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MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health has their first confirmed case of influenza in the county. We’ve had many reports of rapid tests coming back positive for
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today met with President-elect Trump’s Secretary of Defense nominee, retired General James Mattis.
RURAL MASON CITY – A New Year’s Eve underage drinking party south of Mason City led to a visit from law enforcement and charges for 17 people. Cerro Gordo county deputies went
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman is in shock after her dog died following a walk in which the pup apparently came into contact with rat poison – and she wants to
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – In a major announcement today, Ford Motor Company will not build a new plant in Mexico and will instead invest in and bring 700 new jobs here in the
MASON CITY – Two new supervisors took the oath of office in Cerro Gordo county Tuesday morning. Chris Watts and Tim Latham (both Republicans) were elected on November 8, 2016, replacing long-serving
Citizens of Russia, friends, The year 2016 is coming to a close. It was a challenging year, but the difficulties we faced have brought us together and allowed us to reveal enormous
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – Iowa (8-5, 6-3) lost to No. 17 Florida (9-4, 6-2), 30-3, Monday at Raymond James Stadium. Iowa is 2-3 all-time in five Outback Bowl appearances. Iowa trailed just 10-3
NEW YORK – It’s a New Year, but no change in demeanor from President-elect Donald Trump, as he mocked Hillary Clinton and her election team Monday for cancelling the fireworks show that
MINNEAPOLIS – Three people were arrested after hanging a protest banner connected to the Dakota Access Pipeline controversy at US Bank Stadium Sunday during the Vikings football game. Minneapolis police officers working
CHICAGO – New Years Day in Chicago brought another violent incident in which police were involved in a highly-dangerous car chase before shooting the suspect. According to the Chicago Police Department, on
IOWA CITY – With an attractive home football schedule that includes five opponents who participated in 2016 postseason bowls, the University of Iowa athletics department announced today that season tickets for the
MASON CITY – A man convicted of a sex crime against a child in Minnesota who now lives in Mason City continues to have problems with complying with laws connected to verifying
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Barack Obama’s second term in office winds down, he is planning to say goodbye to the nation from Chicago days before the new President is sworn in.
FOREST CITY – A Britt man was arrested in Forest City and charged with felony drug crimes. On December 22, 2016 at 1:40 PM, Forest City police conducted a traffic stop at
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – Dozens of people were killed or injured in a terrorist attack at a Turkish nightclub over the New Year holiday. At least 39 people were killed and 69 injured
DES MOINES – A 63-year-old Ames man died Sunday, Jan. 1 after a fall at Ledges State Park, south of Boone. According to DNR officials, the man fell approximately 60 feet from
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – Two people were hurt in an auto accident near Mason City Sunday evening. The accident happened Sunday evening, January 1, 2017 at about 4:4 PM. A white
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IOWA CITY – Iowa defeated conference rival Michigan 86-83 inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday afternoon. Peter Jok led the Hawkeyes (9-6, 1-1 Big Ten) with 25 points and a big three-pointer in
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MASON CITY – A Mason City woman who left a downtown Mason City store without paying for merchandise and was found with meth once cops tracked her down has been sentenced to
MASON CITY – A man who police say was intoxicated and damaged a hotel before he committed an assault says he’s not guilty ands will stand trial next month. The incident took
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CEDAR RAPIDS – Two felons from Dubuque, who stole firearms in a burglary in March 2016, were each sentenced last week to federal prison. Arthur Robledo, age 25, received a 57 month
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Cedar Rapids man who illegally possessed multiple firearms was sentenced this week to 14 years in federal prison. Christopher McGee, 22, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received the prison
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 12/15/2016 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ——————— AHLERS AND COONEY PC NEGOTIATIONS 8,692.04 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CHEMICALS 135.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 16,053.80 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES OTHER
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MASON CITY – A Clear Lake man who was found passed out behind the wheel of a car parked in the middle of the road in a North End neighborhood faced two
MASON CITY – Charges against a woman for striking parked cars while driving drunk have been dismissed. The incident took place August 9, 2016. At 5:25 AM that morning, a collision was
AMES – Iowa State (9-4, 0-2 Big 12) fell to No. 16 Texas (8-4, 2-0 Big 12) in a 75-68 heart-breaker at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. The Cyclones erased a double-digit
IOWA CITY – As a 10-year-old boy in Iowa City, Iowa, Ted Pacha’s first job was selling soda at University of Iowa football games. He didn’t sit in the stands for his
NORTHWOOD – A Northwood, Iowa man who says he is not guilty of sexual abuse of a child has had his trial pushed all the way back to March. Gerad Lee Kuhlmann,
MASON CITY – A Mason City man allegedly got violent Saturday night at a North End residence, leading to his arrest. On December 31, 2016 at about 6:50 PM, Mason City Police