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CLEAR LAKE – An expected 10,000 to 15,000 Iowa hunters will turn their attention to pursuing the state’s top predator after Jan. 10. That’s when most of Iowa’s hunting seasons close, and
MASON CITY – The Mason City School District announced today that one of the schools in the district have made improvements in a school ratings system. According to the Mason City School District:
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program has received the Certificate of CDC Full Recognition from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 12/7/2017 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ——————- ACCO SITE IMPROVEMENTS 34,594.00 AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 510.00 AHLERS AND COONEY PC NEGOTIATIONS 10,528.65 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS
ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton today announced that he will appoint Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith to serve as United States Senator for Minnesota. Smith will be appointed to serve a
MONTEZUMA, IOWA – An Iowa woman was jailed after she allegedly stole thousands of dollars from the sheriff’s office where she was employed. In February of 2017, the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office
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ALGONA – A utility bill scam has been reported to police in Algona and elsewhere in the state, and they warn to never give out personal information to strangers on the phone.
ALABAMA – A bare-knuckle U.S. Senate election in Alabama between an accused child-molester and a Democrat narrowly went the liberal’s way, “On a very personal level, I want to thank each of
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CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who fired shots at a UNI campus church was sentenced today to the statutory maximum of 10 years in federal prison. Darius Devon Nickelous, age 23, from
DES MOINES – Today two Iowa Statehouse leaders today expressed concern that the 2018 legislative session could bring sudden, unnecessary changes to Iowa’s pension system. The two said the changes would harm
MASON CITY – The NIACC women’s basketball team remained No. 2 in the third NJCAA Divsion II poll released Tuesday. NIACC (12-1 overall) was also No. 2 in the Dec. 5 poll.
DES MOINES – Monday, Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R-Mount Auburn), Co-Chair of the House-Senate Public Retirement Systems Committee, issued the following statement regarding legislation related to IPERS and other public retirement systems: “As
As we get ever closer to Christmas Day, the number of local events across Iowa is increasing. There are plenty of special events, one-off get-togethers, and interesting opportunities to see and experience
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who led a long-running heroin distribution organization in Cedar Rapids known by customers as “We the Best” was convicted by a jury Moday, after a five-day trial
AMES – Police in Ames are actively investigating a drive-by shooting that took place Monday night. At approximately 11:10 P.M. on Monday, December 11, officers responded to a report of a shooting
AMES – Iowa State senior linebacker/quarterback Joel Lanning was named First-Team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). The FWAA All-America team is one of the oldest and most prestigious
The Iowan economy is perhaps best known for its agricultural output, and this remains a key part of the Midwestern economy. However, there is a lot more going on in the state
John R. Carr, 68, of Charles City, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service for John Carr will be held 10:30
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake man who was accused of intentionally running down a bicyclist – and then quickly released from prison on appeal in that case – was arrested recently
NEW YORK – A young Middle-Eastern man brought a bomb to New York’s Times Square today after he earlier pledged allegiance to ISIS and was here as a result of “our failed
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man has been found guilt of first-degree robbery by a jury and awaits sentencing. A warrant for the arrest of 36-year-old Donald Edward McIntyre was issued
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – The NIACC men’s basketball team dropped a 101-93 overtime decision to the Augustana College Junior Varsity on Sunday in a nonconference contest. Sophomore guard Nick Wurm scored a
CEDAR RAPIDS – Armando Adame, age 21, from Waterloo, Iowa, has been charged with one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The charge is contained in a complaint
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health has their first confirmed case of influenza in the county. Influenza is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused
MASON CITY – A Mason City man is facing a sex abuse charge after an alleged crime committed this past winter. Mason City police investigated a criminal complaint of a sex assault
MASON CITY – Police in Mason City issued a “code red” warning in a Sunday evening search for a shooting suspect. At approximately 4:50 PM Sunday, Mason City Police Department officers located
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – University of Iowa senior linebacker Josey Jewell was named the 2017 Lott IMPACT Trophy winner. The announcement came Sunday evening from Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation. The trophy, given
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was caught drunk driving this weekend in rural Cerro Gordo county. A Cerro Gordo county deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 9000 block of
IOWA CITY – A defensive player for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes football team was caught drunk driving this weekend. According to a report, senior free safety Brandon P. Snyder was reported
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health would like to alert Cerro Gordo County residents of a home care scam. The health department and law enforcement have received
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was stopped and arrested for drunk driving and illegal possession of alcohol this weekend. Mason City police conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iowa Senator Charles Grassley, who helps shape farm subsidies flowing out of the federal government, has himself cashed in in hundreds of thousands of dollars from the programs. According
Louis Bouillon, 63, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service for Louis Bouillon will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,
MASON CITY – Police in Mason City investigated a shooting Saturday. According to details gathered by NIT, the shooting took place Saturday evening at or near the 200 block of 12th Street
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – One person is dead after a single-car accident Saturday morning near Swaledale. A 2008 Chrysler PC was traveling northbound on Jonquil Avenue north of 130th Street (just
BETTENDORF – Sophomore Jaycob Payne scored 11 points with nine rebounds and four steals to lead the NIACC men’s basketball team to a 95-58 victory over the St. Ambrose University Junior Varsity
WAPHETON, N.D. – The No. 2 NIACC women’s basketball team improved to 12-1 with a 106-47 win over Dakota College-Bottineau Saturday in the NDSCS Circle of Nations Classic. NIACC connected on a
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was jailed this week after displaying a dangerous weapon during an alleged assault crime. Mason City police were sent to 109 10th Street SW for