Insider: Alley Katz getting bad rap, is safe
Editorial by Matt Marquardt -
I spoke with an Alley Katz insider today, who agreed to talk to me on the condition of anonymity. I’ll refer to to this person as “Trace.”
Trace said that Alley Katz is getting a bad rap (no pun intended) and that most of the trouble is spread out on the 1300 block of North Federal, where several assaults and shootings have been reported in recent months.
Trace blames Mason City police for driving away all the business at Alley Katz. “No one wants to come in a bar and hang out with the police,” Trace said. “They want the bar shut down because people there like to listen to hip hop music.”
Trace explained that all the trouble with Alley Katz originated with the so-called “D-Boyz.” Trace said almost all the D-Boyz are finally banned from Alley Katz, but they still live nearby, clustered in two locations withing a block or two of the troubled bar.
I asked Trace what the D-Boyz are really like. Are they real “gangsters” or just outcast troublemakers from big cities like Detroit?
“About half of them are real killers and drug dealers who are fleeing unsolved crimes in Detroit, they want to avoid the heat until things die down,” Trace explained. Trace said the other half are just “wannabes.” Trace said the D Boyz move in on “stupid white girls” who let them move into their house or apartment and then they sell dope from there. Once they wear out their welcome, they move on to the next place.
“Here’s what’s really going on,” Trace said. “The other media try to portray that all the trouble is isolated at Alley Katz. That’s not true. There’s never any trouble inside Alley Katz. It is always outside.”
Trace explained that the D-Boyz “watch” the area and pick targets to “jump.” “It starts with rivals from other cities,” Trace said. “If they can’t find any of them, they will jump locals.”
At about 12:30 AM one night a couple of weeks ago, I spoke with an older gentleman in a parking lot across the street from Alley Katz who told me about the night he was “jumped” on North Federal. He too refused to be interviewed on camera but nonetheless told me his story. The short version is that as he walked on North Federal through the parking lot just north of Northside Liquor, a young African-American male approached him and asked him for money. When the older gentleman refused, the young man said “how about I just take your watch.” The older man said “you can try.” The older man claims that a knife was pulled by the young man, and he showed me two large healing scars on his forearms where he says he defended himself from an attack that ensued. The police were called, and the older man says he was given a citation for public intoxication; the younger man had fled the scene. The older man said police made no attempt to investigate his injuries.
At this time, the Mason City Council has decided to send a letter to Alley Katz owner Kathy Hebel, stating an ultimatum: Reduce the number of police visits or your liquor license will not be renewed.
Time will tell if the bar can survive.
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ferch
July 27, 2012 at 4:46 pm
got groceries today
*#*#
July 27, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Got groceries today,sure you don’t mean you got drugs in today what a fool.Hope I’m wrong quessing I’m not though.
Joe
July 24, 2012 at 9:44 pm
I think that things are now set in motion. The council feels the pressure to do something about the crime and violence in the “North End” and the will give Hebel the warning, the police will make more arrests and Alley Katz bar WILL be closed. In my opinion, this will be a good start.
casino
July 24, 2012 at 12:19 am
I recently asked a gentleman from chicago why he relocated here, he said the casino of course. So there we go, people of Mason City need to get the landlords to up the rent on the north end and move the scum to another town or back where they come from. They are not working and using government money to go to the casino and gamble and causing fights on our streets. Raise the rent and get them out of here!
Rahmbo
July 27, 2012 at 6:04 am
So, you talked to one person from Chicago who said he moved here for the casino and that’s what is causing crime in Mason City?
Get a grip. There are casinos 20 miles outside of Chicago as well.
And our little casino is far and away no national attraction whatsoever.
Observer
July 23, 2012 at 11:23 pm
“Some time ago, I commented that Mason City needs to declare Martial Law and I was lampooned and chastised beyond belief. I was told that I have no idea or clue as to what I am talking about.”
Mason City does not have the authority to impose it. The state does have the authority, but would be hard pressed to impose it here.
