DES MOINES – The State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2020 with a balance of $305.5 million in its General Fund, the governor claims. “Fiscal responsibility has put the state of Iowa in a…
Month: September 2020
Commission on Presidential Debates promises changes to upcoming debates after Trump-Biden debacle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An ugly performance Tuesday night has prompted the Commission on Presidential Debates to promise changes in upcoming debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. In a statement released Wednesday:…
Iowa Attorney General reminds of rules and penalties at polling places
DES MOINES – Iowa’s Attorney General today reminded the public of rules and penalties at polling places as in-person voting launches on October 5. Tom Miller, Iowa’s Attorney General said today that…
The Psychological Reasons people Can’t Resist Instagram Influencers
Instagram is a unique social network. It has opened a new way to become a celebrity. Influencers are people who express their opinions and demonstrate lifestyle and behavior that are appreciated by…
5 Remarkable & Simple Bedroom Ideas That Suit Every Season
Brainstorming bedroom ideas that are functional, will out-last constantly changing interior design trends, and feel personal to you can be a challenge. Bedroom design doesn’t have to get more complicated than necessary,…
Clarksville man pleads guilty to federal gun charge
SIOUX CITY – A Clarksville man who illegally possessed a gun pled guilty September 24, 2020, in federal court in Sioux City. Michael Limkemann, 35, Clarksville, IA, was convicted of illegal possession…
Algona man faces felony drunk driving charge
WEST UNION – An Algona man is facing a felony drunk driving charge. On Thursday, September 24, 2020 at approximately 3:30 am, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Joel Longoria, Jr., 35, of…
College Football: JaQuan Bailey named Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Week
IRVING, Texas – Iowa State senior defensive end JaQuan Bailey was named the Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Week, announced today by the Big 12 Conference. Bailey, a native of Jacksonville,…
JUCO Golf: NIACC’s Doherty wins ICCAC men’s golf weekly honor
MASON CITY -NIACC freshman John Doherty was selected as the ICCAC Division II men’s golfer of the week for the week of Sept. 21-27. Doherty earned individual medalist honors at two tournaments…
JUCO Cross Country: NIACC’s Ruiz earns ICCAC men’s XC weekly honor
MASON CITY- NIACC sophomore Jorge Ruiz was selected as the ICCAC Division II male cross country athlete of the week for the week of Sept. 21-27. Ruiz claimed the individual title last…
JUCO Women’s Cross Country: NIACC’s Bertry earns weekly ICCAC XC honor
MASON CITY -For the second time this season, NIACC freshman Sarah Bertry has been selected as the ICCAC Division II cross country female athlete of the week for the week of Sept….
Iowa’s archery deer hunting season begins Oct. 1
DES MOINES – An estimated 60,000 hunters will be heading to the timber in the next few weeks as Iowa’s archery deer season gets underway Oct. 1. For hunters in the derecho…
Trump and Biden to debate tonight in Cleveland, Ohio
CLEVELAND – President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will debate for the first time tonight in Cleveland, Ohio. The first presidential debate will be held on Tuesday, September 29…
2020 election early statistics: Voters have cast over 1.1 million ballots so far
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 2020 general election in the United States may have a very high turnout, as voters have cast over 1.1 million ballots so far as opposed to a small…
U.S. Department Of Labor launches hotline to combat “unlawful race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating”
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has established a hotline and email address to receive and investigate complaints under…
Trump campaign guru Brad Parscale tackled and arrested after police standoff
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – Donald Trump campaign associate Brad Parscale was tackled and arrested after a police standoff at his Florida home. News reports indicate his wife had suffered some type of…
U.S. Senate Campaign: Watch Ernst versus Greenfield debate tonight
DES MOINES – Polls are showing the race for Iowa’s contested U.S. Senate seat is close to a draw if not slightly favoring the challenger, and tonight the two candidates – incumbent…
Two dead, at least 10 others injured in shooting in Waterloo club
WATERLOO – So far, two people have died and at least ten others are hurt in connection to a shooting this weekend at a Waterloo club. Waterloo Police continue to investigate the…
Waterloo felon sentenced to federal prison for possessing gun following a shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man who possessed a gun as a felon and while being a marijuana user was sentenced today to 27 months in federal prison. Shakur Demir Todd-Ellis, age…
ICE arrests 88 on immigration violations in Chicagoland
