By Ripoffs Scams, on May 31st, 2010%
Alleged pyramid scheme that was to hit NZ derailed
An alleged pyramid scheme about to hit New Zealand has been temporarily derailed by an Australian court
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By Ripoffs Scams, on May 29th, 2010%
Kenyan women lose millions in pyramid scheme
There was pandemonium in Naivasha as scores of women on Friday raided one of the offices in the town demanding their money back in what is believed to be a pyramid scheme gone awry.
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By Ripoffs Scams, on May 26th, 2010%
Australian ‘pyramid’ scheme coming to NZ
Auckland community groups are worried an alleged Australian pyramid scheme will hit vulnerable families here. read more
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By Ripoffs Scams, on April 4th, 2010%
Mitchell County tables action on ATV use on roads
OSAGE — The issue of allowing all-terrain vehicles on county roads has been tabled by the Mitchell County Board of Supervisors.
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By Ripoffs Scams, on April 3rd, 2010%
Supporters mark anniversary of same-sex marriage ruling
DES MOINES — Supporters marked the one-year anniversary of a court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in Iowa outside the State Capitol Monday.
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By Ripoffs Scams, on April 2nd, 2010%
Relay for Life fundraiser scheduled
PLYMOUTH — A live concert of guitar and vocal music is planned Saturday, April 17, at Jake’s Place in Plymouth to help raise funds for the Relay for Life events in Cerro Gordo and Worth counties.
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By Ripoffs Scams, on April 1st, 2010%
Ridding streets of sand is lengthy process
MASON CITY — Now that the snow and ice have melted, sand is being swept from city streets.
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By Ripoffs Scams, on March 27th, 2010%
Mason City man pleads guilty to federal meth charge
MASON CITY — A Mason City man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine has pleaded guilty in federal court in Cedar Rapids.
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By Ripoffs Scams, on March 21st, 2010%
UNI tops UNLV in NCAA Tournament
OKLAHOMA CITY — It was unsightly at times. It was downright ugly at others. It was physical throughout.
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By Ripoffs Scams, on March 20th, 2010%
Cupola Inn voted best for rest, relaxation
NORA SPRINGS — The Cupola Inn Bed and Breakfast near Nora Springs was named “Best for Rest and Relaxation” during the spring conference of the Iowa Bed and Breakfast Guild at Honey Creek Resort in Moravia.
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By Ripoffs Scams, on March 18th, 2010%
Dalen files for county attorney
MASON CITY — Carlyle Dalen, a Cerro Gordo County prosecutor, filed papers Monday to run for county attorney.
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By Ripoffs Scams, on March 15th, 2010%
‘Green Week’ events set at Waldorf College
FOREST CITY — The Rev. Dr. Jim Martin-Schramm, religion professor at Luther College, will present, “Sustainability, Higher Education and Climate Change,” at 10:15 a.m. Monday, March 15, in the Atrium at Waldorf College.
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By Ripoffs Scams, on March 12th, 2010%
Portable heater probable cause of Mason City house fire
MASON CITY — A portable heater is the probable cause of a Wednesday morning house fire in the 800 block of Fourth Street Southeast.
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By Ripoffs Scams, on March 11th, 2010%
Ten former Agriprocessors workers to be deported
POSTVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Ten undocumented aliens who were arrested and charged in the May 2008 raid at the former Agriprocessors kosher slaughterhouse in Postville have learned that they will be deported by March 31.
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By Ripoffs Scams, on March 10th, 2010%
Golden Bears ready for state tournament
DES MOINES — The Bishop Garrigan boys basketball team entered the postseason with a two-game losing streak.
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