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IOWA CITY – Iowa came out firing on all cylinders on offense and built a big enough lead to hold off previously unbeaten Minnesota, 23-19, Saturday in Kinnick Stadium. Minnesota (9-1, 6-1)
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Adam B. Schiff, the Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney,
CEDAR FALLS – West Hancock will play in the 2019 State Championship football game. The West Hancock Eagles (12-0) are heading to the Championship Game after beating Woodbury Central 49-20. The Eagles
RURAL MASON CITY – A fatal accident has been reported near the Mason City airport, claiming the life of a Clear Lake man. The accident happened Friday evening, November 15 at about
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds reached out to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee concerning the propane supply issue in Iowa and the devastating impact it’s having
IOWA CITY – Iowa defeated Oral Roberts, 87-74, Friday night in Carver Hawkeye Arena. Luka Garza amassed a career-high in points (30). Jack Nunge recorded his first double-double of his career with
DES MOINES – The Iowa Judicial Branch is saddened to report that Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady has passed away. He was a wonderful individual and exceptional judge, respected and
IOWA CITY – Former Mason City Mohawk guard Makenzie Meyer led Iowa with 21 points in a victory over North Alabama, 86-81. The Hawkeyes have won 23 consecutive home games, ranking third
ZEARING, IOWA – An Iowa man was hospitalized and arrested after the alleged murder of his wife this week. On November 13, 2019 at approximately 5:00 PM the Story County Sheriff’s Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Project Guardian, a new initiative designed to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws across the country.
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debbie Durham wrapped up a 24-member trade mission delegation to Japan this week.
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Concert Band, under the direction of John Klemas, will present a Fall Concert on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the newly released draft impaired waters list. Data released by the Iowa DNR today shows 27 impairments are
AMES – Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm and the men’s basketball program have announced the signing of a top-15 class as four players signed National Letters of Intent to play for
MASON CITY – The 17th Annual Volunteer Recognition Award Banquet was held at the MacNider Art Museum Salsbury Room on November 14, 2019, the theme this year was TEAMWORK. Around 65 volunteers
MASON CITY – A Mason City man accused of stalking has been found guilty of violating a no-contact order and got a jail sentence and a big bill from Iowa courts as
WEBSTER CITY – Police are investigating two suspicious deaths in Webster City. On November 10, 2019 at 8:13 AM, Webster City police officers and paramedics responded to 721 Des Moines Street for
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who was involved in distributing pounds of methamphetamine throughout Northern Iowa was sentenced on November 13, 2019, to more than five years in federal prison. Jose
SWALEDALE- J.D. Scholten, congressional candidate for Iowa’s 4th district looking to oust Steve King, will host a town hall in Swaledale on Sunday, November 17th as part of his “Don’t Forget About
MASON CITY – Work on the Iowa 122 reconstruction project from South Monroe to South Carolina avenues in Mason City is nearing completion. At 5 p.m. on Friday night, Nov. 15, weather
DES MOINES – A judge has rejected an appeal from former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad in a case where he retaliated against a man because he is gay, making it more likely
MASON CITY – The Mason City Driver’s License Service Center is in the process of relocating to a long-term, temporary location after issues in the Southport shopping center. The Iowa Department of
DAVENPORT – Two Iowa teens have been charged with felonies after shooting a paint ball gun at a woman, causing a serious injury to her eye. On Friday, November 2, 2019, at
AMES – Iowa State held off an upset-minded Northern Illinois squad Tuesday night in Hilton Coliseum, 70-52. Northern Illinois (0-2)played to a 34-31 lead at the half in this game with decent
MASON CITY – The following award winners were announced at the opening reception of Iowa Crafts: 44 at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum on Saturday, November 9, at 2:30 p.m. This
RUNNELS, Iowa – It was a good half-mile hike back to the 40-acre section of timber on the Red Rock Wildlife Area that gave Jeremy Cochran and Todd Gosselink time to explain
DES MOINES – Progress Iowa, a left-leaning Iowa political organization, released a new video highlighting Senator Joni Ernst’s record on veteran’s health care on Monday, in recognition of Veterans Day. Progress Iowa
AMES – Iowa State sophomore guard Tyrese Haliburton has been named Big 12 Player of the Week after averaging 13.5 points and 13.0 assists in two games last week. The Oshkosh, Wisconsin
IOWA CITY – It was an all-around bad day for the Iowa men’s basketball team, as the Hawkeyes were ran off the floor by DePaul and a top recruit shunned the program
Law firms have traditionally been one of the last sectors to modernize, with such as their use of technology. With this said, however, are legal firms now taking the first steps towards
Darlene Lilian Eggena, 89, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 10, 2019 from complications of stroke at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason
Viola Krumrey, 103, of Charles City, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A private family graveside service will be held at Sunnyside
LETTER TO THE EDITOR NOVEMBER 11 , 2019 Most people have heard of the United Way of North Central Iowa, yet only some can really tell you who they are and what
Barbara “Barb” Holtz, 78, of Charles City, passed away Friday, November 08, 2019 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Barb Holtz will be held
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DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and other lobbyists are participating in a trade mission to Japan till Thursday of this coming week. The trip
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who intended to distribute nearly 60 grams of heroin laced with fentanyl pled guilty on November 4, 2019, in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Lashon M. Jefferson,
DES MOINES– Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, November 11 – Sunday, November 17, 2019. The following events are open to credentialed
NORMAN, OK – Iowa State fell behind by 3 touchdowns on the road at powerful Oklahoma, but nearly had enough to come back as they lost by one point, 42-41. Iowa State’s
MADISON, WISCONSIN – Iowa came up short again in a Big Ten contest, this time losing a tough road game at Wisconsin, 24-22 after a last-second 2-point conversion failed. Wisconsin (7-2, 4-2