Read about what Martial Law means from a legal stand point. “Martial law is an extreme and rare measure used to control society during war or periods of civil unrest or chaos. According to the Supreme Court, the term martial law carries no precise meaning (Duncan v. Kahanamoku, 327 U.S. 304, 66 S. Ct. 606, 90 L. Ed. 688 [1946]). However, most declarations of martial law have some common features. Generally, the institution of martial law contemplates some use of military force. To a varying extent, depending on the martial law order, government military personnel have the authority to make and enforce civil and criminal laws. Certain civil liberties may be suspended, such as the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, freedom of association, and freedom of movement. And the writ of Habeas Corpus may be suspended (this writ allows persons who are unlawfully imprisoned to gain freedom through a court proceeding).”
Are you sure you really want this?
Anonymous
July 24, 2012 at 1:32 am
I know it’s extreme and seriously doubt it would ever be implemented. I was trying to make a point. The point being how crime is out of control for a small town like this.
How about then a city wide curfew from 11p.m. until 6 a.m. Of course this excludes essential people who must be out at the prescribed time.
My Voice
July 24, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Why not you move to fukn Syria. The way you keep proposing it be here is basically the way it is there. I’m getting pissed off at your kind trying to take away MY rights. I am not about to be locked in MY fuking home from 11 to 6 because of some shit bags on the north end causing trouble and you thinkin it’s a good idea. I don’t break the law. I’m not about to be locked up for shit I’m not doing. You need to move if you don’t like what is going on around here or one more time. COME UP WITH A RESONABLE SUGGESTION. The rest of us law abiding citizens should not have to be in prison under your regime. I will not be. Damn you are one IGNORANT sumbitch aren’t you!?
David
July 24, 2012 at 10:20 pm
I saw a video from Detroit where hundreds of people started patrolling the street in a neighbhood watch taking the streets back. Non of them were armed with guns, if anything some of them had clubs. It was the mass numbers of them that had the gangbangers on the run.
Brady Foster
July 22, 2012 at 11:44 pm
A little morality instilled by the parents of the people who commit these crimes would have prevented some of them. It starts with the parents. A real shocker, I know. The difference between right and wrong isn’t a difficult concept. Carry on.
countrygirl
July 24, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Well if that ain’t the truth!!!!!!!
Mary Martin
July 22, 2012 at 11:31 pm
Bottom line, crime and violence are unacceptable and illegal no matter what race you are. People need to accept responsibility for their actions and stop acting so shocked and put out when there are consequences.
ccw holder
July 22, 2012 at 5:25 pm
me and Blodgett have some words back aways he call me a outdated combine. Me and my homeys aint forget that shit.only reson he walk that nite cuz he carryin and we aint expect no punk ass white boy to
WOW you didnt expect a punk ass white boy with a “LEGAL” firearm and a permit to be carrying hmmmm maybe you should read the stats on how many people are nowadays im thinking you and your homies are idiots but hey keep messing with people and threatening like in every post that you put up and remember when the crackpipe gets hot that does not mean get a pair of gloves it means you have had enough idiot as for alley katz it is a lowrent scum place you can have noone wants it at least it keeps you from whats left of the decent bars in town
Anonymous
July 22, 2012 at 11:28 am
As joker said “This town needs an enama!”
andrew
July 22, 2012 at 1:01 am
I would love it if you tried to jump me in an alley, it would be the last day for the DBoy!
Anonymous
July 21, 2012 at 10:56 pm
Some time ago, I commented that Mason City needs to declare Martial Law and I was lampooned and chastised beyond belief. I was told that I have no idea or clue as to what I am talking about.
I ask you now, with everything that is going on, just how far off the mark am I?
My Voice
July 21, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Equally as far off the mark as you are off your rocker. Stop with the stupid Martial Law delusions. You have no idea what you are talking about. Try doing some research on Martial Law in history and see what events took place in order to declare Martial Law. Seriously…you need medication if you think what is going on in MC warrants Martial Law. I can’t believe you keep coming back with this! Lol. You really wonder why you were chastised? LMAO. Wow.
Anonymous
July 22, 2012 at 1:53 am
OK dipshit, live with the trouble and violence then! You and your kind earned it!
