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TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have hanged a woman who killed the man who raped her. The family of the man who was killed, Morteza Abdolali Sarbandi arrived Friday at Rajay shahr prison
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 25, 2014 – U.S. military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria Friday and today using bomber aircraft to conduct one airstrike,
DES MOINES – Accusers must face an accused drunk driver in person, not via teleconference, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled this week. An Iowa man, Zach Rogerson, appealed a district court’s pretrial order allowing
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman was caught drunk driving early Saturday, after earlier saying she can’t wait to leave town. Ashley K. Mills, age 29, was stopped for drunk driving
DAVENPORT, IA – On October 23, 2014, Jennifer Robyn Whitmore-Meier, age 37, of Avon, Colorado, was sentenced by United States Chief District Court Judge James E. Gritzner to three years of probation,
CEDAR RAPIDS – The owner of Iowa-based Midamar Corp. has been indicted on fraud charges related to his beef exporting business. William B. Aossey, Jr., 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been
OMAHA – Some are saying a Nebraska county which includes the metro Omaha area may be going too far in asking a series of “screening questions” for any caller who may need
EMMETSBURG – The NIACC cross country program started in 2004. Heading into the 2014 campaign, no female had run a 5-kilometer race under 18 minutes. That changed at the NJCAA Region XI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Texas nurse recently diagnosed with ebola has been declared disease free, and on her way home, stopped in Washington to share a hug with President Obama. Nina Pham,
THORNTON – A wanted Clear Lake felon was arrested along with his fiancé at a Thornton residence Friday morning. Benjamin Jonathon Dalgliesh, age 25, was arrested at about 9:16 AM Friday at 501
SIOUX CITY – A man who committed multiple frauds was convicted by a jury October 23, 2014, after a three-day trial in federal court in Sioux City. Yoirlan Tome Rojas, age, from
OSAGE – An Osage man was arrested for a second time on drug charges this week, after law enforcement investigations. On October 21, 2014, the Osage Police Department, assisted by the Mitchell
OSAGE – Two men wanted since escaping from an Iowa halfway house a week ago have been caught by Osage police. On Friday, October 17, West Union police were dispatched to the
CLEAR LAKE – Owners of a Clear Lake bar recently in the news are now the victims of a burglary. NorthIowaToday.com has learned that thieves smashed out a window at Rumorz Bar,
MASON CITY – Independent U.S. Senate candidate Rick Stewart stopped in Mason City Friday as part of his second tour of the state, promoting his platform and looking for support. Stewart is
DES MOINES – In his race for reelection, Iowa’s long-time governor, Terry Branstad, has a 55 – 37 percent likely voter lead over State Sen. Jack Hatch, the Democratic challenger. This compares
The Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a setback last weekend in their drive to claim their first Big Ten conference championship since 2004. The Hawkeyes (5-2, 2-1 Big Ten) dropped a disappointing 38-31 decision
DES MOINES – The Iowa U.S. Senate race is going down to the wire, with Republican State Sen. Joni Ernst at 48 percent among likely voters and U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, the
MASON CITY – A Mason City man is back in jail for violating a no-contact order for a second time. A protected party reported on October 22 that 21-year-old Nick Moser had
MASON CITY – The NIACC volleyball team dropped a 3-2 decision to the Waldorf College junior varsity on “Think Pink” night Thursday in the NIACC gym. The Waldorf JV won 20-25, 29-27,
CLEAR LAKE – It has been revealed to NorthIowaToday.com that Casey Callanan, Republican candidate for 2nd district Cerro Gordo County Supervisor, has made an illegal campaign contribution to the U.S. Senate campaign
MASON CITY – Two men were taken to Mercy Hospital Thursday afternoon after a two-car accident outside Mason City. According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, on October 23 at about
By Cheryl Pellerin, DoD News, Defense Media Activity – WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2014 – President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel have offered condolences, assistance and continuing close partnership to Canadian
MANCHESTER, IA – A man was making threats with a loaded shotgun in a small Iowa town before he was talked into surrendering. On October 22, 2014 the Manchester Police Department were
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 23, 2014 – U.S. military forces continued to attack terrorists from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Syria yesterday and today, using fighter and bomber aircraft
DES MOINES –The Iowa Board of Regents has one again voted to freeze tuition at the three major universities in the state. Gov. Terry Branstad today released the following statements applauding the
Letter to the Editor from Chris Watts of Mason City: Educated & Informed Regarding the upcoming election, I think it’s important that all are reminded that one does not have to vote
WASHINGTON – Four former security guards for Blackwater USA were found guilty Wednesday of charges stemming from the Sept. 16, 2007, shooting at Nisur Square in Baghdad, Iraq, that resulted in the
MASON CITY – In response to an overwhelming number of requests by employers who want to reach North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) alumni with their job announcements, officials at the College
CHARLES CITY – A suspended Charles City driver was taken to jail last week after striking a building. Charles City police were called to the 1900 block of Clark Street on October
MASON CITY – Two Algona residents were detained and arrested for trying to steal from Wal-Mart over the weekend. Andrew Eisenbacher, age 24, was charged with enhanced third degree theft. Erin Margaret Gramstad,
AMES, Iowa – Veterinary research involving lambs at Iowa State University is helping to advance new treatments to a common virus in humans that sometimes poses a serious threat to newborns. Mark
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man will be sentenced in a plea deal involving threats to children in schools, but not before a hearing that is now scheduled for next month.
CHARLES CITY – A Floyd man is set for trial after being charged with felony second-degree sexual abuse of a child and aggravated misdemeanor indecent contact with a child in Floyd county
CHARLES CITY – The trial of a Charles City man accused of numerous charges of sexual abuse of a child has been postponed until next year. Jeff Devries, age 50, has been
WASHINGTON – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that public health authorities will begin active post-arrival monitoring of travelers whose travel originates in Liberia, Sierra Leone, or Guinea. These
MASON CITY – Online predators look for the gullible, the lonely, the easily-influenced, someone who will fall for their sob story, and seem to have come close to finding a victim here
CERRO GORDO COUNTY – Details are short on an arrest made this weekend by Iowa State Patrol of an Iowa man with meth and marijuana. An Iowa State Patrol trooper stopped a
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who was arrested after a six-hour stand-off with the U.S. Marshal’s Service was sentenced on October 20, 2014 on his tenth felony drug conviction to more than
From the NIACC Athletic Department – CROSS COUNTRY What’s next: The NIACC men’s and women’s cross country teams return to action Friday at the NJCAA Region XI meet in Emmetsburg. The women’s