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MASON CITY – NorthIowaToday.com was informed that Mason City police officers were investigating the possibility of gunshots being fired on Mason City’s north end very early Sunday morning in the vicinity of
MASON CITY – Shortly after 8pm on Saturday, October 8th, two inmates at the Cerro Gordo County Jail were engaged in a fight in the housing unit after one inmate struck the
MASON CITY – A group affiliated with Occupy Wall Street held a demonstration in Mason City’s Central Park on Saturday. The event started at 9 a.m. and was scheduled to go through
If you can see well enough to qualify for a drivers license, then it should be easy for you to see the link between the following candidates. This is not some thread
(Editor’s note: A letter received by NorthIowaToday.com that our readers might find interesting.) To the People of Mason City, Iowa. My name is Crystalann, and I am emailing you in response to
MASON CITY – United Way of North Central Iowa and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be holding the fifth annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, October 8
MASON CITY – For the first time, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is giving students an opportunity to sign up half-way through the first semester and still get a great start
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad denied the following applications for commutation today: Tracey Ann Dyess, age 24, committed her crimes on March 31, 2005 in Cass County. She is currently
MASON CITY – Mason City Police Officers were called to 18 14th Street NE on Wednesday, September 28th, around 5:00 p.m. for a report that kids were throwing a cat against a
DES MOINES — On Friday, October 14, members of the Iowa Supreme Court will visit six high schools in north central Iowa to talk with students about the role of the courts.
MASON CITY – On Tuesday, October 4th, Joshua Henry Joyce, age 21, had a two year suspended sentence imposed on his 4th probation violation in Hancock County District Court by Judge James
MASON CITY – City Council candidate Tim Latham will be holding a public meet and greet Thursday night, October 6th, at Coffee Cat in downtown Mason City. The event starts at 5:00
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo County authorities have confirmed that the emergency 911 number is not operational for cell phones in Cerro Gordo county at this time. “We are not sure when
MASON CITY – The Mason City City Council heard a proposal Tuesday night from a Colorado-based company looking to build a prototype syngas plant in Mason City. Rod Flores, Creative Energy Systems
A group called “Occupy Iowa” will be holding a demonstration in Mason City’s Central Park on Saturday. Here is the information they gave on their Facebook page: Event time: Saturday, October 8
MASON CITY – Thursday morning at about 10:08 AM, Mason City police and firefighters responded to a field fire in the area of the 2300 block of South Monroe Avenue. The fire
Story by Gary Anderson – This is a mystery story, and like every well-crafted mystery story, it follows a carefully laid-out trail of clues and then features an unexpected plot twist at
Photos by Joe Buttweiler CLEAR LAKE, IOWA – Clear Lake’s annual Harvest Festival drew shoppers, pumpkin-lovers, wine-tasters and other good-time-seekers to downtown Clear Lake on Saturday. Gorgeous weather made for an excellent
MASON CITY – Wednesday in Cerro Gordo County District Court, Donya Marie Lee, age 46, of 809 North Federal Avenue, Mason City, was sentenced to 45 days in jail following a guilty
The Mason City City Council heard a proposal Tuesday night from a Colorado-based company looking to build a prototype syngas plant in Mason City. Rod Flores, Creative Energy Systems (CES) Engineer, made
Story by Greg Osborne – You’re wondering what that rig is sitting in Mason City’s East Park. Or you may have seen the signs “SMOKE SCHOOL”. It’s not about quitting smoking or
MASON CITY – The Mason City Fire Department responded to a fire at Tugs Daycare and Preschool located at 950 N. Illinois Avenue around 3:30 pm Tuesday afternoon. Thanks to a caller,
MASON CITY – Mason City Police were dispatched to the Globe Gazette, 300 North Washington Avenue, on Monday, September 19, at 2:38 p.m., to take a report for theft. It was said
MANLY – Joshua Ray Sheckleton, 29, of rural Manly, was charged with unlawful take of a protected non-game species after shooting a trumpeter swan on Saturday, Sept. 24th. Sheckleton was arrested after
By Joe Buttweiler – NEW ULM, Minn. — Thirsty for a fun and economical weekend getaway? Then head for New Ulm, Minn., home of Schell’s Brewing Co. and more German heritage than
HAMPTON, IOWA – Details have been announced for the 2011 Hampton Election Candidates’ Forum to be held Thursday, October 27th at 7pm at the Hampton United Methodist Church, which will be moderated
MASON CITY – Citizens have an opportunity to address the mayor and city council after every city council meeting in Mason City on any subject they want, for 5 minutes. Watch the
MASON CITY – The Mason City City Council will hear a special presentation tonight from Creative Energy Solutions (CES), a “Colorado Green Energy” company about a proposed waste to gas plant that
MASON CITY – Mason City City Council member Don Nelson will be a write-in candidate for the Mason City Parks and Recreation Board. Nelson, who currently serves on the City Council as
MASON CITY – Shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 1st, Mason City police officers were called to Hy-Vee East on a report of a shoplifter. Police officers arrested Tiffany Etter, age
MASON CITY – The City of Mason City invites qualified individuals or firms to submit a proposal to provide City Attorney Services based upon the scope of work contained in the City’s
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – Another combine causing crop fire was reported Tuesday afternoon around 4:10 p.m. Mason City Fire Department was called to a fire at Ulmus Avenue, one mile north
MASON CITY – The East Park band shell renovation project is nearly complete. Larson Contracting has completed most of their work on the project. The second phase of the project currently near
Tyler Eliason of Mason City has announced he is a write-in candidate for Mason City Park Board: Tyler Eliason is excited to announce his bid to run as a write-in candidate for
By Joe Buttweiler MASON CITY — Quick: Who serves the best $1 burger in Mason City? If you’re thinking fast-food, you better think again. No less than three River City taverns offer
From Rep. Sharon Steckman – State officials announced this week that employers will see approximately $96 million dollars in tax savings next year when unemployment tax rates are reduced from 2.8% to
MASON CITY – Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 29th, Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s deputies received a suspicious persons report around Ulmus Ave. & 275th Street. Deputies arrested a man who
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA – On Halloween night, the Great Pumpkin will rise and shower all the good little boys and girls with presents. Well, OK, maybe not, but Furleigh Farms, owned by
To the editor: Our City Administrator is reported as saying that the proposed waste to energy gasification plant has zero risk to taxpayers. I think there is considerable risk. And I have
DES MOINES- Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today unveiled their blueprint for transforming Iowa’s education system. The blueprint states that Iowa must become more selective and supportive of teachers