My Voice
July 23, 2012 at 10:52 pm
You make me laugh. :) Martial Law!! Martial Law!! The sky is falling…the sky is falling! Run for the hills! Bring in the National Guard! Get a grip on yourself or seriously…TAKE SOME MEDICATION so you can calm down. Damn! lol. Wow, so far you seem to be the only dipshit on this subject. And that’s being nice.
whitesrule
July 21, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Hey Badazz. I see there is a carwash hiring. Why dont you try making an honest living instead of a gangsta wannabe? Maybe you could go back to kindergarten and learn how to spell. We don’t need “badasses” like you here. Go back to Africa on the next ship.
UStoleMyName
July 21, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Maybe this is why our beloved “D-Boyz” are here in MC?
http://youtu.be/JlAhupiRgnM
countrygirl
July 21, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Maybe the police should do their jobs and take care of the crime that is going on instead of trying to find a scapegoat so they look like they’re doing something… i am so glad i don’t live in mason city, and i don’t know details about anything that goes on in that town, but what i do know is there has been more crimes and murders reported in the last few years than many many before. from what’s consistently in the news, I think everyone can agree that SOMETHING needs done, and now! Innocent lives are being lost and it needs to end…
Observer
July 21, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Sadly, the crime statistics are going up all over our country. So it is not isolated to Mason City at all.
In looking at the recent police incident report and jail population, it does appear that our Police are doing their jobs, and those arrested are hardly scapegoats. Where are you getting your information, the National Enquirer?
countrygirl
July 21, 2012 at 6:20 pm
I was simply making an observation and you’re going to mock me? Regardless of whether it’s “isolated” to mason city or not, something needs to be done, which was is simply my opinion. You don’t see near as many murders taking place in other areas of North Iowa as you do in Mason City. You’re entitled to your opinion, just as I am to mine.
If the police are doing their job, then why there are continous problems with the north end of Mason City and why hasn’t the “gang” activity been stopped?
As I said, I made no impression that I understand the details of Mason city, but what I’ve heard and seen in the news does not look good. The news, meaning globe gazette, kimt, and NIT.
Observer
July 21, 2012 at 7:20 pm
It would be simple if this indeed were a gang problem. I am not sure what is happening in town is gang related (or at least how most understand urban gangs to behave and organize – a distinct differentiation exists as opposed to loose groups).
Yes, it is your opinion. When you said “Maybe the police should do their jobs and take care of the crime that is going on instead of trying to find a scapegoat so they look like they’re doing something…”, it was assumed it was not opinion, but based somehow on fact.
countrygirl
July 21, 2012 at 7:54 pm
my opinion was based on this article, which states alley katz is safe. if it was indeed safe, and the police were threatening to shut it down, then my assumption would be they’re using it as a skapegoat. Maybe they are, maybe they’re not, but the article sure makes it sound as though they are. just an observation.
I’ve heard from residents of Mason City and from news reports, and it’s not looking good. No one should have to live in that kind of fear and somebody needs to do something about it.
Days
July 21, 2012 at 2:41 pm
This arugunment makes everyone look real intelligent… nobody runs this town…. all you and your “homeys” do is harrass others and cause problems… you all might get a little farther in life if you show some respect people… and you cant argue and say well we cant be nice or respectfull because everyone is racist… because im sure you can be equally as racist…… and youve only taken one thing, youve taken the responsibility of causing problems on the the small portion of the north end…..
pee wee
July 21, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Badazz you say here you didnt like it very good when Blodgett shove his gun in your face well I got news for you and your homies yes. Show some guts use your real name badazz and what Blodgett done won’t be nothing compare to what will happen you hear?
MC badazz
July 21, 2012 at 12:08 pm
yo #1, shit u be #1 at h8 u be #1 bein racist what u is, u feel me.u typin up racist shit bcuz u and all them crackas be livin in a town me and my homeys done take from they white ass.Dboyz aint lettin u have it back no way honky Im sayin.best if u and other racist get out bcuz we aint playin.
