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BEIJING, March 25 (UPI) — U.S. and Chinese scientists say mapping a key genetic code for bread wheat could improve the crop’s productivity and ability to withstand extreme conditions. Their sequencing and
WASHINGTON, March 26 (UPI) — President Barack Obama is blocking access to shale oil deposits in the United States in key Western states, the House Natural Resources Committee chairman said. The U.S.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 25 (UPI) — A mobile phone user can be identified from a few items of location information on their position and movement when connected to a network, U.S. researchers
DES MOINES – The Iowa Senate approved Medicaid expansion Monday, 26-23. “First step to doing right by uninsured, working Iowans!” Democrats tweeted soon after the vote. The vote on Senate File 269
BRUNSWICK, Ga., March 25 (UPI) — A 15-year-old suspected in the shooting death of a baby in Brunswick, Ga., was told by a judge Monday he will be charged with murder. The
NASHVILLE, March 25 (UPI) — A Nashville couple were jailed after being accused of routinely putting their 5-year-old child in an oven to punish him, officials said. Lavelldo Washington, 34, and Corneisha
From mercynorthiowa.com – MASON CITY — A team of community partners, architects, physicians and healthcare associates of Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa designed the future of cardiovascular care March 18-22 as
MASON CITY – The Mason City Human Rights Commission approved two new board members at a special meeting last week. The board approved Mayor Eric Bookmeyer appointments of Matt Dodge and Joey
(DES MOINES) – The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association in West Branch has awarded the annual Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award to State Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City and State Representative
Forest City, Iowa – The Student Art Show opened in the Waldorf College Art Gallery on Monday, March 18 featuring the work of 13 Waldorf College students. An artist reception will occur
MASON CITY – A Mason City man plead guilty to domestic assault causing injury after an incident last month. Brady Joe Hunt, 32, was arrested following an incident on Maple Drive in
WASHINGTON—Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, released the following statement on the third anniversary of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act: “Three years
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley this morning began a series of meetings with Iowans in 30 communities, as the Senate is in a two-week break for Easter. Grassley’s meetings include 19 town
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following statement in response to the third anniversary of ObamaCare on Saturday, March 23, 2013: “Let’s repeal ObamaCare,” said King. “Let’s take it off
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23 (UPI) — Patients treated in U.S. hospitals for non-emergencies are blamed for increased healthcare costs but U.S. researchers say their visits may be appropriate. Lead author Dr. Maria
Funeral services have been scheduled for Estherville, Iowa native Staff Sgt. Steven P. Blass. Blass, 27, serving on active duty in the U.S. Army, died March 11, near Kandahar, Afghanistan, when his
SOLON – A vehicle driven by an Iowa man crossed a center line on a highway near Solon, Iowa on Saturday and struck a vehicle with 5 persons inside, killing the Iowa
REVERE, Mass., March 24 (UPI) — A 12-year-old’s quick thinking to call 911 when his best friend was being mauled by two rottweilers in Revere, Mass., likely saved his life, officials said.
by Jody Spear – MASON CITY – With a new year about to begin at the I-35 Speedway at the North Iowa Events Center, some of the drivers were showing off their
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested Wednesday on drug charges. Zachary James Kantaris, 20, was arrested at 2:25 PM by a Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Deputy at 20th Street
MASON CITY – The Mason City Public Library proudly announces its spring community program. On Saturday, April 6th at 2pm, Dave Ehlert will portray Abraham Lincoln AND Mark Twain in his performance
MASON CITY – The Mason City Community School District needs your assistance to identify students who will be eligible for kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year. Accurate enrollment information is important to
Forest City, Iowa – On Tuesday, March 26, Waldorf College will welcome three speakers to campus for its History and Political Science Symposium. This year’s program, “Iowans in the Civil War,” will
MASON CITY – All residents of Cerro Gordo County, high school age and over, and any student registered at NIACC (North Iowa Area Community College) for the spring or summer semesters of
Des Moines – Governor Terry Branstad urged low- and moderate-income Iowans last week to use the Iowa Free File program to prepare and file their federal and state income tax returns online
MASON CITY – Even through the weather outside is still chilly, you can think Spring by taking advantage of pre-ordering geraniums for the 5th annual Mason City Friends of the Library geranium
MASON CITY – The Mason City Recreation Department has announced that season passes to the Family Aquatic Center are now available for purchase. Season passes must be purchased at the Recreation Office,
MASON CITY – United Way of North Central Iowa announces the beginning of an open, competitive application process for applicable Education and Income programs for fiscal year 2013-2014. With United Way’s Community
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Heath offers Senior Health Clinics to county residents age 55 and older. There is no charge. However, contributions are encouraged in order
From the Mason City Police Department – The Mason City Police Department would like to advise the public we have received calls of a coyote in the area of Fredrick Hanford Park
From the White House – Three months after the tragic shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, President Obama says that the Senate has taken important steps forward to help protect our kids by reducing
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) have filed a petition requesting that the Agency
WASHINGTON, March 22 (UPI) — The Federal Aviation Administration released a list Friday of 149 control towers at small airports across the United States that are to be closed to save money.
Altoona, IOWA — Traffic safety professionals gathered at the Meadows Events and Conference Center on March 19th and 20th for the annual Governor’s Highway Traffic Safety Conference. Over 250 people heard presentations
Forest City, Iowa – Joe Wilkins’ book “The Mountain and the Fathers” has been named a 2012 Montana Book Award honor book. Wilkins, an associate professor of English and director of creative
From Rep. Linda Upmeyer – While the calendar may show spring has arrived, the cold temperatures across the state certainly make it feel like winter is still upon us. The House kicked
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad is ordering all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, to honor Army Staff
LOS ANGELES, March 22 (UPI) — Los Angeles County investigators have opened a welfare fraud probe into Nadya Suleman, the so-called octomom, who started receiving assistance in January. The Los Angeles County
From Sen. Amanda Ragan – Much of this legislative session has focused on expanding access to affordable health care to more Iowans through Medicaid. As we work toward that goal, we’re also
Kossuth County, IOWA — On Friday, March 22, 2013, a collision occurred at approximately 6:20 a.m. on Highway #169 two miles north of Algona in Kossuth County. The collision involved a 1996