Two wanted creeps found hiding in woman’s apartment
MASON CITY – Police went to a Mason City rental house when they became concerned for female tenants and found wanted men hiding in a bedroom. The incident took place Wednesday, February
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MASON CITY – Police went to a Mason City rental house when they became concerned for female tenants and found wanted men hiding in a bedroom. The incident took place Wednesday, February
DES MOINES – The Democratically-controlled Iowa Senate has approved a measure expanding daycare in the state, and explained its benefits: Since 2007, Iowa has offered voluntary preschool throughout the state. The initiative
DES MOINES – Democrats in the Iowa legislature won’t allow the state’s Medicaid program to slip into private hands without plenty of oversight from the government, if a proposed law passes. Last
DES MOINES – AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan issued the following statement Monday regarding the escape of two inmates from the Correctional Release Center at Newton Correctional Facility: “The escape
MASON CITY – A local man with numerous public intoxication charges who was sent to a halfway house is back in jail in connection with two of his arrests. Andrew Reed Babbitt, age
CHARLES CITY, IOWA – Charles City police said today that they are investigating incidents connected to sexual assaults. The announcement came from the Charles City police department just after 11:00 AM. “We
MASON CITY – A new scholarship program offered by the University of Iowa will be announced at a press conference at Mason City High School this week. The University of Iowa will
DES MOINES – Iowa Democrats praised the work of the Senate Government Oversight Committee: In the summer and fall of 2014, the Senate Government Oversight Committee investigated allegations into the Branstad Administration’s use
MASON CITY – A man who was just put on probation for burglary was caught creeping on another person’s property early Sunday morning. Blake Dale Braun, age 20, was caught along with
COUNCIL BLUFFS – For the third straight season, NIACC has crowned a national champion in the sport of wrestling. NIACC’s Shiquan Hall topped Iowa Central’s Zak Hensley 5-3 in overtime Saturday at
MASON CITY – Police were called to a rental house in Mason City for a disturbance and took a woman to jail as a result. A second disorderly disturbance was reported February 22
MASON CITY – A Britt woman was arrested and accused of stealing from a Mason City retailer this week. Mason City police were called to the Flooring Gallery, 3551 4th Street SW
DES MOINES – Several guards were injured after an attack at an Iowa women’s prison, leading to accusations from an Iowa union leader. AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan issued the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus, now approaching its second year, is adding two new members: Senators Joni Ernst of Iowa and Gary Peters of Michigan. The bipartisan caucus focuses
COUNCIL BLUFFS – NIACC sophomore Paul Mascarenas topped Ellsworth’s Blake Walker 3-2 to place third at 125 pounds at the NJCAA national wrestling championships Saturday afternoon. Mascarenas moved to the third-place match
A major topic of discussion this session has been the Governor’s proposal to privatize Medicaid. This proposal was unveiled in August on 2015 with an implementation date originally set in the fall
MASON CITY – A well-liked administrator within the Mason City School District has submitted his resignation. TJ Jumper recently submitted a letter of resignation to the Mason City School District. He is
DES MOINES – An Iowa attorney who allegedly viciously beat his girlfriend has been suspended from practicing law. For the reasons expressed in court documents, the Iowa Supreme Court concluded this week
MASON CITY – The following lists the salaries of all employees of the city of Mason City: TROUT, BRENT D 152,771.08 STANGLER, WILLIAM P 112,198.72 JACOBSON, KEVIN E 107,984.34 PLATTS, GEORGE R
DES MOINES – Iowa Democrats in the legislature are claiming they are making progress in this year’s session on the priorities of Iowa’s working families: As the 2016 session continues, Democrats noted
From Rep. Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake – With funnel week behind us, the House turned its attention to debate this week. We spent many hours on the floor working through bills
COUNCIL BLUFFS – The NIACC wrestling team advanced three wrestlers to Saturday’s semifinals at the NJCAA national wrestling tournament at the Mid-America Center on Friday. NIACC, which is in fifth place with
PLYMOUTH, IOWA – No one was hurt Friday evening when a vehicle caught fire while sitting in a driveway in Plymouth. The Cerro Gordo county sheriff’s office says that on Friday evening,
DES MOINES – A bill to try to stem the tide of dating violence is advancing in the Iowa legislature. Iowa Democrats reported this week that adults who use violence with their
MASON CITY – Authorities are investigating a suspicious item found Thursday afternoon at the local courthouse. An item was found at the Cerro Gordo county courthouse, 220 North Washington Avenue, Thursday afternoon
CORALVILLE, IOWA – An Iowa domestic abuser blew his shot at probation by taking illegal drugs and a judge finally sent him to prison for his crimes. Daniel Ziegler, 50, of Fort
ELK RUN HEIGHTS, IOWA – An Iowa man has died today after he apparently accidentally shot himself with his own gun. Early Friday morning shortly before 1 AM, emergency responders were called