Observer
July 21, 2012 at 5:56 pm
It would be nice Sir, if you wrote in the English language. I would hope that you do not communicate like this in the business world, unless you are a ditch digger or rest room cleaner.
John
July 21, 2012 at 7:24 pm
real tough talk badazz, you are the problem and we will find you.
We have trouble here in river city and it starts with people like you.
countrygirl
July 21, 2012 at 9:50 pm
if you so “badazz”, why don’t you use your real name? If you’re not scared of “nobody” and you think everyone’s scared of you, then why not use your name?
rahmbo
July 21, 2012 at 11:26 pm
Badazz is putting you on folks, and he got the reaction he wanted.
He’s probably a white college student lol at you.
My Voice
July 22, 2012 at 12:58 am
Yup. Prolly some white dude that lives on the north end that likes to stir shit up. Bored SOB has probably been drikin. No self-disrespecting loser D-boy behind it.
# 1
July 21, 2012 at 11:27 am
Mr.Badazz, use your real name I would bet comments would change.
Laker forever
July 21, 2012 at 8:47 am
Reading these racist comments nearly ruined my breakfast. We are so glad we don’t live in Mason City, where blacks are treated just a little bit better than slaves. UStoleMyName, whoever you are, racism of your type is the reason these african-americans act like this. Maybe if you would consider calling a halt to demeaning black people, and likening human beings to animals, and saying that blacks are racists, and idiots, MC would be a safer place! I demand you cease your moronic defense of Mr. Blodgett’s having threatened the black man with a gun. Would you appreciate reading someone’s glorification of your life being threatened? Icky, icky.
John Wayne
July 21, 2012 at 9:01 am
Live by the gun, you die by the gun. Period.
iknewit
July 21, 2012 at 10:31 am
I’m so glad you don’t live here either. You makes excuses for criminals and act like it’s all our fault they are the way they are. I’m tired of people like you who make excuses. Criminals choose to live this way how is that our fault?
UStoleMyName
July 21, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Laker Forever, whoever you are, You can demand any damn thing you want to, but you will not silence me. I have the freedom of speech. I have not once said anything that is racist. I am simply stating my opinion. If you are such a racist that you believe anything that you don’t agree with is a racist comment, that is on you, not me.
And for the record, I am NOT a racist. I don’t care what color skin you have. I don’t care what religion you are. I don’t care what country you call home. I don’t care what language you speak. I don’t care what sex you are. I don’t care what your education level is. What I care about is people acting like human beings. What I care about is people working together to make life for everyone more enjoyable. What I care about is crime rates and making sure my children, family, and friends are safe. What I care about is knowing that I can go out and have a good time without the fear of having some jack wagon accosting me. What I care about is having the ability to live my life and my pursuit of happiness. Basically, being a piece of shit has no defining characteristics other than being a piece of shit. I don’t give a damn if MC Badazz is green, yellow, pink, orange, brown, purple, white, black, German, Asian, Australian, Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese, Herpes, English, British, Irish, Canadian, Christian, Buddhist, Agnostic, Atheist, Satanist, Theist, Pianist, Cellist, Guitarist, whatever… I don’t give a damn. They are obviously a piece of shit that has no regard, whatsoever, for the laws of man. The only thing they seem to know is violence and being an asshole.
I don’t see how MY opinion has anything to do with the way this jack wagon came across BEFORE I ever commented. IF this person is actually one of the infamous “D Boyz”, they came to this area exactly the way they are right now. They came here with this shit attitude towards other people. They came here with the belief that they can do whatever they want to who ever they want and get away with it. My opinion did not make this piece of trash the way they are.
You, on the other hand, believe that MC can say whatever they want. You are enabling the criminal behavior on the shirttails of the race card, like a true racist. The minorities that cry about racism are, and have always been, the biggest promoters of racism on the planet.
concerned
July 21, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Some people just cant handle the truth. Keep it up i totally agree with you and god bless.
MC badazz
July 21, 2012 at 7:54 am
U is wrong dog aint no MC police stoppin me and my boyz they to scared just like they peoples. Im sayin bcuz they know us homeys done took MC it be gone dude least like it were no turnin back. u MC dudes thinkin u play John wayne u gonna be like that racist cracka he dead to.Yo.
