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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Independent Community Bankers of America announced the nominees for its 2017-18 board of directors – and one of them is from Mason City, Iowa. ICBA’s board of directors
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Independent Community Bankers of America announced the nominees for its 2017-18 board of directors – and one of them is from Mason City, Iowa. ICBA’s board of directors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican, issued the following statement after the United States Senate confirmed South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to be the U.S. Ambassador to the
EMMETSBURG, IOWA – Two people were hurt in an auto accident Tuesday afternoon in Palo Alto county. On January 24, 2017 at 3:18 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – Two people were hurt and a dozen kids checked by paramedics after a school bus crashed with a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon. On January 24, 2017, the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve King released the following statement after introducing the Choices in Education Act of 2017. This bill would both promote and protect school choice by ensuring States the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement following President Trump’s executive actions to advance the Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines: “I am thrilled to see this much-needed
NEW HAMPTON – A runaway juvenile was located with a Charles City man, was now faces charges in the incident. On January 11, 2017 the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office received a report
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz announced Tuesday that wide receiver Jonathan Parker will transfer from the Hawkeye program to play his final college season elsewhere. Parker
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is an original cosponsor of legislation reintroduced today that would permanently repeal the federal estate tax, more commonly known as the death tax. The Death
DES MOINES – An Iowa lawmaker is blaming the state’s budget deficit on Republican-led tax cuts to corporations. Representative Marti Anderson of Des Moines says the state of Iowa is in a
MASON CITY – The State Champion Mason City Mohawks girls basketball team used stifling defense and crisp ball movement to dominate Marshalltown last night. MC jumped out to a 26-1 lead in
MASON CITY – A traffic stop led to the arrest of two men Monday evening in Mason City after they were caught with a large quantity of meth and a loaded handgun.
DAVENPORT, IA – An Iowa man will serve 4 months in a federal prison for giving bribes to an employee of the city of Bettendorf to keep cash flowing to his electrical
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa football student-athlete Derrick Mitchell, Jr., will earn his degree in May and transfer from the Hawkeye program to play his final college season elsewhere. The announcement
DES MOINES – A Mason City minister gave the morning prayer at the Iowa Legislature Monday morning. Reverend Dan Gerrietts, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, gave the opening prayer
MASON CITY – The NIACC baseball team is ranked No. 12 in the NJCAA Division II preseason poll released on Monday. NIACC, which has played in three of the last four NJCAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, President Donald Trump signed three executive orders: 1. Withdraw the U.S. from the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). 2. Reinstate the Mexico City Policy dealing with non-governmental organizations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republicans in the U.S. Congress today introduced a bill that would be a replacement for the faltering Affordable Care Act, sometimes called Obamacare. The Patient Freedom Act of 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order canceling the United States’ participation in former President Obama’s favorite trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership – and Senator Joni Ernst isn’t
MASON CITY – A wanted Forest City man earlier busted for thieving a bike from the library is now accused of felony theft and burglary crimes in Mason City and was caught
MASON CITY – A convicted meth dealer who will be sentenced in court today was nabbed on a stolen bike as he cruised the streets of Mason City early Sunday morning. A
MASON CITY – Ron Eichmeier and Tanya Dadisman, both of Mason City and Brittney Jost, of Rock Falls, have joined the North Iowa Area Community College Alumni Advisory Board. Ron Eichmeier graduated
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has received a grant in the amount of $5000 from U.S. Bank to support the Literature to Life Series. This grant will help
Lucasfilm has announced the much-anticipated title for the next STAR WARS movie; it will be called The Last Jedi. “We have the greatest fans in this or any other galaxy,” Lucasfilm said
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested for drunk driving this weekend. A Cerro Gordo county deputy conducted a traffic stop at 2:18 AM Sunday, January 22, at 15th Street
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Cedar Falls, Iowa man who knowingly stored hazardous waste at his now defunct Cedar Valley Electroplating facility in Cedar Falls without a permit authorizing the storage was sentenced
From Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City – Veterans from across Iowa came to the State Capitol to meet with legislators and enjoy a full schedule of activities, including a special ceremony
ANAMOSA, IOWA – Inmate brawls in the Anamosa State Prison have led to a lock-down of the facility, a prison spokesperson said. At approximately 7:00 AM January 22, 2017, the Anamosa State
MASON CITY – The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a winter storm watch, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. Snow will develop tuesday afternoon and
RURAL IOWA – An expected 15,000 Iowa hunters turned their attention to pursuing the state’s top predator this month, when most of Iowa’s hunting seasons close, and coyote hunting begins in earnest.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Retired Marine Corps General John F. Kelly was officially sworn in as the fifth Secretary of Homeland Security last week. Secretary Kelly took the oath after the Senate voted
MASON CITY – A Clear Lake woman is guilty of thefts from at least four Mason City retailers. The latest attempted crime by 31-year-old Mollie Kathleen Macdormott took place on the evening of
AMES – Iowa State (11-8, 2-6 Big 12) took down No. 22 Kansas State (15-4, 5-2 Big 12) in a 75-69 thriller at Hilton Coliseum on Saturday. The Cyclones were led by
Malcontent, illogical, misinformed, vindictive, vengeful and incompetent. These are but a few words that attempt to describe our “current core of authority” that are shepherding our community through what have been turbulent
DES MOINES – NIT reported last week that Clear Lake was a likely overnight stop for RAGBRAI this summer, and you can now add Algona and Charles City on the final list
CLEVELAND, OHIO – The Cleveland Indians revealed its minor-league staff at each level for the new year on Tuesday, and it includes a Mason City man. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have named