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DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds announced the hiring of Taryn Frideres to serve as her new Chief Operating Officer. Taryn is an Iowa native who is joining the Governor’s team from
SIOUX CITY – A man who received child pornography was sentenced January 13, 2021 to more than 7 years in federal prison. Kyler Colten Cook, age 30, from Carroll, IA, received the
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine while illegally possessing a firearm was sentenced January 14, 2021, to more than 12 years in federal prison. Bobby Hernandez, 50, from
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kevin Seefried and Hunter Seefried were charged today in federal court in the District of Columbia in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6,
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds announced two Future Ready Iowa grant opportunities for totaling $1.2 million. The Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund is designed to expand opportunities for Iowans to
AMES – Iowa State (8-4 overall, 4-1 Big 12) outpaced Oklahoma State (9-3 overall, 5-1 Big 12), 90-80, on Wednesday night at Hilton Coliseum. One game after setting a new program record
REYNOSA-MCALLEN, TX – Donald Trump visited the Mexican border wall this week and threatened incoming-president Joe Biden, called his impeachment a hoax and bragged of the arrest of 500,000 illegal aliens, infuriating
MASON CITY – State Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City says she “will work to rebuild Iowa, boost education, and invest in rural Iowa.” According to a statement from senator Ragan this
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Justice Department on Wednesday announced the guilty plea of Abdelhamid Al-Madioum, 24, to one count of providing material support and resources, namely personnel and services, to ISIS, a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Donald John Trump, President of the United States, has been impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives for high crimes and misdemeanors following the deadly insurrection on January 6.
IOWA CITY – Iowa was defeated by Ohio State Wednesday in a Big Ten Conference home game, as former Mohawk Megan Meyer scored 5 points. Iowa (8-3, 4-3) had its 42-game home
MASON CITY – Yesterday the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) accepted the Iowa Infectious Disease Advisory Council’s (IDAC) final Phase 1b vaccination recommendations. The guidelines for Phase 1b focus on all
MASON CITY — Daily United Express jet service, operated by SkyWest Airlines, from Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) to Chicago (ORD) will begin March 1, 2021. These new flights will provide travelers
MASON CITY – ReEnvision Ag, founded by Jason Ryner and based in Nora Springs, IA, is one of six startup companies selected to participate in the full AgLaunch365 Accelerator and to participate
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CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who accessed child pornography pled guilty on January 11, 2021, in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Jared Daily, age 34, from Belle Plaine, Iowa, was convicted
Living with dementia is an unpredictable way of life, and when you have to watch a loved one succumb to it over time, it can be distressing. However, there are some steps
SIOUX CITY – A Storm Lake man who trafficked and intended to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine pled guilty today, January 12, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Christian Javier Ramirez,
DES MOINES – The Iowa Supreme Court reselected Justice Susan Christensen, Harlan, as chief justice. At the first meeting in each odd-numbered year, the justices of the supreme court by majority vote
SHEFFIELD, IOWA – Sukup Manufacturing Co. announced the company will expand its manufacturing facilities with a new location in Hampton, Iowa. The approximately 30,000-square foot facility is located in the industrial park
BUCAHNAN COUNTY, IOWA – A tip that an individual with a rifle may be trying to kill a deer at night in Brayton Memorial Forest Wildlife Area, near Hopkinton, resulted in one
DES MOINES – Progress Iowa, a left-leaning political group, was critical of Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State address, releasing the following statement: Reynolds doesn’t advocate for social distancing, mask
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds delivers her 2021 Condition of the State Address. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – There were mobs sent to the American Capitol on January 6, many say by his boss, Donald Trump, but Vice President Mike Pence is refusing to invoke the 25th
DES MOINES – Today Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Adam Steen, currently Director of Business Development at Syverson Strege, to serve as director of the Department of Administrative Services. Steen will replace Jim Kurtenbach, who resigned earlier this year. Steen’s appointment
CEDAR FALLS – A tough battle of three-pointers and free throws left the Panthers behind the Braves on Monday night, 75-73. The Panthers fell short at the end when Trae Berhow’s put-back
DES MOINES – Iowa Department of Management Director Dave Roederer has announced his retirement effective January 31st, 2021, ending his 38-year career in state government. Governor Reynolds will announce an interim director
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two men were charged today in federal court in the District of Columbia in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Larry Rendell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, gleefully collecting paychecks and farm subsidies from the citizens since taking elected office in A.D. 1959, this week explained why the hallowed Electoral College is
AMES – For the first time in Iowa State football history, the Cyclones have an unanimous All-American. This incredible accomplishment was achieved today when running back Breece Hall, the nation’s leading rusher
IOWA CITY – An Iowa prison inmate incarcerated for drug dealing died in prison due to Covid-19. Jessie Joseph Gonzales was pronounced dead due to complications related to COVID-19 at approximately 4:55
IRVING, TX – The Iowa State women’s basketball freshman guard Lexi Donarski picked up her second Big 12 Freshman of the Week honor after tying her career-high with 25 points with a
NEW YORK – The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) strongly condemned the violent uprising that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, orchestrated by individuals bent on subverting the will
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Five different Panthers recorded pinfalls as UNI swept the South Dakota State and North Dakota State 28-13 and 27-11 respectively to open the 2021 wrestling season Sunday at Frost
AMES – Iowa State freshman Xavier Foster will miss the remainder of the season after electing to have surgery on his right foot to address an injury that was suffered in high
AMES – The Iowa State-Kansas State men’s basketball game scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 13 has been postponed in accordance with the Big 12 Conference’s game interruption guidelines. Kansas State was unable to
MASON CITY – Mason City, aka River City – home of “The Music Man” has a history of strong instrumental music traditions. One such tradition that is proudly entering its 25th year
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa men’s basketball redshirt senior Jordan Bohannon has been named the Big Ten Co-Player of the Week, it was announced Monday by the Big Ten Conference Office.
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI’s men’s basketball team defeated the Bradley Braves 78-72 behind an 18 point performance from Austin Phyfe on Sunday night. The Panthers now sit at 3-8 overall and
AMES – No. 9 Iowa State (3-0, 0-0 Big 12) won a pair of wrestling matches Sunday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum, defeating Loras (40-0) and Nebraska-Kearney (38-4). Loras Recap Iowa State received