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MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health and the Mason City Family YMCA, with support from Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, are offering a program to help individuals
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man who illegally possessed a sawed-off shotgun was sentenced on May 31, 2018, to more than two years in federal prison. Traeves Dashonn Bowers, age 33, from
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who possessed child pornography pled guilty yesterday in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Austin Marek, age 22, from Anamosa, Iowa, was convicted of one count of possession
RURAL WORTH COUNTY – A barn fire caused serious damage Monday evening near Northwood. Around 6:10 PM Monday evening, an emergency call was made by the owner of a barn at 4665
MASON CITY – The last time the Mason City council hired a fire chief, it was more or less a disaster, and now they are trying to get it right with a
In the recent times, there are a number of job opportunities in several fields. This leaves job seekers with a huge number of job options to select from. This is of a
FOREST CITY – Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that it has acquired Chris-Craft, an iconic recreational boat builder, from Stellican Ltd., which has owned Chris-Craft since 2001.
DECORAH, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man faces charges after an alleged jail cell vandalism spree. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office says that on the evening of June 4, 2018, 31-year-old Samuel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philadelphia Eagles told President Trump they wouldn’t be sending their full team for a White House visit, so he changed the event to a celebration of America, instead.
NORTHWOOD – A suspect is in custody in connection to a vicious Northwood stabbing that took place over the weekend. On June 02, 2018 at approximately 10:48 PM, the Worth County Sheriff’s
MASON CITY – A Mason City man guilty of child endangerment will spend up to 10 years in prison. On June 22, 2017 at 9:39 PM, Mason City police officers and medics
AMES – Iowa State men’s basketball player Cameron Lard is currently enrolled at a wellness center dedicated to helping individuals build a balanced and structured lifestyle. Coach Steve Prohm and the Iowa
MASON CITY – NIACC’s Brandon Williamson claims that he’s not nervous for the upcoming Major League Baseball draft. Williamson, a left-handed pitcher, is ranked No. 90 on MLB.com’s Top 200 prospect list
CEDAR RAPIDS – On the 500th day of the Trump Administration, Attorney General Jeff Sessions and U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa Peter E. Deegan, Jr. announced that the Department
MASON CITY – ASSA ABLOY has sold its Wood Door business – with a plant in Mason City – to Masonite. The ASSA ABLOY Wood Door business consists of two companies Graham
NORTHWOOD – A stabbing incident Saturday night in Northwood sent one person to the hospital and law enforcement searching for a culprit. On June 2, 2018 at approximately 10:48 PM, the Worth
Betty Hovey, 89, of Charles City, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Betty Hovey will be held at
MASON CITY – June 1 marked the beginning of LGBTQ Pride Month, and a family-friendly event is planned in Mason City later this summer to celebrate and bring awareness. LGBTQ Pride Month
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate releases new data showing that Iowa has more active registered voters than before any June primary in Iowa history. There are currently 1,964,522
DES MOINES – Iowa’s six-week abortion ban has been temporarily put on hold after a judge signed an injunction. The Iowa Legislature and Governor Kim Reynolds signed the “Heartbeat Bill” in May,
DES MOINES – Attorney General Tom Miller has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in condemning federal actions that would delay the enforcement of protections for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries who
IOWA CITY – Former University of Iowa student-athlete Alex Kanellis has been named strength and conditioning coach of the Hawkeye wrestling program, Iowa head coach Tom Brands announced Thursday. Kanellis was a
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Mexican man has been sent to prison for illegally re-entering the U.S. to live in Northern Iowa following a prior deportation. Previously deported following conviction for using false
FLOYD COUNTY – Assessed property values will change as the Floyd county assessor’s office has announced door-to-door inspections of all properties are set to begin this month. The Floyd County Assessor’s Office
ESTHERVILLE – A woman reported to police that a man tried to sexually assault her, leading cops to nab a culprit who had some meth with him. On May 24, 2018 at
DICKINSON COUNTY – A Northern Iowa motorcyclist lost his life in a collision late Friday night in Dickinson county. On June 1, 2018 at around 11:16pm the DCSO received a call in reference
CEDAR RAPIDS – Two Iowa men who burglarized and stole from multiple Waterloo businesses were sentenced on May 30 and May 31, 2017, to several years in federal prison. John Bennett, age
DES MOINES – Jake Ketzner, longtime aide and current chief of staff to Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, announced Friday he will depart the governor’s office on June 8
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/31/2018 Payee Description Amount —————————————— —————— ACCO OTHER SUPPLIES 1,890.50 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 452.71 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OTHER SUPPLIES 304.00 AFFORDABLE TOWING IDENT DEPARTMENT
AMES – The 2018 Iowa State football season is right around the corner and the ISU Athletics Department has confirmed television and kickoff times for the first three games of the season.
MASON CITY – The Mason City school district announced new hires and some resignations, subject to board approval on Monday, June 4. In a memo from Tom Drzycimski, HR Director, personnel changes
DES MOINES – An Iowa bank was robbed Friday afternoon, and the culprit remains at large. On June 1st, 2018, at approximately 1:13 p.m. the Pilot Grove Saving Bank in Packwood, Iowa,
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds took action on 12 bills Friday, completing action on bills resulting from the 2018 legislative session. The action comes before the deadline of June 4, 2018.
The following is a Legislative update from ep. Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake – Happy summer! In Iowa it never seems like we get to enjoy spring or fall for very long.
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and blow up her home and car was sentenced on May 31, 2018, to two years in federal prison. Adam Charles
By KIRK HARDCASTLE NIACC sports information director MASON CITY – Last season, Leo Driscoll was in his first season as the NIACC women’s soccer coach. He took over a program that fielded
CEDAR RAPIDS – A convicted Northern Iowa felon who stole a firearm during a burglary of a truck and trailer repair shop was sentenced May 30, 2018 to more than four years
The following is an update from Iowa Democrats: Free Dental Care for Veterans on June 9 A new program will help Veterans be able to receive free dental care on June 9th.
CHICAGO — Federal officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested 156 criminal aliens and immigration violators in the Chicago metropolitan area during a six-day enforcement
MASON CITY – You can support our local food bank by shopping at Fareway in June. Fareway Store in Mason City will be helping customers support Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank during the