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SIOUX CITY – A convicted Northern Iowa felon who possessed stolen guns was sentenced on March 6, 2020, to more than a year in federal prison. Thomas Robert Ginger, Jr., age 45,
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement: “Last night, I was informed that 10 days ago at CPAC I briefly interacted with an individual who is currently
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A mission in Iraq claimed the lives of U.S. service members Sunday. Two U.S. service members were killed by enemy forces while advising and accompanying Iraqi Security Forces during
DES MOINES – Fifteen Iowans applied with the State Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy on the Iowa Supreme Court that will occur upon the retirement of Justice David Wiggins. The
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A New York man with a gun stockpile has been sent to prison for threatening to kill Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Patrick W. Carlineo, Jr., 55, of Addison, NY,
TULSA, Okla. – Redshirt junior Ian Parker and redshirt freshman David Carr earned individual Big 12 titles on Sunday night at the Big 12 Championship at 141 and 157 pounds, respectively. As
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NEW YORK – The S&P 500 index this morning declined by 7%, triggering a Level 1 Market Wide Circuit Breaker trading halt at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The NYSE has
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS – Iowa dropped its season finale on the road against Illinois, 78-76 and secured the fifth seed in this week’s Big Ten Tournament. The loss snapped an Iowa five-game win
RURAL FLOYD COUNTY – Two North Iowa residents were hurt in a two-vehicle accident in rural Floyd county. The accident took place on March 3 at about 5:17 PM at the intersection
RURAL WRIGHT COUNTY – A man was killed Sunday near Eagle Grove after his car went airborne and struck a tree. The accident took place on Sunday, March 8 at about 7:07
PISCATAWAY, New Jersey – The top-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team won the 2020 Big Ten Championship on Sunday, scoring 157.5 team points and crowning three individual champions. Alex Marinelli defended his
DES MOINES – Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory has indicated three presumptive positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iowa residents. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH),
TULSA, Okla. – Taylor Lujan and Bryce Steiert both controlled their Saturday evening session bouts to advance to the championship bouts at the Big 12 Championship. Steiert picked up a third-period takedown
TULSA, Okla. – No. 21 Iowa State holds the lead at the 2020 Big 12 Championships after one session of action in Tulsa. In total, eight Cyclones advanced to the semifinals, the
DAVENPORT – An Iowa man fired a gun at police after an armed robbery and fled into a corn field, but authorities were able to use a drone to locate and arrest
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered a partial activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Johnston to ensure State of Iowa agencies are prepared in the event COVID-19
ST. LOUIS – The Drake University men’s basketball team became the first No. 8 seed in the history of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament to knock out the No. 1 team with
ST. LOUIS – The UNI men’s basketball took on the Bulldogs of Drake University on Friday afternoon, falling to the in-state rival 77-56 in the MVC Tournament quarter final game. The Panthers
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has scheduled public meetings in Leon, West Union and Decorah after hunter harvested deer in Decatur, Fayette and Winneshiek counties tested positive
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday that it will take necessary anti-fraud and abuse measures to protect the integrity of the H-2B visa program and also make available 35,000
ST. LOUIS – UNI Head Coach Ben Jacobson has been named MVC Coach of the Year as announced by the conference office Thursday afternoon. Jacobson is now in his 14th season at
CEDAR FALLS – UNI Football this week announced the additions of University of Kansas Transfers Dom Williams and Quan Hampton. Williams comes to UNI as a running back and will be a
CEDAR RAPIDS – Peter E. Deegan, United States Attorney in the Northern District of Iowa, joined Attorney General William P. Barr, FBI Director Christopher A. Wray, and Chief Postal Inspector Gary R.
The following is a legislative update from GOP Rep. Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake, Speaker of the Iowa House: This week marked the 50th day of the 100-day legislative session. The first
DES MOINES – An Iowa advocacy group says the 14 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced this legislative session caused harm to the LGBTQ community and will rally at the state capitol On Monday, March
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine while illegally possessing guns was sentenced March 4, 2020, to 11 years in federal prison. Dustin Julich, 35, from Estherville, Iowa, pled
SIOUX CITY – A Colorado man who pled guilty on September 23, 2019, in United States District Court in Sioux City after he threw water on Congressman Steve King has been sentenced
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congress passed a bipartisan $8.3 billion Coronavirus emergency funding package. The bill will allow the federal government to deliver a coordinated, comprehensive response to the Coronavirus crisis, including
CLIVE, IOWA — A Mason City woman has won a $15,000 lottery prize. Kay Kibsgaard won the fourth top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “Cash Multiplied” scratch game. She purchased her winning
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IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team pounded out 14 hits — five for extra bases — to defeat Grand View, 14-2, in its Duane Banks Field opener Tuesday afternoon.
Janice Eichenberger, 73, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A funeral service for Janice Eichenberger will be held at 11:00
IRVING – Taylor Lujan and Bryce Steiert received No. 1 seeds and four other Panthers were ranked in the top four of their brackets in the Pre-Big 12 Championship seeds released Wednesday
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa standout Luka Garza is one of 10 semifinalists for the Naismith Trophy, which is presented annually to the most outstanding player who achieves tremendous on-court success,
DES MOINES – Iowa’s postsecondary educational attainment increased to 60.2% in 2019, growing by 2.6% from 57.6% reported in 2018. Iowa Workforce Development’s annual Laborshed Survey indicates an upward trend of postsecondary
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo bank robber with a long and violent criminal history was sentenced March 4, 2020, to more than 17 years in federal prison. Steven Lee Sisk, age 55,
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation: Accountancy Examining Board: Jennifer Dickey, Cedar Falls Bradley Hauge, Cedar
IOWA CITY – Iowa suffered a disappointing home Big Ten Conference game loss Tuesday, losing to Purdue, 77-68. Luka Garza’s free throw with 16:47 remaining in the second half was point No.
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Valley Conference has announced specialty awards for the 2019-20 season. UNI’s AJ Green has been named the Larry Bird Player of the Year and Isaiah Brown has