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MASON CITY – Two persons listed as associated with a Mason City rental house were arrested recently, one for dealing crack cocaine. A Chicago man was apprehended at a Mason City rental
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA – The Clear Lake Fire Department has a new rescue vehicle thanks to a donation. On Monday, the Clear Lake Fire Department announced that it has a new 2016
MASON CITY – NIT readers reported that a dog was outside in subzero temps, left on a sidewalk at Mason City house – but animal control says it’s “just fine”. The call
MASON CITY – A Cerro Gordo jail inmate entered the shower and punched another inmate – accused of sex crimes against a child – Sunday morning, and proceeded to follow him and
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team is ranked ninth in both the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches Poll after notching a pair of victories last week over
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MASON CITY – Earlier Monday, NIT reported that a man was missing. This evening, police tell NIT that the missing man, Benjamin Ottesen, was located and is deceased. Mr. Ottesen was “located,
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OSAGE, IOWA – Law enforcement in Mitchell county is seeking a woman on a warrant after she skipped a court hearing. Megan Lea Niess, age 26 of Osage, was charged by St.
FORT DODGE, IOWA – A Fort Dodge man threw a simulated explosive device through a woman’s window and now faces serious charges. On Sunday, January 17, 2016 at approximately 6:19 PM, the
ROSEMONT, Illinois — University of Iowa junior Peter Jok was named Big Ten Player of the Week. The announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten Conference office. Jok, who collects his
FORT MADISON, IOWA – Robert Lee Kern, an inmate assigned to the Iowa State Penitentiary, died Saturday, January 16, 2016, in the Penitentiary Medical Care Unit. Kern died of natural causes from
MASON CITY – A Mason City man has been reported missing to police. There was very little information available on this missing person, listed as 29-year-old Benjamin A. Ottwsen. Mr. Ottesen was
The Science on GMOs – Iowa Senator Joni Ernst claims GMO foods are nutritious, safe, and result in higher food production. But evidence shows GMO foods lack nutrients, put human health at
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States and Iran on Sunday settled a long outstanding claim at the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal in the Hague in connection with the nuclear deal. This specific claim
IOWA CITY – The 16th-ranked University of Iowa men’s basketball team improved to 14-3 overall and 5-0 in conference play after topping Michigan, 82-71, inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday afternoon. Jarrod Uthoff
MASON CITY – A man charged by law enforcement with possession numerous mind-altering, powerful drugs during a traffic stop at the NIACC college entrance – some of which were ready allegedly for
MASON CITY – A woman who was caught twice with illegal drugs in recent weeks and faces serious charges is apparently on the run after skipping her court date in Mason City.
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MASON CITY – There was more police activity at College Drive in Mason City involving youngsters with controlled substance issues. Law enforcement conducted a traffic stop at College Drive and 4th Street
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MASON CITY – A man who was banned from owning or caring for horses due to neglect once again has more horses, and people are phoning authorities seeking answers. Ralph Stricker, 92,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States and Europe will lift sanctions against Iran after it was announced this weekend that the Islamic nation has met demands connected to a nuclear deal brokered last
DUBUQUE – The NIACC women’s 4×800-meter relay team qualified for the NJCAA national meet at the Sol Butler Classic Saturday. The NIACC women placed third in a time of 10:58.23 in the
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CLEAR LAKE – A Garner woman stands accused of stealing thousands of dollars from at least 15 disabled residents at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake while she worked there, but says she’s
KEARNEY, Neb. – The NIACC wrestling team went 2-2 at the University of Nebraska-Kearney duals Friday. The No. 9 Trojans topped Northwest Kansas Tech 29-23 and stopped Pratt CC 28-24. The Trojans
MASON CITY – A Mason City man who took it upon himself to take to the roof of Southbridge Mall with a BB gun and shoot a woman and damage other property
MUSCATINE, IOWA – During the evening hours of January 15, 2016, Iowa law enforcement shot a suspect in a stolen Hummer after that vehicle was reported stolen from the parking lot of
From Rep. Sharon Steckman – With many thanks to my constituents, I am back at the Statehouse this week for the second year of the 86th Assembly. My greatest hope for this
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was just one number away from winning a record-breaking Powerball jackpot Wednesday and ended up winning a $100,000 prize. Travis Harpenau matched four of the
MADISON, Wisconsin — The University of Iowa wrestling team won nine-of-10 bouts to defeat Wisconsin, 31-3, on Friday night at the Kohl Center. Iowa held a 32-4 advantage on takedowns and outscored
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman remains jailed after police say she attempted to steal from Shopko and tried to flee the scene in a car parked in the fire lane.
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MASON CITY – A Hampton man’s bond remains set at a million dollars after he pled not guilty to murdering his girlfriend last month. Ronald Lee Rand, age 60, faces a charge
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans to plan over 69,000 new trees on forest land this year. The Arbor Day Foundation recently partnered and through its members provided
CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – A search warrant led to the discovery of a marijuana growing operation in a mobile home park On January 11th, 2016, investigators with the Tri-County Drug Task Force
MASON CITY – The NIACC baseball team signed 15 student-athletes in the 2016 class on Friday. The 15 players in the 2016 recruiting class consist of players from Iowa, Minnesota, Australia, and
From House Speaker Linda Upmeyer – This week was very special for me. As the second session of the 86th General Assembly gaveled in on Monday, my colleagues gave me the distinct