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FOREST CITY – A Froest City man was jailed for drunk driving recently. On February 20, 2017 at 11:30 AM, Carlos Lee Simons Jr, age 49 of Forest City was arrested and
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From Rep. Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake – We have reached the first funnel of the session. The legislative “funnel” is a deadline that requires House bills to be approved by at
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad this week signed the following bill into law: House File 231: an Act relating to powers and programs of the economic development authority, including apprentice eligibility
Nothing will make you feel prouder than when those first few guests walk through a hotel’s doors. It means your dream has finally been realised and you can now embark on the
From Rep. Sharon Steckman of Mason City – As promised, this week was long and hectic. Funnel week always is as legislators try to make sure that their sponsored bills are passed
DES MOINES – Iowa Republican lawmakers are watching revenue forecasts in surrounding states for clues on how Iowa’s economy will behave. According to a newsletter released by Iowa GOP: As the March
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Charles Grassley both expressed confidence in Dr. Ben Carson, who was named Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development this week. “Dr.
PITTSBURG, Kan. – NIACC’s Wal Khat made history Saturday afternoon. Khat became the first-ever NIACC male athlete to claim a national track and field title as won the 800-meter run in a
MASON CITY – A Forest City man is facing a gun charge after law enforcement was called to the NIACC campus recently to deal with his despondent state of mind. On February
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man allegedly made a bad move in traffic, refused to stop, and later interfered with police who then took him to jail. Charles City police say
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MASON CITY – A clothing store in the Southbridge Mall in Mason City will close its doors. Vanity Stores announced via its website that all of its stores are closing. They say
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, this morning ranted that former President Obama wire-tapped his skyscraper and Arnold Schwarzenegger was fired from a reality
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Mason City man has been charged with receipt and possession of child pornography and is now behind bars. Jeffery Landheer, age 46, of Mason City, Iowa, has been charged
MASON CITY – As many as 98,000 delicious chickens will be raised on a new confinement just north of Mason City. The owner of the confinement is Wharam Creek Poultry, LLC, according
DES MOINES – Liberal defenders of the state’s public school system bragged Friday morning that legislation to create school vouchers was “dead” … then asked for donations. Iowa Democrats said “House Education
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CHARLES CITY – A North Iowa man will be sentenced in connection to a serious accident that left several people hurt this past December. Four people, including two children, were hurt in
ROCKFORD, IOWA – A Rockford teen has been nominated to a prestigious billiard team. Trista Ingham, age 16 of Rockford, is the only Iowan nominated for consideration to the Atlantic Challenge Cup
PITTSBURG, KANSAS – NIACC’s Wal Khat has been selected as the NJCAA Midwest Region indoor track male athlete of the year. The Atlantic region winner was Kasique Oliver of Monroe (N.Y.), the
SWALEDALE, IOWA – A woman who completed drunk driving school less than a year ago was busted once again and jailed. A caller in Swaledale reported a suspicious vehicle in their driveway
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City woman was taken to jail for drunk driving. A Charles City police officer conducted a traffic stop on February 26, 2017 at about 1:58 AM at
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a firestorm of criticism from the left – and even some stalwart Republicans – into possible discussions with the Russian Government as a part of the Donald Trump
MASON CITY – Mason City residents are encouraged to take part in several surveys being conducted by the University of Iowa. These surveys are part of the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable communities.
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man was arrested this week and now faces a felony domestic assault charge. Charles City police were called on a report of a domestic incident on
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who actively participated in the Rwandan genocide and then committed naturalization fraud was sentenced today to 15 years’ imprisonment. In January 2016, Gervais (“Ken”) Ngombwa was convicted
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DES MOINES – Small rural communities looking for assistance to help renovate or deconstruct abandoned commercial and public structures can apply for funding through the Derelict Building Grant Program. Applications for the
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi says brand new Attorney General Jeff Sessions is a liar and should quit his new gig after lying about talking to the Russians during President
IOWA FALLS – An Iowa Falls woman was brought to jail Wednesday on felony assault and child endangerment charges. Kimberly Vanessa Murray, age 27 of Iowa Falls, was arrested by Iowa Falls
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Liberal U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders slammed President Donald Trump’s address to Congress. In a statement, Sanders said: “Of all the absurd statements I heard from Donald Trump last night
MASON CITY – A Klemme man was sentenced to prison Monday for theft and meth dealing crimes. Jacob Ganseveld, age 25 of Klemme, was sentenced to a 10-year prison term for meth
CLEAR LAKE – A Rockwell man with a history of meth possession and has been caught twice more in recent months remains free from jail as he awaits sentencing. Danny Lee Belcher,
DES MOINES – Those injured on the job could face reduced benefits if a new law in Iowa is passed. The bill, HSB169, overhauls the Iowa Worker Compensation System with cuts to
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman is facing a felony for allegedly stealing a Jeep. Mason City police tell NIT that on February 19, 2017, a vehicle owner reported their Jeep
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced appointments to fill Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointees’ term begins on May 1, 2017, and are subject to Senate confirmation. Iowa
MASON CITY – Two Mason City students have been notified by the National Geographic Society that they are one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2017 Iowa National Geographic State
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State Letterwinners Club announced today Iowa State’s Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2017. Seven former Cyclone stars will be inducted into the Iowa State Hall of