Waterloo man tries to steal booze in Charles City, police say
CHARLES CITY – A Waterloo man nearly escaped with a bottle of booze he allegedly stole from a Charles City business, but police caught up with him in his car. Charles City
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CHARLES CITY – A Waterloo man nearly escaped with a bottle of booze he allegedly stole from a Charles City business, but police caught up with him in his car. Charles City
Letter to the Editor: I would like to express my support for Matt Marquardt in the run-off election for Ward 4 City Council. Matt has the worth ethic, expertise, experience and temperament
LONDON, ENGLAND – The Mayor of London, England wants an apology from U.S. President Donald Trump after he used Twitter to share videos from an alleged fringe group. President Trump re-tweeted the
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman was jailed for drunk diving this week. Mason City police officers were dispatched to a possible impaired driver on November 25 at about 9:23 PM
DES MOINES – On November 30, 2017, EPA finalized volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2018 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel, and biomass-based
Leonard “Ray” Jarrett, 81, of Charles City, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A graveside service for Ray Jarrett will be held 10:00
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve King released the following statement following House Judiciary Committee passage of important legislation he cosponsored that protects Iowans’ ability to legally carry concealed firearms. King, a member of
After the rejection of this broke Gatehouse MC, LLC as the so called developer for this new downtown hotel, we owe a thank you to Mayor Bookmeyer and three Council for their
While the demand for regular mechanics is somewhat saturated, there are sectors where there is still lots of demand for highly trained mechanics. Certified diesel mechanics are in great demand at the
Water pollution is a major problem these days, as more and more industrial waste, human waste, chemicals, oils and sewage are getting emptied in large water bodies, be it a lake or
WRIGHT COUNTY, Iowa – DNR conservation officers responded to a personal injury hunting incident on November 29 around 1:20 p.m., in southwestern Wright County. William Rancourt, 36, of Lebanon, New Hapshire was
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is ecstatic that a so-called tax cut bill is making its way through Congress on a part-line vote, and is offering the SQUEAL Act
MASON CITY – The $150,000 handout to David Rachie, the ousted hotel developer in Mason City’s Renaissance Project – is gone and the city won’t be getting it back – and the
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is terminating its contracts with Garrison Keillor and his private media companies after recently learning of allegations of his inappropriate behavior with an individual
AUDUBON COUNTY, IOWA – Iowa Department of Natural Resources conservation officers responded to a hunting incident around 3:30 p.m., on Nov. 25. Arthur Goupille, 56, of Negaunee, Mich., was hunting pheasants in
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 11/22/2017 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ——————– ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 580.68 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CHEMICALS 60.00 APPLIANCE SERVICE & PARTSBUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINTEN
I am writing in support of Matt Marquardt for the Forth Ward City Council position. Mason City needs a fresh voice to represent all of us. Having met Matt Marquardt several years
2016 was a big year for online education. During the 2016-2017 period, more high school graduates opted for an online bachelor’s degree program than ever before. The decision to study online is
According to AAA, the annual cost of operating a vehicle is about $8,700 per year on average when accounting for gas and other finances. However, in many cases that amount can be
MASON CITY – An Ankeny man was taken to jail after police suspected him of drunk driving in Mason City Monday night. Mason City police stopped a driver suspected of being impaired
MASON CITY – A Clear Lake man was hurt after crashing his motorcycle into a downtown Mason City river – and cited by police. Mason City police tell NIT that the crash
Choosing your next hairstyle can be difficult when you feel like you’ve already done everything there is to be done with your hair. Women who take their hair very seriously often run
The US auto market is one of the biggest industries on American soil and, if 2016 selling statistics are anything to go by, it’s not slowing down anytime soon. More than 17
As parents, we all know the struggle of a rainy day, especially in the holidays, in finding entertainment for our children. Netflix has a great range of kid’s entertainment, with their own
MASON CITY – In yet another bizarre twist to the downtown Renaissance Project in Mason City, the city council ditched the hotel developer they previously selected months ago in favor of G8
Last night our city council FIRED the hotel developer in the Renaissance Project – Gatehouse. Council point-blank stated that our taxes WOULD GO UP if Gatehouse was involved – this was not
DES MOINES – On Saturday, November 25, 2017, the Appanoose County Sheriff’s office received a report of a deer hunter missing in Appanoose County. A body was found in a remote rural
MASON CITY – A local bar owner was arrested for drunk driving recently. Mason City police tell NIT that on October 5, 2017, at 1:20 AM, Roger A. Waner was contacted and
Are you in search of new and fun ways to celebrate the holiday season this year? Well, the great news is that there are a variety of entertaining ways to spend time
AMES – Iowa State University announced today that football coach Matt Campbell has agreed to a new six-year contract worth $22.5 million. Campbell’s guaranteed annual salary will increase from $2.1 million to
MASON CITY – Al Dyer, the former Mason City Fire Chief who resigned from his job after a confidential memo was leaked to KIMT by councilman John Lee, has reached an agreement
AMES – Iowa State (0-2, 0-0 Big 12) and No. 22 Rider (1-1, 0-0 EWL) each one five bouts in the Broncs’ 22-15 victory over the Cyclones. Rider’s three bonus-point victories proved
MASON CITY – A Charlie Brown Christmas Live! On Stage, at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 14th, 2017. This presentation is part
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Concert Choir and NIACC Singers Winter Concert will be held in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on Thursday, December 7 at 7:30
MASON CITY – Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps on their 2017 Toys for Tots campaign. The program provides toys to less fortunate children during the holiday season.
MASON CITY – Two people reported being robbed in Mason City, and a year-long investigation led to the arrest of a suspect. Armando Ismael Ramon, age 18, was booked into the Cerro
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Iowa DNR Conservation Officers this month have charged Nicholas W. Slater, 31, of Glendale, AZ with deer poaching in Lake Manawa State Park on November 19, 2016. Slater
MASON CITY – The NIACC women’s basketball team made school history on Sunday afternoon. One day after tying the school’s single-game 3-point record, the Lady Trojans (9-0) broke the school mark with
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman is guilty of theft for a second time this year and has been sent to jail. Keisha Spring Dunigan, age 28, pled guilty to third-degree theft
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested for drunk driving this weekend. Mason City police conducted a traffic stop just after midnight on Saturday, November 25 near Virginia Avenue and