UStoleMyName
July 21, 2012 at 6:04 pm
John Wayne died of cancer, stupid.
anonymous
July 21, 2012 at 6:12 pm
I’m not sure what language you’re speaking, but we speak English in Iowa. A little bit of spell and grammar check goes a long way…
John
July 21, 2012 at 7:36 pm
We will see this guy (badazz) in jail soon, (again probably,) then the will send him back out on the street. This crap needs to stop.
We really need to be concerned as citizens of this town about what is going on here. These little punks need to be removed from this town.
Tom N
July 21, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Go back to school you low life piece of shit. Most people in MC do not speak retard.
concerned
July 21, 2012 at 8:24 pm
MC is about to be taken back. You and your so called boys are going to be in for a rude awakening when the citizens of this town start taking it back. This is going to be your last warning, STOP and pack up shop. Im tired of talking about it, its time to get the town i grew up in back to the way it should be.
Johnny K
July 22, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Stop trolling, you’re bad at it.
ferchie
July 27, 2012 at 4:49 pm
yo momma musta b so proud.
Anonymous
July 21, 2012 at 7:07 am
WOW!! Feeling so happy that my family and I moved out of Mason City. :)
Anonymous
July 21, 2012 at 12:57 am
The D Boys think they run this place. All we gotta do is stand up to them. I know enough people with carry permits including myself we probably out number these scum. MC Badazz your a nobody and one day you will a chalk outline unless your lucky and just end up behind bars. I’m sick of seeing the girls around me getting scared because of the crap these a$$holes do, lucky for them now they carry too. I’m all about everyone using their 2nd amendment right especially against scum like the D Homos that think they run this place. WE HAVE BEEN HERE LONGER AND NOW WE NEED TO TAKE MC BACK, and don’t wait for the police that will never happen. That is the reason they are here. They know the police here suck and therefore they are here to get away with everything they can……..
Anonymous
July 20, 2012 at 11:48 pm
“About half of them are real killers and drug dealers fleeing unsolved cases in detroit”. Pull these killers, drug dealers and rapists over and harrass the shit out of them. Run their I.D.’s, people wanted for murder and drug dealing probably got a rap sheet. To hell with their rights. The cops know who is not from here and who is.
UStoleMyName
July 21, 2012 at 12:05 am
Oh no, that can’t possibly happen! That would be racial profiling. We’d have the ACLU and the NAACP, Al Sharpton, and they raise MLK from the dead just to come to MC and start a huge race war.
MC badazz
July 20, 2012 at 11:22 pm
whole lotta racists be typin they h8 on here u prejedice peoples we got ways take care of shit and we be doing that.U peoples be bitchin how we done took MC aint for u no more homeys got it now I’m sayin.Aint no Todd Blodgett scare nobody less he packin cuz thats only way he know how to keep his white ass from get beat. He try that shit on me and my boyz again we gonna do that to.u see.
iknewit
July 20, 2012 at 11:31 pm
I’m not spreading racism or advocating it at all! You need to realize that the people of north iowa will not tolerate you wannabe thug life styles. We must stand up to punks like this who use fear and threats to get what they want. STAND UP NORTH IOWA!
iknewit
July 20, 2012 at 11:34 pm
Also love how you play the race card. Like it’s a excuse for your behavior. The white people made me do it.
UStoleMyName
July 21, 2012 at 12:03 am
You sound like a perfectly rational human being…
Yeah, right!
You really sound like a total pile of trash. It’s blatantly obvious that YOU are the racist POS. If Blodgett sent your scampering off with your tail between your legs, you probably deserved it. Now, you are all butthurt and the only way you can deal with it is by proving what a POS you are by claiming that you are your ‘boyz’ will take care of it. That’s the only thing you idiots know… violence and stupidity.
Why not act like a human being instead of an animal? Stop being the pile of trash and people will stop treating you like one!
