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RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Mason City woman is facing a felony drunk driving charge after she was caught early Saturday morning in rural Cerro Gordo county. A Cerro Gordo county
MASON CITY – State Senator Amanda Ragan and State Representative Sharon Steckman are organizing a town hall meeting on jobs at the Mason City Public Library in the Elizabeth Muse Norris Classroom.
WATERLOO – A man produced a gun during an altercation in a Waterloo bar this weekend and attempted to shoot his nemesis – but the gun misfired, police say. On October 21,
FAYETTE, IOWA – A Mason City man was busted for dealing drugs at a residential facility. On October 22, 2017, at approximately 12:30 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report
Gerald “Jerry” Jung, 78, of Charles City, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Jerry Jung will be held
RURAL FLOYD COUNTY – Three people were hurt in an auto accident Sunday morning near Rudd. The Floyd county sheriff’s office and other emergency responders were called to the scene of an
DES MOINES – Iowa Insurance Division (IID) Commissioner Doug Ommen announced Monday afternoon that Iowa is withdrawing its Section 1332 Waiver, also known as the Iowa Stopgap Measure, from federal consideration. The Stopgap
ALBIA, IOWA – Yet another school threat in Iowa has led to the arrest of a teen on a terrorism charge. On Saturday, October 21, 2017 the Albia Police Department and Monroe
MASON CITY – A drunk driver was stopped and arrested after she blew through a stop sign Sunday morning. A Cerro Gordo county deputy conducted a traffic stop at 1:38 AM in
SPRINGFIELD, MA – University of Iowa sophomore Jordan Bohannon has been named to the 20-player watch list for the 2018 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award. The announcement was made
AMES, Iowa – The Associated Press Top-25 football poll was released today and Iowa State is among the top-25. Iowa State is ranked No. 25 in the week 9 poll, marking the
SAN ANTONIO — The driver of a tractor-trailer with Iowa ties charged with an illegal alien smuggling operation that resulted in 10 deaths pleaded guilty to those charges on Monday. This guilty
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was caught drunk driving Saturday night. A Cerro Gordo county deputy stopped a vehicle after a traffic complaint at about 7:04 PM near 4th Street
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MASON CITY – A Nora Springs man was jailed after a drunk driving stop Saturday morning in Mason City. A Mason City police officer stopped a vehicle near 1920 South Federal Avenue
CEDAR RAPIDS – Eight Iowa residents have been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges. At sentencing hearings in August, September, and October of 2017, Chief United States
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EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos’ big field goal to tie the game in the fourth quarter was not enough to get the Hawkeyes a “W” as Northwestern (4-3, 2-2) defeated
GARNER – A bar owner in Garner must pay a fine after patrons at the establishment were allegedly allowed to smoke. According to state documents, James Brunsen, owner of Matt’s Place at
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man committed the serious crime of not only stealing beer – but tossing it into the river. The incident happened on Wednesday, October 18. At about
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake Police Officer was injured early Friday morning, October 20, while attempting to stop a fight at the Pilot Travel Center, 2411 Highway 18 East in Clear
RIVERSIDE, IOWA – A mother and a father are behind bars facing homicide charges after their 17-month-old daughter was found unresponsive and later died weighing just 11 lbs. On Thursday, October 19,
FORT MADISON – Iowa State Penitentiary continues in lockdown/restricted movement status as of Friday October 20th. There are no plans to remove this status at this time. The staff member from Wednesday’s
MANCHESTER, IOWA – Police in the small Northeast Iowa town say a teen was caught with a gun at a high school parking lot. The Manchester Police Department responded to a complaint
MASON CITY – A convicted domestic abuser wanted since May has turned himself in to face justice. The incident involving Cory Lee Craig took place Saturday, December 17, 2016 in Mason City. A
DUBUQUE – Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company continues its move toward a clean energy future by placing Iowa’s largest solar garden in service. The record-breaking site is one of two new solar
CEDAR FALLS – On Thursday, November 2, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments at Cedar Falls High School in Cedar Falls involving a case of a Rockford man who beat
CHARLES CITY – A man was arrested after he allegedly took Chinese meals by shoplifting a business in Charles City this week. The incident took place on October 17 at about 4:29
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EAGLE GORVE – Yet another school threat has been leveled and a teen has been arrested in Eagle Grove, police say. According to Eagle Grove police, apparently on Thursday, an Eagle Grove
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to concerns U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) previously outlined, including in a meeting earlier this week, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Pruitt sent a letter to her
MASON CITY – A traffic stop Thursday night in Mason City led a hotel raid and then to drug and weapon arrests. On October 19, 2017, Deputies with the Cerro Gordo County
CHARLES CITY – A jury says a Charles City man is guilty of murder after he shot and killed a Mason City man in June. In July, the Chicago Police Department took
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Britt woman was hurt in an auto crash Thursday in rural Cerro Gordo county. On October 19, 2017 at approximately 4:58 PM, Cerro Gordo deputies responded
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DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Monday expressing her deep concern about the direction the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) appears to be taking on
MASON CITY – The Iowa DNR is launching a new campaign this week called “Let’s Go Hunting” to encourage more people to either try hunting, to get back into hunting, or for