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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iowa’s fourth district Congressman Steve King addressed the House of Representatives Saturday, speaking in favor of a resolution to censure the impeachment-crazed liberal from California, Adam Schiff, who apparently
CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Rudd man is behind bars, arrested on a felony drunk driving charge. Joshua Allen Skuster, age 29 of Rudd, was booked into the Cerro Gordo county jail
CLEAR LAKE – Another potential conservative challenger for Linda Upmeyer’s seat in the Iowa Legislature has emerged. Gabriel Haugland, a combat Veteran of Afghanistan, and current JAG officer in the Iowa National
MASON CITY – A Rockwell man was arrested after an early morning assault and vehicle pursuit in Mason City. Mason City police say that on October 19, 2019 at about 12:10 AM,
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa junior Luka Garza is one of 20 players in the country to be named to the 2020 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch List. Named after three-time NCAA Champion, three-time
PALO ALTO COUNTY – An Emmetsburg couple was busted with drugs recently, and taken to jail. Two Emmetsburg residents were arrested as the result of a traffic stop recently in rural Emmet
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iowa is still standing as “likely Republican” in the crucial 2020 election for U.S. Senator, but a new poll showing Joni Ernst struggling with voters has liberals dancing with
MASON CITY – Driving through rural Iowa this time of year to get to any semblance of civilization can be like being slapped in the face with a wet, pungent diaper; wet
DES MOINES – This week and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel, the Iowa department
CLARINDA – An Iowa man who murdered his 2-year-old son died in Thursday in prison. Thomas Earl Seehan, age 69, was pronounced dead at 11:17 AM Thursday, October 17 in his cell
WASHINGTON – United States Attorney Peter E. Deegan, Jr., joined the Department of Justice today in announcing the award of over $273.4 million in grants to improve public safety, serve victims of
SHEFFIELD – The vacancy about to be left by retiring Republican legislator Linda Upmeyer in the Iowa House is being eyed by several conservatives. Linda Upmeyer was first elected to the Iowa House
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties from Senate District 27: Democracy requires citizen participation. The more folks get involved, the
EAGLE GROVE – A Webster City man is behind bars after he allegedly stabbed another man in Eagle Grove. On July 10, 2019, Eagle Grove Police and Ambulance responded to the area
CEDAR RAPIDS – On October 16, 2019, a federal court in Cedar Rapids entered a consent judgment for a total of $3,133,282.95 against five home health providers located in Iowa and South
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who sold heroin laced with fentanyl was sentenced on October 16, 2019, to more than 13 years in federal prison. Reginald Love, age 28, from Cedar Rapids,
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MASON CITY – CG Public Health has received a new federal grant of $2.9 million to continue efforts to protect children and families from the hazards of lead-based paint and from other
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State sophomore Tyrese Haliburton has been named to the five-man Preseason All-Big 12 team, which was voted on by the league’s head coaches and announced Wednesday. Haliburton, an
Joseph “Joe” Erb, 43, passed away peacefully of natural causes in Bellingham, Washington after a brief illness. His life ended in a beautiful hospice setting with him being able to share his
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the formation of the Governor’s FOCUS Committee on Criminal Justice Reform (Fueling Ongoing Collaboration and Uncovering Solutions). The working group will build on the
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who had been deported, illegally returned to the United States, and then used false identification documents to obtain a job was sentenced today to more than four
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa sophomore Joe Wieskamp is one of 20 players in the country to be named to the 2020 Jerry West Award Watch List. Named after Hall of
CEDAR RAPIDS – Dr. Tracey Wellendorf, an otolaryngologist with a clinic in Carroll, Iowa, agreed to pay $1,000,000 to resolve False Claims Act allegations relating to as many as 115 procedures performed
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CHARLES CITY – An Iowa man who barricaded himself in a Charles City apartment back in August, armed with a weapon, has served his sentence and been placed on probation. According to
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man arrested after an alleged violent attack remains jailed and is scheduled for a jury trial. Kristopher Viers, age 36 of Charles City, allegedly confronted a
DES MOINES – Sen. Bernie Sanders will lead the “March to End Corporate Greed” in Des Moines on Friday, November 1st.The announcement of the march follows Sanders’ unveiling on Monday of a new
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – A white police officer in Texas who shot and killed a black woman in her own home over the weekend has resigned from his job, and many are
RURAL WORTH COUNTY – Three men were arrested after invading private property in Worth county this weekend. On October 12, 2019 at approximately 10:06 PM, a deputy with the Worth County Sheriff’s
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump took a phone call with Turkey’s president last week, then pulled American troops out of neighboring Syria, leading to what appears to be a devastating
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Mecindo “JR” Salinas, Jr., 56, of Charles City, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A Mass of Christian Burial for JR Salinas will
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A US-China trade deal was announced this weekend, but China hasn’t signed anything and wants more talks before any deal is finalized. President Donald Trump spent the weekend announcing
WATERLOO – Calvin Orlando Hoskins, convicted of Burglary 1st Degree and other crimes in Black Hawk County, failed to report back to the Waterloo Residential Corrections Facility as required last night. Hoskins
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 10/10/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— 1ST INSURANCE FEE PROGRAMS 346.43 3SI SECURITY SYSTEMS INC INVESTIGATION FUND 216.00 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC COPY CHARGE 272.00 AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska proposed to develop a casino resort back in 2007 and went through a number of challenges to secure the necessary approval and the required land to build
MORGANTOWN, WV – Iowa State’s offense and defense came up big out in West Virginia on Saturday, propelling the Cyclones to a 38-14 victory over West Virginia. Defensively, Iowa State held West
James “Jim” Waechter, 56, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial
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