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ESTHERVILLE, IOWA – A multi-agency investigation into the shooting death of an Estherville, Iowa teen has led to the arrest of another man from that town. Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens reports
AMES, Iowa – Steve Prohm – the 2012 Basketball Times National Coach of the Year who compiled a 104-29 record in four seasons as the head coach at Murray State – has
MASON CITY – It’s not legal to drink alcohol at the Ray Rorick park and the Big Blue pit in Mason City, but several did it Sunday, anyway, and were arrested by
MASON CITY – A Mason City rental house was damaged by smoke and fire, and a fire fighter was hospitalized as he performed his job. According to Mason City fire investigator Aaron
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Within 5 years, federal officials are saying, breathalyzer technology could be installed in all new cars that prevent the vehicle from being moved, all in an attempt to “invent a world
DES MOINES – Today, during his weekly press conference, Gov. Terry E. Branstad announced that the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is bringing driver’s license services to customers in places where they
SPENCER – An Iowa man died as he attempted to fix a car at the side of a highway this weekend in Clay county. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 37-year-old Steven
MASON CITY – An Ankeny man was caught shoplifting at Wal-Mart and taken to jail. Cerro Gordo deputies assisted Mason City police with the apprehension and arrest of 37-year-old Brett Jason Wadsworth
Opinion by NIT Publisher Matt Marquardt – What was Scott Tornquist thinking last Tuesday night? That evening, he sat through his last ever city council meeting as an elected official in Mason
DAVENPORT – Five people were hurt by gunfire in an incident this weekend in Davenport. Police in Davenport, Iowa reported that on Friday, June 6, 2015, at about 5:20 AM, patrol officers
DES MOINES – Governor Terry Branstad will tour North Iowa businesses next week. On Friday, June 12, 2015 at 8:30 a.m., Governor Branstad will attend the “Be Your Own Boss” Camp, NICC
DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad today released a statement on the close of the 2015 legislative session. Some of the key accomplishments from the session include: Connecting every acre in
From Democrats in the Iowa Senate – This year, Senate Democrats fought to provide greater economic security for Iowa families by standing up for workers and investing in skills training, job creation
CRESCO, IA – An auto collision Saturday left two Decorah residents dead. According to the Iowa State Patrol, two-car accident occurred Saturday, June 6 at about 11 AM near Highway 9 and
From Senator Amanda Ragan: More work to be done next year to expand Iowa’s middle class The 2015 session of the Iowa Legislature has concluded with compromises and important steps forward, according
Opinion from Rob Humble of Iowa City: On Thursday the Senate considered an amendment to the fiscal 2016 defense authorization bill. The amendment aimed to ensure that veterans in same-sex marriages would
SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., June 5, and 8 a.m., June 6, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces
CHARLES CITY – Police arrested a woman after they investigated a fight in Charles City. Charles City police were called to the 400 block of 8th Avenue on May 23 for a
CEDAR RAPIDS – Joshua Leute, age 28, of Dubuque, Iowa, has been charged with one count of receipt of child pornography and two counts of possession of child pornography. The charges are
MASON CITY – Law enforcement spotted two wanted individuals Friday evening and took them to jail. Cerro Gordo deputies located 18-year-old Nicole Eljean Krueger and 31-year-old William Thomas Hester, Jr. at 802
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City woman was arrested for the third time this year for domestic assault. On May 24 at about 4:17 PM, Charles City police were called to the
CHARLES CITY – A North Iowa man was recently arrested in Charles City for drunk driving. Charles City police conducted a traffic stop on May 24 at 1:49 AM at the 600
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge man has been arrested on charges of sexual abuse of a child after police led an investigation. On Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 Detective with Criminal Investigations
MASON CITY – It appears Mayor Eric Bookmeyer is in the insurance business. Using city stationary and letterhead, Bookmeyer mailed to all (or most) Mason City property owners a letter urging them
MASON CITY – At-large city council member Scott Tornquist abruptly announced Thursday that he is off the city council. Sources tell NorthIowaToday.com that city hall is working to fill that vacancy at
FORT DODGE – A foot chase of a wanted man led to the discovery of a meth lab in Fort Dodge. According to Fort Dodge police, on June 4, 2015, at approximately
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who possessed child pornography was sentenced June 4, 2015 to over 11 years in federal prison. Paul LeClere, age 51, of Hopkinton, Iowa, received the sentence after
CLIVE, Iowa – The Iowa Lottery’s “Crossword” scratch game has been very good to a Charles City woman who has now claimed two top prizes of $30,000. Donna Holtz claimed the first
COUNCIL BLUFFS – Police in Council bluffs, Iowa reported a violent carjacking early Wednesday morning, and a search is underway for a suspect. The incident occurred in Council Bluffs on June 3
MASON CITY – A Lake Mills man and a Mason City man were caught and arrested on charges related to methamphetamine and other crimes. Cerro Gordo deputies went to 326 1st Street
MASON CITY – Police responded to a two-car accident Thursday afternoon in Mason City. According to Mason City police, on June 4 at about 12:48 PM, officers responded to a two-car vehicle
Opinion by Peter Children – There is a political axiom going around that reminds me of our mayor, Eric Bookmeyer. Every time I run across it I think of him and his
MASON CITY – A dog was apparently beaten to death Wednesday evening at the hands of a Mason City man wielding a hammer, who was arrested and charged with several crimes. According
MASON CITY – In a surprise move, Scott Tornquist is resigning from the Mason City council, effective at midnight. Here is Mr. Tornquist’s message that he posted to his website, TornquistforRiverCity.com: Council
CEDAR RAPIDS – A woman who embezzled more than $120,000 from the bank where she worked was sentenced to twenty-one months in federal prison. Ann M. Sperfslage, 55, from Manchester, received the
MASON CITY – Police caught a man messing with another person’s vehicle and discovered illegal drugs before taking him to jail. After midnight on June 2, Mason City police responded to a
MASON CITY – A NorthIowaToday.com reader asked that a video of an attempted arrest of a Mason City man be published. The following video is of an attempted arrest on or about April
DES MOINES – Leaders in the Iowa Senate Democratic Majority Caucus and the Iowa House Republican Majority Caucus have agreed to support legislation that will keep the Mount Pleasant and Clarinda Mental
MASON CITY – A man recently released from prison was jailed Wednesday when he was caught driving with no license and drugs in his possession. A Cerro Gordo deputy initiated a traffic