Month: January 2011

As of early January of 2011, the Mason City Police Department has issued over 600 alternate side parking violations. That number is down from past years. The police department is seeing better

Mayor Eric Bookmeyer will ask the City Council to to confirm the re-appointment of Kitty Clasing to the Environmental Stewardship Commission at the Tuesday, January 18 Council meeting.|Mayor Eric Bookmeyer will ask

NorthIowaToday.com was told this evening the Greg Gillman, Executive Director at North Iowa Corridor EDC, has resigned.|NorthIowaToday.com was told this evening the Greg Gillman, Executive Director at North Iowa Corridor EDC, has

A hearing scheduled for Friday at the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse regarding a petition brought forward by the Mason City Human Rights Commission (MCHRC) against the owner and manager of Gracious Estates

The City Council and Mayor Eric Bookmeyer met for a work session Thursday night at City Hall to discuss next years operating budget. The discussion got heated at times. Video included.|The Mason

Mason City police officers were dispatched to the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse at 220 N Washington Avenue Thursday morning at about 9 AM for a criminal mischief / vandalism report. There was

The Mason City City Council will meet tonight at City hall for a presentation of the preliminary operating budget.|The Mason City City Council will meet tonight at City hall for a presentation

On Thursday morning, January 13, at about 8 AM, a citizen reported a subject shooting a handgun in the air at the intersection of 1st Street NE and Pierce Avenue. The vehicle

Round 1 of the 2nd annual North Iowa Bicycle Underground (NIBU) Roller Derby was held at Lorado’s on Wednesday night. The overall winner for the evening was Ruben Weaver, who battled local

The multi-purpose center committee appointed by the Mayor and City Council continue to meet and discuss the viability of a multi-purpose arena as part of a larger redevelopment plan for part of

MASON CITY – NorthIowaToday.com contacted Elmwood Cemetery management regarding their policies on the opening and closing of its entrances. We asked the questions after we received several emails asking us to look

The City Council and Mayor met in a work session Tuesday night to discuss unpaid bills owed to the City from the North Iowa Fair.|The City Council and Mayor Eric Bookmeyer met

On January 11th, shortly after 5:00p.m., a Mason City Police Officer stopped a car in the 200 block South Pennsylvania. During the traffic stop a passenger from the vehicle fled from the

The exhibition, Larry Welo: Quiet Landscapes, opens in the MacNider Art Museum’s Center Space Gallery on Thursday, January 13 at 5 pm. This show features the etchings of Larry Welo, a Midwest

Mason City police were called to the North Iowa Transition Center, 408 1 St NW, for a report of an out of control female. The female subject, 19, was arrested and charged

Mason City police officers responded to a domestic situation at 1318 North President Avenue, APT2 at 10:50 AM on Monday morning. A 49 year-old man was arrested there.|

Mason City police officers were dispatched to Amerimex Auto, 512 N Federal Avenue, for a report a stolen vehicle, at 2:16 PM on Monday afternoon.|

Multi-Purpose Center Task Force Agenda January 12, 2011, 6:00 PM| Multi-Purpose Center Task Force Agenda January 12, 2011, 6:00 PM Mason City Library, Library Board Room 1. Approve Survey for Stakeholders2. Preparation

At a Council work session Monday night at City Hall, a draft proposal or “greenfield idea” to help grow Mason City small businesses was shown to the City Council and Mayor Eric

A fatal accident occurred Monday afternoon on the northbound lanes of I-35 near the 196 mile marker. A northbound vehicle on I-35 crossed into the median and rolled at 12:57 PM. The

The Mason City City Council will hold a work session Tuesday afternoon at 4 PM at City Hall.|The Mason City City Council will hold a work session Tuesday afternoon at 4 PM

On 01/09/11at 15:58 the Mason City Fire and Police Departments responded to a house fire at the residence of 818 S. Virginia Ave Mason City, IA. While the scene was secured by

Christmas trees will be collected on one date this year. The trees should be placed at the curbside prior to 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. If the tree is over

A Mason City snow plow driver offered to pass along some tips on easier and more efficient snow removal for Mason City residents. Pictured above: snow that was removed form sidewalks, piled

A three car accident on I-35 was at least partially blamed on blizzard-like conditions. A car driven by Scott Hansen, 36, of Des Moines, came to a stop in the southbound lane

(Submitted to NorthIowaToday.com by Mason City Attorney David A. Grooters) Many adoptive parents first provide foster care to children in their home. Foster parents typically receive a monthly subsidy from the State

Mason City police officers were dispatched to Shopko at 615 South Monroe Avenue at 1:12 PM Saturday due to a combative shoplifter. A 25 year-old female was transported to the county jail.

NorthIowaToday.com visited the flea market taking place at the North Iowa Fairgrounds Friday evening to have a look around. The market has something for everyone.|Toys, guns, fudge, t-shirts, antiques and wine. NorthIowaToday.com

NorthIowaToday.com contacted the manager at Gracious Estates to find out more details about the events that have led to a court petition that was filed Friday in District Court.|NorthIowaToday.com contacted the manager

NorthIowaToday.com was told today that KIMT is seeking a news director and that the current news director, Greg Berry, is leaving the station. According to the website iowabroadcasters.com, “KIMT News 3 is

Mason City police officers were dispatched to Burke’s Br and Grill, at 1221 North Federal Avenue, at 1:38 PM on Friday reference a 45 year-old male subject causing a disturbance. The man

The Mason City Human Rights Commission filed a petition on Friday morning in Cerro Gordo County District Court against the owner and manager of Gracious Estates mobile home park in Mason City,

The City of Mason City, Iowa is requesting bids for asbestos survey and abatement monitoring services for thirty-five properties that are being demolished as a part of our voluntary buyout program. The

Mason City police were called about a suspicious situation on Wednesday at 4:54 pm. At least four officers investigated a report of three people walking in the 12th Street NW area with

Mason City police officers responded to Burke’s Bar Grill at 1221 North Federal Avenue at 1:23 AM Thursday morning for a subject causing a disturbance. Subject was advised he was banned from

Mason City police were called to 623 S Jersey Avenue at 9:49 am Thursday to take a theft report. Caller reported the theft of a mini bike from his un-locked garage.|

City councilman Don Nelson has expressed concern and questions over the proposed multi-purpse center project.|City councilman Don Nelson has expressed concern and questions over the proposed multi-purpse center project. NorthIowaToday.com has obtained

A New Hampton woman was injured in a two car accident on Highway 18 east of Charles City on Tuesday afternoon at 2:50 PM. Kathleen Welper, 50, of New Hampton, was driving

All is not going smoothly down at City Hall with the pending re-appointment of three Human Rights Commissioners. NorthIowaToday.com has learned that Mayor Eric Bookmeyer has no intention of re-appointing three Commissioners

(Submitted to NorthIowaToday.com by Patrick Palmer ñ The Computer Guy ñ Hampton, Iowa) Years ago, computer owners had to protect their computers from viruses that would steal banking information, credit card information,