Auto accident in Frankiln county Monday injures two
Two people were injured in a Monday afternoon accident in Franklin county. The incident took place on northbound Interstate 35 in Franklin county at about 5 p.m. Monday. A vehicle driven by
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Two people were injured in a Monday afternoon accident in Franklin county. The incident took place on northbound Interstate 35 in Franklin county at about 5 p.m. Monday. A vehicle driven by
Dr. Leroy Carhart might open up a clinic in Council Bluffs that would perform late-term abortions (after 20 weeks). Senator Joe Bolkcom wants to prevent Carhart from coming to Iowa. |Statement from
IOWA CITY, Iowa ñ University of Iowa seniors-to-be Bryce Cartwright and Matt Gatens have accepted invitations to participate and represent the United States on an East Coast All-Star Team that will compete
AMES, Iowa – Cyclone freshman pitcher Breeanna Holliday has big shoes to fill. When senior Rachel Zabriskie graduates at season’s end, Holliday will graduate from reliever to starter, using the knowledge she
Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today stressed that if their property tax plan is not implemented this year, Iowa taxpayers will be on the hook for a whopping
President Obama gave the order to send American troops in helicopters to kill Osama Bin Laden. Many people say he deserves no credit for the killing of this terrorist. What do you
NIACC’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center asked the city for $165,000 to create program for small businesses in Mason City. Should the city fund the program?||
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) has announced that its Board of Governors has accepted the membership application for a team in Mason City, Iowa, to begin play for the 2011-12
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) has announced that its Board of Governors has accepted the membership application for a team in Mason City, Iowa, to begin play for the 2011-12
KENSETT – Around 8:00 a.m., person was struck by a burgundy GMC Chevy truck on Raven Avenue in Worth County 1 mile north of Kensett. Air Med was dispatched but later canceled,
During the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) commencement ceremony on Friday, May 6, approximately 675 degrees, diplomas and certificates were awarded to graduates. Several honors and awards were also presented. NIACC’s
Iowa Congressman Tom Latham was named to the House energy task force that will promote real solutions to the country’s energy challenges. |Iowa Congressman Tom Latham was named to the House energy
MASON CITY – Starting June 8, the Midstate Hunter Jumper Horse Show will be back at the North Iowa Fairgrounds. This will be a two-week event. Stephanie Histed, who was here for
Work continues in downtown Mason City on the Federal Avenue streetscape project. 1st Street, 2nd Street and 4th Street intersections are open. State Street and 3rd Street intersections remain closed. Installation of
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the April edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard ñ a comprehensive
We strongly condemn and deplore the Syrian government’s use of violence and mass arrests in response to ongoing demonstrations. |We strongly condemn and deplore the Syrian government’s use of violence and mass
WASHINGTON ñ Speaking to the American people from Indianapolis, Indiana, President Obama said that clean energy companies like Allison Transmissions will keep the economy growing, create new jobs, and make sure America
What a beautiful weekend we are going to have in North Iowa… just what us mothers ordered! Congratulations to all the NIACC graduates. I am excited to have been asked to attend
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa baseball team defeated Penn State, 11-4, Friday night at Duane Banks Field in the first of a three-game set.|IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa baseball team
The predicted adjournment date has passed and the support staff for the legislature is mostly gone, but the hard work continues. A lot of meetings are going on, working on some of
Transcript of opening statement by Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal at the Thursday Statehouse News Conference|Transcript of opening statement by Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal at the Thursday Statehouse News Conference (Video
MASON CITY – A street sweeper tipped over in Mason City, Iowa on May 6, 2011.
MASON CITY ñ Environmentalists will be smiling brightly from an upcoming procedure at Central Park Dentistry. By Joe Buttweiler.|MASON CITY ñ Environmentalists will be smiling brightly from an upcoming procedure at Central
AMES, Iowa ñ The Big 12 Conference announced today that Iowa State’s final two 2011 football games — both on the road — will be moved to different dates to facilitate possible
Story and photo by Nick Pilgrim MASON CITY – As the NIACC spring semester comes to an end, the summer term is just about to begin. NIACC will be offering its guitar
Iowa’s path to a high-skill, high-wage economic future depends on quality education and training for all Iowa students. That’s why providing solid funding for our schools is always at the top of
The 2011 legislative session is now a week past the expected adjournment date. |From Senator Amanda Ragan The 2011 legislative session is now a week past the expected adjournment date. In the
Story and video by Dave Hansen – MASON CITY – The River City revival of Iowa’s oldest band shell is getting a big boost. Plans and specifications are being approved by Mason
MASON CITY – Auto crash photos from May 4, 2011. Accident was on South Federal Avenue.
NIACC’s John Pappajohn Center recently requested a $9,750 grant from Mason City to help start a Micro-Enterprise program for aiding small businesses. It was added to last Tuesday’s city council agenda by
As the weather finally warms, we’re still working towards finishing up the 2011 legislative session here in Des Moines. While I am anxious to wrap up and get back up to North
IOWA CITY, Iowa ñ Senior men’s golfer Vince India and senior women’s basketball player Kachine Alexander have been named the University of Iowa’s nominees for the 2011 Big Ten Male and Female
Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano threw a no-hitter Tuesday night in defeating the Chicago White Sox 1-0 in Chicago. |Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano threw a no-hitter Tuesday night in defeating the Chicago White
The Mason City City Council met Tuesday evening and OK’d an agreement with Cargill to provide financial incentives in return for Cargill creating new jobs and expanding their plant. The meeting was
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) inducted 74 students into the College’s Alpha Psi Beta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society that recognizes the academic accomplishments of students attending
By Mike Webb, Natural Resource Manager ñ WildlifeCerro Gordo County Conservation Board ñ 641-423-5309 Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board (CGCCB) has thirty one areas managed for public recreation and fish and wildlife
In what is shaping up to be a contentious meeting of the Mason City City Council and Mayor, even by their own standards, the Council will ask for a “ruling” on Mayor
“For the first time since 2004, all three American automakers have an operating profit. And since GM and Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy in June 2009, the industry has added nearly 90,000 jobsóthe
By Nick PilgrimA benefit was held for Ashley (Miller) Head, a 25 year old wife and mother of two children on Saturday, April 30. Head, a native of Charles City, was diagnosed
CERRO GORDO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR SESSIONTUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011 9:30 A.M. ñ BOARDROOM I. Approval of Agenda II. Approval of MinutesA. April 26, 2011 Regular Session III. Old Business IV.