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FORT DODGE – An Iowa inmate has beeb charged with murder after a convicted child molester was found dead in his prison cell days ago. On June 14th, 2020, Thomas Andrew Daleske,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Joni Ernst noticed she is trailing in the latest poll to Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield and now is calling for six debates with her rival. “I called for six
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering tips to the public on how to safely enjoy fireworks this summer: As much as we love fireworks displays, drifting smoke
DUBUQUE — DNR staff are investigating a large fertilizer spill on the east side of Dubuque that happened several days ago. The spill was discovered about 6:30 a.m. when staff at the
DES MOINES– Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed an Executive Order establishing the Governor’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board. The advisory board will be led by Ben McLean, CEO of Ruan Transportation Management Systems
SIOUX CITY – Three Fort Dodge men who conspired to distribute methamphetamine and illegally possessed stolen firearms were sentenced in federal prison. Osborne and Petersen were sentenced January 28, 2020, and Swan
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Marion man who defrauded a Cedar Rapids utility company of more than $300,000 as part of an energy efficiency rebate fraud scheme was sentenced today to more than
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior kicker Keith Duncan, senior offensive tackle Alaric Jackson, sophomore center Tyler Linderbaum and senior wide receiver and return specialist Ihmir Smith-Marsette, all named to the
TULSA, OKLAHOMA – President Donald Trump had a bad day in Tulsa, Oklahoma Saturday when his big rally fell well short of expectations. The Trump campaign was set to kick into high
HAMILTON COUNTY – An Eagle Grove man was arrested for drunk driving after a vehicle fire. The incident occurred on June 13. At about 9:55 PM, according to a report from the
There was a hit Broadway play in the 1960’s called, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” It was popular in its original run and as a revival 34 years later
FRANKLIN COUNTY – A North Iowa man faces charges after a recent traffic stop. Charles Edward Stuart was stopped by the Iowa State Patrol in Franklin county on June 17, 2020. He was
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa announced Monday it has paused ticket sales for the 2020 football season. Only individuals who have renewed season tickets and completed per-seat contributions by June
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/18/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 273.30 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 75.00 ALLIANT ENERGY OTHER IMPROVEMENTS13,352.75 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS
Roger Staudt, 82, of Marble Rock, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held for
WATERLOO – An Illinois man is behind bars after he allegedly spray painted a racist phrase on a black woman’s car in Waterloo On June 5, 2020 Waterloo Police received a report
INDEPENDENCE, IOWA – An Iowa man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after a violent night at the family home. Shane Allen Heins, age 45 of Independence, Iowa, was sentenced
INDEPENDENCE, IOWA – A former Iowa jailer is accused of releasing inmates early and authorities are pursuing charges. In the late evening of April 22, 2020, the Buchanan County Attorney’s Office acquired
BEDFORD, IOWA – A man convicted of indecent exposure in Minnesota has ben charged with murder after a woman was found knifed to death in this small Iowa town. On Saturday, June
RURAL BREMER COUNTY – An Iowa man died after a two-car collision Saturday in Bremer county. On June 20, 2020 the Bremer County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two vehicle
In an episode of TV’s Star Trek, Captain Kirk, Dr. McCoy and Mr. Spock visit an earth-like planet inhabited by adults with child-like minds. In real-life, in recent weeks, some arrogant adults
SIOUX CITY – A man who attempted to destroy methamphetamine by burning it was sentenced June 18, 2020, to five years in federal prison. Drew Johnson, age 38, from Clarksville, Iowa, received
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FORT DODGE – A teen has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder that took place last summer in Fort Dodge. On Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at approximately 10:50 PM, the
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CEDAR RAPIDS – Iowa’s second-largest city, Cedar Rapids, has been racked by gunfire over the past two days, police say, as one person is dead and even a person on a scooter
DES MOINES – On Thursday, June 18, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF716: A bill for an act relating to firearms requirements for hunting deer. HF2360: an Act regarding
FORT DODGE – A teen was hurt in a shooting at a Fort Dodge park Wednesday, police say. On Wednesday, June 17 at approximately 10:15 PM, the Webster County Telecommunications Center received
FORT DODGE – A reward has been upped to $6,000 for information leading to the capture and prosecution of the person who shot and killed two men and injured two women recently
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Red-robed Grand Cyclops’ across America are likely to be infuriated after Nancy Pelosi today ordered the removal of portraits from the Capitol of four former Confederates who were House Speakers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump was defeated by the Supreme Court today, 5-4, in his on-going effort to dismantle DACA protections for so-called “Dreamers” – children of illegal aliens who want to work in America.
CEDAR RAPIDS – Law enforcement agencies in the Cedar Rapids area continue to make communities safer by partnering to reduce gun related crimes and violence. United States Attorney Peter E. Deegan, Jr.
Frieda Hart, 89, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City with family by her side.
DES MOINES – Today, Wednesday, June 17, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF717: an act concerning appeal rights relating to veterans preference. HF2220: an act relating to the definition
ESTHERVILLE, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man is facing charges after allegedly biting and choking a woman before fleeing police to hide in a shed. On June 10, 2020, officers with the
IOWA CITY, IOWA – On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the Iowa City Council passed a 17-point resolution addressing systemic racism and law enforcement policies in the wake of Black Lives Matter demonstrations
MASON CITY – Mason City police today are warning of a costly romance scam. Mason City police today told of a north Iowan who banks at a Mason City bank who purchased
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Trump official John Bolton’s book is set to be released even as the President has tried to block publication, but already excerpts of the scribe are proving damning
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health announced today that it has received the first reported case of neuroinvasive West Nile Virus this season. The case was confirmed by the State
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