Laker forever
July 20, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Oh, yes, Mason City is a cauldron of racism! Todd Blodgett is from MC, he was raised there, went to school there, got married there, and he still frequents the MC night spots where he threatens african-americans like the black blogger he called an outdated combine. How crude, comparing human beings with farm equipment. Did you not read what this man wrote about how Blodgett threatened him and his cohorts with a gun? The other thread about this Alley Katz establishment shows a comment by a Mister Tray Minter, who personally witnessed Mr. Blodgett forcing several blacks out of that tavern, to the safety of an upstairs apartment, presumably at gunpoint. If you racists would take the time to educate yourselves, and read a little bit, then perhaps you would see yourselves for the bigots you are. Hopeless you are, every one of you.
iknewit
July 20, 2012 at 10:42 pm
I’m not saying there isn’t any racism here but you sound like every white person in this town is a racist when we are not. We see the crap this dboyz have done in this town and the troubled life styles they bring with them. I see a lot of this life style as I live on the north end. Judging by your name you live now where near there. So try watching this all happen and maybe you’ll understand why people are sick of the dboyz and their b.s
Laker forever
July 20, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Mr. Knight, you and number one seem not to have comprehended that the black blogger here hasn’t only been threatened by one of the very vigilantes you fear, but he encounters systemic racism everywhere he goes. As do all african-americans. In my college days, I took several sociology courses. If you had done so, also, perhaps you would understand the toll racism takes on America’s persecuted minorities. Even more horrendous than these bigots is their glorification of Mr. Blodgett and his celebrated vigilantism, which doubtless has got Mason City’s african-american community scared out of their wits. It is almost as though none of you have ever heard of the briliant prophet known as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
iknewit
July 20, 2012 at 10:17 pm
Wow. All this crime against blacks you speak of 90% is by commit by fellow blacks. As far as MC being the cauldron of racism you speak of its not.
UStoleMyName
July 20, 2012 at 11:55 pm
African Americans are the biggest racists I’ve have ever met. They always throw the race card out there first thing, but they are almost always the ones that are being the racists first. I think the biggest problem is, is that they assume everyone is going to be racist, so they use it as a defense mechanism. They be the racist first, act like a complete asshole, and then cry about someone being a racist to them… in return. If they don’t like the image they portray, maybe they should stop portraying it. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it’s probably a duck!
Joe
July 20, 2012 at 9:51 pm
After reading this crap… My IQ just dropped about 50 points!
# 1
July 20, 2012 at 9:44 pm
To you MC Badazz is it? Donec Mors Non Separat
Dick Knight
July 20, 2012 at 9:35 pm
I’m really having a hard time understanding if there is people who go to alley katz and know of the “d-boyz” and there antics. Why wouldn’t they care enough to save their neighborhood bar and much more their neighborhood. I know a lot of people on this site don’t have much faith in the police department especially after reading the part where the victim walks away with the ticket, but think of it as a first line of defense. Honestly if something isn’t done with these guys I am very concerned for the well being of Mason City and its people. Vigilantism is not far off and if the MCPD isn’t thinking about it they should be. Obviously these “d-boys” are not planning on going any where judging by MC Badass whom we prolly all can assume is just one of the wanna bes going on a news blog talking trash.
pee wee
July 20, 2012 at 9:31 pm
bad azz you say Blodgett said you and your homies are a outdated combine I say he is right. But Blodgett would of got no back talk from a real combine I bet you didn’t give him no lip either when he was carrying yes.
MC badazz
July 20, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Who u says aint human SOS u think u be a badass yo.u ain’t shit do u know? U aint nothin but a bitch ass I bet u old to.
Anonymous
July 21, 2012 at 8:07 pm
You are a retarded porch monkey. Go pick the bugs out of your friends afro for supper.
Vince Ventura
July 20, 2012 at 9:12 pm
Moron is right anonymous if I meet you when I throw beer on Laker I will throw moron you. Hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Vince Ventura
July 20, 2012 at 8:42 pm
It is a real good idea yes to get somebody in to Alley Cats like Blodgett. He will go after that scum and hunt down them dboyz like it is his last day on earth so much to do, so little time to do it in see. Laker forever if I can ever get the chance to meet you I will throw a beer in your face which I bet is butt ugly to.
