WELLMAN — The DNR investigated a small manure spill about two miles southeast of Wellman Thursday. An irrigation system malfunctioned the morning of Sept. 27 sending about 100 gallons of manure into…
Month: September 2018
Gov. Reynolds appeals FEMA denial of assistance for Iowans impacted by July tornadoes
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds submitted an appeal letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Friday asking it to reconsider its denial of her request for federal assistance to homeowners,…
Clear Lake fire department kicks of Fire Prevention Week with annual pancake breakfast
CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake fire department will kick of Fire Prevention Week with their annual pancake breakfast. Fire can strike anywhere, anytime and the wants citizens to “LOOK, LISTEN, LEARN”….
Senate Judiciary Committee requests FBI investigation into Kavanaugh’s alleged sexual mis-deeds
WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee will request that the Trump Administration instruct the FBI to conduct a supplemental background investigation with respect to the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be…
Ernst, Grassley introduce bill to ensure quality care for veterans
WASHINGTON – Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley of Iowa, along with Sens. John Boozman of Arkansas and Orrin Hatch of Utah, introduced the Ensuring Quality Care for Our Veterans Act this…
Northern Iowa woman accused of murdering infant daughter; faces life in prison if guilty
FAYETTE COUNTY, IOWA – A Northern Iowa woman allegedly murdered her 5-week0old daughter, police say, and she is behind bars facing a possible life sentence if convicted. On August 21, 2018, at…
Mason City woman loses life in auto-motorcycle crash in residential neighborhood
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman lost her life in auto-motorcycle crash in a residential neighborhood late Friday night. Mason City police say that on September 28, 2018, at approximately 11:00…
Congressman Steve King takes credit for deal with Taiwan for 30% increase in soybean purchases
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve King, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, releases this statement and photo following his participation in a signing ceremony committing the nation of Taiwan to increased purchases…
Manure pours out of North Iowa hog confinement into creek, DNR says
BRISTOW—Wednesday, DNR staff investigated a manure spill caused by a broken water line in a hog confinement located about three miles north of Bristow . An unknown amount of manure from the…
City of Mason City expense report, Sept. 27, 2018
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 9/27/2018 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ———— ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 304.00 AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 275.00 AIKEY ENTERPRISES INC M/E REPAIRS 200.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY…
Northern Iowa woman guilty in meth conspiracy after over a pound of the dangerous drug and guns found
SIOUX CITY – A traffic stop yielded over a pound of meth, a stolen assault rifle, and two other firearms, leading to a woman from Humboldt pleading guilty in a meth conspiracy….
Rep. Linda Upmeyer points to new election laws taking effect
The following is a legislative update from Rep. Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake: Even with it being fall, it seems most of Iowa can’t get away from the rain. This has led…
Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell: “No reason to doubt” testimony of Kavanaugh, nor Ford
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The circus show that was the he said, she said testimony of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing of sexual malfeasance, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, is…
NIACC men’s and women’s basketball teams set to compete in ICCAC Juco Jam
AMES – The NIACC men’s basketball team will compete in the ICCAC Juco Jam on Oct. 6. The Trojans will play three games at the All-Iowa Attack facility. The NIACC men were…
Charles City man guilty of sex abuse, jury says
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man has been found guilty of a sex abuse charge after a jury heard and deliberated on the case. On Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at about…
Iowa man sent to prison for meth dealing after beating “government cooperator”
SIOUX CITY – An Iowa man who pistol-whipped a government cooperator, sent thousands of dollars in drug proceeds to his Mexican source of supply, and engaged in a 4 hour standoff with…
Six Benefits of Unilateral Training That All Fitness Enthusiasts Should Know
When doing push-ups, deadlifts and squats among many other exercises, you are exercising both sides of your body at the same time. Most people follow this sequence for the majority of training…
Iowa’s archery deer season begins Oct. 1; practice safe hunting
RURAL IOWA – An estimated 60,000 hunters will be heading to the timber in the next few weeks as Iowa’s archery deer season gets underway Oct. 1. Forest wildlife research biologist Jim…
DNR: Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers
MASON CITY – Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing Iowa’s rivers and streams this fall. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend. “You are never far from one of Iowa’s many…
