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NORTHWOOD – The Worth county sheriff is warning citizens of attempted break-ins and to report suspicious activity. The Worth County Sheriff’s Office says that on October 8, 2018, they received a call
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ROCKWELL – One person died as a result of a two-vehicle crash Thursday near Rockwell. According to a report from the Iowa State Patrol, the accident took place Thursday, October 11 at
MASON CITY – Mason City police announced Thursday night that a missing Mason City man is “safe and sound” in a Los Angeles homeless shelter; there is a large homeless presence there.
MASON CITY – Southbridge Mall’s owner has paid his late taxes owed to Cerro Gordo county, and the county announced it is dropping its lawsuit in pursuit of those funds. According to
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands announced Wednesday that Sam Stoll and Vince Turk will each serve a one-match suspension when the Hawkeyes open the 2018-19 season
NEWTON – An inmate from the Newton Correctional Release Center that was on escape status earlier in the week has been apprehended by law enforcement and returned to the custody of Iowa
MASON CITY – The second annual Trent Smith Invitational is set for Friday on the NIACC campus. The five-kilometer starts at 4:30 p.m. with a men’s 8K race to follow. Smith died
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security has issued a waiver to waive certain laws to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads near the international border in the state of
WORTH COUNTY – Three Mason City men were caught in Worth county recently, cruising the backroads in erratic fashion with a needle, pills and a loaded methamphetamine pipe, police say. On October
MASON CITY – Mercy Medical Center North Iowa announced this week that its cardiovascular rehabilitation program has been certified by a renowned industry leader. The Mercy Cardiac Rehab Program announced the certification
WEBSTER CITY – Police in Webster City are seeking clues after a man was found dead under possibly suspicious circumstances. On October 9th, 2018 at about 9:18 AM, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa drug user who was selling a cutting agent claiming it was methamphetamine was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison. Kyle Starbuck, age 32,
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been awarded $3.5 million over five years to implement the “Zero Suicide” model across Iowa. The state will partner with Foundation2,
WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of price changes to take effect Jan. 27, 2019. The proposed prices, approved by the Governors
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University will now offer the English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement as an option to Education students. The university was notified by the Iowa Department of Education
DES MOINES – Health officials are urging citizens to get a flu shot this season. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that getting a flu vaccine every year is
NEWTON – A Franklin county convicted drunk driver left an Iowa prison without permission, and police are searching for him. Terry Lee Fink II, an inmate housed at the Newton Correctional Release
MASON CITY – Mason City police say they are still seeking help in locating a missing, local man. According to a statement released by police Wednesday morning: We appreciate the public’s help
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CEDAR RAPIDS – A North Iowa former investment adviser who stole over $2.4 million from his clients was sentenced on October 5, 2018, to 175 months in federal prison. Darrell Smith, age
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman once employed by the police department has been charged with a drug crime. Melinda Severs, a former administrative assistant with the Mason City Police Department,
The following is a news update from the White House: Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, who was sworn in as America’s 114th Justice at a White House ceremony last night, “will
DES MOINES– Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller urged U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Federal Student Aid Acting Chief Operating Officer Jim Manning to address the severe shortage of applicants
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa junior defensive end Anthony Nelson and freshman defensive back Riley Moss have been recognized by the Big Ten Conference following Iowa’s 48-31 win at Minnesota. Nelson
IOWA CITY – Iowa’s head basketball coach, Fran McCaffery, was interviewed Monday as part of the team’s media day activities: All the stuff Connor went through last year, strep throat, Mono, surgery,
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a statement Monday following news of President Donald Trump’s decision on E15: “Today’s decision from President Trump is a big win for Iowa. I am
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DES MOINES – A Utah satellite TV company will offer to refund money or cancel contracts for more than 1,100 Iowans after the Iowa Attorney General’s Office accused it of violating the
DES MOINES – The Iowa Attorney General’s office worked with federal and Des Moines County prosecutors and law enforcement to secure the second murder conviction in the slaying of a Burlington teenager.
DES MOINES – A new resource for early voting was launched by Progress Iowa – a liberal Iowa political group – today, at IowaVotesEarly.com, providing Iowans who want to vote early an
DES MOINES – A man convicted of multiple domestic abuse crimes in Iowa failed to report back to a residential facility this weekend and authorities are warning citizens to be on the
IRVING, Texas – Iowa State junior safety Braxton Lewis was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week after his performance in Iowa State’s 48-42 win over No. 25 Oklahoma State on
AMES – Iowa State true freshman QB Brock Purdy earned a number of national awards after his impressive performance in Iowa State’s 48-42 victory over No. 25 Oklahoma State in Stillwater on
The following is a legislative update from Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City – Communication among law enforcement and other public safety agencies is key to ensuring safer communities across Iowa. Emergency
MASON CITY – Absentee ballots are ready for 2018 General Election, the Cerro Gordo county auditor said. An eligible voter may vote an absentee ballot at the county auditor’s office or submit
MASON CITY – The Blank Park Zoo of Des Moines will visit the Lime Creek Nature Center for an “After School Special” on Monday, October 29 at 4 p.m. With Halloween just
WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney Peter E. Deegan, Jr. joined the Department of Justice on this month in announcing more than $70 million in grant funding to bolster school security, educate and train students and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The honorable Judge Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in Saturday as the newest U.S. Supreme Court Justice after the Senate culminated a tenacious and turbulent debate with a 50-48 vote.
MINNEAPOLIS – Iowa (4‐1, 1‐1) defeated Minnesota (3‐2, 0‐2) on Saturday, 48‐31, at TCF Bank Stadium. Iowa retains possession of the Floyd of Rosedale for the fourth straight year. The Hawkeyes are