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AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm announced today that junior forward Solomon Young will miss the remainder of the 2018-19 season as he continues to recover from
MASON CITY – In recognition of January as National Mentoring Month, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of North Central Iowa is celebrating the work of Reading Coach Volunteers. RSVP Reading Coach Volunteers
Margaret “Marge” Maser, 65, of Charles City, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service for Marge Maser will be held at
IOWA CITY – Iowa defeated Ohio State Saturday in Iowa City in a Big Ten Conference home game. Iowa trailed, 26-24 after a low-scoring first half. Jordan Bohannon became the 48th Iowa
NORTHWOOD – A speeding Minnesota driver entered Northwood Saturday morning and crashed his car into a telephone pole. On January 12, 2019 at approximately 5:00 a.m. a vehicle was seen coming over
Jolene “Joni” Renae Eekhoff TerHark, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2019, after her nearly five-year long battle with metastatic breast cancer. Joni was a faithful, joyful
DES MOINES – An Iowa alleged wrong-way drunk driver is accused of homicide after a fatal crash. On November 10, 2018, a two vehicle crash occurred in the westbound lanes of Interstate
SIOUX COUNTY, IOWA – An Iowa teacher who sexually abused at least 15 boys was sentenced to 60 years in state prison even as he festers in a federal prison at this
OSAGE – Folks in Mitchell county are disagreeing on policy and procedure on reciting the nation’s Pledge of Allegiance, leading to controversy after one lawmaker left a meeting before it even began
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Steve King again tried to explain his alleged White Supremacy remarks that he gave the author of a New York Times article, explaining to Congress the “context” of his
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A bus and a semi collided Saturday morning on Interstate 35 in rural Cerro Gordo county, but few injuries were reported in the accident. On January 12th,
MANKATO, Minn. – NIACC freshman Gavin Connell won the 1,000- meter run in a time of 2 minutes, 49.10 seconds Friday at the Minnesota State Invitational. NIACC placed fifth in its first
FORT MADISON – A correctional officer was assaulted by an inmate at the Iowa State Penitentiary at approximately 11:52 a.m. today. Staff were alerted to a fire alarm triggered in a living
Mildred “Millie” Esther Pals, 99, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2019. She died six days before her 100th birthday. Formerly of Manly and Forest City,
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MILO, IOWA – DNR conservation officers responded to a tree stand fall in rural Warren County on Saturday, January 5 around 9:30 a.m. Clifford Brant was transported by medical helicopter to Mercy
JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA – A Miles, Iowa man has been charged with digging up Ginseng after being caught on state managed property with a bag full in September. On September 2, 2018
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University to host a viewing of the feature-length documentary film “Break the Chain” on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Waldorf University Atrium located at 106
DES MOINES – Iowans will speak out at the capitol on the first day of the legislative session to call on Governor Reynolds and the legislature to keep promises made on the
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
Randy M. Carolus, 61, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019, at 10:30 AM at St. James Lutheran Church,
You may have heard the phrase: ‘all the gear, no idea.’ It’s used to describe sportspeople who’ve invested heavily in their equipment yet have very little aptitude in terms of performance and
NEW YORK – Iowa’s 4th District Congressman Steve King responded Thursday to a New York Times article in which the author focuses on the legislator’s alleged White Supremacist views. “Today, the New
ROCKWELL – A death is being investigated by law enforcement in Rockwell after a man was found deceased Wednesday afternoon. On January 9, 2019 shortly after 4:00 PM, the Rockwell Police Department,
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today led a group of senators in introducing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019, an updated bill to ban
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Opinion of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa – At my family farm in New Hartford, when our family gathers around the kitchen table, we don’t talk about the latest news in
MASON CITY – The winning streak has reached 10. The No. 14 NIACC men’s basketball team won its 10th straight game with a come-from-behind 86-75 victory over Iowa Central in an ICCAC
MASON CITY – Freshman Autam Mendez scored a career-high 30 points, including eight 3-point goals, to lead No. 4 NIACC to a 79-62 victory over Iowa Central in an ICCAC women’s basketball
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve King has announced 39 town hall meetings as a Republican challenger has emerged early for the 2020 Congressional primary election. Randy Feenstra, a Republican state Senator from Hull,
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RURAL MANLY, IOWA – A Mason City man is facing a drug charge after a recent arrest in Worth county. On January 7, 2019 at 12:53 AM, a Worth County Deputy conducted
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – Iowa defeated Northwestern, 73-63, Wednesday night in a Big Ten road game. Iowa has won seven of its last eight games, dating back to Dec. 6. Iowa played the
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University to host The True Black History Museum on Monday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 106 S. Sixth St. Forest City, IA. in the
IOWA CITY – Carl Thomas Robinson was pronounced dead due to an unexpected medical issue at 2:53 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic. Robinson
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced several cabinet appointments today. These cabinet secretaries will serve as important agents as Governor Reynolds carries out her work to serve Iowans. “I am
ESTHERVILLE – The No. 6 Iowa Lakes wrestling team topped NIACC 44-5 in an ICCAC dual meet Wednesday night. Iowa Lakes won seven of the eight contested matches. The lone NIACC win
Sylvia Lumm, 96, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Shell Rock Care Center in Shell Rock. A funeral service for Sylvia Lumm will be held at 11:00
WASHINGON, D.C. – At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue this week announced a plan to ensure that low-income Americans have access to the nutrition
MASON CITY – The NIACC men’s basketball team remained No. 14 in the NJCAA Division II poll released Tuesday. NIACC (10-2 overall, 1-0 ICCAC) was No. 14 in the Dec. 18 poll