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IOWA CITY – University of Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz announced Tuesday that Brandon Snyder is leaving the program to pursue an opportunity to receive more time on the field. “Brandon
MASON CITY – RSVP, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program for people 55 and older, is looking for volunteers to meet community needs, especially in area schools. Most volunteers serve just one hour
Cerro Gordo county expense report, July 24, 2018: Download the PDF file .
MANLY, IOWA – The NIACC Pappajohn Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Miriah Whitehurst of All Things Advertising as the Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur of the Month for July
MARSHALLTOWN – Alliant Energy is donating funds to help those affected by the powerful tornado that ripped through Marshalltown last week. According to Alliant Energy, no one was ready for the devastating
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Monday celebrated the reintroduction of American pork products to the Argentine market after more than 20 years by slicing a ten
RURAL PALO ALTO COUNTY – A calf wandered onto a Northern Iowa roadway and caused two car crashes. On Saturday, July 21st, 2018, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office investigated a two
MASON CITY – Mason City police caught a man with a loaded handgun after a domestic call in Mason City this weekend. On the evening of Saturday, July 28, Mason City police
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said today that missing juvenile numbers in the state remain steady, despite a social media frenzy that claimed a spike. According to
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CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man received minor injuries after a motorcycle accident. The incident took place not he afternoon of July 22, 2018. According to Charles City police, at about
A few month back I offered my opinion on CAFOs. I suggested all CAFOs (hog confinements) be moved to Mexico. I spoke to one of the Mexican trade specialists at the Mexican
CHARLES CITY – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold a Rural Small Business Roadshow in Charles City on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Small Business owners,
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa football student-athlete Tristan Wirfs was cited for Operating While Under the Influence in Iowa City early Sunday morning. “While we are currently gathering additional facts, I
MASON CITY – An Osage teen was hurt in an auto crash in rural Mason City Saturday. On July 28, 2018 at approximately 11:18 AM, Cerro Gordo deputies were dispatched to the
DES MOINES – The DNR Derelict Building Grant Program will award grants to 12 small, rural Iowa communities to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos and limit construction and demolition
MASON CITY – A river cleanup float will be held on the Winnebago River on Saturday, August 18 from 9 a.m. – Noon. This float is open to the public and a
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 7/26/2018 Payee Description Amount —————————————— —————– 1ST INSURANCE BUILDING INSURANCE F & EC 1,115.00 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 1,114.88 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 96,007.92 ANDERSON,
MASON CITY – A Mason City man will never leave prison after he murdered his grandparents last year. At approximately 7:43 AM on November 7, 2017, the Mason City Police Department conducted
OTTUMWA – An Iowa woman has admitted to killing her 5-year-old daughter and is now charged with murder. On July 19, 2018, at approximately 3:22 p.m., the Ottumwa Police Department received a
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Area Community College John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (NIACC JPEC) conducted the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy on July 9-13 sponsored by the John K. and Luise V. Hanson
The following is a legislative update released by Iowa Democrats this week: Annual Sales Tax Holiday Weekend of August 3-4 This year’s annual sales tax holiday is the first weekend in August,
Alexis Watkins: Conservation Education Intern, Lime Creek Nature Center Most of us know of at least one endangered species whether it be the Asian Elephant, the Snow Leopard, or countless others, but
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement Thursday after President Donald Trump’s visit to Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta: “President Trump’s visit today highlights Iowa’s leadership in developing
HARDIN COUNTY – A Northern Iowa man was hurt in an auto crash Thursday in rural Hardin county. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident took place Thursday, July 27 at
CLEAR LAKE – This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered via the Iowa DNR from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. For current information,
BROOKLYN, IOWA – On July 19, 2018, twenty-year-old Mollie Tibbetts, of Brooklyn, Iowa was reported missing by her family. She was last seen on July 18 at approximately 7:30 PM while running
MASON CITY – A Mason City man is accused of another serious crime after he allegedly harmed a person this weekend. At just after midnight on July 22, Mason City police were
MASON CITY – Should political party operatives in Des Moines determine general election nominees using their bulging bank accounts before primaries are even held? Linda Upmeyer, Speaker of the Iowa House of
MASON CITY – A Mason City man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on a charge of felony lascivious acts with a child. On the evening of January 19, 2018,
WASHINGTON — If you get sent to a U.S. prison, abstinence may not be in the cards for you, whether you like it or not. Correctional administrators reported 24,661 allegations of sexual
WASHINGTON – Iowa leaders reacted this week after the Trump Administration announced up to $12 billion in welfare handouts to farmers to offset the apparent damage done to their pocketbooks by trade
CLARION – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will relax the fishing regulations at Elm Lake starting Aug. 1st to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before the lake is renovated
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CEDAR COUNTY, Iowa – In an effort to provide quality, legal deer hunting opportunities for Iowans, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted a joint
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State will open the 2018 Maui Jim Maui Invitational against Pac-12 foe Arizona on Monday, Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. (HT)/8 p.m. (CT) on ESPNU, the tournament announced
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement Monday on the tornado recovery efforts in Marshalltown: “After meeting with business and community leaders in Marshalltown today, I continue to be
Analyn Ocampo, 45, of Forest City, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. A funeral Mass for Analyn will be held at
DECORAH – Emergency personnel responded to a report of a drowning on July 22 around 2:45 p.m. on the Upper Iowa River, northwest of Decorah. Kayakers found the body of Susan Ann
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