MADISON, Wis – Alliant Energy is offering its Iowa customers a tasty rate increase and gas safety tips.
Month: October 2023
Big Ten Network announces 2023-24 Big Ten wrestling schedule
CHICAGO, Ill. – The nation’s premier wrestling conference returns to the Big Ten Network in search of a 17th consecutive NCAA Championship, with 24 duals and Big Ten Wrestling Championships coverage airing…
College Field Hockey: No. 5 Hawkeyes fall to No. 9 Maryland, 4-1
IOWA CITY – The fifth-ranked University of Iowa Field hockey team fell to No. 9 Maryland, 4-1, in its third loss of the season on Friday afternoon at Maryland’s Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex.
Charles City auto collision leads to $7k damages, traffic ticket and trip to hospital
CHARLES CITY – A recent auto collision in Charles City led to a bad day for the drivers involved in the crash.
Convicted Iowa double murderer dies in prison; shot dead his meth pals
FORT MADISON – Iowa taxpayers have one less mouth to feed after a convicted double murderer died in prison.
Hawkeyes now offering tickets for women’s wrestling team meets
IOWA CITY – Tickets for the inaugural University of Iowa women’s wrestling season will go on sale next week. The Hawkeyes will host their first ever dual in Carver Hawkeye Arena on November 12.
Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Buena Vista county
DES MOINES – Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the signing of a disaster proclamation for Buena Vista County in northwest Iowa effective immediately through November 19, 2023. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock there.
Mason City announces road closures next week for sewer repairs
MASON CITY – There will be several road closures in Mason City next week for sewer repair projects.
Mason City library now closed due to Globe Gazette inaccurately reporting a shooting threat
MASON CITY – Allegedly shoddy, sloppy and inaccurate reporting out of the Globe Gazette “newspaper” about a shooting threat has led to chaos, fear and closed doors at the Mason City library today.
Emergency responders use Jaws of Life to rescue driver in Charles City auto crash
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man was rescued by emergency responders from his Chevy Impala after an elderly driver’s Lexus barreled into his driver’s side door.
In support of Israel, Gov. Reynolds proclaims Blue Ribbon Week beginning Sunday
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring the week of October 22nd through October 29th, Blue Ribbon Week and calling upon Iowans to observe this moment of solidarity by wearing blue ribbons in support of Israel.
President Biden gives national address on the U.S. response to attacks against Israel and Russia’s war against Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After traveling to besieged American ally Israel this week to observe the carnage of a terrorist attack, President Joe Biden told the American people last night that the United States mourns lost innocent lives and must stand strong against the forces of evil: Hamas, Vladimir Putin and others.
Visa-free travel to U.S. now being offered to eligible Israeli citizens and nationals
WASHINGTON –The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing the start of visa-free travel for short term visits to the United States for eligible Israeli citizens and nationals following Israel’s admission…
College Football: Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz named to Dodd Trophy Midseason List
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz is one of 20 head coaches named to the 2023 Dodd Trophy Midseason Watch List.
Plymouth gets upgrades to tennis courts, adds pickleball and basketball to park amenities
PLYMOUTH – There are now more options for fun at a newly-renovated park in Plymouth.
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Iowa woman arrested for vehicular homicide after driving drunk and striking blind man walking home
BURLINGTON, IOWA – A blind Iowa man was run down by an alleged drunk driver, now that suspect is behind bars and accused of felony vehicular homicide.
Fort Dodge suspect arrested for murder after his father is shot dead
FORT DODGE – Police found a man in Fort Dodge shot multiple times, causing his death, and now they have arrested a suspect for murder.
Iowa State University, Alliant Energy dedicate solar farm south of Ames
AMES – Iowa State University (ISU) and Alliant Energy celebrated the completion of construction on the Alliant Energy Solar Farm at Iowa State University earlier today. The new solar farm will contribute…
Speed cameras now activated in Webster City
WEBSTER CITY – Webster City now employs speed cameras to nab unlawful drivers and deliver a tasty fine to their mailboxes.
Gov. Reynolds awards community colleges new grants to modernize, expand CDL training
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced new grant awards for Iowa’s community colleges that will help expand the use of modernized infrastructure needed for programs that help individuals obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The new grants come as part of the state’s collective effort over the past two years to expand training opportunities and widen pathways to Iowa’s high-demand jobs.
College Football: Iowa loses tight end Erick All for season
IOWA CITY – Iowa has lost its top remaining tight end for the season, head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed.
College Football: Iowa looks to defeat Minnesota in Saturday BIG10 Conference home game
IOWA CITY – Iowa is now in the driver’s seat in the BIG10 West and will be looking to defeat rival Minnesota in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.
Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation distributes over $144,000 to local nonprofits
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation (CGCCF) held its 2023 grant awards celebration at Mason City High School’s FEMA Room on October 11, announcing the distribution of $144,469.35 to 14 organizations serving Cerro Gordo County through its 2023 grant cycle.
Swaledale man pleads guilty to possession of sadistic or masochistic child pornography
SIOUX CITY – A Swaledale man faces the possibility of decades behind bars after pleading guilty to possessing despicable images of child porn.
College Football: 4 Hawkeyes named Midseason All-America
IOWA CITY – Four University of Iowa football players were named to midseason All-America teams on Wednesday: senior defensive back Sebastian Castro, junior defensive back Cooper DeJean, senior linebacker Jay Higgins and senior punter Tory Taylor. DeJean, Higgins and Taylor were recognized by multiple outlets.
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Iowa Congresswoman complains of death threats for not casting Speaker of the House vote for Jim Jordan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks says she has received death threats after she failed to vote for Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House.
College Baseball: Iowa’s Gold Team takes opener of Black & Gold Series
IOWA CITY – The Gold team blasted three home runs on its way to a 7-2 victory in Tuesday’s seven-inning opener of the Black & Gold World Series at Duane Banks Field.
With the New Football Season, Iowa’s Betting Handle Skyrockets
As the foliage undergoes a chromatic transition to vibrant shades, and the winds take on a cooler touch, the enthusiasm of football enthusiasts intensifies correspondingly. Within the expansive boundaries of Iowa, this…
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark on Nancy Lieberman Watch List
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior guard Caitlin Clark was named to the 2024 Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year Watch List, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Monday. Clark won the award in 2022 and 2023.
NIACC Board of Directors to meet October 19, 2023
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet October 19, 2023.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State’s Emily Ryan named to Nancy Lieberman Point Guard Of The Year Preseason Watch List
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2024 Nancy Lieberman Award, which includes Iowa State senior Emily Ryan.
College Football: Iowa’s Taylor and DeJean named ESPN Midseason All-America
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa football senior punter Tory Taylor and junior cornerback Cooper DeJean have been named to ESPN’s midseason All-America team on Tuesday.
A Deeper Look at Iowa’s State Prisons: The Latest Statistics
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Rep. Sharon Steckman says she’s “appalled” at $144 million to be handed out in vouchers for private Iowa schools
MASON CITY – Vouchers for private Iowa schools paid for with taxpayers’ dollars have many crying foul, and Mason City’s state Representative, Sharon Steckman, says the many millions of dollars ready to be doled out by Kim Reynolds is an attack on the public school system.