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DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced his proposed legislation to ensure the integrity of Iowa’s elections during a news conference at the State Capitol on Thursday. The proposal
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa running back Akrum Wadley will remain with the Hawkeye football program for his senior season in 2017. Wadley and Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed that
CLIVE, Iowa – A Mason City man said he was excited to find out that he won $5,000 on a holiday scratch ticket. However, after a friend double-checked his work he ended
WEST DES MOINES – An Iowa man who had kids in his car faces multiple charges after he fought a plain-clothes police officer who stopped him for drunk driving. Officer Barry Graham,
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CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man who was accused of raping a woman back in 2008 was able to work a plea deal in court to a lesser charge. Eric M.
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge woman was recently discovered dead, and the circumstances surrounding her death have now been ruled a homicide. On December 29, 2016, at approximately 12:20 AM, officers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A law has been re-introduced in the U.S. Congress by a group of senators that would make it tougher on illegals who commit crimes once they get to America
The economy is growing at a steady rate these past few years, allowing businesses to bounce back and start growing again alongside it. Business owners are enjoying a booming market, more customers,
CEDAR RAPIDS – Randy Patrie, age 44, from Charles City, Iowa, received a 20-year prison term after a September 6, 2013 guilty plea to possessing sawed-off shotguns and being a felon in
MASON CITY – A can redemption scam has landed two Mason City residents in jail, charged with felonies. The Mason City Police Department has been investigating a report of fraudulent refundable deposit
I personally want to approach this revelation from Bookmeyer as a gift to this city. His admission he won’t seek office again is long overdue but still a gesture of an apologetic
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MASON CITY – A Mason City woman faces theft and assault charges after she allegedly assaulted an employee at Walmart during a heist. Victoria Marie Cunningham, age 47, was arrested for Theft
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) today proposed an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to impose term limits on members of Congress. The amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the Budget Committee chairman introduced a resolution to provide for Obamacare repeal and set a path forward for a replacement. Sen. Chuck Grassley, a member of the
MASON CITY – An alleged burglar is behind bars Wednesday after a concerned resident heard strange grunting sounds in his basement and called police. The Mason City Police Department received a call
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Clarion man is behind bars after federal authorities claim he possessed and produced child porn. Jonathan Sebert, age 24, of Clarion, Iowa, has been charged with sexual exploitation
DES MOINES – Danny Dean Carlile, 63, of Ames died Sunday, Jan. 1 after a fall at Ledges State Park, south of Boone. According to DNR officials, Carlile fell approximately 60 feet
GARNER, IOWA – A man has been sentenced to prison after a dangerous high speed chase in Hancock county this past summer. On Tuesday, January 3, 42-year-old Antoine Smith appeared for sentencing
MASON CITY – Mason City Mayor Eric Bookmeyer claims he won’t seek another term as mayor. Tuesday night, Bookmeyer made what he claims will be his last ever “state of the city
GARNER – A Britt man who was sent to jail for causing trouble at Mercy Hospital got a fresh batch of punishment this week in Hancock county. On Tuesday, January 3, 28-year-old
MASON CITY – A Mason City man will spend 2 weeks behind bars after he was stopped for drunk driving and then resisted arrest. On July 16, 2016, 39-year-old Rory Prazak was
MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health has their first confirmed case of influenza in the county. We’ve had many reports of rapid tests coming back positive for
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today met with President-elect Trump’s Secretary of Defense nominee, retired General James Mattis.
RURAL MASON CITY – A New Year’s Eve underage drinking party south of Mason City led to a visit from law enforcement and charges for 17 people. Cerro Gordo county deputies went
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman is in shock after her dog died following a walk in which the pup apparently came into contact with rat poison – and she wants to
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – In a major announcement today, Ford Motor Company will not build a new plant in Mexico and will instead invest in and bring 700 new jobs here in the
MASON CITY – Two new supervisors took the oath of office in Cerro Gordo county Tuesday morning. Chris Watts and Tim Latham (both Republicans) were elected on November 8, 2016, replacing long-serving
Citizens of Russia, friends, The year 2016 is coming to a close. It was a challenging year, but the difficulties we faced have brought us together and allowed us to reveal enormous
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – Iowa (8-5, 6-3) lost to No. 17 Florida (9-4, 6-2), 30-3, Monday at Raymond James Stadium. Iowa is 2-3 all-time in five Outback Bowl appearances. Iowa trailed just 10-3
NEW YORK – It’s a New Year, but no change in demeanor from President-elect Donald Trump, as he mocked Hillary Clinton and her election team Monday for cancelling the fireworks show that
MINNEAPOLIS – Three people were arrested after hanging a protest banner connected to the Dakota Access Pipeline controversy at US Bank Stadium Sunday during the Vikings football game. Minneapolis police officers working
CHICAGO – New Years Day in Chicago brought another violent incident in which police were involved in a highly-dangerous car chase before shooting the suspect. According to the Chicago Police Department, on
IOWA CITY – With an attractive home football schedule that includes five opponents who participated in 2016 postseason bowls, the University of Iowa athletics department announced today that season tickets for the
MASON CITY – A man convicted of a sex crime against a child in Minnesota who now lives in Mason City continues to have problems with complying with laws connected to verifying
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Barack Obama’s second term in office winds down, he is planning to say goodbye to the nation from Chicago days before the new President is sworn in.