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IOWA CITY – Iowa could not maintain a 10-point second half lead as the Hawkeyes fell to Ohio State Thursday night in a Big Ten Conference home game, 89-85. Jack Nunge tied
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake man is facing federal charges for allegedly exploiting a minor using an electronic device. In October of 2020, the Clear Lake Police Department (CLPD) was contacted
IOWA CITY – A Waterloo murderer died in prison this week, and Covid contributed to his death. Robert Frank Taylor was pronounced dead, likely due to complications related to COVID-19 and other
WASHINGTON, D.C. – She called the 911 attacks a hoax, school shootings staged, shouted at folks in the halls of Congress, and showed support for deadly violence against Democratic colleagues – now,
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Iowa was beaten in a road Big Ten Conference game Thursday against Ohio State, 92-87. The Iowa Hawkeyes (10-5, 6-5) fell to No. 11/13 Ohio State (10-2, 6-2). Four
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – No. 21 West Virginia (14-2, 8-2 Big 12) defeated Iowa State (11-7, 7-4 Big 12), 65-56, Wednesday night in Morgantown, W.Va. Kysre Gondrezick led all players with 24 points,
URBANA, Ill.– A Champaign, Ill., man, Shamar N. Betts, 20, today pleaded guilty to inciting a riot in Champaign, Ill., that began on May 31 and continued overnight to June 1, 2020.
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge woman was arrested today on a felony charge after barging into a house and assaulting a person. At approximately 6:55 A.M. on February 4, 2021, the
MASON CITY – As CG Public Health continues to vaccinate the community with extremely limited supply, they would like to remind everyone that COVID-19 vaccinations are by appointment only: If you did
DES MOINES – A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the Iowa Legislature for compensating college athletes. After a similar bill passed Iowa House and Senate subcommittees and the Senate Education committee
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands has tested positive for COVID-19. Brands tested positive during his regularly scheduled rapid antigen test Wednesday morning, followed by a PCR
DES MOINES – An Iowa Senator says a Senate Republican school plan fails children and communities. Senator Herman Quirmbach, Ranking Member of Senate Education Committee, released a statement this week slamming a
Jeffrey S. Mondry, 61, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa after a long battle with COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, private family services
MASON CITY – An audit of Mason City’s City expenses was released this week. Kronlage & Olson, P.C., Certified Public Accountants released an audit report on the City of Mason City for
Jessica Lynn (Kailing) Edgington, 43, went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, January 29th at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, Iowa. Jessica was born on May 25th, 1977 in Reed