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From Rep. Sharon Steckman – After a month of overtime, we wrapped up the 2015 legislative session earlier this month on Friday, June 5th. There was progress made this year to help
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst issued the following statement after voting in support of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). “Trade Promotion Authority is foundational to opening up new free
MASON CITY – Police took an Eastern Iowa man to jail after an alleged attempt to steal from Fleet Farm. A theft was reported at Fleet Farm, 3200 4th Street SW, on
OSAGE – An Osage man accused of a range of serious felony charges will stand trial in August. On February 3, 2015, a search warrant was served at 826 S. 6th Street,
DES MOINES – The supposed economic impact of a $36 million downtown project in Mason City has been described by state officials today, who say hundreds of jobs will be created and
SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA – A person riding a bicycle was killed Tuesday after being struck by car in Spirit Lake, Iowa. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a person riding a bicycle
MASON CITY – A California woman was caught stealing at the Mason City Walmart this week. Mason City police were called to the Walmart Super Center, located at 4151 4th Steet SW on Monday
SIOUX CITY – A Nebraska woman was sentenced on June 6, 2015, to 4 months in federal prison. Anna Baker, age, 25 from Winnebago, Nebraska, received the prison term after a February
MASON CITY – A wanted Mason City man was caught and arrested by a deputy Tuesday after a short foot pursuit. According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, on June 23,
CHARLES CITY – A flood warning continues in Charles City for the Cedar River, as minor flooding has been seen in the area. The National Weather Service shows that the Cedar River
MOUNT PLEASANT – Bipartisan leaders of the Iowa House and Senate gathered today in Mount Pleasant to urge Governor Branstad to sign bipartisan legislation to ensure that the Mount Pleasant Mental Health
CHARLES CITY – A small plane crashed east of Charles City Tuesday. According to information relayed to NIT, Charles City police and Floyd county deputies and other emergency responders were at the
MASON CITY – Law enforcement has released the name of the man who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound early Monday in Mason City. In the early morning hours of Monday, June
CLEAR LAKE – City officials in Clear Lake have announced three finalists for the position of Chief of Police. There were 24 resumes submitted, City Administrator Scott Flory told NIT Tuesday. A
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State men’s basketball team has announced its 2015-16 non-conference schedule, which features at least five games against teams that competed in last season’s NCAA Tournament. The five
DECORAH, IOWA – A North Iowa woman faces charges after she was accused of damaging jail property. Crystal Kramer, age 31 of Cresco, was incarcerated in the Winneshiek County Jail on the
SAC CITY, IOWA – Lw enforcemnt in this small, northwest Iowa town arrested a male subject after an alleged domestic and sexual assault incident. According to the Sac City police department, on
CHARLES CITY – A flood warning has been issued for the Cedar River in Charles City. The National Weather Service issued the food warning, from late Monday night through Thursday morning or
BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS – Wal-Mart said Monday night it will no longer sell items with the Confederate Flag. Via social media, Wal-Mart responded to a person’s comment “No more Confederate Flags, NO MORE
MASON CITY – A man who recently got off easy on a felony drug charge was chased on Monroe Avenue Sunday evening and arrested. A Mason City police officer stopped a vehicle
DES MOINES – Liberals in Iowa are demanding that Joni Ernst and Steve King return campaign donations from a white supremacist and are now claiming victory after both will donate the money
MASON CITY – A Mason City man arrested for drunk driving for at least the fifth time entered a guilty plea and is now serving a jail sentence. Dana Lee Despenas, age
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/18/2015 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ——————- ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OTHER SUPPLIES 268.91 AHLERS AND COONEY PC NEGOTIATIONS 600.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 60.00
MASON CITY – Two apparent thugs accosted a person in broad daylight Monday in the Cultural Crescent, and cops are seeking clues. According to Mason City police, Monday afternoon at about 3:15
MINNEAPOLIS – Eight counts have been lodged against a man whose shooting spree in a gang-related feud injured an innocent mother and child. According to Minneapolis police, a 24-year-old Minneapolis man was
PALO – A Hiawatha woman died after being struck by lightning early Saturday evening at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area near Palo in Linn County. Rebecca McCarty, 42, was camping with friends
MASON CITY – Police were called to the Walmart Supercenter Monday morning after report of a shoplifter that fled the store without paying for items. MASon City police told NIT that on
PLYMOUTH – Severe storms over the last several hours of Monday morning caused sever damage throughout the North Iowa area. There was a power loss in Mason City of over an hour.
Opinion of Peter Children of Mason City – I enjoy Monday’s for any number of reasons. It’s the day the country opens its door to business after shutting down for Saturday &
MASON CITY – North Iowa law enforcement confirmed a shooting death early Monday morning in Mason City. The shooting may have been during an attempted traffic stop, on the city’s west side.
MINNEAPOLIS – General Mills announced Monday it will phase out the use artificial flavors and colors in its breakfast cereals. By 2017, General Mills will tweak all the different recipes that make
NODAWAY, IOWA – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office along with the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Iowa Division if Criminal Investigation are investigating a suspicious death in Nodaway, Iowa. The investigation is
MANCHESTER, IOWA – A woman who allegedly wrote a bad check for over $500 at a convenience store has been arrested. According to information authorized by Manchester Chief of Police James R.
DES MOINES – Police in Des Moines are investigating the 6th homicide in 2015, the latest a stabbing incident that left several other person injured. At 4:57 am the Des Moines Police
Commentary: Downtown Mason City The enthusiasm shown by local media outlets is to be expected; the Globe Gazette and KGLO along with the local CBS television station are all in bed with
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Thronton man was jailed late Saturday for drunk driving. A Cerro Gordo deputy conducted a traffic stop near Grouse Avenue and 180th Street Saturday, June 19
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Georgia man was sentenced today to 262 months in prison for engaging in sexually explicit conduct with minors and producing images and videos of that conduct during trips
NIT – Former Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney took an aggressive stance in the wake of the shooting deaths of nine African-American people in South Carolina. Mitt Romney called for the removal
DES MOINES – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.8 percent in May, but was down from the May 2014 rate of 4.4 percent. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate rose to
DES MOINES, IA – The U.S. Department of Labor awarded Iowa Workforce Development more than $5.2 million dollars to provide long-term unemployed workers with opportunities to transition to high demand jobs in