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CEDAR RAPIDS – A woozy pup, a suspicious ex-girlfriend, hot video and cops at the ready were enough to land an Iowa man behind bars on animal abuse charges after his vicious
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A controversial and irrelevant TV personality named Tucker Carlson has been rebuked by one of the nation’s top spy agencies after his allegations of tapping his phone. Tucker Carlson,
COLLEGEVILLE, PA – Comedian Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction has been overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the famous actor shall be released from captivity. The news came down today that
MASON CITY – A historic building in Mason City suffered damage Tuesday evening when a wall apparently partially collapsed. Mason City police and other emergency responders were called to the historic warehouse,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two Iowa Representatives in Congress have voted to keep statues of Confederates in the U.S. capitol. The U.S. House of Representative yesterday voted on a bill to remove Confederate
If you have been a burglary victim, you understand why it is so important to secure your home. If you have not experienced such a scenario, then don’t wait for it to
PALO ALTO COUNTY – A Northern Iowa woman was arrested on a felony burglary charge. On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 10:04 am, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21-year-old Autumn
RURAL MASON CITY – A woman from Manly was seriously hurt when a Mason City man’s vehicle collided with her Harley-Davidson motorcycle. On June 29, 2021 at 9:44 PM the Cerro Gordo
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing portions of Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: The federal American Rescue Plan is the biggest piece of anti-poverty legislation
Merrill James Hove, 90, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021 at
Joan Olson, 95, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at
Lisa E. Smith, 55, Mason City, IA passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center with her family at her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who escaped from federal custody twice in just over two years was sentenced today to nearly three years in federal prison. Gabriel Mangum, age 45, from Iowa
AMES – A scary-looking item was found in the grass near apartment houses in Ames, leading to evacuations and a police and bomb squad response. Iowa State University Police received a
Darlene C. Mayer, age 93, of Osage, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021,
VICTORIA, British Columbia – Former Iowa State basketball standout Bridget Carleton is seeing her dreams come true, after she was named to Canada’s Senior Women’s National Team Olympic Roster, Canada Basketball announced
Donna Mae Folmer, age 90, of Osage, passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side, Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar. Funeral services will be held
When your parents were born, your grandparents may have bought boxes of baby announcement cards from a local drugstore and then hand-wrote your mom or dad’s name, birthday, weight, and length on
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa athletic department announced its comprehensive Name, Image and Likeness program – FLIGHT – on Friday. FLIGHT is a cross-departmental effort that creates and oversees NIL
SIOUX CITY – A man who threatened to put a bullet in his victim and kill the victim’s family after caught trying to buy items with fake money has been sent to
PALO ALTO COUNTY – A South Dakota man wanted in Floyd county since 2019 for theft was nabbed at a gas station but quickly made bail and was released. The Palo Alto
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Linn, Monroe, and Wapello counties in response to severe weather beginning June 24 and continuing. The governor’s proclamation allows state
New love is one of the pleasant residual effects of traveling and studying abroad. But for many people, long-distance relationships can be difficult. After all, it takes a lot of effort and
It was a metaphorical slap in the face for casino workers in Iowa recently, when the state legislature decided to cap the minimum wage increase for them. Under existing laws, Iowa casino
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team will return to South Dakota for a nonconference game against Utah State on Dec. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes and Aggies will meet
CLEAR LAKE – Drought conditions in Iowa have Clear Lake water levels down, according to city hall. “As we move into the heart of summer in Clear Lake, many folks are asking
INDIANOLA – A human body was spotted floating in Iowa’s Lake Ahquabi this weekend. On Sunday, June 27, 2021, at approximately 10:15am, a body was spotted floating in Lake Ahquabi approximately 20
WAVERLY, IOWA – A young Northern Iowa girl was struck by a car and hospitalized. The accident took place on June 25, 2021 at about 6:51 PM. At that time, emergency responders
DENISON, IOWA – A 6-year-old Iowa girl went missing Friday evening but thankfully was found safe the next day. On Friday, June 25, 2021 at about 8:53 pm, the Crawford County Communications
DES MOINES – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board on Friday approved awards for three Iowa companies, which will assist in the creation of 248 jobs and result in $26.6 million
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man was arrested for breaking into a vehicle. Charles City police say that on June 18, 2021 at about 8:43 PM, officers responded to the 700
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – Three children were hurt Friday when a UTV operated by one of the youngsters rolled into a ditch. The accident took place Friday afternoon, June 25, 2021.
CLEAR LAKE – One person was hurt and a Clear Lake man cited after an auto accident Friday outside Clear Lake. The accident took place Friday, June 25, 2021 at about 9:36
ARVADA, COLORADO – A gunman armed with multiple firearms and an apparent deadly grudge against law enforcement callously shot and killed a responding officer in this Denver suburb, was then gunned down
DES MOINES – Three nominees have been chosen for a vacancy on the Iowa Court of Appeals. The nominating commission met Friday, June 25, 2021, to interview the applicants for the vacancy.
AMES – A Union Pacific train with over two dozen cars derailed in Ames Thursday and a propane leak was reported. At 1:39 p.m. Thursday, June 24, a westbound Union Pacific train
MINNEAPOLIS – Derek Chauvin , a former police officer in Minneapolis who murdered George Floyd and set the community ablaze, has been sent to prison for 22.5 years after sentencing Friday. Derek Chauvin,
SIOUX CITY – An Iowa woman who was involved in a scheme resulting in nearly 1.5 million being embezzled from a local credit union was sentenced Friday, June 25, 2021, to three
Judy L. Olthoff, 75, of Mason City died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison. A graveside service will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Bingham
MASON CITY – The MacNider Art Museum has purchased a painting by American artist Ellsworth Kelly in memory of longtime Museum supporter Soc Pappajohn. The work was purchased with funds donated the