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MINNEAPOLIS – Facing a heavy fine, embattled Vikings running back Adrian Peterson says he won’t be at optional team practices this week. “The reason I’m not attending (optional team practices) has nothing
MASON CITY – A North Iowa drug task force conducted a training exercise in the Cultural Crescent Wednesday. The North Central Iowa Narcotics Task Force (NCINTF) Special Operations Group was seen at
CHARLES CITY – A man who police say tried to run over a cop with a van will stand trial in July. Lavonte Lashon Starr, age 26, will stand trial on July
CEDAR RAPIDS – Six men and a woman have been charged with firearm and ammunition offenses. The charges are contained in complaints unsealed late yesterday and this morning in United States District
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman recently pled guilty to harassing 911 operators, and is now facing the prospect of her probation being revoked in Dubuque in a case where she
DES MOINES – An escaped Iowa inmate has been apprehended after not returning to a Waterloo halfway house. Eric Livingston, age 26 and a convicted robber, was placed on escape status following
DES MOINES – Governor Terry E. Branstad today issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for Clarke County in response to recent severe weather. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized
TAYLOR COUNTY, IA – The death of a young Iowa girl is now under investigation by the Iowa Department of Public Safety, and her father and his girlfriend have been arrested. On
ST. PAUL – Recent test results confirm that at least five Minnesota dogs were infected with a new strain of influenza virus called H3N2, reports the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. All
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Board of Animal Health today announced its directive to cancel all bird exhibitions at county fairs, the State Fair, and other gatherings of birds. The Board’s directive
CHARLES CITY – Two people who were caught after a foot chase when it was discovered they were gutting a vacant house in Charles City have entered guilty pleas. The crime occurred
FOREST CITY – Waldorf College is hosting the Winnebago County Domestic and Sexual Assault Response Team on Thursday, May 28, for a training seminar on how to appropriately gain information from an
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A 47-count indictment was unsealed early this morning in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, charging 14 defendants with racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies, among other offenses,
CLEAR LAKE – A deputy arrested a Clear Lake couple after they showed up where they were not wanted. On the evening of May 25, the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office took
MASON CITY – A couple from a small North Iowa town was caught stealing in Mason City Monday. Mason City police were called to the Hy-Vee west store at 3200 4th Street
LINCOLN – This afternoon, Governor Pete Ricketts vetoed LB268, a bill which would repeal the death penalty in Nebraska. The bill also attempts to repeal the sentences of convicted murderers currently sitting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The IRS announced today that criminals used taxpayer-specific data acquired from non-IRS sources to gain unauthorized access to information on approximately 100,000 tax accounts through IRS’ “Get Transcript” application.
MASON CITY – A Mason City man arrested twice this year for public intoxication will spend the next 90 days in jail, even as he attempts to prove his innocence on the
MASON CITY – Teens and children who may be hungry have an opportunity to eat free, nutritious meals this summer, courtesy of the federal government. The Mason City Community School District is
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who last month robbed a boys and girls club in Cedar Rapids has been caught. Law enforcement used urveillance video of a burglary at a Boys and
DECORAH – Law enforcement arrested an Iowa man on multiple charges. Ryan Tangen, age 30 of Hawkeye, Iowa, has been arrested and jailed in the Winneshiek County Jail on charges of Identity
MASON CITY – Some folks were already slightly perturbed that the Mason City pool wasn’t going to open until Monday, Memorial Day. Then, it didn’t open at all. It is now sitting,
MASON CITY – A man who was singled-out by city hall to have his house demolished will be in court this week for trial. Phillip Flinchum, age 68, faces the prospect of
MASON CITY – A Monday afternoon brawl on North Federal left a woman with injuries, and police said Monday that one arrest was made. According to witnesses, the incident took place at
FOREST CITY – Winnebago Industries, Inc. has received a hazard control recognition award from the Iowa-Illinois Safety Council. The award was announced at the safety council’s professional development conference and expo held
CHARLES CITY – A Rockford woman will be sentenced after entering guilty pleas in a shaken baby case. Stephanie M. Fatland, age 24 of Rockford, was arrested by Floyd county deputies on
MASON CITY – Families interested in improving their diets can register for and attend a class to be held Wednesday in Mason City. The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is
MASON CITY – A ceremony will be held prior to commencement on May 31 for seven seniors who earned 4.0 grade point averages at Mason City High School. On Sunday, May 31,
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team will head to the Springfield Regional as a No. 2 seed, it was announced Monday during a NCAA Selection Show on ESPNU. The
CHARLES CITY – A Chalres City man was jailed for driving with a suspended license. On May 21 at about 5:23 PM, police in Charles City stopped a vehicle driven by 36-year-old
CHARLES CITY – A truck driver who has been cited four times in the past for unsafe practices drove his semi truck into a light pole in Charles City, causing up to
FOREST CITY – Forest City Parks and Recreation announced that Winnebago Outdoor, the brand that celebrates the heritage of Winnebago RV lifestyle with apparel, gifts, and gear, has signed on as the title sponsor
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman was arrested this weekend for public intoxication and interfering with officers. A Cerro Gordo deputy responded to a disturbance in the 000 block of South
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested for drunk driving this weekend. A Cerro Gordo deputy conducted a traffic stop early Saturday morning, May 23, at about 1:09 AM near
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States is sending millions in aid to a war-torn country in the Middle East. Today in Djibouti, Secretary of State John Kerry announced the United States is
MASON CITY – The Band Fest parade in Mason City was held in perfect spring weather Saturday. The parade kicked off at 10 AM and lasted about 2 hours, traveling east on
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A sergeant with the U.S. Army was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for accepting bribes from Afghan truck drivers at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gardez in Afghanistan,
MASON CITY – The Iowa Bandmasters Association is pleased to announce the recipients of its Outstanding Administrator awards for 2015. Each year, members have the opportunity to nominate deserving administrators in the
MASON CITY – The Summer Reading Program for adults at the Mason City library will begin Monday, June 8 and run through Saturday, July 18th, concurrent with the Teen and Children’s programs. Patrons