Month: July 2011

City workers feverishly are downtown prepping the North Federal streetscape area for tonight’s Friday Night Live outdoor event. The grass in Central Park looks impeccable and the city had a street sweeper

Thursday at 11:53 a.m. near 10506 Partridge Avenue (Highway 65 South of Mason City) there was a report of a vehicle on fire and people trapped inside. Shortly after, the report was

Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Officers arrested a 19-year-old Mason City man at his home Tuesday evening on a warrant for Third Degree Attempted Burglary. Bail is set at $10,000, cash only. Subject

Passing by the Other Place (better known as the OP) on Highway 18, in Clear Lake, you can’t help but notice all the Motorcycles parked in the parking lot. Not only the

From Kip Ireland A first for Mason City!! The River City Dames of Anarchy (DOA) is the first roller derby team for women in Mason City. “We have 11 girls on the

Since we wrapped up the 2011 session, I’ve really enjoyed getting back to North Iowa and spending some quality time with my family, friends and constituents. |Since we wrapped up the 2011

(CLEAR LAKE) ñ House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer has announced she intends to run for re-election in House District 54. After redistricting, District 54 is comprised of portions of Cerro Gordo and

MASON CITY – An eccentric looking automobile was spotted driving through Mason City this week. The owner, who only wanted to be identified as “Peter,” who lives in Clear Lake, drives a

At approximately 4:30 p.m. Thursday, a three car accident on 4th Street SW in front of Hobby Lobby was reported. There were no serious injuries. Click here to view photos. The front

Kentucky U.S. Senator Rand Paul will be coming to Mason City on Friday, July 29. His “Iowa Tea Party Tour” will be stopping at Prime n’ Wine, 3000 4th Street SW at

MASON CITY – A large tree unexpectedly fell over today at about 1:05 p.m. in a Mason City neighborhood, narrowly missing the house next door. Despite many young children living and playing

Beginning Monday July 18, 2011 at 7:00 a.m. (weather permitting), the Mason City Utility Division will begin Water Main repairs at Highway 122 East and South Louisiana Avenue. US Highway 122 will

Des Moines, Iowa ñ The Iowa Natural Resources Commission today banned the use of toxic lead shot during the new dove hunting season later this year. |Des Moines, Iowa ñ The Iowa

Mason City’s Lionel Foster will be inducted into the Iowa African American Hall of Fame at a ceremony in August. “It’s a reward for my life’s work, helping people,” Foster said.|Lionel Foster

Main Street Mason City will be holding a Friday Night Live event Friday starting at 5:30 in Central Park. Outstanding local rock band Stream of Consciousness will be performing. John Burns will

A man who distributed crack cocaine was sentenced July 8, 2011, to 13 years in federal prison. James Miller, 50, from Hartley, Iowa, received the prison term after a December 13, 2010,

A man who possessed computer images of child pornography was sentenced today to more than 7 years in federal prison. Nathan Daniel Newell, age 29, from Reinbeck, Iowa, received the prison term

A real estate broker who stole mortgage loan proceeds received during real estate closings pled guilty on July 5, 2011, in federal court in Sioux City. Jean Teresa Hoffert, age 59, from

A man who was responsible for the sale of high grade methamphetamine in the North Central Iowa area was sentenced on July 5, 2011 to just less than 20 years in federal

Third Ward Councilman Don Nelson has written a letter to the citizens of Mason City concerning a proposed multi-purpose arena project that the city is currently looking at pursuing. It outlines cost

MASON CITY – At approximately 7:15 a.m. Saturday morning a report of a house fire on the 700 block of North Pennsylvania was called in. One person escaped, but another was still

A report of a car – moped accident with injuries was called in around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. On the 1000 block of 15th Street SW a 15 year-old boy was taken

Edward Lee Heck, age 18, of Clear Lake, turned himself in to the Cerro Gordo County Jail late Monday night and was processed early Tuesday morning. He had a warrant for OWI;

On July 12, 2011, at 1:55 pm, A Mason City Police Officer was checking a vacant property located at 3008 N. Carolina. Near the property, someone had recently parked an unfamiliar vehicle

All annex classrooms are set for incoming eighth graders in Mason City. The classrooms are just east of the high school near the parking lot. The running track resurfacing is nearly complete.

The Cerro Gordo County Supervisors met Tuesday morning and heard a road construction report from County Engineer Mary Kelly. Above: County Supervisors Bob Amosson, (Michelle Rush, Secretary to the Board), Phil Dougherty

Recently, an issue was brought to the City Council regarding complaints a council member says he received from people living near the 12th Street NW overpass about transients loitering under the bridge

At approximately 12:40 Monday afternoon a call of a motorcycle accident on Highway 106 and Killdeer was called in. Later, it was changed to a Moped. Click here to view some photos.

Update from the city of Mason City: General Notes:The intersections at 2nd and 4th Street remain closed. A portion of the 2nd Street intersection has already been paved and the remaining paving

Tim Latham has announced today that he is running for the 1st ward seat on the Mason City City Council. Latham said his campaign will be “low key” and if elected he

Jacob Daniel Johnson, age 21, turned himself into the Cerro Gordo County Jail early Sunday morning. Johnson was served a warrant for Absence from Custody and will have a Beje Clark hold

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 620 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5:00 AM CDTFOR THE FOLLOWING IOWA COUNTIES: ALLAMAKEE, BLACK HAWK, BREMER,BUTLER, CERRO GORDO, CHICKASAW,CLAYTON, EMMET, FAYETTE,FLOYD, FRANKLIN, GRUNDY,HANCOCK, HOWARD, KOSSUTH,MITCHELL, WINNEBAGO,

CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake man is facing a felony drunk driving charge. Shortly after 11pm Saturday July 9, 2011, a Cerro Gordo County deputy made a traffic contact near the

At approximately 5:10 Saturday evening, a call was made about a two vehicle accident at 6th St. and S. Georgia. There were no injuries. Allison Hewitt, who lives on the corner of

Members of the Lisa Wenger Band crank out the blues Saturday afternoon at the Bicycle, Blues and BBQ Festival in Clear Lake. More than 300 bicyclists, including riders from at least 10

Shortly after 5 p.m. on July 9th, deputies from the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department investigated a suspicious Vehicle in the 100 block of North Washington Avenue in Mason City. The driver,

The Mason City Fire Department was at Big Blue Friday morning for their annual boating and jet ski practice. The goal of the training is to gain experience in case an off-land

A Mason City man was arrested early Thursday on an indecent exposure charge. Lane Edward Factor, 55, was arrested at 12:11 a.m. Thursday morning at 510 S. Illinois Ave. APT. 34 for