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DES MOINES — A Nashua investment adviser accused of illegally selling advice to veterans must change her business practices and pay a fine under a settlement with the Iowa Attorney General. The
CEDAR FALLS – The No. 11 Iowa State wrestling team (10-3, 6-2 Big 12) fell to in-state foe No. 17 Northern Iowa (7-5, 7-1 Big 12) Thursday night, 22-13. The Cyclones won
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Derek and Lizanne Engh of North Iowa Lumber & Design as the Entrepreneurs
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Mexican man convicted of numerous crimes who illegally returned to the United States to live in Eagle Grove after being deported four times was sentenced to 33 months
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Nashua man with multiple prior felony convictions who sold two firearms in July 2018 was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison. Dalton Mathias Prochaska, age
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Judge Christopher McDonald as her Iowa Supreme Court justice selection Wednesday morning at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. McDonald, of Des Moines, received
CHICAGO – Chicago police arrested actor Jussie Smollet after an egregious fake hate crime report pinning blame on fictitious, racist Trump supporters Jussie Smollet, age 36, who “stars” in a TV show
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A woman who left her life in Alabama to become a bride for an ISIS terrorist in Syria – but is now begging to return home – will not
Cerro Gordo county claims for Feb. 12, 2019: Aaron’s Snow Removal, plow/blad 50.00 1 Absolute Waste Remov, sanit disp 342.70 1 Ames, Virginia, election official 95.00 1 Bergeron, Justin, meals/mileage 425.60 1
DES MOINES – Department of Public Safety Commissioner, Stephan K. Bayens, is pleased to announce the selection of Captain Nathan Fulk as the 17th Chief of the Iowa State Patrol. Captain Fulk
The following is a legislative update from Iowa Democrats released in recent days: Schools Get Record Low Funding, Again This week, there was bi-partisan opposition to the PreK-12 school aid bill that
The following is a legislative update from Rep. Todd Prichard of Charles City: It was an interesting week in the Iowa Legislature. One, the weather continues to wreak havoc on the State.
MASON CITY – For the second time this season, NIACC’s Jada Buford has been selected as the ICCAC women’s basketball player of the week for the week of Feb. 11-17. Buford, a
James “Jim” Balkenende, 76, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A memorial service for Jim Balkenende will be held at
At some point in your life, you may find yourself in the position where you have to plan a wedding. It could be because someone close to you is getting married, or
IOWA CITY – Maryland’s Bruno Fernando tipped in the game-winning basket with 7.8 seconds remaining to lead the Terrapins over the Iowa Hawkeyes, 66-65, Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The loss was
Marie Herold, 79, of Osage, formerly Charles City, entered into eternal rest Friday, February 15, 2019, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage surrounded by her family. A funeral service
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 306 and HF 307, historic preK-12 education funding at the Iowa State Capitol surrounded by education advocates and students from North Polk Community
LEHIGH, IOWA – Iowa Department of Natural Resources conservation officers responded to a snowmobile crash on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 1:45 p.m., approximately four miles south of Lehigh on the Des
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Bernie Sanders announced today his run for President for the 2020 election. “I’m running for president,” the 77-year-old said in a released statement. “I am asking you to
BRITT – A West Hancock educator was arrested for a third drunk driving offense recently. Raylea Hepker, age 27, allegedly committed her latest drunk driving offense on January 28. She was arrested
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds is pleased to announce that Iowa is partnering with SANS to offer the Girls Go CyberStart competition again this year. Iowa first participated in CyberStart in
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 773 individuals have been named to the 2018 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 88
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement on her decision not to appeal the ruling of Iowa District Court Judge Michael Huppert that Iowa Code chapter 146C (the Fetal
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds issued a proclamation on Monday setting the date for a special election following the resignation of State Senator Jeff Danielson for Tuesday, March 19, 2019. View the
WATERLOO – Waterloo police charged a man serving a prison sentence for robbery with first-degree murder and abuse of corpse On Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 Waterloo Police received a report that 40-year-old
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Iowa and Rutgers traded three-pointers in the final seconds of their Big Ten Conference matchup, but it was Iowa who got the win with Joe Wieskamp’s buzzer beater, lifting
Remarks prepared for February 19, 2019 city council meeting for City Administrator Aaron Burnett: The city crews have been working diligently plowing and hauling snow through January and February. This has occupied
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RURAL MASON CITY – A Texas man was injured Friday night in a pickup rollover accident outside Mason City as he tried to pass another vehicle. Cerro Gordo county sheriff’s deputies were
IOWA CITY – The third-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team closed its home schedule with a 37-9 thumping of Indiana on Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa won eight-of-10 bouts, registering three
CLEAR LAKE – A Rudd man is accused of stealing precious Buddy Holly heirlooms that were recently recovered. OnFebruary 15, 2019 at around 3:40 pm, Clear Lake Police Officers arrested 59-year-old Mark Hobbs,
By: Katelyn Nicholson, RDN, LD Our lifestyle and the foods we eat can have a significant impact on our health. Today, one in three adults has some form of cardiovascular disease. Heart
Kurt O. Elliott, age 59, of Osage, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his home. Celebration of life services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2019, at the Osage
To the Editor, Since it’s inception, the Renaissance Project had one core mantra. No city tax dollars would go toward the project. However, the community has already spent over one million dollars
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 2/14/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ACTIVE911 INC RADIO MAINTENANCE 625.00 AMERICAN WATERWORKS REFUND 152.90 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES OTHER SUPPLIES 978.09 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY M/E SUPPLIES 97.59
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s a national emergency in America as President Donald J. Trump made the declaration Friday so that billions of dollars can be rounded up and spent to build a