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AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior tight end E.J. Bibbs has been invited to participate in the 2015 Reese’s Senior Bowl, one of college football’s oldest annual All-Star games. The Reese’s Senior
MASON CITY – A speeding driver was stopped by law enforcement early Sunday and taken to jail after she appeared to be intoxicated. A Cerro Gordo deputy executed a traffic stop at
DES MOINES – There are more people working in Iowa than ever before, according to statistics released by Iowa Workforce Development. Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 percent in October
SAN ANTONIO – A federal jury last week convicted 41-year-old U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Raymond Valas of sex trafficking of a minor, U.S. law enforcement officials announced. The jury found that Valas,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2014 – Praising Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s “class and integrity,” President Barack Obama announced today at the White House that Hagel will leave his post. The president said Hagel
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was taken to jail by police after a domestic incident. Mason City police were called to 1603 North Carolina Avenue on November 20 for a
MASON CITY – A man who is accused of drunk driving in two different Iowa counties over the course of two days is in jail for skipping his arraignment. Chad Martin Bernhardt,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, IOWA – Police in this southeast Iowa county have apprehended a fugitive who pulled a gun on a deputy after a car chase. Police are reporting that around 3:00 AM
MASON CITY – Police confirmed what many already know, that a Mason City man died as a result of a hit-and-run accident on the evening of November 22 at a busy intersection
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was jailed late Saturday after a traffic stop. Michael Anthony Thompson, Jr., was stopped by a Cerro Gordo deputy at Federal Avenue and 27th Street
MASON CITY – A Mason City man expressed excitement via social media for a long-awaited date night, only to be arrested hours later for domestic assault involving strangulation. Police were called to
WASHINGTON – The following information was released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) division of the Department of Homeland Security, spelling out the next steps in implementing President Barack Obama’s
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – UNI wrestling shut out Indiana Tech 44-0 to tie the Panthers’ longest winning streak since 1956-57. Purdue ended the 14-win streak with a 21-15 win over UNI. The
DES MOINES – An Iowa labor group says that the President of the United States took a “long overdue and necessary step towards fixing our broken immigration system” last week when he
MASON CITY – Two male inmates in the county jail have been charged with assault after a jailhouse incident. Deputies at the Cerro Gordo county jail responded to an altercation between two
AMES – The Iowa State women’s basketball team (3-0, 0-0 Big 12) defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats (1-2, 0-0 AAC) 85-54 Sunday in Hilton Coliseum. In the contest, senior Nikki Moody became the
RURAL WOODBURY COUNTY – Five people were killed in a two-vehicle accident in Western Iowa Saturday afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol, two SUV vehicles collided on Iowa Highway 141 near
MASON CITY – A two-car collision early Saturday morning landed a Mason City man in jail. Around 3:00 AM Saturday, an accident was reported in the 100 block of South Crescent Drive. It
RURAL CERRO GRODO COUNTY – A two-car accident claimed the life of a Sheffield woman Friday. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 2000 Freightliner semi driven by 61-year-old Thomas Turek of
MASON CITY – Frightened motorists called 911 early Saturday morning to plead with authorities to stop a car that was southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 35, leading to the arrest
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – Law enforcement was notified late Saturday night of a reckless driver and was able to locate the car before anyone was killed or injured. The complaint came
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman who claims to work at Burger King was jailed after a guilty plea to drug possession. Cristena Kleinsasser, age 26, pled guilty on November 21
MASON CITY – A man is dead and the passenger on his motorcycle is now in critical condition after a collision with a pickup truck driven by a wanted man in Mason
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa football team picked up a 38-24 victory over the Missouri State Bears on Senior Night to close out regular season play Saturday. UNI
MINNEAPOLIS – FBI agents announced the arrest of two men who robbed a St. Paul bank last week. FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard T. Thornton announced the arrests of 36-year-old Adrian
MASON CITY – A Mason City man facing two felony sex abuse charges and a charge of incest in state court was taken away by U.S. Marshalls Saturday. Michael Roy Jones, age
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa wrestling team opened its dual season with three wins Friday at the Iowa City Duals on Mediacom Mat at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes combined for
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team posted its fourth straight win to open the 2014-15 season with a 66-49 victory over the North Florida Ospreys in
ST. PAUL – Members of the Ramsey County, Minnesota Sheriff’s Office Violent Crime Enforcement Team (VCET), assisted by officers from The Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force and the Mankato Police Department,
DES MOINES – Governor Terry E. Branstad approved on Friday an emergency proclamation suspending the regulatory provisions pertaining to hours of service for drivers of commercial motor vehicles transporting gasoline products. Pipeline
MASON CITY – A wanted man formerly of Minneapolis but calling the North End of Mason City his home was caught by police Saturday after an incident at Highway 122 and Pierce
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was seriously injured at the intersection at Highway 122 and Pierce Avenue after Saturday evening. NIT will not be releasing the man’s name until police issue
CHARLES CITY – Charles City police responded to an odd situation last week and a female subject could be in trouble as a result. Police reported that on November 19 at about
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Iowa State women’s cross country team tied its highest team finish in program history, Saturday, at the 2014 NCAA Cross Country Championships. The Cyclones posted a team
DAVENPORT – A man was shot dead in Davenport early Saturday morning, and police are seeking whoever is responsible. According to the Davenport police department, Saturday morning at about 3:24 AM, emergency
NIT Opinion – Marriott hotels reported profits of $192 million last quarter. That’s up from $160 million the previous quarter. Revenue increased more than 9% to $3.46 billion. Room rates have surged
MASON CITY – A Mason City man who has been in and out of jail over and over in recent months is back behind bars after his latest arrest. Dustin William Snowbird,
MASON CITY – A man wanted for nearly a month on drug and weapon charges was finally located and brought to jail. Jeffrey Allen Esser, age 31 of Mason City, had been
MASON CITY – Police were sent to Willowbrook Mall Friday afternoon after a subject allegedly stole merchandise from a store and drove away. Officers with the Mason City police department arrived at
Coppell, Texas – Discount retailer Alco is closing all of its 198 stores – including a store in Garner – the company announced. The Alco store in Garner is located at 150