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Asphalt walkways are being installed despite the City Council taking no action on the issue at last night’s City Council meeting.|NorthIowaToday.com was tipped off that asphalt walkways are being installed this morning
The public once again had a chance to address the City Council after last night’s meeting. Speakers could address the Council on any topic they chose. Watch video of the entire 40
Al Stelpflug, of Henkel Construction and site supervisor for the Mason City Public Library renovation project, will be a special guest reader at Evening Story Time, Monday, November 22nd at 6:00PM in
MASON CITY – The public once again had a chance to address the City Council after last night’s meeting. Speakers could address the Council on any topic they chose. Watch video of
MASON CITY – The Mason City City Council proclaimed an emphatic and well-explained “NO” to allowing or even looking at the possibility of adult businesses locating in downtown Mason City. Each Council
MASON CITY – Most of Mason City’s older elementary schools are gone, renovated, changed forever. Thousands of children have fond memories of attending school in these old, historic buildings.
MASON CITY – The renovation project at John Adams Middle School continues to evolve and change almost on a daily basis. Hanging in the balance is the immediate future of Mason City’s
Burglary, shots fired, arrests on South Van Buren in Mason City|On 11-14-2010 at approximately 11:10PM, Mason City Police were called to the area of the 800 block of South Van Buren for
MASON CITY – The family of Colby Schmidtke, a Mason City teen who passed away after an accident on Birch Drive, is asking for signatures on a petition that would ask for the closing of the road to motor vehicles.
MASON CITY VS. NEWMAN CATHOLIC BASKETBALL PRE-SEASON “PRIDE SCRIMMAGE” GAME ON NOV. 16 ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO UNITED WAY MASON CITY, IA Oct. 29, 2010 ñ It has just been announced, the
MASON CITY – John Adams Middle School (JAMS) and later the High School in Mason City is poised to undergo a $41 million renovation, starting over winter break in late December. One
(Sent to NorthIowaToday.com by “information forthepeople” (for-the-people@live.com) ) you guys are really getting a black eye over this situation. niacc and mcfd have avoided informing everyone and making it a good situation
MASON CITY – Stream of Consciousness, commonly referred to as S.O.C, is a new rock/blues band out of Mason City. The name itself says a lot about the bands mission. Their goal
NIACC got an earful Wednesday night when it met with its neighbors over the construction of a fire training center on Highway 122. Watch video highlights of the meeting.|A fire training center
Volunteers were recognized for their work on behalf of the City ofMason City during the 8th annual volunteer recognition luncheon held on November 10. Jim Leppert and Jenny Thada were the recipients
You can learn a lot about Mason City’s adult business past and present chatting with the right people.| Peggy Price is the manager over at Movie Time Video on South Federal Avenue
On Saturday, November 13, 2010, Tom Milligan, an award winning professional actor, will portray Grant Wood at the Mason City Public Library. The program will be held in Room 133, adjacent to
Cornelia Spelman, author of the newly published memoir, Missing, will give a reading and book signing on Saturday, November 20, 2010. The program will be held at 2:00pm in Room 133 adjacent
(Press release from Mason City Mayor Eric Bookmeyer) Rezoning for adult use in the downtown core I did not hear the other supporting members stake out a position to affirm their support
MASON CITY – NIACC seems intent on going forward with construction of a regional fire training center on NIACC farmland on Highway 122 just west of the main campus. A public meeting is scheduled to address concerned neighbors.
Please be advised that the November 11th meeting of the Cemetery Board has been rescheduled to November 18th due to the Veterans Day holiday falling on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
On November 9, 2010, The Mason City Police Department arrested Wanda Jean Kruse (51) of Rockwell, Iowa for theft 2nd degree by misappropriation of funds. The arrest was the result of an
Your Mason City, City Council will be conducting their annual Goal/Priority Session for 2011 on Monday, November 29, 2010, and I would appreciate and value and welcome your input in answering the
In its November newsletter, Mason City Chamber of Commerce members declare Mason City an “acrimonious local environment” and say they are having trouble “finding quality workers”.|The Mason City Chamber of Commerce published
City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2010, in observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday. City transit buses will be operating that day. The make-up day for garbage and recyclable
Mason City Police responded Saturday night to a report of a burglary in progress at 326 4 St NE, Mason City, IA 50401. An online search of the address shows the address
Seems like some people are paying a different amount for the same services from Mediacom, that we have talked to. Anyone out there getting a great deal or not so great deal
(Story submitted to NorthIowaToday.com by Dr. Bob Friedrichs, a Mason City Chiropractor) All synovial and secondary cartilaginous joints, to some extent are capable of an active range of motion, termed voluntary movement.
Mason City Police Officers were dispatched to Casey’s General Store at 1361 12th Street NW on Thursday on a report that a counterfeit fifty dollar bill given for payment by an unknown
Streetscape project work continues on Federal Avenue in downtown Mason City. Decent, dry weather has allowed paving to begin between State and 2nd Street. Wicks Construction will be continuing on the light
Read about the past struggles Mason City has had with adult businesses.| If you think this latest adult-style business controversy is something new in Mason City, think again. In reality, this is
Mason City had a more vibrant and “happening” downtown years ago when adult-style businesses were allowed to operate there, Councilman Max Weaver says.|Mason City had a more vibrant and “happening” downtown years
Lisa Laird and her friends from Pockets Full of Fun will visit the Mason City Public Library Children’s Room on Monday, November 8th at 6:00PM for a very special puppet show. Children
Author Carol Bodensteiner will appear at 2:00pm Saturday, November 6, 2010 in Room 133 adjacent to the new Commons area of the Mason City Public Library at 225 2nd St SE. She
MASON CITY – At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Councilman Max Weaver was the only speaker that took the podium during the public comments time that was held at the end of
The City Council of Mason City is working on ordinances relating to adult businesses. What’s your opinion of loosening the laws a bit to allow gentlemen’s clubs and adult caberets downtown? Please
The City Council and Mayor Eric Bookmeyer of Mason City heard a colorful exposition from At-Large Councilman Max Weaver Tuesday night about how “adult cabarets” or “gentlemen’s clubs” could work in downtown
MASON CITY, Iowa – 13-year-old Victoria Hazelett of Mason City is the local winner of the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest. Her poster will now advance to district level judging.When asked
Bergland & Cram officials laid out a proposed redevelopment project for downtown Mason City at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.| Architect Randy Cram and planner Ron Fiscus presented a bold plan to the
Starting Tuesday November 2, 2010 HyVee East Location (old Drug Town Store) We will be setting up for class next Tuesday, November 2 and will have our first class as well. Classes: