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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
GLABROOK, IOWA — At 9:10 a.m.on Thursday October 31, 2013, the Garwin/Gladbrook Fire Departments were dispatched to a residential house explosion and subsequent fire at 1207 230th Street in rural Galdbrook. The
IOWA CITY, Iowa – – University of Iowa student-athlete Marcus Collins was charged with an alcohol related offense early Friday morning. “Marcus was currently serving a three game suspension,” said UI coach
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State women’s basketball team debuts at No. 23 in the preseason AP poll. Earlier this week the Cyclones were ranked 20th in the preseason USA Today Coaches
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior forward Melvin Ejim suffered a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise in practice Wednesday and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Ejim, a preseason All-Big 12
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The NIACC men’s basketball team opens its season Friday and Saturday at the Missouri State-West Plains tournament against a pair of NJCAA Division I schools. NIACC plays Snead
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who defrauded investors out of more than $1,000,000 was sentenced today to more than four years in federal prison. Jeffrey J. Kinseth, age 58, from Cedar Rapids,
CEDAR RAPIDS – A former investment broker who made false statements to banks, defrauded investors, and evaded taxes pled guilty today to eight felony offenses in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Randy
CEDAR RAPIDS – Colby Palmer, age 26, from Clinton, Iowa, was sentenced today to ten years in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a felon. Palmer received the prison term after an
DES MOINES – State Senator Janet Petersen of Des Moines, who in a press release describes herself as “a successful advocate of state help for Iowa food banks and the floor manager
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State women’s basketball team debuted at No. 20 in the USA Today Coaches preseason rankings. The Cyclones return three starters from last year’s team and eight letter
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, President Obama announced the first-ever comprehensive, all hands on deck effort led by the federal government to bring jobs and investment from around the world to the U.S.
MASON CITY – Elmwood-St. Joseph Municipal Cemetery reports this year’s History Walk was successful in raising $4,782.00 for their historic preservation projects. Credit for this success goes to the generous sponsors of
Report Prepared by the Department of Commerce and the President’s Council of Economic Advisers: The United States has been the world’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) since 2006. Every day,
WASHINGTON – When Hurricane Sandy slammed into the Connecticut coast last October, the New London Harbor Lighthouse, built in 1801, found itself in a vulnerable spot. Standing at attention where the Thames
CEDAR FALLS – The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council has named Davenport Community School District, Hoover High School of the Des Moines Community School District, Mount Pleasant Middle School and Sioux Center High
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of North Dakota to supplement state and
MASON CITY – A forum to discuss sex trafficking will be held at NIACC next week. According to an email describing the event, those attending the forum will “find out about a
SAN DIEGO – Three suspects are facing possible federal charges following the seizure of more than eight tons of marijuana and several hundred pounds of cocaine linked to an elaborate cross border
BAGHLAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces captured a Taliban commander and weapons facilitator Oct. 28 in Tapagurghan District. Afghan National Army special forces and National Directorate of Security officials captured
MASON CITY – The NIACC volleyball team wrapped up its season Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Ellsworth in the NIACC gym. NIACC won 25-20, 25-21, 25-15. “It was a great way
IOWA CITY – Former University of Iowa offensive lineman Pete McMahon will serve as honorary captain when the Hawkeyes hosts Wisconsin on Saturday in Kinnick Stadium (11:06 a.m., ABC/ESPN2). McMahon joined the
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State volleyball team was able to get two sets ahead of Texas Tech Wednesday night in Hilton Coliseum, but had to hang on to win in five
Kraft has entered into a comprehensive coffee collaboration in the U.S. with McDonald’s to help consumers enjoy McCafé premium coffee in the comfort and convenience of their own home. An upcoming test
From Senator Charles Grassley – I’m glad to be here to get to work with our House colleagues to reconcile our differences on the fiscal year 2014 budget resolution. This is regular
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman who was charged with unauthorized use of a credit card and identity theft but essentially beat both charges is now in jail, charged with violating
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 10/31/2013 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ——————————– ———— ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 73.05 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 156.59 AETNA SERVICE EXPENSES 349.45 AIRGAS USA LLC
From Mason City police – Kiley Kunzman, age 16 years was reported as a missing person on September 24th. She is believed to be traveling with Joseph Beasley Jr., age 20 years.
IOWA CITY – Someone will inch ahead Saturday in the Iowa-Wisconsin football series.
MASON CITY – A legislative forum for state senators and representatives was held Thursday morning at the 1st Citizens Bank in Mason City.
DES MOINES – AFSCME Iowa Council 61 (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) PEOPLE Committee is proud to announce that it has endorsed Max Weaver for Mayor and Jodi Draper
MASON CITY – Students at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) are taking steps to help the residents of North Iowa by sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive. The food drive is being
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is pleased to announce staff awards and the Health Department’s Partnership Award. Staff awards and partnership awards were presented at the
WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama joined by Sesame Street’s Elmo and Rosita for an announcement that will help market healthier choices for families. As part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s
DES MOINES – On Wednesday, the AFSCME Iowa Council 61 PEOPLE Committee announced its endorsement of Tyler Olson for Governor. AFSCME members joined Representative Olson for an announcement in Des Moines at
CHARLES CITY – Local radio stations 95-9 KCHA and Fabulous 1580 in Charles City will host a candidate forum on Wednesday, Oct. 30 for the candidates running in the city election. The program will