelry, shoes and video games were taken. The follow-up investigation
WASHINGTON – Officials confirmed today that three American doctors were shot dead by a security guard at a hospital in the Afghan capital of Kabul. The United States condemned the attack today
MASON CITY – A Mason City sex offender, arrested and charged with felony theft just a few days ago, was arrested again Thursday. Derek Dean Nibarger, age 25, was arrested Friday, April
MASON CITY – A Waterloo man who teamed with another man to rob the Kmart store in Mason city last year is now serving jail time for the crime. Tanner James Haugh,
By Nick Simeone, American Forces Press Service – WASHINGTON, April 24, 2014 – President Barack Obama, making the first state visit by an American president to Japan in nearly two decades, made
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – Police responded to a burglary in progress Wednesday and arrested a Spencer man at the scene. Cerro Gordo deputies were called to 24208 Jonquil Avenue, about a
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz is reminding Iowa voters that early voting for the June 3, 2014 primary election starts on Thursday, April 24. “I hope all eligible
CHICAGO – Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett today announced plans to build a new selective enrollment high school for School Year 2017-18 (SY17-18) that will be
MASON CITY – Mason City police apprehended a wanted woman who allegedly has been dealing methamphetamine. Police took Bridget Lynette Stitt, age 29, into custody Wednesday. She had been wanted since March
MASON CITY – Another brawl in Mason City was reported Wednesday – just a day after a melee on South Monroe brought police to that area – this time leading to five arrests and possible injuries.
DES MOINES – A cannabis oil bill passed out of Ways and Means Committee in the Iowa Senate yesterday and is being considered by the full Iowa Senate today. Under the bill’s provisions (SF 2360),
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head football coach Paul Rhoads announced today that Brandon Jensen, a defensive tackle who has played in 36 career games for the Cyclones, has decided to rejoin
DES MOINES – Representative Linda Upmeyer (R) of Garner introduced legislation in the Iowa House Wednesday to fix a loophole in Iowa law that allowed a non-certified high school coach to avoid
AMES – The 2014 Veishea task force begins its work tonight. Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Tom Hill, who is chairing the task force, said the group will meet for the
AMES – Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI), this week announced it has reached a new milestone, having sold a cumulative one billion gallons of advanced biofuel during its 17 year history.
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – As the majority of Camp Leatherneck’s residents were still asleep one typical Thursday morning, infantrymen with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, reinforced with Afghan commandos, prepared
WASHINGTON – FDA scientists are working on an unprecedented project involving stem cells, the agency reported Wednesday. The scientists are studying adult mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)—cells that could eventually be used to
American Forces Press Service – WASHINGTON, April 23, 2014 – Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program personnel demonstrated five technologies under development to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel in the secretary’s conference room
By Claudette Roulo, American Forces Press Service – WASHINGTON, April 24, 2014 – Claims of a lack of coordination inside the Defense Department made by anonymous officials in media reports regarding the handling
Akasaka Palace Tokyo, Japan 12:40 P.M. JST PRIME MINISTER ABE: (As interpreted.) On behalf of the Japanese people, I would like to express my heartfelt welcome to President Barack Obama, who is
FARGO – U.S. Attorney Timothy Q. Purdon announced that on April 23, 2014, Satrone Rashard Boyd, 38, of Dickinson, North Dakota, was sentenced before U.S. District Judge Ralph R. Erickson to serve
DES MOINES – Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will continue a series of town hall meetings across Iowa about the importance of giving students a first-rate education in science, technology, engineering and math.
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Afghan National Army Special Forces led a patrol advised by coalition forces which resulted in the killing of one insurgent and the arrest of three suspected insurgents in
MASON CITY – In the Southbridge Mall food court, officials presented the Mason City RAGBRAI route, logo and the headlining entertainment for the event as it passes through town on July 23.
MASON CITY – An area known for trouble had more of it Tuesday evening. NIT received a tip that a large group of people had gathered near the 100 block of South
DES MOINES – Natural Gas prices in Iowa were up $.18 this week, closing at $4.75 / MMbtu. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the
FORT MADISON – The new $130 million Iowa State Penitentiary (ISP) is almost complete, but officials announced that its opening will be delayed unto the geothermal system is working properly. According to
DES MOINES – The Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse is launching a one-of-a-kind Facebook page. The new Facebook page will be used to publicize high-profile missing person cases, child safety education and
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board campgrounds will open Friday, May 2, 2014. CGCCB manages three modern campgrounds; Ingebretson Park in Thornton; Linn Grove Park in Rockwell; and Wilkinson
MASON CITY – A Wisconsin man is in the Cerro Gordo County Jail after failing to show up in court last November related to a case of felony eluding, felony theft and
DES MOINES – The Pole Vault at Jordan Creek Town Center, a favorite of Drake Relays fans, is back once again this year with some of the top ranked pole vaulters in
By Nick Simeone, American Forces Press Service – WASHINGTON, April 22, 2014 – Discussions are continuing within the Obama administration on how many U.S. troops could remain as a residual force in
MASON CITY – Police arrested a Mason City man Tuesday evening for violation of the sex offender registry. Cerro Gordo deputies went to the home of 26-year-old Christian George Andersen, at 324
NEW YORK – For the first time, a federal appeals court has ordered the government to release a crucial legal memo relating to U.S. targeted killing operations, reversing a lower court decision
DES MOINES – Working families, faith leaders, and local officials will gather around Iowa, Friday through Monday, for a vigil to commemorate those who have perished or suffered injuries or illness on