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WORTH COUNTY – A Worth county man died in a grain bin accident, authorities say. On September 24, 2018 at 1127 AM, the Worth County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of
AMES – The NIACC men’s golf team placed fifth at the NJCAA Region XI preview tournament Monday at the Veenker Memorial Golf Course with a two-day total of 324-313 – 637. Kirkwood
DES MOINES – West Nile virus cases have hit the second highest number since WNV was identified in Iowa in 2002, the Iowa Department of Public Health said in a recent statement.
MASON CITY – The NIACC (North Iowa Area Community College) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC (Small Business Development Center) are proud to announce Staci Ackerson of Shankland
MASON CITY – The NIACC men’s cross country team is tied for No. 17 in the initial USTFCCA NJCAA Divison I poll released Wednesday. Iowa Central is ranked No. 2, Hawkeye CC
MASON CITY – The NIACC women’s cross country team is ranked No. 14 in the initial USTFCCA NJCAA Divison I poll released Wednesday. Iowa Central is ranked first and Hawkeye CC is
PALO ALTO COUNTY, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man crashed his car into a bean field and is now accused of drunk driving. On Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 7:10 p.m. the
Halloween Hike MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board and Lime Creek Nature Center Foundation are sponsoring their annual Halloween Hike on Thursday, October 18 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will host a Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, September 25 from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm on the NIACC campus in the Activity Center.
NORTHWOOD – A North Iowa man fled a traffic stop on foot and once he was tracked down, dropped his meth baggies, leading to felony charges. On September 23, 2018 at approximately
MASON CITY – Two men not from North Iowa were arrested Monday, accused of stealing two lawnmowers from a local retailer and in possession of meth. At 4:20 a.m. Monday morning, officers were
AMES – The NIACC men’s golf team is in fifth place after shooting a 324 on day one of the NJCAA Region XI preview tournament Sunday at the Veenker Memorial Golf Course.
CLEAR LAKE – Fall is a great time to catch fish with family and friends. The air is cool, the views are picturesque, lakes are less crowded and the fish are easy
MASON CITY – Governor Kim Reynolds visited a Mason City High School football game Friday night to watch the Mohawks lose 63-7 to Waukee High School. Mason City Schools Superintendent Dave Versteeg
MASON CITY – The Iowa Western women’s soccer team topped NIACC 10-0 in an ICCAC match Saturday on the NIACC campus. Iowa Western led 4-0 at the half and added six second-half
MASON CITY – The NIACC men’s soccer team dropped a 5-0 decision to Iowa Western Saturday afternoon in an ICCAC match on the NIACC campus. Iowa Western led 1-0 at the half
FAYETTVILLE, Ark. – The No. 17 (NJCAA Division I) NIACC men’s cross country team placed 45th out of 49 teams at the University of Arkansas Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival Saturday at
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 14 (NJCAA Division I) NIACC women’s cross country team placed 36th out of 51 teams at the University of Arkansas Chille Pepper Cross Country Festival Saturday at
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has successfully halted the enforcement of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule in Iowa. The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
JOICE, IOWA – A recent fire destroyed a small Northern Iowa town’s library. The Worth County Sheriff reports that on September 21, 2018 at 2:59 AM, the Worth County Sheriff’s Office was
CEDAR RAPIDS – A multi-convicted felon who conspired to distribute heroin and fentanyl near Iowa playgrounds was sentenced to ten years in federal prison. Andre Carroll, age 51, from Dubuque, Iowa, received
MASON CITY – The owner of Mason City’s Southbridge Mall is being called on the carpet with a lawsuit for not paying property taxes on the beleaguered structure. Southbridge Mall Realty Holding,
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who operated a northern Iowa farm and used farm proceeds for personal expenses, instead of paying off his USDA-backed line of credit, was sentenced today to ten
WATERLOO – Charles Anthony Ware, convicted of Domestic Abuse Assault, 3rd or Subsequent Offense in Black Hawk County, failed to report back to the Waterloo Residential Center as required Friday night. Ware
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 – For the second consecutive month, Iowa has the second lowest unemployment rate in the nation, according to new numbers released by Iowa Workforce Development Friday. Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped
CEDAR RAPIDS – A former farmer who lied to his bank about how much land he was farming and how much crop he had in storage in order to secure a loan
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 9/20/2018 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ———— 1ST INSURANCE FEE PROGRAMS 421.17 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL CAMPGROUND SUPPLIES 432.01 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 132.62 ANDERSON, KAREN CAMPGROUND
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Friday for Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Franklin, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, O’Brien, Palo Alto, Sioux, Winnebago, Worth and Wright counties in response to
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Mexican man who used a fraudulent identification document to obtain a job was sentenced today to almost four months in federal prison. Jose Castaneda-Rivera, age 49, a citizen
WASHINGTON – United States Attorney Peter E. Deegan, Jr. joined the Department of Justice today in announcing more than $113 million in grant awards to improve public safety, serve victims of crime,
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who possessed a gun after multiple prior felony and domestic abuse convictions was sentenced today to more than 3 years in federal prison. Nicholas Freitag, age 36,
The following is a legislative update/column from Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City: Tragedies have become all too common when Iowans can’t get the mental health care they need. Unfortunately, Iowa has
Neva Martin, 99, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Neva Martin will be held at
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will hold a painting class titled “Art is for Everyone” on Thursday, October 4, at Mulligans Bar and Grill, 2791 4th St. SE
CLEAR LAKE – Iowa’s child abuse laws need to be stiffer, a North Iowa political activist says, and she’ll have a booth in downtown Clear Lake to hand out information on the
RURAL MASON CITY – An Osage man is behind bars Wednesday after he refused to stop his van for police and fled at a high rate of speed before he abandoned the
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa issued the following statement on Wednesday after lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford – the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of
University of Iowa Football Media Conference Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Kirk Ferentz KIRK FERENTZ: Good afternoon. The celebration this week is always a special thing. Unbelievable the people that have been recognized
WASHINGTON – The United States Senate today passed a broad, anti-opioid abuse package that includes 12 bipartisan legislative efforts led and co-sponsored by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, chairman of the Senate