Iowa State’s Spencer Benton a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy
IRVING, Texas – Iowa State senior defensive end Spencer Benton is a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy. The award is sponsored by the National Football Foundation and recognizes an individual…
Iowa’s teacher leadership system empowers teachers, impacts student achievement, Governor Reynolds says
DES MOINES – Iowa’s Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) system continues to strengthen the teaching profession and improve classroom instruction, with a significant increase in school districts reporting they met local goals…
“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band to perform in Mason City as part of its 100th National Concert Tour
MASON CITY – As part of its 2018 national concert tour, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform at 7:30pm on Friday, October 19, at the North Iowa Community Auditorium…
Iowa State’s Kempt a candidate for the Senior CLASS Award
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Iowa State senior quarterback Kyle Kempt is one of 30 football players selected as a candidate for the 2018 Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award,…
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Butler County
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Butler County in response to severe storms that took place beginning Sept. 19. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be…
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff to honor fallen Marine
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, September 27, 2018, to honor a fallen U.S. Marine. Lance Corporal…
Mason City man killed in crash Tuesday
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was killed in an auto crash Tuesday in a residential neighborhood. On September 24th 2018 at approximately 8:31 AM there was a single motor vehicle accident…
Annual Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery History Walk set for October 6
MASON CITY – Voices from the past and perhaps a spirit or two will come alive at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery History Walk on October 6. Six people will be portrayed in the…
Lead Hazard Control Program to host evening informational meeting
MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health’s Lead Hazard Control Program is hosting an informational home owners meeting for community members to stop by anytime on Tuesday, October…
OBIT: Burton “Buzz” Peterson, 81, of Charles City
Burton “Buzz” Peterson, 81, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A memorial service for Buzz will be at 10:30…
DNR investigates manure spill near Eagle Grove
EAGLE GROVE — Monday, DNR staff from Mason City investigated a manure spill about four miles southwest of Eagle Grove in Wright County. Overnight Sunday, manure from a hog confinement owned by…
Iowa budget closes with higher-than-expected revenue, $127 million surplus
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday the State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2018 with an estimated balance of $127.3 million in its general fund. That’s $95.6 million more…
Mason City search warrant leads to discovery of firearms, cash and a large amount of meth; one arrested
MASON CITY – A Mason City search warrant lead police to the discovery of firearms, cash and a large amount of meth and one man was arrested. On September 24, 2018 members…
Former Sioux City council member charged with environmental crimes
SIOUX CITY – Aaron Rochester, 44, from Sioux City, Iowa, has been charged with one count of unlawful storage of hazardous waste and one charge of transportation of hazardous waste. The charges…
Presentation on Alzheimer’s Awareness to be held at NIACC
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will hold a presentation on Alzheimer’s Awareness on Wednesday, September 26, in the Muse-Norris Conference Center, Room 180ABC on the NIACC campus from…
Mason City man jailed after law enforcement stop for cracked windshield
NORTHWOOD – A Mason City man was jailed after law enforcement stopped him for a cracked windshield. On September 15, 2018 at 3:20 PM, a traffic stop was conducted by a Worth…
Iowa State’s Connor Assalley named a Lou Groza Award Star of the Week
AMES – Iowa State placekicker Connor Assalley was named a Lou Groza Award Star of the Week by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission today. The Lou Groza Award is given annually…
Winnebago Industries Appoints Maria Blase to Board of Directors
FOREST CITY – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Maria Blase to its Board of Directors, effective September 24, 2018. Blase will…
Cerro Gordo County claims for September 18, 2018
Cerro Gordo County claims for September 4, 2018: Download the PDF file .
Business owners, entrepreneurs encouraged to apply to ‘10,000 Small Businesses Program’
DES MOINES – Iowa small business owners and entrepreneurs can grow their businesses with the help of the Goldman Sachs “10,000 Small Businesses Program.” Beginning in January 2019, the program will be…
Northwood liquor store parking lot dust-up leads to arrest of Texas woman
NORTHWOOD – A recent dust-up in a Northwood liquor store parking lot lead to the arrest of a Texas woman. On September 16, 2018 at 4:07 AM, the Worth County Sheriff’s Office…