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INDEPENDENCE, IOWA – A Netherland Dwarf rabbit reported stolen from the Buchanan County Fairgrounds in Independence during the Buchanan County Fair has been found safe and returned to the owner, but law
MASON CITY – The hits keep coming for Eleven Bar and owner George Barlas, as the city blames him and his business for every issue in or near his establishment and looks
WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Raúl Labrador (R-ID), last week reintroduced legislation to clarify and strengthen religious liberty protections in federal law, by safeguarding those individuals and institutions who
CLEAR LAKE – The crowd was a little smaller than usual, but very enthusiastic for the Sir Mix-a-Lot performance Friday night at the Surf Ballroom. The 51-year-old Anthony Ray brought his entourage
DES MOINES – Yesterday, at the 19th Biennial Convention of AFSCME Iowa Council 61, Danny Homan was re-elected as President of AFSCME Iowa Council 61 by acclamation. “I am honored by our
CEDAR RAPIDS – A woman who committed Social Security Fraud for approximately five years pled guilty today in federal court in Sioux City. Karlotta Venegas, 44, from Webster City, Iowa, was convicted
FOREST CITY, IOWA, July 23, 2015 – The Grand National Rally Grounds in Forest City, Iowa, have been buzzing with energy this week as WIT Club members celebrate the 46th Annual WIT
MASON CITY – A woman may have accelerated when she intended to stop Thursday afternoon, hurtling her Blazer SUV into the side of the Dollar General store in downtown Mason City. The
CLEAR LAKE – No one was hurt today in Clear Lake as the Lady of the Lake boat was evacuated for a fire. The Cerro Gordo sheriff’s office said that at about
MASON CITY – The Iowa Choral Directors’ Association (ICDA) Summer Convention and Symposium will return to Mason City on July 26-30. In its 41st year being held at North Iowa Area Community
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson has been named to the preseason watch list for the Manning Award, given annually to the nation’s top quarterback. The Manning Award was created
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review various aspects of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, including federal oversight of the program. According to
Solar power is becoming increasingly popular all over the world as more people and businesses move away from dirty, expensive fuel and move towards clean, affordable energy. Even though solar panels can
MASON CITY – Police were called to the downtown area late Monday night to arrest a man they say was out-of-control. According to Mason City police, a disturbance was reported at the
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was jailed after police were called to a physical domestic dispute. Mason City police were dispatched to 1603 South Hampshire Avenue on July 22 just
MASON CITY – A Riceville woman was jailed after she was caught allegedly trying to steal from Walmart. Mason City police were dispatched to Walmart, 4151 4th Street SW, on July 16
MASON CITY – Police were called to a Mason City residence after a report of a domestic situation. Jonathan Lee Halverson was arrested by Mason City police on July 12 on charges
HAMPTON – The DNR has identified the source of a fish kill reported July 15 along an estimated 1.5 miles of Maynes Creek three miles southwest of Hampton. The DNR traced the
MASON CITY – Golden Grain Energy, a Mason City ethanol plant, must pay a $10,000 fine for air quality violations. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources published an administrative content order that avoids
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Terry E. Branstad on Wednesday signed a letter to be delivered to President Obama requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 19 Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained
HAMPTON – On the heels of a very successful week featuring visits from two candidates for the GOP’s 2016 Presidential nomination, the Republican Party of Franklin County says it is excited to
DES MOINES – Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is behind or on the wrong side of a too-close-to-call result in matchups with three leading Republican contenders, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of
PLYMOUTH – A Plymouth man was jailed for domestic assault. Cerro Gordo deputies responded to a report of a domestic situation on July 18, just before 10 PM, in Plymouth. Upon arrival
DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad, as the commander-in-chief of the Iowa National Guard, today authorized Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr to strengthen current security measures and arm additional personnel at
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against Discover Bank and its affiliates for illegal private student loan servicing practices. The CFPB found that Discover overstated the minimum
MASON CITY – Ticketed or not? Police were’t able to say today when NIT asked whether an officer was ticketed Tuesday while parked at the Cerro Gordo county courthouse. An NIT reader
MASON CITY – NIT was recently informed of a possible investigation at the Cerro Gorco county jail into alleged activities between a law enforcement officer and a female inmate. According to sources,
IOWA CITY, Iowa – – University of Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz announced Wednesday that offensive lineman Reid Sealby will transfer from the Hawkeye football program. “Reid has chosen to transfer
Opinion by Matt Marquardt – John Skipper and Arian Schuessler sucker-punched George Barlas this weekend. Since John Skipper is too talentless to point a camera and hit the “record” button, he had
CLEAR LAKE – Tickets are now available to be purchased if you care to attend this year’s Democratic “Wing Ding”. The Annual Iowa Wing Ding will be the largest ever gathering of
NORA SPRINGS – A number of law enforcement agencies were called to Nora Springs Tuesday afternoon for a possible suicidal male subject. Floyd county sheriffs, Nora Springs police, Iowa State Patrol and
Opinion by Matt Marquardt – Former Mayor and State Representative Bill Schickel says in a mailer that came to my house that he plans to do things differently than our corrupt Mayor
MASON CITY – Lock your cars, folks. Nocturnal activities of some of our neighbors may be putting your possessions at risk. Two Mason City men were arrested after police observed a suspicious
WAVERLY – An Iowa man was killed after car trouble led him to wander onto a highway, where he was run over. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 61-year-old Michael Moore of
MASON CITY – The John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation has announced a $1 million gift to North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC). As a result of their generosity the brand
VENTURA, IOWA – Have you ever dreamed of owning your own restaurant, with a banquet room and bar? If you have, there’s a gem in Ventura that is waiting for the right
DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad today ordered flags in Iowa will be lowered to half-staff today, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, until Monday, July 27, 2015, at 8 a.m., to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered Citibank, N.A. and its subsidiaries to provide an estimated $700 million in relief to eligible consumers harmed by illegal practices related to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the fourth anniversary of the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) have introduced legislation to eliminate
MASON CITY – You can help support Mason City Mohawk football by spending a few dollars at a garage sale fundraiser this weekend. The Mohawk Football Boosters are having a Garage Sale