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CEDAR FALLS – The UNI men’s basketball team defeated the Kohawks of Coe College 70-60 in the McLeod Center on Monday night. The Panthers took an early lead against their Division III
DES MOINES – The Iowa Court of Appeals has reselected Judge Thomas N. Bower, Cedar Falls, as chief judge. At the first meeting in each odd-numbered year, the judges of the court
MASON CITY – The No. 15 NIACC volleyball team topped Southwestern 3-0 in an ICCAC match Sunday afternoon in the NIACC gym. NIACC won the season-opening match 25-14, 25-15, 25-21. “Big picture,
OMAHA – The UNI volleyball team fell 3-0 to the #15 Creighton on the road Sunday afternoon, falling with set scores of 15-25, 22-15, 17-25. 1st Set: Creighton took the lead early
BREMER COUNTY, IOWA – A Minnesota man was airlifted to a hospital after a tanker crash in Bremer county. On January 22, 2021 at 10:03 AM, the Bremer County Sheriff’s Office responded
DES MOINES – The wheels of justice for white collar crime once again produced punishment, this time for an Iowa woman who scammed over $200,000 from a Chamber of Commerce. On June
CEDAR FALLS – Lance Runyon earned a statement pin over No. 11 Anthony Mantanona, Parker Keckeisen earned a 21-8 major decision in his dual debut and Brody Teske and Carter Isley stayed
AMES – A young woman was found dead in an Ames parking lot this weekend. On January 22, 2021, at 9:49 AM, the Ames Police Department responded to a medical call at
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SIOUX CITY – A Le Mars, Iowa man who stole government funds using a COVID-19 unemployment scheme was sentenced January 19, 2021, to 3 months in federal prison. Dennis George Chinn, age
SIOUX CITY – A man who illegally possessed a gun pled guilty January 19, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Jeffrey Carothers, 52, from Lake City, Iowa, was convicted of possession
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: Iowans have been through a lot over the last year, particularly with the pandemic.
CEDAR FALLS – No. 13 Iowa State’s (4-1, 1-0 Big 12) matchup with No. 18 Oklahoma (2-2, 1-1 Big 12) came down to the final bout to determine a winner. With the
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man and his mom were arrested at an Iowa Walmart Saturday after brawling with and injuring police. On Saturday, January 23, 2020, at 3:11 PM, a Cedar Rapids
MASON CITY – Blue Pit in Mason City and other locations in Iowa are now stocked with trout, ready for winter fishing, the Iowa DNR reports. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources
CLARKSVILLE – Police located and arrested a wanted man Sunday in Clarksville. On January 24, 2021, the Clarksville Police Department located a parked vehicle which belonged to a wanted person. After an
DES MOINES – The Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO has filed an OSHA complaint against the leadership of the Iowa House and Senate regarding their reckless disregard for the safety of workers
OMAHA – Nebraska – The UNI volleyball team traveled to Omaha Nebraska on Saturday afternoon for their second match in two days, falling to the Mavericks of Omaha 3-1 with set scores
AMES – A 14-0 third-quarter run by Texas (11-3, 5-2 Big 12) was too much for No. 24 Iowa State (10-5, 6-2 Big 12) to overcome as the Cyclones saw their four-game
AMES – Iowa State once again showed it will be a force in the indoor campaign ahead with many outstanding performances at the Cyclone Invite Saturday at the Lied Recreation Athletic Center.
EVANSTON, Ill. – The University of Iowa men’s swimming and diving team notched a 206-94 Big Ten dual victory over Penn State on Saturday at the Norris Aquatics Center. The Hawkeye men
Margaret Edith Stohr, 94, formerly of Charles City, IA passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Floresville, TX. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 5-7 pm
William “Bill” Fred Schoby, 70, of Mason City, IA went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the MercyOne Hospice Inpatient Unit surrounded by his family. Funeral services will
Ray A. Curtis, 81 of Clear Lake, died Thursday morning, January 21, 2021 following an automobile accident in Southern Iowa. Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 28, 2021 at
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – UNI women’s basketball topped Indiana State 88-53 Saturday afternoon to earn a series sweep. The Sycamores were the first to find the hoop but that didn’t stop the
MASON CITY – Area Show: 47 is now open at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in Mason City. The exhibit includes a wide variety of artworks created by artists living within
DES MOINES — On January 20, 2021, United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose sentenced Martin James Tirrell, age 60, formerly of West Des Moines, to 41 months in prison for
IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa track and field team won six events and recorded 11 career-best performances on Friday’s first day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational in the University of
DES MOINES – The UNI volleyball team opened its 2021 season at Drake, falling to the MVC rival 3-1 with set scores of 26-24, 25-20, 25-15, 25-19. 1st Set: The Panthers went
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States is strongly condemning the use of harsh tactics against protesters and journalists this weekend in cities throughout Russia. The U.S. State Department said today via a
MINNEAPOLIS – The top-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team extended its winning streak to 15 duals with a 35-4 win at No. 15 Minnesota on Friday night at the Maturi Sports Pavilion.
TERRE HAUTE – A historical night for UNI women’s basketball resulted in a 26-point win over the Indiana State Sycamores, 95-69. Megan Maahs is the 26th member of the 1,000-point club and
MASON CITY – As Cerro Gordo County continues to vaccinate Phase 1a priority groups, healthcare workers and long-term care residents and staff, there has been an update to the Iowa Infectious Disease
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement announcing that the House Impeachment Managers will deliver the article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday, January 25: “The article of impeachment
ST. LOUIS – The UNI volleyball team has been selected as the league’s favorite in the MVC preseason coaches’ poll. The Panthers are coming off the program’s 5th straight NCAA tournament appearance and the
PALO ALTO COUNTY, IOWA – A Northern Iowa woman is accused of drunk driving this week. On January 21, 2021 at 7:53 AM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office served valid arrest
RUTHVEN, IOWA – A Palo Alto county traffic mis-hap injured one person, authorities say. On January 20, 2021, at 5:37 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of
CEDAR FALLS – The Missouri Valley Football Conference released an updated schedule Wednesday after conference member Indiana State opted out of the spring football season last week. The Valley reaffirmed its unwavering
ADEL, IOWA – An Iowa man is charged with murder after shooting and killing his nephew. On January 20, 2021, Dallas County Sheriff’s Office charged 37-year-old Mark Daniel Mash of rural Adel,