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COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA—On January 16, 2013, William Martin Fiorito, Jr., a 45-year-old resident of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Judge John Jarvey to 65 months’ imprisonment for bank
WATERLOO – Waterloo police have arrested an Iowa Falls man in connection with his infant daughter’s death while they were in Waterloo. On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at approximately 10:32 PM, Waterloo
DES MOINES – The State of the Judiciary message was delivered by Chief Justice Mark S. Cady on January 16, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the House Chambers of the Iowa State
WASHINGTON – President Obama declared today, January 16th, 2013, as Religious Freedom Day. “Foremost among the rights Americans hold sacred is the freedom to worship as we choose. Today, we celebrate one
Washington, DC- Congressman Steve King released the following statement after President Obama and Vice President Biden presented their executive actions on gun control: “If there are Constitutional steps that can be taken
(DES MOINES) – The Governor’s Office today announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has accepted Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds’ alternative to the RICE rule. After signing an
I join the Board of Regents in thanking Gov. Branstad for his funding recommendations for our three public universities. His recommendations reflect his confidence in the job we are doing in educating
(Washington, D.C.) – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Patty Murray released the following statement after it was reported suicides in the U.S. military increased to a record 349 in the year 2012: “This
From Progress Iowa: Des Moines, IA – In Tuesday morning’s Condition of the State Address, Governor Branstad repeated his false claim that 100,000 jobs have been created during the past two years.
MASON CITY – Art on the Farm, an exhibition featuring artwork from the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum’s Permanent Collection, opens on Friday, January 18 at 9 a.m. in the Museum’s
KLEMME – A Klemme woman was charged with identity theft last week. Tina Badker, 41, was charged with felony (D) identity theft on January 9th in Hancock County District Court. Badker is
MASON CITY – Senator Amanda Ragan and Representative Sharon Steckman of Mason City are working to help create jobs and expand Iowa’s middle class. The public is invited to join them at
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 15, 2013 – A new Iowa law will allow veterans to have a “veteran” designation put on their driver’s license (DL) or nonoperator identification card (ID). The Iowa
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty January 15, 2013, in federal court in Sioux City. Troy Fulkerson, 42, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, was convicted of one
CLARION – A Clarion man who had faced up to 25 years in prison for breaking an infant’s legs walked out of the Wright County Court House on Wednesday, January 9th, with
WASHINGTON – On Monday, Treasury Secretary Geithner sent the following letter to Congress regarding the debt limit. *** Dear Mr. Speaker (John A. Boehner, U.S. House of Representatives): I am writing to provide additional
WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense announced today recruiting and retention statistics for the active and reserve components up through November of 2012. Active Component: Recruiting: All four active services met or
DES MOINES – The 2013 Iowa Legislative Session began on Monday, January 14. The Iowa Senate is controlled by Democrats, while the Iowa House is controlled by Republicans. Any legislation approved by both
From Sen. Amanda Ragan – The 2013 session of the Iowa Legislature began on Monday, January 14. State Senator Amanda Ragan (Mason City) said her top priority is expanding Iowa’s middle class.
MASON CITY – A man who escaped months ago from Beje Clark Residential Facility in Mason City and who allegedly robbed at least 4 churches in Hampton has been captured. According to
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced he has given Iowa Civil Rights Commission Director Beth Townsend a bonus of $5,000 for her impressive work turning the culture of the
MASON CITY – The Iowa DNR will be stocking Big Blue pit with rainbow trout on January 19th and North Iowa families are invited to experience the second annual Ice Fishing Derby
FOREST CITY – On Tuesday, January 8th, convicted sex offender James Edward Destival was sentenced back to prison for burglary and violating sex offender exclusion zones in Winnebago County. Destival was convicted
NORTHWOOD – On Tuesday, January 8th, Zachary Michael Patterson was released from Worth County Jail after serving a 6 month sentence for aiding and abiding in a sexual assault on a woman.
WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced the Bibles that President Obama and Vice President Biden will use at their swearing-in ceremonies on Sunday, January 20, and Monday, January
From Rep. Sharon Steckman – Lawmakers are pledging cooperation to grow Iowa’s economy and strengthen the middle class when the 2013 legislative session begins on Monday, January 14. Legislators have outlined key
NEW YORK – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, UN independent experts and the world body’s human rights office on Friday voiced their dismay over the execution of a young Sri Lankan domestic worker, Rizana Nafeek, in
MASON CITY – Mason City police removed another wanted man from the streets of the city this week- this one carrying a dangerous weapon. Dale Joseph Lewis, 41, was cruising Mason City’s
WASHINGTON, DC—Following his meeting with President Hamid Karzai, President Obama used his weekly address to update the American people on how we will end the war in Afghanistan, and how our goal
WASHINGTON – “There are only two options to deal with the debt limit: Congress can pay its bills or it can fail to act and put the nation into default. When Congressional
From the Mason City Police Department – The Mason City Police Department is seeking information that leads to the arrest of the following subjects. All of the subjects have valid arrest warrants
MASON CITY – River City’s Brandon Ben Ward is now serving 2 days in jail for harassment. Ward, 28, has been a frequent visitor to the Cerro Gordo County Jail and the
WATERLOO – Waterloo police took eighteen-year-old Katario Cordon Jones of Waterloo into custody on Felony arrest warrants late last week. Jones was identified as the offender who assaulted Waterloo Officer Ed Savage
WASHINGTON – Obligated to respond, the White House on Friday said that the United States government will not be building a “Death Star” as seen in the popular Star Wars movies. A
MASON CITY – The wheels of justice continue to grind forward in Cerro Gordo county as a Clear Lake man who led Mason City police on a dangerous chase throughout the city
From Rep. Linda Upmeyer – The community of Mason City and the entire North Iowa area recently experienced a tragic loss with the death of Shell Lair-Langenbau, Russ Piehl, and Gene Grell-
MASON CITY – North Iowa Community Action Org. has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program is funded through the Iowa
MASON CITY -A fundraiser is planned of Tuesday, January 15th for a new sledding hill in Mason City. Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser for the Georgia Hanford Park Sledding Hill will be
ATLANTA – The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced on January 8th that the Rev. Louie Giglio had been selected to deliver the benediction at the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony of President Obama and
DES MOINES – The Iowa Republican Party is now conducting a fundraising campaign to “defend the 2nd amendment.” This week, the Republican Party of Iowa Co-Chairman David Fischer called on Iowa’s elected