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From Wisconsin Governor (and potential Presidential candidate) Scott Walker – I believe this Supreme Court decision is a grave mistake. Five unelected judges have taken it upon themselves to redefine the institution
MARENGO, IOWA – Just one day after an Iowa prison inmate was discovered hanging in his jail cell, another man held in captivity was discovered dead, also by hanging. According to the
LOUISA COUNTY, IOWA – State investigators say that a deputy was within the bounds of the law when he fired his gun and shot a man suspected of drunk driving who drove
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday morning that it is legal for same sex couples to marry anywhere in the United States. The court, led by Justices Ruth Bader
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA – A Nebraska woman was injured Thursday after she jumped from a bridge in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Council Bluffs police and fire were dispatched to the 4100 block of the
MASON CITY – A Mason City man with a lengthy criminal history has been sent to prison for up to 20 years in a felony domestic abuse case and violations of the sex
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man was arrested for at least the third time this year for an alcohol-related crime. On the afternoon of June 21, Charles City police were called
FOREST CITY – A guilty plea to charges of sexual abuse of a child has sent a Minnesota man to prison for 25 years. On Tuesday, Judge Colleen Weiland sentenced 43-year-old Jasen
CORALVILLE, IOWA – A convicted attempted murderer took his own life in an Iowa prison this week. On June 23, 2015 at approximately 10:25 PM, during routine medical rounds, inmate Mahendrakumar Maneklal
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge police officer heard gunshots, and as he investigated, a chase ensued and three suspects escaped on foot. According to Fort Dodge police, on Tuesday, June 23rd,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “The Affordable Care Act is here to stay.” This were the words of President Barack Obama Thursday morning, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Affordable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For those of you who might have the itch to travel overseas – perhaps to volatile locations such as the Middle East – there is good news if your
MASON CITY – Police took an Eastern Iowa man to jail after an alleged attempt to steal from Fleet Farm. A theft was reported at Fleet Farm, 3200 4th Street SW, on
OSAGE – An Osage man accused of a range of serious felony charges will stand trial in August. On February 3, 2015, a search warrant was served at 826 S. 6th Street,
DES MOINES – The supposed economic impact of a $36 million downtown project in Mason City has been described by state officials today, who say hundreds of jobs will be created and
SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA – A person riding a bicycle was killed Tuesday after being struck by car in Spirit Lake, Iowa. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a person riding a bicycle
MASON CITY – A California woman was caught stealing at the Mason City Walmart this week. Mason City police were called to the Walmart Super Center, located at 4151 4th Steet SW on Monday
SIOUX CITY – A Nebraska woman was sentenced on June 6, 2015, to 4 months in federal prison. Anna Baker, age, 25 from Winnebago, Nebraska, received the prison term after a February
MASON CITY – A wanted Mason City man was caught and arrested by a deputy Tuesday after a short foot pursuit. According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, on June 23,
CHARLES CITY – A flood warning continues in Charles City for the Cedar River, as minor flooding has been seen in the area. The National Weather Service shows that the Cedar River
MOUNT PLEASANT – Bipartisan leaders of the Iowa House and Senate gathered today in Mount Pleasant to urge Governor Branstad to sign bipartisan legislation to ensure that the Mount Pleasant Mental Health
CHARLES CITY – A small plane crashed east of Charles City Tuesday. According to information relayed to NIT, Charles City police and Floyd county deputies and other emergency responders were at the
MASON CITY – Law enforcement has released the name of the man who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound early Monday in Mason City. In the early morning hours of Monday, June
CLEAR LAKE – City officials in Clear Lake have announced three finalists for the position of Chief of Police. There were 24 resumes submitted, City Administrator Scott Flory told NIT Tuesday. A
DECORAH, IOWA – A North Iowa woman faces charges after she was accused of damaging jail property. Crystal Kramer, age 31 of Cresco, was incarcerated in the Winneshiek County Jail on the
SAC CITY, IOWA – Lw enforcemnt in this small, northwest Iowa town arrested a male subject after an alleged domestic and sexual assault incident. According to the Sac City police department, on
CHARLES CITY – A flood warning has been issued for the Cedar River in Charles City. The National Weather Service issued the food warning, from late Monday night through Thursday morning or
BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS – Wal-Mart said Monday night it will no longer sell items with the Confederate Flag. Via social media, Wal-Mart responded to a person’s comment “No more Confederate Flags, NO MORE
MASON CITY – A man who recently got off easy on a felony drug charge was chased on Monroe Avenue Sunday evening and arrested. A Mason City police officer stopped a vehicle
DES MOINES – Liberals in Iowa are demanding that Joni Ernst and Steve King return campaign donations from a white supremacist and are now claiming victory after both will donate the money
MASON CITY – A Mason City man arrested for drunk driving for at least the fifth time entered a guilty plea and is now serving a jail sentence. Dana Lee Despenas, age
MASON CITY – Two apparent thugs accosted a person in broad daylight Monday in the Cultural Crescent, and cops are seeking clues. According to Mason City police, Monday afternoon at about 3:15
MINNEAPOLIS – Eight counts have been lodged against a man whose shooting spree in a gang-related feud injured an innocent mother and child. According to Minneapolis police, a 24-year-old Minneapolis man was
PALO – A Hiawatha woman died after being struck by lightning early Saturday evening at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area near Palo in Linn County. Rebecca McCarty, 42, was camping with friends
MASON CITY – Police were called to the Walmart Supercenter Monday morning after report of a shoplifter that fled the store without paying for items. MASon City police told NIT that on
PLYMOUTH – Severe storms over the last several hours of Monday morning caused sever damage throughout the North Iowa area. There was a power loss in Mason City of over an hour.
Opinion of Peter Children of Mason City – I enjoy Monday’s for any number of reasons. It’s the day the country opens its door to business after shutting down for Saturday &
MASON CITY – North Iowa law enforcement confirmed a shooting death early Monday morning in Mason City. The shooting may have been during an attempted traffic stop, on the city’s west side.
MINNEAPOLIS – General Mills announced Monday it will phase out the use artificial flavors and colors in its breakfast cereals. By 2017, General Mills will tweak all the different recipes that make
NODAWAY, IOWA – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office along with the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Iowa Division if Criminal Investigation are investigating a suspicious death in Nodaway, Iowa. The investigation is