Month: December 2010

The Mason City Police Department is investigating several cases where checks were stolen and forged. The suspects are Jennifer Collins, age 40, of Mason City, and Brian Edmonds, age 43, of Mason

At least three Mason City police officers responded to a call from the Clarion Inn, 2101 4 St SW, on Saturday morning at 1:33 AM. Business requested a walk through due to

In the first wave of nuisance violation inspections in Mason City, police find 168 violators.|The Mason City Police Department and Neighborhood Services Division have completed the first area of inspection. Officers and

From Mason City Police Department: On 12/09/2010 at about 1836 hours, Mason City Police were called to a residence in the 200 block of 3rd Street Northwest on a report of an

Mason City Police officers located an occupied parked vehicle parked in a vacant lot near the 3400 block of Federal Av S in Mason City Thursday night at 1:29 AM. Officers report

Mason City Police were called to a storage unit at 200 19th Street SW, UNIT2 on a burglary report. The victim reported forced entry to storage unit. Taken was a custom motorcyle

Mason City Police Department officers were dispatched to the Mason City YMCA for a juvenile out of control. Upon arrival the subject was gone. Subject was asked to leave the adult locker

Mason City police officers responded to a silent alarm late Thursday night at the Holiday Inn Express currently under construction at 3041 4th Street South West. While searching the building, officers found

Nam Nguyen, who was wanted for credit card fraud while employed at L.D. Nails, has been arrested.|On December 6th, 2010 the Mason City Police Departments Criminal Investigation Division received information that Nam

Stebens Children’s Theatre in Mason City has launched a campaign to raise $150,000 for repairs and improvements to its building and to replace outdated equipment and furnishings. About $60,000 has been raised

Embracing Diversity contest is for students in grades K-12. The North Iowa Diversity Appreciation Team (NIDAT) is sponsoring its 6th annual Art/Writing contest. This contest is for children K through 12 in

Give your thoughts and score predictions for the Iowa VS Missouri Insight Bowl game.||

Mason City City Council voted 3-2 against spending $12,378.08 of un-budgeted funds on upgrading cameras at City Hall.|Mason City City Council voted 3-2 against spending $12,378.08 of un-budgeted funds on upgrading cameras

The southbound lane of S. Eisenhower Ave. at the intersection of 19th Street SW will remain closed until approximately Dec. 14th according to the Mason City Engineering Department. This closure will allow

Village Cooperative, a new “independent cooperative community” for senior citizens on Mason City’s west side, held a grand opening today. View a photo gallery and video.|Village Cooperative, a new “independent cooperative community”

Mason City, IA, December 7, 2010 ñ The North Iowa Diversity Appreciation Team (NIDAT) has created a resource directory for the 14 counties in North Iowa in English and Spanish. The resource

R Bar & Grill formerly known as Mugshotz is under a new owner. NorthIowaToday received the following information about the new establishment: “We are a Bar and Grill. The bar part has

Mason City Police responded to a call about theft taking place at 100 South Federal Avenue. Southbridge Mall is located at that address. Two juveniles, ages 15 and 14, were charged with

Mason City, IAñ The Mason City Fire Department will swear in its three new members at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 10 at the Fire Station. Troy Kubista, Brad Boldt and Greg

Mason City Police Officers were dispatched to a Kohl’s department store on December 4th on a report of a male subject exposing himself to the public.|

In City Hall memos passed about between city officials, NorthIowaToday.com has learned details about a security system upgrade that is being sought to slow down the rash of vandalism that has taken

It could be a wild ride for youngsters stuck in the John Adams school renovation roller coaster, as mobile classrooms and even “split shifts” are now options.|School Superintendent Anita Micich spoke at

Crews are working hard to give motorists another option to navigate through downtown Mason City.|If all goes well, the intersection at North Federal Avenue and 2nd Street will soon be open. Workers

On December 4, 2010 at approximately 12:45AM, Officers observed a male subject identified as Travis Theodore Everett (21) of Mason City, attempting to break into the I-Wireless Communications Office located at 4700

A Mason City mailman was bitten by a pit bull on November 26th while delivering mail on North Pennsylvania Ave. The dog was owned by Kayla Feltcher who lives at 1515 N.

Recent statements from NIACC President Debra Derr about the future of a fire training facility construction project contradict NIACC Board decisions.|The construction of a fire training center is not a sure thing,

City Councilman Don Nelson has released results from a survey asking for citizen input on range of topics related to Council 2011 goals.|Mason City City Councilman Don Nelson sent a survey to

A special session of the Board of Education will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 2010, in the Board Room of the Administration Building.|A special session of the Board

North Iowa Diversity Appreciation Team will meet in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at City Hall on December 8, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The Mission of the North Iowa

Troublemakers at Wal-Mart giving cops plenty to do this Holiday season.| Mason City law enforcement or other officials were called to Wal-Mart at least five times between November 27th and December 1st.

Alternate Side Parking will be in effect in Mason City starting at 7:00 pm on December 3, 2010.|Alternate Side Parking will be in effect in Mason City starting at 7:00 pm on

Only one City Council person is still locking her inbox at City Hall; Max Weaver wants to know why, and if there has been a problem that has not been reported.|NorthIowaToday.com peeked

You may have seen the news about the vicious pit bull attack on Mason City’d north side. The attack has City officials concerned.|Terry Bilky was delivering mail on November 26th when he

Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless is inviting everyone to come and help them celebrate the remodeling of the men’s emergency shelter at 307 N. Monroe in Mason City. An open houseis

Marc Sijan’s realistic figures of humans exhibit is pretty cool. The figures are at MacNider Art Museum right now and for the next few days, free to view.|NorthIowaToday.com stopped into MacNider Art

Tony Reed, the Operator of the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Eldora, says the Globe Gazette made a lot of mistakes in an article written by John Skipper on December 1st.|Tony

The co-owner of Oak Haven Mobile Home Park in Clear Lake is in hot water with the Mason City Human Rights Commission. Terrie Taylor, co-owner of Oak Haven Mobile Home Park in