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CEDAR RAPIDS – Alliant Energy today announced that it is making a donation of $2 million to its Hometown Care Energy Fund, which helps income-eligible customers across its service area with heating
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State junior nose guard Demond Tucker was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, announced today by the Big 12 Conference. A native of Hazelhurst, Miss., Tucker
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa junior Sammy Brooks has been named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week. The Oak Park, Illinois, native used four takedowns and eight nearfall points to
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 11/5/2015 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ————————– ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 259.09 AG POWER M/E REPAIRS 1,017.22 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,322.50 ALLIANT
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REVIEW: Fleet Farm car wash ★ ★ out of 5 Made a stop Friday evening at the Mason City Fleet Farm car wash (3200 4th Street SW) to wash a little dirt
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Coppin State, 103-68, inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. With the win, the Hawkeyes improve to 2-0 on the year. Iowa’s 103
BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA – A Democratic candidate for the Minnesota House defended the murderous, terrorist group known as ISIS and then realized he made perhaps the dumbest mistake of his life, leading to
MASON CITY – A woman was arrested and the driver is on the loose after a scary one-car accident Sunday in Mason City near East Park that left a house damaged. Mason
REVIEW: WalMart ★ ★ ★ out of 5 Ordered a new iPod online through Walmart.com. Great deal, $100 off. Said it would be ready for pick-up Friday and to wait for confirmation.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Now-former UFC champion Ronda Rousey was knocked senseless Saturday night by a boxing champion, Holly Holm. No one has ever seen Rousey pushed around in the ring like she
SIOUX CITY – A speeding Texas driver rear-ended a another vehicle as both entered a construction zone in Woodbury county, causing his death and the injury of several others. According to a
IOWA CITY – The Iowa Hawkeye football team has achieved a feat it had never accomplished before: Won its tenth game in a row to open a season. Iowa faced its oldest
CHARLES CITY – Police investigated a domestic incident this past week in Charles City and arrested one man. On November 8 at 11:20 PM, Charles City police went to the 200 block
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man was arrested twice over a two day span this week. On November 9 at about 7:38 PM, police were called to the 900 block of
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man was jailed after police investigated a domestic incident this week. Charles City police were called to the 800 block of 11th Street for a domestic
FORT DODGE – NIACC sophomore Imad Amenzou earned honorable mention all-American honors with his 14th place finish at the NJCAA Division I cross country meet on Saturday at Lakeside Golf Course. Amenzou
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The fourth-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team defeated top-ranked Oklahoma State, 18-16, on Saturday in front of 42,287 fans, the largest dual crowd in NCAA history. The Hawkeyes
SIOUX CITY – A Mexican alien who caused an Iowa mom hardship by stealing her social security number to get a job will be deported. Ostolia Collazo-Pena, age 43, from Mexico, was
DES MOINES –Today, Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds issued statements and offered condolences to the people of France in the wake of terrrorist attacks yesterday in Paris. “On behalf of the
IOWA CITY – The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Gardner-Webb, 76-59, in its season opener Friday night inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Senior Jarrod Uthoff led the Hawkeyes offensively with 21 points. Uthoff has
MASON CITY – Two persons were jailed this week when police stopped their vehicle and discovered they were in possession of the dangerous drug methamphetamine. Mason City police conducted a traffic stop
MASON CITY – A dangerous Mason City drunk driver is back in jail, serving a week in jail for his second conviction. Jeremy John Hildebrand, age 25, is now serving a 7 day jail
CHARLES CITY – A Rockford man pled guilty to a lesser charge in a child sex abuse case and received a suspended sentence, probation and a fine. Brent Michael Drees, age 43,
SHEFFIELD – Cerro Gordo Sheriff Kevin Pals warned today that persons in the Sheffield, Iowa area could be without phone service for a few hours from Sunday to Monday. According to Sheriff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over 100 people were killed in Paris, France Friday when gunmen stormed a music venue where a rock band was playing. The reaction across the free world was swift,
MASON CITY – Mason City officials say the installation of windows that open up and have screens on them will lead to significant utility fee savings and other benefits as they look to install
NORA SPRINGS – A former Cerro Gordo county jailer is charged a second time with harassment. Aron Bierl, age 29 of Nora Springs, allegedly harassed a person in Nora Springs on September
MASON CITY – City hall has scheduled a time for the public to learn more about and see concepts for a downtown parking ramp project for downtown Mason City. The City of
CHARLES CITY – A fire on Tuesday morning this week claimed the life of a Charles City man. Steven Sadler, age 61, was discovered by fire fighters in an apartment at the
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly two dozen aircraft were hit by lasers Wednesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. More than 20 aircraft were struck by lasers from the ground last night while
DES MOINES – A Minnesota man who came to Clear Lake last spring to meet a woman at a hotel and then allegedly cut her with a knife and confined her against
MASON CITY – A man arrived at Mercy Hospital Wednesday with a gunshot wound, prompting a call to police and now an investigation. Police said today that on Wednesday, November 11 at
KNOXVILLE, IOWA – Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department Director Mark Schouten will survey storm damage today in Knoxville, Iowa. A possible tornado blew through Knoxville,
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MASON CITY – A change in ownership will not affect a favorite downtown Mason City craft brewery, NIT is told. Mason City Brewing opened on February 23, 2013, under the ownership of
AUSTIN, MINNESOTA – An undercover video shot at a pork slaughterhouse in Austin, Minnesota has been turned over to the USDA for a possible investigation into the brutal treatment of pigs at