Iowa PayPal Scam Prompts Security Fears
Recent news about an Iowa woman who fell victim to a PayPal scam, in which she was fleeced of $400 dollars, has prompted a fresh round of statements from officials urging customers
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Recent news about an Iowa woman who fell victim to a PayPal scam, in which she was fleeced of $400 dollars, has prompted a fresh round of statements from officials urging customers
SIOUX CITY – Steve King was re-elected to Congress Tuesday night over an upstart Democrat and a negative national spotlight. Steve King beat J.D. Scholten 157,221 to 146,698 to begin his 9th
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man was arrested after a traffic accident in a drive-thru, when he rear-ended another car waiting in line. The accident took place November 4, 2018, at
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State sophomore guard Lindell Wigginton has been named to the Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 list as announced this morning on ESPN’s Sports Center. Wigginton, who has been
DES MOINES – Iowans turned out in record numbers for the November 2018 general election. More than 1,320,000 votes have been tallied as of Wednesday morning. That is the highest mark for
Small businesses are the pillars of their local community, but that does not mean you cannot benefit with a more global outlook. That is why we all need to direct our business
Beverly “Bev” Copper, 93, of Charles City, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Bev Copper will be held
MASON CITY – NIACC sophomore outside hitter Hannah Wagner was selected to the NJCAA Region XI first-team. Wagner, who led the Lady Trojans with 581 kills, is the first NIACC player to
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior guard Bridget Carleton was named to the 2018-19 Wooden Award Preseason List. Carleton has already been named to the Cheryl Miller Watch List and was a
IOWA CITY – The following is a University of Iowa Football Media Conference held Tuesday, November 6, 2018, with Iowa Hawkeyes head football coach Kirk Ferentz: KIRK FERENTZ: Good afternoon. Appreciate you
MASON CITY – NIACC’s Mandy Willems was selected as the ICCAC women’s basketball player of the week for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 3. Willems, who prepped at AGWSR, scored 45 points,
FOREST CITY – To kick off Waldorf University’s 2018 Homecoming events a red carpet style extravaganza titled “The Golden Warriors; Meet the Court, Confirm the Crown” was held Thursday Nov. 1 to
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Iowa State true freshman QB Brock Purdy is one of 32 players on the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) Midseason National Performer of the Year watch list. All FBS
PAGE COUNTY, IOWA – Iowa DNR Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting incident involving a group of quail hunters in Page County on November 1. Neil Bartelt, 58, of Fruitland, Iowa, was
MASON CITY – The Lime Creek Nature Center and North Iowa Nature Club have scheduled a renowned adventure guide for a presentation on Wednesday, November 14 at 7 p.m. at the nature
Ronald L. Tjaden “Ronnie” 82, Floyd, devoted husband, dad, and grandpa went to his eternal home November 5, 2018 For the past 18 months, he has been a resident of Country Meadow
DES MOINES – Mason City cheerleaders turned in exceptional performances over the weekend at the State Cheer Competition. The Mason City Mohawk Timeout Cheer squad took home the State title this Saturday
IOWA CITY – Russell Kenneth Fidler was pronounced dead due to natural causes at 12:37 a.m. yesterday morning at the University of Iowa Hospitals where he had been taken due to a
DES MOINES — Yesterday, Rep. Steve King made homophobic comments criticizing national Republicans for funding an openly gay candidate in a California primary. “They sent money over to support a candidate in
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AMES – Iowa State junior wide receiver Hakeem Butler has been added to the Biletnikoff Award watch list, announced today by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation. Select voters of the award, given
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The lawyer gaining fame for representing a porn star who had relations with President Trump and a woman who made claims against Brett Kavanaugh is striking back today against
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – The Iowa Hawkeyes football team (6‐3, 3‐3) lost at Purdue (5‐4, 4‐2) on Saturday, 38‐36, at Ross‐Ade Stadium. QB Nate Stanley threw one touchdown pass in the game.
MASON CITY – A North Iowa man with a history of felonious behavior was stopped by Mason City police and caught with meth this weekend. Mason City police encountered 28-year-old Harold Victory
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A man was hurt and a Ventura fire truck was damaged in a rollover accident Saturday night. On November 3rd, 2018 at 9:34 PM, the Cerro Gordo
MASON CITY – A Veterans Day Celebration will be held at Lincoln school in Mason City. On November 9, 2018, students at Lincoln Intermediate School will be celebrating Veterans Day by having
CLEAR LAKE – A poorly-placed cigarette caused a van to burn in Clear Lake Saturday morning. The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to 801 Maple Lane for a report of a
WALLINGFORD, IOWA – A man wanted in Floyd county is accused of dealing marijuana in North Iowa and faces felony charges. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says two men were arrested November
DES MOINES – A Mason City woman faces several felony counts of insurance fraud. Amber Marie Griffin, age 34, of Mason City was recently charged with four counts of Insurance Fraud –
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen Chuck Grassley of Iowa released the following statement on the alleged booming U.S. economy and wage growth. “For years, Washington talking heads said Americans should just get used to
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced November 2, 2018, to seven years in federal prison. Gregory Stockdale, 52, from Eagle Grove, Iowa, received the prison term
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Kathleen Doyle suffered a third and fourth metacarpal fracture in her left (non-shooting) hand in practice on Friday. Doyle is expected to
CHARLES CITY – Police are searching for a suspect after two people were stabbed in Charles City. The Charles City police department says that on October 28th at about 1:38 am, their
CLEAR LAKE – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will hold a Veterans Day Presentation on Sunday, November 11, at the VFW in Clear Lake at 219 Main Avenue from 2:00 P.M.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump made an announcement on America’s “border crisis” Thursday evening via a bulletin from the White House: Silence can speak volumes. As a caravan with thousands of migrants
MASON CITY – The NIACC women’s cross country team is ranked No. 22 in the fourth USTFCCA NJCAA Divison I poll released Wednesday. Iowa Central is ranked first and Hawkeye CC is
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University will host a speaking event for the 2018 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Aileen Sullivan, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Salveson Ballroom located
CLEAR LAKE – This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. For current information, contact the district fisheries
Evelyn Rademacher, 92, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service for Evelyn Rademacher will be held at 2:00
NORTHWOOD – An alert Worth county deputy spotted a house fire in Northwood early Wednesday morning and firefighters dealt with the problem. The Worth county sheriff’s office said that on October 31,