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MASON CITY – Another store in Southbridge Mall is closed. Tradehome Shoe store is completely out of business. There were workers inside the store Wednesday boxing up merchandise and display equipment. One
Iowans are nothing if not entrepreneurial, and the state may be most commonly associated with agriculture and food processing, but an increasing number of entrepreneurs are making Iowa their home. There has
DES MOINES – Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, along with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Chuck Gipp, attended the White House Conference on Rural Prosperity
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the following bill into law on Wednesday: Senate File 512: an Act relating to water quality by amending the wastewater treatment financial assistance program, creating
NORTHWOOD – A Mason City woman was arrested at a Worth county hotel for meth possession as she faces a range of other crimes in Mason City. On January 25, 2018 at
DES MOINES – A bill in the Iowa Legislature that would require public schools to set standards for classes on teaching about the Bible has moved ahead. The bill, which was approved
In the sleepy town of Ottumwa, Iowa, there has been a push by residents to be officially hailed as the video gaming capital of the world. Loads of video games aren’t made
MASON CITY – Mason City High School team was named as the regional large school champion at this year’s regional Academic Decathlon competition held in Grundy Center, Iowa on January 24, 2018.
MASON CITY – Another Sherwood is joining the NIACC softball program. Martensdale-St. Marys’ senior Kylie Sherwood recently signed a national letter of intent to play softball at NIACC starting in the fall
IOWA CITY – The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 94-80 Tuesday night in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for their second win in three games. Jordan Bohannon led Iowa with 20 points and
MASON CITY – The NIACC women’s basketball team is ranked No. 16 in this week’s NJCAA Division II poll. Monroe CC (17-1) continues to hold down the top spot for the seventh
MASON CITY – The No. 13 NIACC wrestling team won five of six matches and topped the Iowa State Club team 28-3 in a dual meet Tuesday night in the NIACC gym.
BLOOMFIELD, IOWA – A deceased person was found inside a burned out car on a rural Iowa dirt road. On Saturday, January 27, 2018, the Davis County Law Enforcement center received a
NORTHWOOD – Northwood-Kensett senior Ivy Rollene signed a national letter of intent Tuesday to run cross country and track and field at NIACC next season. Rollene will join Tyra Sledge, a former
NORTHWOOD – A North Iowa man was arrested for drunk diving after a recent car crash. On January 21, 2018 at about 5:20 AM, the Worth County Sheriff’s Office was notified of
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo county expense report, Jan. 23, 2018: http://northiowatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Cerro-Gordo-county-claims-2018-01-23.pdf
CEDAR RAPIDS – Two people are dead after a man got on an interstate highway in Cedar Rapids and traveled the wrong way. The Cedar Rapids Police Department received multiple calls about
MASON CITY – Mason City Renaissance Project supporters recently met with state officials over the beleaguered endeavor and claim to be making progress. According to social media page for the River City
MASON CITY – After a suspicious vehicle was reported, a Mason City man was arrested for drunk driving. Mason City police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on January 22
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump will not enforce sanctions on Russia that were approved by Congress last year. Through a State Department spokesperson, the Trump Administration says the bill that was passed
WATERLOO – Police in Waterloo are investigating a suspicious death after a woman was found dead in a cemetery. On Friday, January 26th, 2018 at approximately 3:23 PM, Waterloo Police responded to
CHARLES CITY — A Charles City woman was arrested last week after police charged her with theft from a bank she worked at. Charles City police brought charges of first-degree theft and
MASON CITY – A Mason City man has been arrested after police say he showed pornographic pictures to a young girl. Mason City police tell NIT that 45-year-old Travis Jon Waslick of
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Authorities are seeking assistance in identifying persons possibly linked to shooting at a North Iowa rest area this weekend. On January 28th, 2018, at about 1:30 am, the Franklin
BOONE, IOWA – An Iowa man will spend up to 25 years in prison after fleeing a traffic stop with meth, marijuana, a scale, a an accounting sheet used to keep track
The following is a Legislative update from Rep. Todd Prichard of Charles City: I have a personality flaw. I cry over spilled milk. I would attribute this to my mother’s sense of
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced January 18, 2018, to over 8 years in federal prison. Richard Helfrich, 34, with a latest address from Mt. Pleasant,
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds, joined by Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and state business and education leaders, signed Executive Order No. 1 on Monday establishing the Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning.
SIOUX CITY – A man from Texas in possession of stolen handguns, who also conspired to distribute methamphetamine in Iowa was sentenced January 24, 2018, to 12 years in federal prison. Stephen
The job market is changing. According to a recent report by the World Economic Forum, technological advancements could result in a loss of 5 million jobs by 2020. As the landscape changes,
MASON CITY – Two men from Iowa Falls were caught prowling near Mason City, driving illegally and toting the illegal drugs marijuana and methamphetamine. Early Sunday morning, January 28, 2018 at bout
MASON CITY – It was a career night for Jaycob Payne and Gunnar Myers on Monday. Payne scored a career-high 22 points and Myers scored a career-best 19 points to lead the
AMES – Iowa State (6-7, 1-4 Big 12) fell to No. 5 Oklahoma State (9-2, 5-0 Big 12) on Sunday afternoon. The Cyclones received a great individual effort from redshirt freshman Ian
Robert “Bob” Smith, 77, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. A funeral service for Robert Smith will be held at
MASON CITY – A knife-wielding man was arrested after a chase at a Mason City house. Mason City police were called to 1730 North Federal Avenue on Thursday afternoon, January 25 at
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds this week praised the increase in the number of dual enrolled students in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Education released its Annual Condition of Iowa’s Community
AMES – Iowa State (6-6, 1-3 Big 12) rallied late, winning the final three matches of the dual, but fell to Oklahoma (7-6, 2-1 Big 12), 21-16. The Cyclones and the Sooners
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa wrestling team fell to No. 7 Michigan, 19-17, on Saturday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The fourth-ranked Hawkeyes won four of the dual’s first six matches,
WATERLOO – An Iowa man was found dead in his bed at a Waterloo residential facility, prompting an investigation. Chad William Polley, age 44, was discovered deceased in his work release bed
The following is a legislative update from Rep. Sharon Steckman of Mason City – This week, the House voted on SF 512 which dealt with water quality. I wanted to let you