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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden Administration immediately declared after inauguration U.S. is reversing a course set by Donald Trump and will not withdraw from the World Health Organization as the agency announced
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine while possessing guns was sentenced on January 19, 2021, to more than 10 years in federal prison. Jacob Hernandez, 27, from Storm
IOWA CITY – Iowa suffered a Big Ten Conference home loss tonight to Indiana, 81-69. Tonight was Iowa’s first setback since Dec. 25, snapping a five-game win streak. Iowa had two players
SIOUX CITY – A woman who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced on January 20, 2021, to more than 7 years in federal prison. Marissa Weisbly, 34, from Los Osos, CA, received
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the reallocation of $17 million in relief money made available to local governments for direct expenses incurred in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Of the $17 million remaining from the Local
IRVING, Texas – Sophomore UNI wrestler Brody Teske was named the Big 12 Wrestler of the Week after going 2-0 on the weekend with both wins coming over ranked opponents. He opened
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Joe Biden’s Administration took immediate steps just hours after inauguration to prove relief to struggling Americans crushed by the onslaught of crippling and outrageous student debt. The White
WASHINGTON – Immediately after his Wednesday, January 20, 2021 inauguration ceremony, President Joe Biden went to work and announced the acting agency leadership across the administration to assist in the next phase
MASON CITY – Mason City police brought no charges against a male Clear Lake Chriropractor after an investigation into alleged naughty touches of children in his care. NIT and other area news
SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA – An armed man who was with a female juvenile and ran from cops in Spirit Lake is going to prison on a felony gun conviction. On Friday, May
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo county health department announced Tuesday an additional notification system will be used to notify individuals in Cerro Gordo County of the additional vaccination phases in the
AMES – Ashley Joens’ lay-in with 10.2 seconds left pushed No. 24 Iowa State (10-4, 6-1 Big 12) to a 64-63 win over a short-handed Oklahoma (4-6, 1-4 Big 12) Tuesday night
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump granted pardons to 73 individuals and commuted the sentences of an additional 70 individuals. Todd Boulanger – President Trump granted a full pardon to Todd Boulanger.
SIOUX CITY – An Iowa man who failed to register as a sex offender was sentenced today to more than 2 years in federal prison. Tyrone Haskell Tyndall, age 44, from Onawa,
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IOWA CITY – The Iowa Hawkeyes (9-3, 5-3) won their third consecutive contest over the Purdue Boilermakers (5-6, 2-5). Freshman Caitlin Clark and sophomore McKenna Warnock led the Hawkeyes as Clark scored 26
CHICAGO, Illinois – The UNI Men’s basketball team fell to the Ramblers of Loyola 88-46 on Sunday night. The Panthers now move to 3-10 overall and 2-6 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
The following is a letter to editor contributed by Phil Sanchez of Mason City: To the Editor, MAGA malevolency, and mayhem was on full display for the nation, and the world to
AMES – Brody Teske and Carter Isley each earned wins to bookend the dual, but Missouri won the rest of the bouts to earn a 34-6 neutral-site win Sunday at Hilton Coliseum
AMES – No. 9 Missouri (7-0, 0-0 MAC) defeated No. 10 Iowa State (3-1, 0-0 Big 12), 31-7, in wrestling action Sunday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum. Missouri took advantage early by winning
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – Iowa completed the season sweep of Northwestern Sunday, defeating the Wildcats 96-73 in a Big Ten road game. All-American Luka Garza totaled 17 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked
DES MOINES – A Clear Lake chiropractor has been disciplined by a state board after allegations of inappropriate touching of children . The Iowa Board of Chiropractic says that Nicholas McColley, D.C.,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Donald Trump wasn’t supposed to lose an election in “red” Georgia, but his shock, dismay and wild phone call to an election official in an on-going quest to find
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CEDAR RAPIDS – A former real estate developer who conspired with a bank vice president to lie to a bank for years was sentenced to three years of probation. Kenneth Moore, age
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FBI is issuing an announcement to help the public recognize Iranian activity intended to create fear, divisions, and mistrust in the United States and undermine public confidence in
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A man was arrested at a Washington D.C. inauguration checkpoint with a loaded gun and hundreds of rounds of ammo. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2021,
CEDAR FALLS – A fourth-quarter comeback fell just short and UNI women’s basketball fell to No. 25 Missouri State 64-60 Saturday evening at the McLeod Center. With 5:35 left in the MVC
CHICAGO – The UNI men’s basketball team fell to the Loyola Ramblers 72-57 on Saturday night. The Panthers now fall to 3-9 on the season and 2-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Respected pollster Pew Research says President-elect Joe Biden is viewed mostly positive and outgoing-President Donald Trump is viewed mostly negative in their recent conduct. According to Pew Research: As
CEDAR FALLS – UNI women’s basketball was defeated by No. 25 Missouri State, 70-51, Friday evening at the McLeod Center. Missouri State started the game on a 13-4 run en route to
NORTHWOOD – Worth County Sheriff’s Office K9 Titan will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Titan’s vest
IOWA CITY – The top-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team defeated No. 6 Nebraska, 31-6, on Friday night in the 2021 season opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa won eight-of-10 bouts, scored bonus
FAIRFAX, VA – The National Rifle Association has announced that the pro-gun organization is filing for bankruptcy protection. According to a statement from the organization: The National Rifle Association of America (“NRA”)
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ALGONA – Authorities rescued neglected dogs and chickens from a Kossuth county residence. On January 11, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation received a request to assist the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office
AMES – An Iowa man was busted with marijuana, methamphetamine, LSD, Xanax, heroin and over $600 cash in an Ames pursuit this week. On Wednesday, Jan. 13, Iowa State University police officers
ESTHERVILLE, IOWA – A man was found dead in his house after a house fire earlier this month in Estherville, police say, and an investigation is still being conducted. On Saturday, January
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: READY TO BUILD BACK BETTER IN IOWA We kicked off the 2021 legislative session
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President-Elect Joe Biden proposed a massive stimulus for struggling Americans, including $1,400 checks, unemployment benefits, dollars to re-open schools and the Covid-19 fight. Joe Biden, who will take office