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OSAGE – An Osage man was recently caught drunk driving with an illegal weapon. Osage police stopped 64-year-old Don Peter Sweeney near the 100 block of South 6th Street at 10 PM
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Kenyan man illegally residing in Iowa was convicted by a federal jury after he pointed a rifle at a woman and her children. Kevin Oscar Naholi, age 40,
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested for drunk driving this weekend after a driving complaint. A Mason City police officer responded to a complaint of a possible intoxicated driver
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is looking to collect a water sample from private well owners and/or users in the county. It is recommended that well
MASON CITY – This Thanksgiving, cooks across Iowa will all use one universal ingredient – energy. When compared to all the other ingredients for the big holiday meal, energy is one of
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Steve Lukan Monday as Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs executive director. Most recently, Lukan served as director of the Governor’s Office of
MASON CITY – A man authorities think might be an illegal alien is guilty of a domestic assault and has been carted away by federal authorities. Mason City police were dispatched for
BACKGROUND ON THIS MATTER FROM MATT MARQUARDT WITH ANSWER TO QUESTION 3: The Globe Gazette employs John Skipper as a reporter who writes opinion and so-called “factual” stories. Sometimes, the line is
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has awarded $12,326,000 to Iowa’s drinking water revolving loan program funds to help finance improvements to water projects that are essential
CORCORAN, CA — Inmate Charles Manson, 83, died of natural causes at 8:13 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at a Kern County hospital. Inmate Manson was admitted to state prison from
BACKGROUND ON THIS MATTER FROM MATT MARQUARDT WITH ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: The Globe Gazette employs John Skipper as a reporter who writes opinion and so-called “factual” stories. Sometimes, the line is
CEDAR RAPIDS – Two illegal aliens living in Iowa who sold real identification documents belonging to United States citizens were each sentenced November 8, 2017, to over three and one-half years in
The following is an update on possible legislative topics from Iowa Democrats: State Budget Out of Balance Again For the fourth time in a year, the state budget is out of balance.
CHARLES CITY – The Floyd County Medical Center Foundation has created an endowment fund with the Floyd County Community Foundation. On Wednesday, November 15, Jim Moon, Board of Commissioners Chair, along with
James “Jim” William Jordan, 91, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service for Jim Jordan will be held
DES MOINES – Two Iowa companies announced Friday they will add hundreds of jobs. TPI Composites, Inc. said it plans to create 351 new jobs by opening a second manufacturing facility in
MASON CITY – A man who rode away on a bike in Mason City that police used as bait to nab suspected thieves has entered a not-guilty plea. The Mason City Police
DAVENPORT – An Iowa police officer was seriously hurt today while making arrest. On Sunday, November 19, 2017 at approximately 5:13 AM, Davenport, Iowa Police responded to 400 E 12th St in
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man is facing a felony domestic abuse charge. Charles City police were called on the afternoon of Thursday, November 16 to the area of 2200 block
CEDAR RAPIDS – Four NIACC wrestlers placed third at the Coe College Invitational on Saturday. Earning third-place finishes for the Trojans were Robert Rodriguez (149), Noah Jackson (157), Ryan Faught (165) and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Who got the worst of the world-wide tragedy that was (is?) human slavery – white people or black people? Steve King seems to point to “evidence” that whites lost
BACKGROUND ON THIS MATTER FROM MATT MARQUARDT WITH ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: The Globe Gazette employs John Skipper as a reporter who writes opinion and so-called “factual” stories. Sometimes, the line is
MASON CITY – A convicted meth criminal known for making death threats was caught fleeing the Menards store in Mason City Friday. Local law enforcement converged on the Menards store, 540 Village
PALO ALTO COUNTY – Citing a high rate of serious crimes, the Palo Alto County Sheriff asked the board of supervisors to give him another deputy to help keep citizens safe –
DES MOINES – The family of James Remakel has provided an additional $2,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of their loved one’s killer. James Remakel was killed inside
CONWAY, SOUTH CAROLINA – The Iowa State men’s basketball team advanced to the championship game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off At Myrtle Beach with a pair of wins against Appalachian State and
CHICKASAW COUNTY, IOWA – A Chickasaw county man was recently caught with stolen trailer and now faces a felony charge. On Friday, August 25, 2017, Zachary Scott Willie, age 25 of Randalia,
MASON CITY – Democratic Candidate for Governor Cathy Glasson headlined a town hall sponsored by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement PAC Thursday night in Mason City. The ICU nurse and union leader
MANCHESTER, IOWA – An Iowa man was taken to jail this weekend for punishing his stepfather with a broom handle. On November 15, 2017 the Manchester, Iowa Police Department received a 911
KING: Legislation Closes Loophole Allowing Extortion, Violence, Sabotage by Union Members WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve King announces that he has introduced H.R. 4422, the “Freedom from Union Violence Act of 2017” (FUVA). The
Lest we forget: back around the early ‘90s, the super-rich decided they needed to be rewarded for funding the campaigns of Congress. The super-rich demanded a huge return on investment. Congress notices
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Thornton man is guilty of drunk driving and has been sent to jail. A Cerro Gordo county deputy conducted a welfare check on a subject in
MASON CITY – A Mason City man has been sent to jail for stealing. On March 27, 2017, a residential burglary was reported in Mason City on 12th Street NE. Over $10,000
MASON CITY – Steve Minert, President of Mason City Harley-Davidson, inc., who also serves as the chairman of the Cerro Gordo county Compensation Board, ended months of speculation today by announcing he
SPENCER, IOWA – Two Northern Iowa men are charged with attempted murder for shooting a man who was driving a car in rural Palo Alto county. On Thursday, November 16, 2017, at
STATEMENT FROM MATT MARQUARDT, CANDIDATE FOR CITY COUNCIL, ON SUPPORT FROM PHIL SANCHEZ : I am very pleased to announce that Phil Sanchez has thrown his support behind our campaign for city
MAHASKA COUNTY, IOWA – The scammers just keeping getting more devious and creative, and Iowa law enforcement agencies are warning folks not to fall victim the latest ruse. Several law enforcement agencies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Minnesota Senator Al Franken has issued an apology for groping a sleeping woman and laughing about – all as a picture was snapped. A radio talk host named Leeann
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man was arrested recently for drunk driving after his car became stuck on rail road tracks. On the evening of October 30, Charles City police went
WASHINGTON, D.C – Congressman Steve King released the following statement after voting in favor of tax reform legislation that he says will provide a tax cut to Iowans while also providing a