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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security released its “Entry/Exit Overstay Report” for the 2017 fiscal year. The report provides information on departures and overstays for foreign visitors to the United
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ivanka Trump visited Illinois Wednesday, joining a discussion with residents and local lawmakers on the importance of President Donald J. Trump’s workforce initiative. Ms. Trump laid out her goal
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz announced Wednesday two additional players will face a one-game suspension due to violating team policy and rules. Alaric Jackson and Cedrick
CHARLES CITY – A New Hampton woman was cited by Charles City police after an ill-timed lane change lead to a collision. On August 6, 2018 at about 10:11 AM, the Charles
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi Durham and City of Woodward officials announced Tuesday the first site to receive “green” certification through IEDA’s Certified Site
MASON CITY – Is your business protected from cyber security threats? Three of Iowa’s cyber security experts will share their real world experience and practical tips at the Cyber Security TechTalk on
The following is a legislative update from Iowa Democrats: Students Head Back to Classroom; Some Reforms Coming Next Year As students return to the classroom starting on August 23rd this year, most
MASON CITY – Effective for the 2018-19 Archery Deer Hunting Season, the Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board will conduct a lottery for the 35 annual archery permits at the Lime Creek Conservation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations today implementing a significant provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which allows owners
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) removed Monday a fugitive citizen of Mexico, who was wanted by authorities in his home country for rape and
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Guatemalan man who used false identification documents to obtain a job in Iowa was sentenced this week to six months in federal prison. Jose Corio-Raymundo, age 40, a
MASON CITY – The NIACC baseball team received the 2018 American Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were recognized with this
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DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions Tuesday. The following appointments are unpaid and are not subject to Senate confirmation: Medical Assistance Advisory Council Thomas Broeker,
MASON CITY – Changes in traffic patterns for the reconstruction project on Iowa 122 in downtown Mason City will begin this Friday, August 10, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of
By Sen. Chuck Grassley As published in the Washington Post. A good judge is more than someone who simply understands the law. The job requires a keen intellect and an ability to
LEE COUNTY, IOWA – An Iowa man is behind bars after a woman was found dead on a gravel road this weekend. On August 5, 2018, at approximately 10:42 AM, the Lee
Kenneth “Ken” Ross, 67, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic-St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. A visitation for Ken Ross will be Friday, August 10
BREMER COUNTY – A Clarksville woman was arrested recently after she rolled her car in Bremer county, and now faces a felony charge fo drunk driving. It was determined the driver, Heather
CEDAR RAPIDS – An illegal alien from Mexico who lived in Iowa and was caught with over five pounds of meth has been sent to prison. A Mexican man who illegally returned
ALBERT LEA, MINNESOTA – A young girl was nearly abducted at Freeborn county fair over the weekend, the local sheriff says. According to Freeborn County Sheriff Kurt Freitag, on August 4, 2018,
LEE COUNTY, IOWA – Earlier today authorities with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to rural Lee County in reference to a dead body that had been discovered. Deputies responded and confirmed
By Todd Von Ehwegen, Conservation Education Manager Lime Creek Nature Center The Lime Creek Nature Center’s Monarch Mania program was initiated in 2015 to call attention to the plight of pollinators and
Jean Ann Ellertson, 81, of Charles City, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service for Jean will
Lester Trask, 84, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service for Lester Trask will be held at 10:30 a.m.
CHARLES CITY – Police in Charles City allegedly observed a woman pull into a driveway and strike a garage, leading to at least her second arrest for reckless driving. The incident took
MASON CITY – Matthew Ernest Andersen, convicted of Domestic Abuse Assault (708.2A(4)) and other charges in Cerro Gordo County, left the Beje Clark Residential Facility without permission last night, and has not returned. Andersen is a
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 8/2/2018 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ———– ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL CAMPGROUND SUPPLIES 415.40 ACCO OTHER SUPPLIES 571.00 ADAMS SHARPENING M/E REPAIRS 12.00 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC COPY CHARGE
CEDAR RAPIDS – North Iowa’s top energy supplier to residents announced this week it is making changes to the company. Alliant released its Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR) Thursday. It claims a goal
CLEAR LAKE – This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. For current information, contact the district fisheries
DES MOINES – The following is an update released Friday, August 3 bu the Iowa Department of Public Safety on the case of missing Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts: Investigative Response On
VENTURA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on its proposed menu of hunting and fishing license fee increases, through Aug. 21. The proposal would set the cost
MASON CITY – A house fire Thursday morning in Mason City led to flames, smoke, some barricaded streets and the discovery of squalor and possible illicit drugs. The fire was at 224
DUBUQUE – Grabbing another person’s arm is viewed as an illegal assault in Iowa (except, apparently, in Mason City) and this was again upheld over the weekend in Dubuque, Iowa. According to
RURAL FLOYD COUNTY – A juvenile stole a truck in Floyd county and crashed into a ditch before being taken to jail. The incident took place on August 1, 2018. The Floyd
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Judge Susan Christensen as her Iowa Supreme Court justice selection Wednesday afternoon at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Christensen, of Harlan, received her
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – After a two-day trial presided by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Gustavo Gelpi, a Puerto Rican man was found guilty Tuesday of possessing and training animals for
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a letter Wednesday to be delivered to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 30 Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms
MASON CITY – A Domino’s Pizza restaurant will be built on Mason City’s North End, a top local realtor informed NIT this weekend. Brett Schoneman of Schoneman Realtors explained that the empty
CORALVILLE – A staff member was assaulted by an inmate at the Iowa Medical Classification Center in Coralville, IA at approximately 4:44 p.m. on Monday, July 30, 2018. A team of three