Anonymous
July 20, 2012 at 8:59 pm
“Too”. Illiterate moron.
Laker forever
July 20, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Suzie, look at what you’ve just said. You are defending a one-man crime wave against an african-american who was horribly insulted by one of America’s premier professional racists, who regretably lives in north Iowa. Have you no shame? I find distasteful the comments made by the black man, but his rage is fully understandable. Have you any idea what it must be like to be black in Mason City? If Mason City’s african-american community wishes to gather for their good times in this night club, then for god’s sake, let them be! Statistics prove that african-americans are much more likely to be the victims of gunplay, assault, and other forms of violence in which Mr. Blodgett specializes. I doubt you much care about that, however. Sometimes I just cannot believe what you bigots think and how you arrive at your mean-spirited thoughts.
Tom N
July 21, 2012 at 7:57 pm
There is a difference between these “d”oushe girls, and african americans who live in MC. The d-bags do not know how to dress, speak, or work. They are low life scum suckers. They give the average black person a bad name and reputation.
countrygirl
July 21, 2012 at 8:22 pm
I am friends with many african americans, and they don’t act like gangsters, leave their underwear hanging out, or use the words dog, yo, and homey in every sentence. they are professional and intelligent. It has nothing to do with race, and everything to do with behavior.
Suzie Q
July 20, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Well here we go again with somebody taking out after Mr. Todd Blodgett. What a nice name you have there, how neat it is. Did you pick that out yourself? I just finished seeing on the other story what someone going by the name Tray Minter said about Blodgett being in Alley Katz. And if that is right I bet the darkies stay away from Mr. Blodgett. Even though most regular people are afraid of darkies there are some regular people that the darkies are afraid of, don’t you see.
MC badazz
July 20, 2012 at 7:36 pm
yo peewee bcuz u sayin Mr h8 AKA Todd Blodgett gonna pop caps in me and my boyz that aint how it going down.dude be hatin peoples he do gotta lotta learning too do we gonna be he teacher.me and Blodgett have some words back aways he call me a outdated combine. Me and my homeys aint forget that shit.only reson he walk that nite cuz he carryin and we aint expect no punk ass white boy to.he gonna get his I’m sayin. MC be the dboyz town now aint no Todd Blodgett no cracka no whitey be takin it back.
Anonymous
July 20, 2012 at 8:57 pm
cracker please…
SOS Brother
July 20, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Learn to speak right.Go get an education and speak like a human.Go ahead don’t change , then you can get an education in prison.
iknewit
July 20, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Lmao your one funny pos. Soon you will see the rest of us wont put up with your b.s. either
iknewit
July 20, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Oh and it sound like you and your homies picked the wrong person to try and jack.
Anonymous
July 20, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Take Todd Blodgett with you, dixon, you won’t need to have any bro’s waiting in the weeds for protection. Someone tries jumping you, Blodgett’s already good to go, and if he empties a clip, he’s probably got a loaded spare in his boot.
dixon and co.
July 20, 2012 at 6:19 pm
i might go there tonight just to see if someone tries to jump me. i’ll have me bro’s waiting in the weeds. see how the fool likes that ending.
SOS Brother
July 20, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Mudshark #1 problem.
ED
July 20, 2012 at 5:01 pm
I use to work at the College Inn back in the 70′s and went to alot of bars in Mason. The cops back then ALWAYS use to walk thru the bars just to check things out.
Curious
July 20, 2012 at 5:49 pm
How often did they arrest people for public intox back then?
Observer
July 20, 2012 at 4:57 pm
“Bob, I believe the police have KILLED the bar business in Mason City.”
“piss poor police dep & chief”
Armchair experts on how to run a police department. I suggest you show up at a City Council meeting and tell the officials you can fix Mason City’s problems, and how bad our existing force is. Explain to them how you can do it better and why?
