Eight-time Iowa felon indicted on federal firearms charge
CEDAR RAPIDS – A multiple felon from Iowa who struck and beat a police officer after he was caught red-handed with marijuana could face a very long prison sentence after he was
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CEDAR RAPIDS – A multiple felon from Iowa who struck and beat a police officer after he was caught red-handed with marijuana could face a very long prison sentence after he was
BOISE, IDAHO – An Idaho man used the internet to trick a gay man into a clandestine meeting, then used steel-toes boots to beat him to death. Kelly Schneider, 23, of Nampa,
HAMPTON, IOWA – A Hampton man says he’s not guilty of sexually abusing a child charges and will stand trial this month. After an investigation, on April 20, 2017, 71-year-old Michael Lynn
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA- Today, Democratic State Senator Nate Boulton kicked off his campaign for Governor of Iowa. Nate Boulton is originally from Columbus Junction and currently represents the east side of Des
BOONE – The NIACC softball team dropped a 15-2 five-inning decision to Northeast CC in the consolation round in the NJCAA Region XI-A Wednesday. NIACC scored its two runs in the third
SIOUX CITY – An Iowa man was sentenced May 2, 2017, to more than six years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Sergio Lopez-Granillo, 25, from Sioux Center, IA, received
MASON CITY – A woman accused of stealing multiple times in Mason City was tracked down by police this week and taken to jail to serve her sentence. Employees at Jo-Ann Fabric,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve King released the following statement after submitting seven amendments to the omnibus spending bill: “During the November election, all Republicans including President Trump vowed to uphold our
ESTHERVILLE, IOWA – Two Northern Iowa men found out that when conducting an illegal drug deal, it is best to keep that business away from police view. On Tuesday May 2, 2017,
CLEAR LAKE – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ spring fish spawning season is over and Iowa’s two walleye hatcheries are filled to capacity. Netting crews collected enough walleye to produce 1,116
OELWEIN – A months-long investigation in the sleepy little Northern Iowa town of Oelwein has led to the arrests of numerous individuals by multiple law enforcement agencies for drug-related crimes. The Oelwein
MASON CITY – State park campgrounds in Iowa will celebrate Camping Kickoff this Saturday, May 6 with special activities. State park campgrounds will feature special hikes, demonstrations, fishing clinics and much more to celebrate
MASON CITY – The 20th Anniversary Season for the 2017 – 2018 Performing Arts and Leadership series was announced today at North Iowa Area Community College on Tuesday, May 2nd. “Oh, What a
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Rockwell man is guilty for a third time of drunk driving. A Cerro Gordo county deputy stopped a vehicle driven by 40-year-old Joseph Howard Schoenfeldt of
RURAL MASON CITY – Police searched for a vehicle and found their mark, leading to the arrest of a man and a woman. A Cerro Gordo deputy conducted a traffic stop on
Wayne Lovik, 79, of Floyd, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service for Wayne Lovik will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, May
Raymond “Ray” Boyer, 71, of Charles City, passed away April 30, 2017 at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. A gathering of family and friends will be at Hauser Funeral
BOONE – The NIACC softball team dropped a 10-2 six-inning decision to DMACC in the opening round of the NJCAA Region XI-A tournament Tuesday. DMACC (42-9) scored three runs in the first
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 Today, Governor Branstad had his confirmation hearing to become an ambassador, and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds came one step closer to becoming Iowa’s new governor. But everyday Iowans
DES MOINES – Late Monday, after learning of Attorney General Tom Miller’s reversal of opinion, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statements, and provided both facts and
Lyle A. Sprout, 86, of Charles City, passed away, Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City with his family by his side. A funeral service
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Terry Branstad released his opening statement to the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding the Ambassadorship to China. U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the
CHARLES CITY – The Floyd County Community Foundation has awarded Comprehensive Systems, INC. a grant in the amount of $3,000 to help with the purchase of supplies for art classes for their
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced appointments to fill Iowa’s boards and commissions, including Mason City’s O Jay Thompson. The following appointees’ term began yesterday on May 1, 2017,
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man from Mexico illegally residing in Hampton who stole the identity of a United States citizen was sentenced May 1, 2017, to three years in federal prison. Francisco Hernandez-Espinoza,
Arsenal Football club has made it to the final two of the FA cup. The London club had to go through a very formidable Manchester City team. As can be expected the
COUNCIL BLUFFS – An Iowa deputy was shot and killed today at a jail by an inmate escaping custody. On Monday, May 1, 2017 at approximately 10:55 AM, a suspect shot two
DES MOINES — Attorney General Tom Miller Monday issued a formal legal opinion stating that if a governor resigns, the lieutenant governor becomes governor for all intents and purposes, but does not
MILFORD, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man was found dead after a standoff with police this weekend. At approximately 9:00 PM on Sunday, April 30, the Milford, Iowa Police Department responded to
DES MOINES – Tobacco companies involved in the 1998 landmark settlement with states over tobacco-related health care costs transferred more than $65 million to the state treasury this month in their annual
DES MOINES – Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) officials have used the state’s safe haven procedures for the 27th time since the law went into effect. A newborn girl was born
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and Chairman of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, today questioned Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr., Commander of the United States
DES MOINES – Today, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds highlighted an Administration priority bill that was passed in the 2017 session that encourages computer science in ever school in Iowa, establishes computer science
HAMPTON, IOWA – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst will visit Hampton this coming Saturday. Senator Ernst will be in Franklin County to tour Hampton’s Main Street with the Greater Franklin County Chamber of
MASON CITY – A Mason City man with a history of violence allegedly pursued another driver and used an object to smash out their window during a road rage incident this weekend.