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CHARLES CITY — Local law enforcement to be honored Wednesday in Charles City at a ceremony. The festivities will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at 6:30 pm to honor local
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CHARLES CITY — Local law enforcement to be honored Wednesday in Charles City at a ceremony. The festivities will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at 6:30 pm to honor local
Going through a lawsuit is a horrendously stressful time for everyone involved. From engaging with lawyers to trying to prove that you’re right, it’s not something that anyone wants to go through.
SAN ANTONIO — The driver of a tractor-trailer with Iowa ties was charged Monday with one count of transporting illegal aliens, after 10 aliens died when they were smuggled in his truck
MASON CITY – NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEAN’S LIST 2017 SPRING TERM (Students who complete a minimum of six semester hours and earn a 3.25-3.49 term grade point average in an
CLARKSVILLE, IOWA – A fire was allegedly set on purpose at the Clarksville city hall, leading to the arrest of a local man. The fire was Saturday at the Clarksville city hall,
MASON CITY – A convicted burglar who spent time in prison for his previous crimes was back at in Mason City this weekend – but cops quickly put a stop to his
MASON CITY – A man who once threw a dog into a burning Mason City house on purpose has been caught toting meth twice in recent weeks. Cerro Gordo county deputies responded
MASON CITY – A Rockwell man already convicted of felony drunk driving got behind the wheel of a vehicle and did the deed again. John William Awe was tooling down Federal Avenue
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – At least 9 people died in an apparent human trafficking operation when a semi truck – reportedly with Iowa license plates – was found crammed with illegal immigrants
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake residence was fully destroyed in a fire Sunday, and one firefighter was hospitalized. The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to 105 and 107 Lakeview Meadows
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Thornton man was caught drunk driving this weekend. A Cerro Gordo county deputy conducted a welfare check on a subject in a vehicle on Friday, July
I read John Skipper’s column this morning, if I had a degree from M.I.T. in Theoretical Physics as it relates to trust and values… perhaps I could interpret it for you. Seeing
SIOUX CITY – An illegal alien from Guatemala who was kicked out of the United States but then came back to Iowa and was caught by police after he beat his daughter
IOWA CITY – As a farm boy near Belle Plaine, Iowa, Henry Tippie (1949 B.S.C.) was fascinated by sports. That love of athletics has always included the Iowa Hawkeyes. For 60 years,
INDEPENDENCE, IOWA – An Illinois man lost his life after his truck vaulted off an Iowa bridge and landed in a river. On Friday, July 21, 2017 at approximately 11:35 AM, the
The following is a legislative update from Rep. Sharon Steckman of Mason City – Budget Shortfall May Force Special Session The state fiscal year closed on June 30th with an estimated $104
CHARLES CITY – A Chicago man was arrested in Charles City recently for driving offenses. On July 14, 2017 at about 5:19 AM, the Charles City police department conducted a traffic stop
MASON CITY – A Mason City man wanted in connection to a drug crime who is accused of drunk driving last month was caught again this weekend. A Cerro Gordo county deputy
MASON CITY – A wanted Mason City man who snuck away from the Beje Clark halfway house was located by police and chased down with meth in his possession. On July 22,
MASON CITY – Peter Veal has been convicted by a Webster county jury of two murders in Mason City he committed last November. Peter Veal murdered Caleb Christensen and Melinda Kavars on November
CLEAR LAKE – A Mason City man who punched and seriously injured a young woman last year in Iowa City has been sent to jail for 30 days in a plea deal
COUNCIL BLUFFS – An Iowa woman seeking painkillers draped herself in camouflage, got armed and then robbed a pharmacy. On July 21, 2017 at approximately 12:05 PM, Council Bluffs, Iowa police officers
DES MOINES – The next time you drive by an RV on the interstate, you never know who might be inside watching to make sure you are following the laws, the Iowa
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Warner today reacted to reports that President Trump may be considering pardons connected to the ongoing Russia investigation. Sen. Warner, a Democrat from Virginia and Vice Chairman
CHARLES CITY – A Mason City man was arrested in Charles City for assaulting a peace officer. On July 15, 2017 at about 6:30 PM, officers with the Charles City police department
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today in Philadelphia, Attorney General Jeff Sessions blasted sanctuary cities and laid out efforts to combat violent crime in America. The following is his remarks: Good morning. It is
My name is Dave Brown I attended the last school board meeting. I would like to say for me discipline is the hardest part of teaching. If you can ask ten teachers,
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 07/20/2017 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ——————- ACCO OTHER SUPPLIES 1,090.10 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC COPY CHARGE 333.59 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 9,208.51 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 5,737.81 ALPHA MEDIA
CEDAR FALLS – A Nashua man was arrested by Cedar Falls police for slashing tires in that community. Christopher Paul Rumachik, age 31 of Nashua, is facing a charge of felony second-degree
CHARLES CITY – A wanted Chicago man was snared by Charles City police in recent days, and sent away to face drug charges. On July 15 at about 1:43 PM, officers with
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) this week confirmed identity of the two Minneapolis Police Department officers involved in an officer involved shooting incident
CHARLES CITY – Charles City police recently caught a dangerous, unlicensed, uninsured, intoxicated driver on the wrong side of the highway with no headlights. On July 16, 2017, officers with the Charles
MASON CITY – Record sales of instant-scratch tickets led the Iowa Lottery to achieve annual results in its Top 4 overall and finish fiscal year 2017 well ahead of budget projections. The biggest
DUBUQUE – An Iowa man and his dog were attacked by “Beefy” the pit bull, leading to the pit being stabbed to death and a ticket for the victim. On July 4th,
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds was named to the National Governors Association (NGA) Executive Committee Tuesday. She was selected by her fellow governors at the NGA meeting in Providence, Rhode Island,
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Thursday for Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette and Winneshiek counties in response to severe weather on July 19. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources
CEDAR RAPIDS – Gun-toting brothers from a small Northern Iowa town are accused by federal authorities of dealing heroin and the ultra-dangerous drug fentanyl. Brothers Kaleb and Cole Breitsprecher, ages 22 and