Better yet, file a complaint with the Attorney Generals office. Then sit back and wait for the findings of an investigation. Better have lots of verifiable evidence. Without it, it would be filed away and a “thanks but no thanks” letter sent.
If that does not satisfy you, file a complaint with the Justice Department. Don’t be surprised if it also brings no results to your satisfaction.
Lay whatever cards you have on the table. I call!
it is what it is
July 20, 2012 at 4:25 pm
hip hop club history in mason city , vibrations XXXXXXXXXXXXX CLOSED id required XXXXXXXXXXXXXX CLOSED area 51 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CLOSED billiards XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CLOSED alibi XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Closed Dillingers XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CLOSED ,….. did i forget anybody yall can remember????????????? Racisim!!!!!!!!!!!!!! maybe of the nazi degree,…….. fell like im stuck in footloose, smh!!!!!!!! ALLEY KATZ IS THE NEXT TARGET>>>>>> FIGHT FOR THAT BAR, lock up the criminals!!!!!!!!!
seriously
July 20, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Really! Send them ol boys over to the lake and let them take all the trash with them! As far as fighting for the bar? People should be fighting on taking the northend back! The OWNER of ally katz is well aware of what’s going on there, She rents her apartments to some of the lowest scum in mason, has after hour parties in the basement of the bar and is dating/ screwing one of these ol boys! She needs to take a hike too! Maybe she could rent a place closer to the downtown? lol I bet the city council would just love that! Alot of the people/homeowners on the northend are getting a bad rap! Most homeowners did not sign up for any of this and have been living here for years! We don’t even know if we can let our children out to play cause of all this crap! Get rid of them all! People need to start reporting everything and anything to the police and take a stand! once and for all!
Joe
July 20, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Sounds like the MCPD… charge the victim with public intox and don’t pursue the attacker. As far as AlleyKatz, “Close it down” and clean up the North end and these types.
pee wee
July 20, 2012 at 2:43 pm
The old guy this one that got his watch took by the ***** to bad he didnt try to take Todd Blodgetts money the ***** would of ended up like them carnys in Clear Lake or worse. Likely worse to tell you the truth Blodgett would of shot the ***** who brought a knife to a gunfight that will be good for every body.
Anonymous
July 20, 2012 at 2:29 pm
piss poor police dep & chief
yes
July 20, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Bob, I believe the police have KILLED the bar business in Mason City. I could not believe it when sitting at the O.P. just before it closed, a fully decked out cop walking through and noted who was drinking what with who at what table.
Are we the old Soviet Union? Do we have to have cops and government watch our every move? Do you think maybe the cops wait for everybody to leave a bar, and then find some mysterious reason to stop who they wish to? Is having a alcoholic drink a crime? Are we back in prohibition? I for one, as well as many others,are sick of government! Cameras, safty checks, theft through taxes, etc.
Most people can take care of themselves, we dont need the government every step of our way through life.
tim
July 20, 2012 at 1:46 pm
The “D-boyz” are pussies who couldn’t hack it in their own town so they came to infest Mason City with their filth.
>Jay-Z>
July 20, 2012 at 1:41 pm
The D-Boyz now hang at the swamp aka the island in Clear Lake.
UStoleMyName
July 20, 2012 at 11:37 pm
So they went from Hood Ratz to Swamp Ratz.
Clear Lake can have them!
shanena
July 20, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Any fellow conceal carry permit owners wanna go walk that area this weekend. Tag em and bag em.
David
July 20, 2012 at 3:16 pm
I don’t have a permit or a weapon anymore, don’t need it but I have a big stick and I know how to use it.
Anonymous
July 20, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Its not safe on the inside!!!! I was there once & my table got flipped and thrown. That was the first time I had ever been in there. Im just a litte 5’2 110lb woman who isnt a threat to anybody. I just went in to check it out and have a drink with a freind. We were minding our own business. NEVER going in there again!
Bob
July 20, 2012 at 1:25 pm
if they have nothing to hide, why do they have a problem with the police being there? I have been to a few bars where the police come in & it doesn’t bother 90% of the people inside. it’s the people that have something to hide that are complaining about a police presence at any bar.