CHICAGO — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 88 at-large aliens from Aug. 24 to Sept. 19 as part of an immigration enforcement action focused on public safety threats in the…
Staff assault reported at Iowa’s Anamosa State Penitentiary
ANAMOSA – An officer was assaulted by an inmate at the Anamosa State Penitentiary at approximately 6:45 PM. Saturday night. The officer was conducting an investigation interview with an inmate when the inmate unexpectedly struck the officer with…
Wanted Mason City man arrested after investigation
CHARLES CITY – A wanted Mason City man was arrested after a police investigation in Charles City. On September 20, 2020 at 12:28 AM, officers with the Charles City police department went…
Senators respond to Republican effort to amplify Russian disinformation & manufacture dirt on Vice President Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Finance Committee, released their response to…
Johnson, Grassley release report on Hunter Biden conflicts-of-interest investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released a report that revealed millions…
President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump on Saturday announced his intent to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to fill the Supreme…
Iowa teen hurt in auto crash outside Clear Lake
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – An Iowa teen was hurt in an auto crash outside Clear Lake Saturday afternoon. On September 26, 2020, at approximately 9:57 PM, the Cerro Gordo Sheriff’s Office…
College Football: Iowa State defeats TCU, 37-34
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Iowa State ruined TCU’s season opener, 37-34, Saturday afternoon at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. Iowa State running back Breece Hall ran for three touchdowns, including…
Rapid COVID-19 testing available in Fort Dodge and Mason City
MASON CITY – Rapid COVID-19 testing is available in Fort Dodge and Mason City, a local health center announced. The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, Mason City and Dayton says rapid…
Iowa man pleads guilty to COVID-19 related unemployment fraud, faces 10 years in prison
SIOUX CITY – A Le Mars, Iowa man who stole government funds using a COVID-19 unemployment scheme pled guilty today in federal court in Sioux City. Dennis George Chinn, age 54, from…
Absentee ballot requests up ten-fold in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, MN – Absentee ballot requests have skyrocketed ten-fold in Minnesota, a top state official there reports. “We’ve reached one million!” says Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. “As of today,…
Waterloo man in possession of sawed-off shotgun sent to federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man who illegally possessed a sawed-off shotgun was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison. Francisco Rubio, age 25, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the…
Mason City man to stand trial for felony solicitation of a minor
MASON CITY – A Mason City man accused of felony solicitation of a minor has entered a not-guilty plea and is set to stand trial in November. Mason City police filed a…
At least 12 people hurt during shooting shooting incident in Waterloo
WATERLOO – At least 12 people were hurt during a shooting shooting incident in Waterloo Saturday morning, police say. On Saturday, September 26th, 2020 at 3:17 AM Waterloo Police responded to a…
Protected: Rockwell man gets soft sentence after alleged assault and police pursuit
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Mason City school district announces more in-person learning beginning October 5
MASON CITY – The Mason City school district announced more in-person learning beginning October 5. The Mason City Community School District is planning to increase in-person learning in stages, the district announced…
Names of officers involved in shooting of Iowa man released
WYOMING, IOWA -The Iowa State Trooper and Delaware County deputy involved in the September 21, 2020, Jones County shooting have been identified as Trooper Tyler Remley, a 21-year veteran of the Iowa…
ICE removes Somali man from USA convicted of aiding terror group
CHICAGO — Officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removed a Somali man Thursday who was convicted in 2016 in U.S. District Court of providing aid to a terror organization. Mahdi…
Second Test Iowa clinic site to open in Dubuque County
DES MOINES – A second Test Iowa clinic site is scheduled to open in Dubuque County on Monday, September 28, 2020. The new site will be located at the Grand River Medical…
Women’s JUCO Cross Country: No. 7 NIACC women claim Southwestern Spartan Classic
CRESTON – The No. 7 (NJCAA Division II) NIACC women’s cross country team won the Southwestern Spartan Classic with 27 points. Indian Hills was second with 33 points. DMACC, Highland CC and…
JUCO Cross Country: No. 3 NIACC men win Southwestern Spartan Classic
CRESTON – The No. 3 (NJCAA Division II) NIACC men’s cross country team claimed the Southwestern Spartan Classic Friday with a total of 29 points. Indian Hills was second in the four-team…