Month: April 2011

MASON CITY – Workers are steadily completing work on the streetscape project in downtown Mason City. Intersections on Federal Avenue at 4th Street and 2nd Street will be closed beginning Monday morning.

A witness tells NorthIowaToday.com that Saturday at 11:55am a 17 yr. old kid was struck by minivan on 6th Street SW just west of Taco John’s. “He had a couple cuts to

Mason City Mohawks boys track team placed tenth today in the 4×800 meter relay at the Drake Relays in Des Moines.|Mason City Mohawks boys track team placed tenth today in the 4×800

The North Iowa Spin cycling organization has received word that they will be the host of the 2011 Iowa State Criterium Championship Race that will be a part of the with the

Gov. Terry E. Branstad today signed the following legislation into law on April 28, 2011.| Gov. Terry E. Branstad today signed the following legislation into law: House File392: An act relating to

WASHINGTON ñ As oil and gas companies make tens of billions in profits and the government scours the budget for savings, President Obama called on Congress to stop handing them $4 billion

NIACC Commencement: May 6, 2011, 7:30 p.m NIACC Commencement: May 6, 2011, 7:30 p.m., in the NIACC Gymnasium. Graduation Reception for graduates and friends and family prior to Commencement, May 6, 2011,

MASON CITY – There were plenty of hard hits and enthusiasm Saturday afternoon as the North Iowa Bucks opened their season against the the Minnesota Silverbacks on the east field on the

Eagle Grove, IOWA — On Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at approximately 11:00 AM, officers with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Eagle Grove Police Department arrested 20 year old Kara

A 26 year-old subject was arrested Friday afternoon at 2:16 PM. Mason City police and Cerro Gordo county sheriff’s deputies were on the scene. NorthIowaToday.com was told “A witness was out raking

WASHINGTON ñ Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, released the following statement on Workers Memorial Day, honoring workers who have been killed or injured

WASHINGTON ñ Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) welcomed new proposed guidelines to encourage companies to make the foods they market to kids healthier announced today by the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed

A man who illegally possessed a firearm was convicted by a jury on April 21, 2011, after an 1 ½ -day trial in federal court in Sioux City. Shawn Krug, 31, from

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order imposing sanctions against Syrian officials and others responsible for human rights abuses, including through the use of violence against civilians and the commission of other

The Mason City Mohawks boy’s medley relay team finished a close third in the medley relay today at the Drake Relays.|The Mason City Mohawks boy’s medley relay team finished a close third

Despite the growing need for a highly-skilled workforce to compete for jobs in the 21st Century, the number of families that cannot contribute to their college education has climbed sharply according to

The Legislature is likely to go beyond the 110-day Legislative Session, as more discussion is needed on the state budget and key policy provisions before adjournment is reached.|From Rep. Sharon Steckman The

The schedule for the immediate future is uncertain as the rank and file members are going home to await the result of negotiations between the leadership of both chambers and the governor’s

A man was arrested in Mason City after a brief stand-off with Mason City police officers. Police were called to 914 6th Street SW at about 8 AM. A witness told NorthIowaToday.com

Mercy Medical Center North Iowa introduced its new helicopter to the public Thursday afternoon. Above: Air Med taking off from its current helipad just a few blocks away from the Mercy campus.|Mercy

The Mohawk girls track team is headed to Des Moines to compete in the Drake Relays. Three events are qualified for the Mohawks.|The Mohawk girl’s track team is headed to Des Moines

Over the last 25 years, even Iowans working fulltime have struggled to stay out of poverty. |Over the last 25 years, even Iowans working fulltime have struggled to stay out of poverty.

This is the time in the session when the Legislature hammers out the final details of the state budget and legislation focused on the priorities of Iowans. |From Sen. Amanda Ragan This

For anyone who loves music and fine woodworking, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will offer Beginning Guitar Making during the month of May. This two credit course will be taught by

AGENDA Mason City Community School District Board of EducationSpecial SessionApril 28, 2011 The Board of Education will meet in special session at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2011, in the Board

Mason City’s streetscape project announcement, Thursday morning, from Pamela Myhre, Growth Development & Planning Director: McKiness has just advised that they are closing Federal Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets to begin

MASON CITY – Mercy Medical Center North Iowa introduced its new helicopter to the public Thursday afternoon. Mercy Medical Center North Iowa’s new helicopter, named Air Med, received its official blessing from

A call was made to the Mason City police department about a suspicious looking subject in the parking lot in front of Staples, on Mason City’s west side.†”He is driving a white

We’ve had every official in Hawaii, Democrat and Republican, every news outlet that has investigated this, confirm that, yes, in fact, I was born in Hawaii, August 4, 1961, in Kapiolani Hospital.|THE

Around 11:00 am,†an employee from JC Penney called in that a shoplifter was fleeing from the store.† The employee followed them to area around N. Jefferson – N. Adams and†between 1st Street

A couple of early Wednesday morning reports of vandalism were called to Mason City police. At 8:15 am, there was call of vandalism done to 234 9th St NW. Above, police asses

The City of Mason City is accepting applications for the Mason City General HomebuyerAssistance Program funded in part by a HOME Grant through the Iowa Finance Authority. ThisProgram will assist 8 low-moderate

The City of Mason City is assembling a list of contractors interested in participating in the General Homebuyer Assistance Program. This program is funded in part with a HOME Grant through the

Mason City, IOWAóOn Friday, April 29, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum will celebrate its newest exhibition ñ Art of Africa: Objects from the Collection of Warren

An Open House and Coffee is being held on Thursday morning at 10:00 AM for people interested in volunteering for Elmwood-St. Joseph Municipal Cemetery’s Adopt-a-Section program. Adopt-a-Section volunteers assist in keeping the