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ROCK FALLS – A Texas man has died after a UTV accident in Rock Falls Wednesday. On October 17, 2018 at approximately 12:39 PM, the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office received a
MASON CITY – The two ladies vying for Treasurer in Cerro Gordo county won’t likely be sitting down to share tea and strumpets anytime soon, as incumbent Pat Wright issued a statement
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board will meet Thursday, October 18 on the NIACC campus. The Board will have a retreat beginning at 12:30 p.m. The agenda topics are listed on the
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley was named the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week following his six-touchdown performance in Iowa’s 42-16 win at Indiana on Saturday.
MASON CITY – Principal Financial Group Foundation and Mercy Medical Center North Iowa proudly presents Zak Ebrahim, author of the 2018 NIACC Common Read The Terrorist’s Son at the North Iowa Community
CEDAR RAPIDS – Three farmers from Nebraska who grew grain that was not organic but who knew that the grain was being marketed and sold as organic pled guilty today in federal
MASON CITY – For the second time this season, NIACC’s Abdiaziz Wako claimed an individual title at a cross country meet. Wako, a sophomore, claimed the second annual Trent Smith Invitational in
MASON CITY – The Development Services Department in Mason City’s city hall outlined the status of several projects that are taking place right now in town. The following information was released in
FOREST CITY – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today reported financial results for the Company’s fourth quarter and full year Fiscal 2018. Revenues for the Fiscal 2018
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University is pleased to announce this year’s inductees into the Alpha Chi Honor Society. Eleven students were inducted during a formal ceremony held at Waldorf University Saturday, Oct.
IRVING, Texas – Iowa State sophomore guard Lindell Wigginton has been named to the 2018-19 Preseason All-Big 12 Team, as voted on by the league’s head coaches. Wigginton’s fellow sophomore, Cameron Lard,
AMES – Iowa State University President Dr. Wendy Wintersteen announced today Iowa State University will appeal the Big 12 Conference’s decision to fine Iowa State University $25,000 for purportedly not following its
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa Football Media Conference with Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz, Tuesday, October 16, 2018: KIRK FERENTZ: Good afternoon. Just a couple quick words going backwards, Indiana recap.
OSAGE – Police say verbal threats were leveled against an Osage school and two juveniles face felony charges. According to Osage police, in the later evening of Friday, October 12, 2018, an alleged
MASON CITY — A Mason City woman has won a $50,000 lottery prize. Hanna Page claimed the first of 12 top prizes available in the Iowa Lottery’s new “$50,000 Holiday Super Crossword”
DES MOINES – U.S. Senator and possible Native American Elizabeth Warren says a Democrat “can beat” Congressman Steve King in this November’s big elections. According to an email received at NIT Headquarters
The following is a news update from the White House: “President Trump on Saturday welcomed home American pastor Andrew Brunson, who was freed from Turkey, saying it was a satisfying end to
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney today released details of the fiscal year (FY) 2018 final budget results. The deficit
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Guatemalan woman who came to Iowa and used other persons’ social security and alien registration numbers to obtain a job was sentenced to more than three months in
MASON CITY – In an interview with NorthIowaToday.com, Natasha Lewerke, a candidate for Cerro Gordo County Treasurer, has apologized for distasteful emails that she sent while an employee in the office for
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Betty M. Pierce, 92, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation will take place. Private committal service
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Phyllis Bunn, 92, of Charles City, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A memorial service for Phyllis Bunn will be held at 1:00
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) volleyball team will host its 10th Annual Think Pink night on Monday, October 22. The Trojans will host the Wartburg Junior Varsity
IRVING, TX – Iowa State junior defensive end JaQuan Bailey was named Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Week after his performance in Iowa State’s 30-14 win over No. 6 West Virginia
RURAL WORTH COUNTY – Two men were caught with illegal drugs after a traffic stop in rural Worth county this weekend. On October 13, 2018 at approximately 3:40 AM, a Worth County
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump nominated Iowan Douglas J. Strike to serve as the United States Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa after a joint recommendation from Senators Joni Ernst and
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley has been named the Walter Camp Football Foundation national Offensive Player of the Week following Iowa’s 42-16 win at Indiana. The award
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake house burned Sunday in Clear Lake, but no one was hurt in the blaze. The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to 6201 South Shore Drive
PALO ALTO COUNTY – A Northern Iowa woman was busted this week for meth exposure on three kids. On October 11, 2018, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Palo Alto County
MASON CITY – Alliant Energy has upgraded 90 miles of its electric delivery system in Cerro Gordo County, the company announced. The project began in January of 2018 and should be completed
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is warning of a scam targeting citizens by misrepresenting the staff of the Department. The DCI has received
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, October 13, 2018, to honor a fallen U.S. sailor killed during
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CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 10/11/2018 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ———- ANDERSEN’S MARKET OTHER SUPPLIES 724.40 ANDERSON, KAREN CAMPGROUND COMMISSIONS 470.40 ANDERSON, LAURA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 11.99 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SUPPLIES &
CEDAR RAPIDS – A convicted sex offender who lived in Iowa for approximately ten months without registering was sentenced this week to two years in federal prison. Ricky Lynn Thomas, age 62,
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University Athletic Department and Student Life will host the “Be a Champion of Life” speaking event featuring Richard Jensen on Wednesday Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. to 8
NEW HAMPTON, IOWA – A Northern Iowa woman has been sent to prison for meth delivery. On Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 43-yer-old Anna M. Schmitz, age 43 of Ionia, appeared in Chickasaw