Category: Watercooler

DES MOINES – The Iowa Board of Medicine has initiated disciplinary proceedings against a Grundy Center Doctor for drug violations and other alleged indiscretions. According to records, Frank L. Lamp, a 65

MASON CITY – A woman who has kept local law enforcement busy investigating her crimes over the past year will be on probation following a conviction for two felonies and unlawful possession

By Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Another exit is coming to NBC’s “Community”: Chevy Chase is leaving the tough-luck comedy. The 69-year-old actor is leaving by a mutual agreement

The Philadelphia Inquirer – Pop: CHRISTINA AGUILERA “Lotus” (RCA, 2 1/2 stars) There are vocalists whose every utterance is an unqualified thing of beauty. They could sing the phone book and make

By Alana Semuels, Los Angeles Times – They’re fed up, and they’re not going to take it anymore. That’s the case for thousands of employees across the country who are striking and walking

DES MOINES – It will be a windy, chilly night for Black Friday shoppers waiting in line Thursday evening at their favorite stores in North Iowa. The National Weather Service in Des

By Wade Tatangelo, The Bradenton Herald – Thanksgiving has been officially rocking the fourth Thursday of November since the Lincoln administration. But the holiday didn’t achieve its current level of awesomeness until 1987.

During this holiday season, President Obama gives thanks in his weekly address for all of the blessings we share as Americans, and expressed his gratitude to the brave men and women who

By Christine Dolen, The Miami Herald – MIAMI — His trademarked tagline, the thing he said at the end of the 90-second syndicated TV cooking segments that made him a household name, encapsulated

MASON CITY – Mason City police picked up a woman near downtown on a warrant for failure to appear in court on a third degree theft charge. Kristina Ann Weis, 37, was

By Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES—Citing insufficient evidence, prosecutors announced Wednesday that they will not pursue criminal charges in connection with an altercation last May in Calabasas in which

From Progress Iowa – DES MOINES – Progress Iowa today announced Governor Terry Branstad the recipient of their ‘Turkey of the Year’ award, highlighting his efforts to mislead Iowans, his failure to

Vanessa Miller, CR Gazette – Two University of Iowa wrestlers have been suspended indefinitely from the team after they were arrested by campus police for illegally hunting rabbits around the west dorms

AMES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry Bureau, in cooperation with U.S. Forest Service – State and Private Forestry, has awarded $186,223 in 50 percent cost-share grants to 83

PopMatters.com – LOUIS ARMSTRONG — “The Okeh Columbia & RCA Victor Recordings 1925-1933” ($64.99) This set is arguably the most vital in the entire history of popular music. These 10 earliest recordings

By Kristin Tillotson, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – After North Korean paratroopers invade his hometown in Washington state, high-school quarterback Matt (Josh Peck) says, “North Korea? That doesn’t make sense.” Neither does much else

By John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader – A decade ago, Stephan Pastis abandoned the corporate legal career that he loathed for his dream job of syndicated cartoonist. Pastis launched “Pearls Before Swine,” a smart,

MASON CITY – On Friday, November 16th, District Court Judge Christopher C. Foy reduced the bond requirement against 27-year-old Joshua Alberto Rutledge of Mason City following an earlier bond reduction hearing. Rutledge

Christopher Snowbeck, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. – A new study finds that more teenagers are using steroids and protein powders to bulk up. Plus, there’s a surprisingly high rate of muscle-enhancing behaviors

By Gerrick D. Kennedy, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — The American Music Awards know their place in the landscape of music-related award shows. The ceremony doesn’t have the prestige of the

By Rich Heldenfels, Akron Beacon Journal – You often see video releases tied to holidays, for example with Christmas offerings hitting stores in the weeks leading up to Dec. 25. I suppose that

By Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Teen actress Ariel Winter of “Modern Family” will stay with her sister under temporary guardianship and her case will be set for trial,

By Tony Pugh, McClatchy Newspapers – WASHINGTON — The nation’s health care overhaul took another step forward Tuesday when the Obama administration proposed new rules that clarify insurers’ duties and legal responsibilities under

By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times – LONDON — A former senior aide to Prime Minister David Cameron and the onetime chief of Rupert Murdoch’s British newspapers will be charged with bribery offenses

James Q. Lynch, CR Gazette – CEDAR RAPIDS — In 21 of the past 29 presidential elections years, the party winning the White House has gained seats in state legislatures. This year

Rod Boshart, CR Gazette – DES MOINES – A total of 579 Iowa homeowners have received more than $19.2 million in relief from the nation’s largest mortgage services as part of a

by Jack McCourt of Mason City – If I read the Globe correctly, a city employee said the city’s insurance paid the $95,000 to Maria Ohl to settle her case, and it

Charles City, IA – Charles City Police Officer Todd Smith has been under criminal investigation for the past few months and we’re learning more about the situation now. Floyd County Attorney Normand

MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested Sunday for public intoxication and 3rd degree theft. Jeffrey John Hargis, 44, was arrested by Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s deputies at the Kum &

Vanessa Miller, CR Gazette – A 33-year-old West Branch mother and her sister are facing criminal charges after police said they showed up intoxicated to pick up her 3-year-old daughter and got

Rod Boshart, CR Gazette – Leaders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) said Monday they were encouraged by discussions with Gov. Terry Branstad that they hope will

By Brian Bennett and Lisa Mascaro, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — Latino voters’ decisive tilt toward Democrats in the presidential election has given new life to proposals that would clear a path