Month: November 2011

MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office investigated a reported domestic assault and child endangerment incident on Thursday November 17, 2011. The reported incident alleges that Christopher Heyden was pursuing

DES MOINES – To bring attention to the growing world-wide problem of antibiotic resistance, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins the CDC in observing Get Smart About Antibiotics Week November

by Jody Spear – MASON CITY – At the Southbridge Mall Thursday evening, Theresa Simon, who works with the Department of Human Services, was helping promote the Great American Smokeout. (PHOTO: North

by Jody Spear – MASON CITY – Jessica Dewitt was the first person in line for “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1”. “I was here to get my sister her ticket,

NORA SPRINGS – Shortly after 4pm on Wednesday a Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s deputy made traffic stop west of Nora Springs near the corner of HWY 18 and 265th street. As a

MASON CITY – A question and answer session was held on a proposed energy plant that Creative Energy Systems wants to build on Mason City’s south side. CES gave a presentation, outlining

By Richard Simon, Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — Buried in a thick spending bill before Congress that must be approved to prevent a government shutdown is one line dealing with tomato paste.

MASON CITY – Approximately 9:15 this morning, the Mason City Police Department was dispatched to a three vehicle accident at 6th Street and South Federal. Click here to view photos. When asked

by Jody Spear – MASON CITY – Approximately 9:15 this morning, the Mason City Police Department was dispatched to a three vehicle accident at 6th Street and South Federal. Click here to

History of the Great American Smokeout, from cancer.org: Not long ago, nonsmoking airplane passengers had no choice but to breathe clouds of smoke as other passengers lit up cigarettes in the next

MASON CITY – Paul Dunbar, of Mason City, was sentenced this week to ten years in prison after plea bargaining to one possessions with intent to deliver methamphetamine charge. As part of

MASON CITY – On Monday Paul Dunbar, of Mason City, was sentenced to ten years in prison after plea bargaining to one possessions with intent to deliver methamphetamine charge. As part of

NORA SPRINGS – Shortly after 4pm on Wednesday a Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s deputy made traffic stop west of Nora Springs near the corner of HWY 18 and 265th street. As a

By Neela Banerjee, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has proposed landmark fuel economy standards that would almost double the average gas mileage for each automaker’s passenger vehicle fleet

MASON CITY – A question and answer session was held on a proposed energy plant that Creative Energy Systems wants to build on Mason City’s south side. CES gave a presentation, outlining

MASON CITY – The 9th Annual Volunteer Recognition Award Banquet was held at the MacNider Art Museum Salsbury room on November 16, 2011. Nearly 40 volunteers were recognized for their work on

MASON CITY – In the near future, the Mason City Police Department will be partnering with the Mason City School District to look for violations such as the unsafe passing of a

MASON CITY – The Mason City City Council recognized a team of emergency responders and police officers for their heroics. (See photo, right.) Each professional was given a certificate for their heroics

DES MOINES, Iowa – A Northwood man was on his way to work when he decided to stop for a “MONOPOLYTM” scratch ticket and ended up winning a top prize of $50,000.

MASON CITY – The Mason City Mohawks’ and North Butler Bearcats’ JV & Varsity Girls’ Basketball teams will square off inside Mohawk Gym tonight 6:30 p.m. The Iowa Hall of Pride Challenge

MASON CITY – The Mason City City Council will meet Tuesday evening, 7:00pm, at the Mason City Library in the Mason City Room. On the agenda is a Certificate of Recognition for

WASHINGTON – Today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released Hate Crime Statistics, 2010 based on information submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout the nation. These data indicate that 6,628 criminal incidents involving

by Joe Buttweiler, photos by Steve Waechter. SHEFFIELD – Saying he wants to be known as the paycheck president instead of a food stamp president, former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt

(Op-ed by Peter Children) When I write an opinion I first  put on hip boots because I know I am going to have to get down and roll around  with human excrement.

MASON CITY – The folowing letter was sent to the City of Mason City from cable TV and internet provider Mediacom:

MASON CITY – Who would have expected the spectacular turnout the River City “Dames of Anarchy” had Saturday night for their first bout? A half hour before it was to start, The

MASON CITY – Watch video of Cerro Gordo County Supervisor’s meeting from November 15th, 2011: Agenda is here.  

MASON CITY – North Iowa has its own “dog whisperer.” His name is Craig Markham (pictured, right), and he is the owner and manager of “The Dog Whisperer” located at 11271 255th

HAMPTON – “Private citizens must take back their rightful place as leaders.” When calling Shawn Dietz, he is a very busy man, but he took the time to give a few statements

(Op-ed by Peter Children) There has been much bantering these past days about drinking to excess in public and the ramifications of this behavior. Talk is cheap, it takes money to buy

MASON CITY – Sandy Servantez, a candidate for the at-large city council race who came in second place to Alex Kuhn, asked NorthIowaToday.com to print this: “I can’t believe all the support

MASON CITY – An update on the parking lot at 3rd Street NE and North Delaware from City Administrator Brent Trout: “The City has run in to an unexpected issue with the

MASON CITY – Yes, The Mystery Machine was outside the Mason City Public Library this past Saturday. It was not Scooby Doo and the Gang, but the Supernatural Research Society of Iowa

DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today named Mark Schouten as the new head of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, replacing Brig. Gen. Derek Hill, whom Branstad

It is what it is. “And lately by the tavern door agape, Came stealing through the dusk an angel shape, bearing a vessel on his shoulder; and he bid me taste of

MASON CITY – Creative Energy Systems’ (CES) CEO Joe Yavorski has provided a list of questions and answers to the community regarding its proposed waste to energy plant that would be located