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JASPER COUNTY, Iowa – The Iowa DNR is investigating a wastewater discharge currently happening at the Newton Correctional Facility. Around noon, today, March 29, the Newton Correctional Facility reported a breach in
FORT MADISON – Two staff members were assaulted by an inmate at the Iowa State Penitentiary on Friday, March 29, 2019 at approximately 4:30 p.m. While a staff psychologist was meeting with an inmate
DES MOINES – The State Judicial Nominating Commission has selected a slate of six nominees to fill the two vacancies on the Iowa Court of Appeals. Public interviews of 30 applicants were
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Job and Career Fair will be held at NIACC on April 10. Whether you’re looking to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds traveled to Ypsilanti, Michigan this morning to testify in favor of E15 at the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) public hearing on its proposed E15/RIN reform rule. You
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds this week received word that additional assistance is now available to public and nonprofit entities in flood-impacted counties. A disaster declaration issued by President Trump on
PEOSTA, Iowa – On Monday, March 25, DNR environmental specialists and fisheries staff began investigating a fish kill caused by manure runoff in Dubuque County. Investigators traced the manure runoff to Lawler
DES MOINES — Beginning March 28, Iowa groups looking for help implementing innovative, regional and locally led Clean Water Awareness and Education Campaigns can apply for funding from the Iowa DNR Watershed
MASON CITY – Today marks Ron Osterholm’s last day at the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health after over 30 years as the Health Director. Osterholm began in 1988 as an
DES MOINES – The Iowa House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill restoring voting rights to felons, but these convicted crooks won’t be in the voting booth anytime soon. Gov. Reynolds released
AMES – Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly will reach a milestone season next fall when he begins his 25th season on the sidelines in Ames. And, after agreeing to a
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
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation of public health disaster emergency for the state of Iowa as a result of the widespread flooding and flash flooding that began
AMES – Iowa State redshirt sophomore Cameron Lard has decided to leave Iowa State to pursue other basketball opportunities, head coach Steve Prohm announced Tuesday. “We appreciate the efforts that Cameron gave
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa junior guard Maishe Dailey announced on Thursday that he has submitted his name in the NCAA transfer portal with the intent of departing the Hawkeye basketball
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 3/28/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 304.00 AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 1,480.00 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,295.50 ALL STAR PEST
MASON CITY – Two men have been charged in connection with a stabbing that occurred on March 22nd in the 1300 block of North Federal. Antoine A. Rodgers, age 35 and Marvell Demitrius
MASON CITY – The U.S. Surgeon General and the FDA sent out recent statements indicating youth vaping is now an epidemic. Just last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released
CEDAR RAPIDS – The new energy efficiency plan for Alliant Energy’s Iowa customers will provide direct financial savings on their monthly energy bill, the company said Tuesday. The plan will also provide
DES MOINES – A North Iowa man who committed a heinous crime against a woman in 2017 and was sent to prison for life won’t be set free after the Iowa Supreme
WORTH COUNTY — With support from the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), the Worth County Sheriff’s Office announced animal neglect charges against Worth County resident Barbara
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Guatemalan man in Clarion who used another person’s name and social security number to get jobs was sentenced today to six months in federal prison. Melvin Rodriguez-Barrios, age
DES MOINES –Today, Gov. Reynolds signed S.F. 274 into law, which recently passed the Iowa Legislature with bipartisan support. The bill strengthens protections for the freedom of speech and expression at Iowa’s
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – Puerto Rico’s Governor blasted President Trump this week for alleged “insults” and demanded statehood instead of “colony” status. Reportedly, President Donald Trump said at a recent meeting that
NORTHWOOD – An Albert Lea man may be accused of purse snatching at Worth county’s Diamond Jo Casino after a search warrant was executed at his house. On March 25th 2019 the
CHICAGO – Actor Jussie Smollett was abruptly cleared of all charges after his earlier egregious fake hate crime report, setting of a firestorm of debate on the matter. Jussie Smollett, age 36,
FERTILE – A man wanted on a theft charge was arrested in Worth county. On March 22, 2019 the Worth County Sheriff’s Office stopped 28-year-old Mark Allen Gouge of Klemme, Iowa in
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Republican Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa explained to Congress on Tuesday why he voted “no” on the Green New Deal legislation, which was aimed at turning the tide
DENVER, CO – In a Washington Post op-ed, former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper on Tuesday became the first 2020 Democratic candidate to oppose the resolution introduced by Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Markey outlining their vision
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University announced Tuesday that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Prohm has agreed to a contract extension with the University through June 30, 2025. “It was important to
FOREST CITY – For more than six decades, Winnebago Industries has created products that enable customers to explore America’s national parks. In recent days, Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle
PHILADELPHIA — On March 22, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers removed a fugitive wanted by Salvadoran authorities for aggravated homicide to his home country. ERO
Cerro Gordo county expense report for March 12, 2019: CLAIMS: March 19, 2019 Cerro Gordo County Absolute Waste Remov, sanit disp 1157.45 3 Accent Ceilings Inc, repair 385.00 1 Accent Ceilings Inc, supplies
WORTH COUNTY – Two men were arrested in Worth county after a traffic stop b law enforcement. On March 6, 2018 a deputy with the Worth County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic
IOWA CITY – Richard Edison Johnson was pronounced dead due to natural causes at 9:44 a.m. on March 25, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Prior to his death
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University is pleased to announce the addition of three new concentrations to its Bachelor of Science in business administration (BSBA) degree programs. The university’s online BSBA program now
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today in response to flooding and flash flooding beginning March 13 and continuing. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized
The U.S. federal law says gambling is legal, but it’s up to individual states to give the final verdict. Each of the 50 U.S. states has the right to make any form
The online poker market continues to grow with more and more states across America, drafting bills that would allow players to take part in this activity legally. There are over a dozen
DES MOINES – A liberal Iowa political group has released a tournament bracket detailing who they claim are the “most extreme Iowans”. According to Progress Iowa, “in a stunning upset,” State Senator