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From Michael Servantez of Mason City – I have known Max since when I was on the Park Board in the 90’s. I have found that Max was easy to work with,
HANLONTOWN – A Dumont man was busted by police Saturday evening with drugs as he was parked in the road. According to a report, a Cerro Gordo county deputy was dispatched at
Courtesy: cyclones.com – MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State’s defense stifled the Iowa State offense and the Wildcats rushed for 227 yards on the ground to beat the Cyclones, 41-7, Saturday afternoon. Iowa
By Senator Tom Harkin Each year, seniors in Iowa and across the country have an opportunity to adjust their Medicare health benefits for the coming year. This seven-week period known as Medicare
IOWA CITY – Illinois took three sets from the University of Iowa volleyball team to sweep the Hawkeyes, 3-0, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday night. The Hawkeyes fall to 10-14 overall and
FAIRFAX, Va. — University of Iowa All-American Tony Ramos used a pair of late takedowns to defeat Virginia Tech’s Devin Carter on Saturday night at the NWCA All-Star Classic. Ramos, the top-ranked
WACO, Texas – The Iowa State men’s cross country team put on a thrilling performance today at the Big 12 Championships. The Cyclones finished second, upsetting two nationally ranked programs in No.
NEW YORK – The shifting demographics of the AIDS epidemic demands a new focus to reach people aged 50 and over who are currently underserved by HIV services, today urged the United
Courtesy: UNI Athletics Communications – NORMAL, Ill. – The University of Northern Iowa football team fell to Illinois State today in Hancock Stadium today, 13-3. Evan Williams finished the game with 54
From Congressman Steve King – The glitches we saw when the new ObamaCare health exchange website launched earlier this month are not a surprise to anyone except the far left. Outside the
WASHINGTON – I want to thank the Commerce Department for hosting the first SelectUSA summit. I am here today with a very simple message. We do not take investment in the United
From Congressman Tom Latham – I believe that it is a fundamental principle of fairness that Congress and the President should live under the same rules and laws they create for the
IRVING, Texas — University of Iowa senior linebacker James Morris has been named a 2013 National Football Foundation (NFF) National Scholar-Athlete. The NFF and College Hall of Fame announced the recipients Thursday.
MASON CITY – A Mason City man and convicted felon was arrested Friday after police investigated a robbery. According to a report, Nathan James Wallace, age 52, was taken into custody after
MASON CITY – In another development deal to aid a retail business, the City of Mason City is proposing a staggered 5 year tax break for a local car dealership to help
MASON CITY – The voters are making their voices heard at the polls in Mason City this election season. In a contentious mayor’s and city council race, County Auditor Ken Kline told
The U.S. obesity rate continues to climb, Gallup-Healthways data showed this week. The adult obesity rate so far in 2013 is 27.2%, up from 26.2% in 2012, and is on pace to surpass all
CLEAR LAKE – A Mason City teen has been charged with a vehicle theft in Clear Lake. According to a report, 18 year-old Rueben Lee Hickman was arrested early by Clear Lake
WASHINGTON – On Friday, President Obama established a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience to advise the Administration on how the Federal Government can respond to the needs of communities nationwide
DES MOINES – Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds are pleased to honor eleven Iowa police officers and firefighters with the 2013 Sullivan Brother’s Award of Valor. Every day, men and women
WASHINGTON – In their meeting Friday at the White House, President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Iraq and pledged
COUNCIL BLUFFS – On October 31, 2013, at approximately 4:38 p.m., Iowa State Patrol communications was contacted by the Hapeville Police Department, Georgia. Information was received that Courtni Thomas, who was wanted
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) issued the following statement as millions of Americans, including over 400,000 in Iowa, are seeing their food assistance benefits reduced. The reduction comes as Congress
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Coast Guard rescued four people from a sailboat caught in high seas and winds, due to severe weather in the area, approximately 24 miles offshore of Matagorda
WATERLOO – On Wednesday, October 30, 2013, Waterloo Police conducted tobacco sales compliance checks. The following businesses were complaint: Casey’s General Store, 51 E. Tower Park Drive Kum & Go, 117 E.
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Big Ten wrestling begins the 2013-14 season this weekend, as four conference teams take the mat. Northwestern hosts the University of Chicago and Stevens Tech on Saturday, while Indiana,
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad denied the following applications for commutation: Shannon Elizabeth Lee Breeden, age 28, committed her crimes on May 27, 2002, in Scott County. She is currently
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa volleyball team fell to Northwestern, 3-1, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday evening. With the loss, the Hawkeye record drops to 10-13 overall and 1-10 in
DES MOINES – Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today completed her tour through all of Iowa’s 99 counties, with a visit to Sullivan Supply in Dunlap, located in Crawford County. Both the governor
by Michael Servantez of Mason City – I am voting for Leonard Foster because Leonard is a man for all the citizens of Mason City, I have known him for years, and
BADGER, IOWA – A Humboldt man was killed Wednesday after a collision in heavy fog. According to a report, 90 year-old Joseph Earl Colwell was driving his 1998 Buick Park Avenue Wednesday
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today designated 20 entities and one individual linked to Rafael Caro Quintero, a major Mexican narcotics trafficker and fugitive from U.S. justice for his role
Senate conservatives shut down nomination of extremely qualified D.C. Circuit Nominee Patricia Millett, Iowa Fair Courts Coalition responds A majority of Republicans in the U.S. Senate today obstructed the nomination of the
This morning, the Vice President and Valerie Jarrett met with leaders of national disabilities and veteran’s advocacy groups to express the Administration’s strong support for ratification of the Disabilities Treaty. The United
AMES, Iowa – For the first time since 2009, the Iowa State wrestling team is sending a wrestler to the NWCA All-Star Classic. All-American 165-pounder Michael Moreno will square off against three-time
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The NIACC men’s basketball team opened the season with a 90-81 victory over Snead State of Alabama Friday afternoon. Sophomores David Humphries (Adelaide, Australia) and Matthew Don (London,
MASON CITY – The NIACC wrestling team hosts the seventh annual Kaye Young Open Saturday. First-round matches start at 9 a.m. Wrestling for NIACC will be Stephen Galbreath (125), Michael Ruffino (125),
DES MOINES – The NIACC soccer team (6-10) plays No. 1 Iowa Western (18-0) in the NJCAA Region XI semifinals at noon on Saturday at the Cownie Soccer Complex. Iowa Western topped
IOWA CITY – The Iowa men’s basketball game open up their season Sunday with a home exhibition contest against Augustana (Ill.). Tipoff is slated for approximately 3:35 p.m. (CT) in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – Afghan special forces led a combined security operation Oct. 27 to bring stability to Kandahar province’s Mya Neshin District. Afghan National Army special forces, Afghan Local Police, Afghan Uniformed