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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Congressman David Young (IA-03) and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) along with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Congressmen Rod Blum (IA-01), Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and
MASON CITY – A Mason City man is awaiting a court appearance after an allegedly violent incident with another person. Mason City police took a sex assault report on the afternoon of
MASON CITY – A convicted ecstasy dealer who has served time in a state prison was caught with illegal meth and marijuana and has now been ordered back to prison. A Cerro
MASON CITY – An immigration hold has been placed on a man thought to be suspicious and arrested by police early Monday morning. Mason City police officers responded to a report of
FAYETTE, IOWA – Two female nursing assistants who worked at home for troubled persons were nabbed by police after they developed sexual relationships with patients who absconded from the facility. On February
NORA SPRINGS – A Nora Springs man got probation for a Waterloo car accident in which a woman was seriously hurt and drug possession, then was arrested after a violent incident. Andreas
MASON CITY – NIACC sophomore right-hander Courtney Johannes was selected as the NJCAA Division II pitcher of the week for the week of Feb. 26-March 4 on Wednesday. Johannes, who was selected
ESTHERVILLE – Kyle Beisch connected on a 3-point goal at the buzzer to lift Iowa Lakes to an 81-80 victory over NIACC in the opening round of the NJCAA Region XI tournament
MASON CITY – A Mason City man caught twice last year with meth and finally put on probation for the second crime was arrested once again as he prowled the downtown. A
MASON CITY – NIACC sophomore right-handeder Courtney Johannes was selected as the ICCAC pitcher of the week for the week of Feb. 26-March 4. Johannes, who is from Pella, tossed a five-inning
By KIRK HARDCASTLE NIACC sports information director MASON CITY – The NIACC softball team is off to a fast start offensively in the young 2018 season. NIACC (5-3 overall) averages 13.125 runs
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State freshman Lindell Wigginton was named to the United State Basketball Writers Association All-District VI team. Wigginton, a Dartmouth, Nova Scotia native, leads the Cyclones averaging 16.6 points
MASON CITY – The NIACC softball team is ranked No. 19 in the first NJCAA Divsion II poll released Tuesday. NIACC (5-3 overall) returns to action Friday at Southeast CC. The doubleheader
Residents and officials in Iowa can now rest assured that there is a balanced population of deer in their state. Like other states, Iowa regulates the hunting of deer and other large
MASON CITY – A police response to a “large fight” in a Mason City neighborhood led to the arrest of a drunk driver. On Sunday, March 4 at about 2:34 AM, Mason
DES MOINES – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today administered the oath of office to Bill Northey at the Annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner. Until yesterday, Northey had served as Iowa’s
RURAL FLOYD COUNTY – A burn burned to the ground today in rural Floyd county, but no one was hurt. The Floyd county sheriff’s office reported that at 4:10 PM today, March
MASON CITY – A convicted felon who was set free from an Iowa prison late last year was caught creeping near a closed Mason City business and cops chased and arrested the
WEST UNION, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man was nabbed by law enforcement after he arrived at a sheriff’s office with drugs while driving illegally. On March 3, 2018, Fayette county deputies
GREENE, IOWA – The North Iowa-based nonprofit group My Happy Place has helped renovate a bedroom for a deserving little boy in Greene who is battling a lifelong heart condition. My Happy
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Oelwein, Iow chiropractor and clinic have agreed to pay nearly $80,000 to resolve false claims act allegations involving free electrical stimulation, federal authorities said today. Bradley Brown, D.C.,
WESTGATE, IOWA – A teen drinking party was busted this weekend at a remote Northern Iowa location. On March 3, 2018 at approximately 11:00 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was notified
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man passed away after an auto accident in town this past weekend. The accident happened on the evening of Saturday, March 3, 2018. Charles City police
Nickalos McDaniel, 75, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Hauser
OZAUKEE COUNTY, WISCONSIN – The Justice Department today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, alleging that the County discriminated against Ms. Barnell Williams, a former nursing assistant at
SPENCER, IOWA – The Democratic challenger for stalwart conservative Iowa Congressman Steve King, Leann Jacobsen, this week touted her record of “positive impact” for Iowans. As the election season begins to
NIACC’s 4×800 team places 12th at nationals LUBBOCK, Texas – The NIACC men’s 4×800 team of Abdiaziz Wako, Blake Keller, Daniel Hennigar and Akahnni Delgado placed 12th at the NJCAA national indoor
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman convicted of felony drunk driving back in 2012 was busted recently in town, allegedly driving drunk once again. A traffic complaint was called in to
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 3/1/2018 Payee Description Amount —————————————— —————– ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC COPY CHARGE 355.35 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 391.42 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,127.84 ALL
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake man remains in jail after being accused of burglarizing vehicles. Taylor James Wigant, age 24 of Clear Lake, was charged by Clear Lake police with 4
BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS – The Justice Department today announced it has signed a settlement agreement with West Liberty Foods L.L.C., an Iowa-based meat processing business that operates a plant in Bolingbrook, Illinois, to
MASON CITY – A Rudd man was nabbed by Mason City police as he rolled through town in a pickup truck with his two pals, who were on stolen snowmobiles. Police tell
LAKOTA, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man has been arrested for the alleged murder of a woman. On Saturday, March 3 at approximately 12:47 AM, the Kossuth County Sheriff’s office received a
AMES – Democratic state Senator Amanda Ragan said today she supports improvements at the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. According to Senator Amanda Ragan, this year, Iowa State University is requesting new state
MASON CITY – A Mason City man is guilty of felony drunk driving and has been sent to jail. Paul Allen Rowe, age 47 of Mason City, was accused of drunk driving
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo County Treasurer Patricia Wright announced that she is seeking re-election. Pat is currently serving her second term as County Treasurer. Treasurer Wright, a Democrat, says she continues
MASON CITY – Mason City police said Sunday they served some warrants in connection to local burglaries. The Mason City Police Department served search warrants Sunday, March 4 at two residences in
FOREST CITY – A man from Manly was caught with methamphetamine at the Winnebago plant in Forest City. The incident took place on February 21, 2018. Winnebago security made a report to
FOREST CITY – A Mason City man was caught drunk driving in Forest City recently. The arrest took place on the early morning of February 22, 2018. A report of suspicious activity
MASON CITY – A Clear Lake man who earlier beat a second-offense drunk driving charge after a dangerous police chase is now facing a felony drunk driving charge again after he was