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AMES, Iowa – Just two of Iowa’s 99 counties have achieved gender balance on appointed boards and commissions, according to a new report by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and
AMES, Iowa – An Iowa State University sociologist is not surprised by a recent U.S. Census Bureau report showing a spike in the number of unmarried women giving birth. According to the
ANKENY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation is partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) to combat the trafficking of human beings. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that between 100,000 and
PHILADELPHIA, May 12 (UPI) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to its third-highest prize ever of over $350 million, officials said. The jackpot represents the seventh biggest annuity prize in U.S. history
WASHINGTON – President Obama discusses the housing market, and urges Congress to confirm Mel Watt to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency and take action to give every responsible homeowner the chance
On Thursday we buried Vic; there were only a handful of us there. Both of Vic’s two sons along with their families were present. His son Scott drove in from Colorado and
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who used marijuana and possessed a firearm after being convicted of a felony offense was sentenced Friday to almost six years in federal prison. Andre Kase, Jr.,
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 11 (UPI) — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., attacked former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in an Iowa speech that appeared to be the kickoff of the 2016
MASON CITY – A woman previously of Mason City who had punished her child by leaving it in a running clothes dryer – and was convicted of the crime and received probation
Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on Friday announced that six airports across the state will receive a total of $1,182,330 for various projects and enhancements from the U.S. Department of
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad on Friday signed the following bills into law: House File 356 an Act relating to the statute of limitation periods in bringing suit and executing a judgment
Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley made the following comment after his amendments to the immigration reform bill were circulated to Judiciary Committee members and made available to the public. The
MASON CITY – Visit Mason City recently hosted its annual meeting and appreciation open house at the North Iowa Events Center. During the event, Visit Mason City honored a few partners for
WATERLOO – On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at approximately 2:26 PM, Waterloo Police were dispatched to Essex Drive and Idaho Street on report of an attempted child abduction. The victim, a nine-year-old
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., said Wednesday that the attacks on 9/11 and in Benghazi were “judgements” from God, Salon.com reported. At a prayer event, Bachmann said “It’s no secret that our nation
MASON CITY – Mason City School Board member Mark Young resigned at Monday’s school board meeting. Young is a local attorney and has aspirations for a career in education. “Mr. Young submitted
SIOUX CITY – Timothy Koenck, age 53, of Fenton, Iowa, has been indicted on federal child sexual exploitation charges. The charges are contained in an Indictment unsealed April 22, 2013, in United
TAMPA, Fla., May 10 (UPI) — A Florida restaurant known for its unusual tacos is raising eyebrows by offering a taco featuring African lion meat for $35. Taco Fusion in Tampa, Fla.,
ST. PAUL, Minn., May 10 (UPI) — The Minnesota Senate is the next stop for a same-sex marriage bill, putting Minnesota on the path to become the 12th state to recognize gay
From Senator Amanda Ragan – Iowans who have served and sacrificed for our freedom deserve the highest quality care we can offer. That is a top priority for all legislators, regardless of
(Mason City) — The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is asking county residents for help in assessing the health of Cerro Gordo County. The Health Department is releasing the wellness
MASON CITY – A rural Mason City man was stopped for the second time in four days for driving while revoked. Monte Dean Neubauer, 50, was stopped by Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s
by Jody Spear – MASON CITY – It was reported at 1:38 pm Wednesday that Trey Michael Stack, age 18, who shows a Mason City address, had been arrested on a bench
DES MOINES – As Mason City has this week passed a new ordinance tightening restrictions on nuisance properties, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will sign a law Thursday regulating residential landlord and tenant
(DES MOINES) – MidAmerican Energy Company is announcing its plans to add up to 1,050 megawatts of wind generation, consisting of up to 656 new wind turbines, in Iowa by year-end 2015.
SIOUX CITY – A Spencer, Iowa, couple who conspired to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine pled guilty May 8, 2013, in federal court in Sioux City. Vicki Shannon, 50, and John Gekas, 46,
WASHINGTON, May 8 (UPI) — U.S. consumers should pay about $3.53 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline this summer, down from last year’s average, the government said. The U.S. Energy Department’s
MASON CITY – A jailhouse fight has lead to assault charges for two inmates at the Cerro Gordo County Jail. According to jailers, on May 5th, Benjamin Jonathon Dalgliesh and Jason Ivan
TAMPA, Fla., May 8 (UPI) — A Tampa, Fla., man was charged with negligence after his 3-year-old nephew accidentally shot and killed himself with a gun left in a backpack. Jeffrey Walker,
WASHINGTON, May 8 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force last month stripped 17 officers of authority to control nuclear missiles in silos at Minot, N.D., the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday. CNN reported it
CHICAGO, May 8 (UPI) — U.S. media mogul Oprah Winfrey says she was not offended by her film co-star Terrence Howard’s recent praise of her breasts. Winfrey and Howard share a love
KABUL, Afghanistan, May 8 (UPI) — Alleged misconduct by coalition forces during an operation in which four insurgents were killed in Afghanistan is being investigated, officials said Wednesday. “I have informed the
by Jody Spear – An Autism Speaks benefit will be held Saturday, May 11th from noon until 2:00 pm at Mason City Auto Sales, 18 N. Monroe. DaLayne Germundson, owner of Mason
Mason City, Iowa– The dogs in Mason City have long dreamed of wide open spaces and a place to call their own! So, Mason City has been nominated in PetSafe’s 2013 Bark
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will announce a major economic development project today at 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Branstad, Reynolds to announce largest-ever economic development
MASON CITY – Mason City police have confirmed that on Tuesday evening a purse with a gun inside was stolen from a person visiting East Park According to police, on Tuesday night
WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) — President Obama said Tuesday his administration must “exponentially step up our game” to root out perpetrators of sexual assault in the U.S. military. When asked his reaction
CHAPIN, S.C., May 7 (UPI) — A South Carolina school district said it agreed to pay $85,000 to a former high school English teacher who resigned after stomping on a U.S. flag
WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) — Many Latinos in the United States are now more reluctant to report crimes because police are more likely to check their immigration status, a study found. Latinos
ST. PAUL, Minn., May 7 (UPI) — A 50-year-old former Minneapolis nurse has admitted to being the “Man in Black” who robbed 31 banks in 2011 using a toy gun. Mark Wetsch