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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after Beijing passed its sweeping so-called “national security law” intended to greatly expand its power to suppress speech, including protests, in Hong Kong:
DES MOINES ― Beginning July 1, Iowa will have one of the nation’s strongest laws protecting student loan borrowers against predatory practices. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 272, which requires education debt-management companies — often known as “student loan
DES MOINES – The Iowa Supreme Court is switching gears from its adjudicative term to its administrative term this week. June 30, 2020, is the last day of the 2019-2020 Iowa Supreme Court
The following is a legislative update released Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, from Democratic Rep. Sharon Steckman, representing the middle-third of Cerro Gordo county in the Iowa Legislature: On June 25, the Iowa
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed Senate File 2403, legislation that will lower the cost of E-15 and higher blends of renewable fuels in Iowa by changing how the state taxes
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who illegally returned to the United States after being deported was sentenced today to more than four months in federal prison. Dagoberto Pacheco-Mata, age 29, a citizen
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who operated a methamphetamine distribution ring in the Dubuque area from 2013 through 2014 was sentenced today to 25 years in federal prison. Brian Ausborn, age 48,
DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law on Monday, June 29: HF310: an Act relating to the practice of optometry. HF594: an Act relating to medical procedures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Iowa’s Franklin county is suffering a surge of obesity and is failing to flatten the curve on the fat bulge, new research claims. According to data from the
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/25/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 184.19 AG126 INC REFUND 37.50 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 125.00 ANDERSEN’S MARKET OTHER SUPPLIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iowa senator Joni Ernst signed on to a letter begging EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler – whom she voted to put into office – to reject retroactive biofuel blending waivers
CLEAR LAKE – Ground was broken today in Clear Lake for a new Marriott hotel and conference center on the east edge of town. Mayor Nelson Crabb and City Administrator Scott Flory
AMES – The Iowa State men’s basketball program and head coach Steve Prohm announced Monday the signing of Mississippi transfer Blake Hinson. Hinson, a 6-7 guard/forward, has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
CHARLES CITY – Governor Kim Reynolds is set to visit Charles City, Dumont and Waterloo on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. According to a schedule released at 9:28 AM Monday morning by the
Richard L. Immel, 79, of Charles City, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home. A private family memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Hauser Weishaar
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to ensure anyone that destroys or vandalizes a monument, memorial, or statue is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,
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CEDAR RAPIDS – A Dubuque man, who sold crack cocaine to a confidential source on two separate occasions, was sentenced June 23, 2020, to fifteen months in prison. Christopher DeAngelo Emory, age
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – Democrats are saying it’s high time native Iowan John Wayne mosey off into the sunset as they move to strip his name off the sign of an airport
MASON CITY – The Mason City police department says it has not given up on the Jodi Huisentruit case. Police Chief Jeff Brinkley said Saturday morning: Today marks the 25th anniversary of
DES MOINES – On Thursday, June 25, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF599: an Act relating to hunting by persons under the age of sixteen. HF684: an Act providing
CEDAR RAPIDS – An intensive care unit nurse who stole fentanyl and morphine, both pain medications, from an unconscious patient by withdrawing the drugs from his IV line while he was in
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, June 26, Gov. Kim Reynolds and members of President Trump’s American Workforce Advisory Board discussed how America’s recovery from COVID19 will be driven by upskilling and reskilling
MASON CITY – Kinney Pioneer Museum and Historical Society of North Iowa would like to announce its decision to close for the 2020 season. At the recent Board of trustees meeting, the
Jerome Schlader, 96, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City of natural non-COVID related causes. A private family Mass of Christian
SHEFFIELD – A two-vehicle accident at Sheffield shut down Highway 65 early Thursday morning. The Sheffield Police Department says that on Thursday June 25, 2020 at approximately 5:40 AM, the Sheffield Police
SIOUX CITY – A Lakota, Iowa methamphetamine dealer was sentenced today to 14 years in federal prison. Christopher Paul Hanson, age 30, from Lakota, IA received the prison term after a guilty
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation extends the public health mitigation measures that are currently in place, including the requirement
MASON CITY—The Main Street Iowa Game Changer Award was formally presented to Mayor Bill Schickel and City Administrator Aaron Burnett today in a ceremony at the multi-purpose arena. The Main Street Iowa
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed H.F. 2627, comprehensive legislation to reform professional licensure in the state of Iowa. Governor Reynolds highlighted the stories of Mathieu Lemay, an electrician from Kanawha
MASON CITY — Mason City police warned the public today of a fraudulent check scheme using Mercy Hospital. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center was recently made aware that its name and address
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine and illegally possessed ammunition was sentenced June 25, 2020, to 7 years in federal prison. Cole Rongved, 26, from Okoboji, Iowa, pled guilty
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation announced $124,761.37 in grant funding to 40 projects of organizations serving Cerro Gordo County as part of its 2020 grant cycle. The Community
ELDORA – Several structures at Pine Lake State Park, including shelters, cabins and shower buildings, will undergo renovations this summer starting in June. According to Andy Place, DNR park ranger at Pine
Lorraine Wolterman, 89, of Charles City, Iowa passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. A memorial service for the immediate family and close friends will be held at 1:00 p.m. on
NEVADA, IOWA – An Iowa man allegedly acting erratically and wielding a sword was confronted by and tasered by police, who tasered him, and the man died. The incident took place on
Kathleen Juanita Schilling, age 89, entered her heavenly home surround by her family, on June 23, 2020 in Charles City, Iowa. The family of Kathleen extends an invitation to anyone who would
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. State Department announced today that the Trump administration intends to pour $252 million of assistance into El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to decrease illegal immigration. Michael R.
SIOUX CITY – A husband and wife who encouraged and induced a father and his minor daughter to illegally enter in the United States were recently sentenced in federal court in Sioux
DES MOINES – The State of Iowa has announced the closure of two Test Iowa sites this week. The Sioux County site will close later today when testing concludes at 6 p.m.