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IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa football program announced Friday that junior tight end Noah Fant will forego his remaining eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft. He will not
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – The Cerro Gordo county sheriffs’ office responded to a single vehicle roll over accident with injuries on Friday. A 2005 Ford F250 Super Duty pickup was southbound
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MASON CITY – Police responded to a shooting at a rail line in Mason City Thursday. On November 29, 2018, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Mason City Police responded to a report of
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
MASON CITY – New Horizons Band will present a free Christmas Concert at Music Man Square, 308 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Mason City, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 4pm in Reunion Hall .
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 11/29/2018 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 304.00 AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 45.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CHEMICALS 125.00 ALL STAR PRO GOLF
Jerry Mead, 73, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. A funeral service for Jerry Mead will be held 10: 30
GREENE COUNTY, IOWA – On November 3, 2018, a DNR Conservation Officer received a call from a man who came upon a scene of a woman who had hit a deer on
IOWA CITY – Learfield, the exclusive multimedia rights holder for University of Iowa Athletics, today announced a two-game suspension for Hawkeyes’ men’s basketball play-by-play announcer Gary Dolphin. The suspension follows comments by
IRVING, Texas- For the second year in a row, Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell was honored for his coaching efforts by earning 2018 Big 12 Conference Co-Coach of the Year
Doris E. Price, 88, of Mason City passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2018
Marsha J. Lilly Cory, 64, of Clear Lake, passed away on November 26, 2018 at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A memorial service will be held at the Surf Ballroom,
Wilma Marie Ades of Clear Lake, age 74 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 26, 2018 surrounded by her family. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, November 30th
IOWA CITY – The Iowa men’s basketball team scored a big win over Pitt Tuesday night, 69-68, in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. Nicholas Baer scored 14 of his 16 points in the
MASON CITY – NIACC freshman Jada Buford was selected as the NJCAA Division II national player of the week for the week of Nov. 19-26 on Wednesday. Buford was also selected as
GARNER – Local law enforcement is now searching for an absconded sex offender. David John Banak, age 46, has multiple warrants in Hancock County, the sheriff’s office there announced Tuesday. The asked
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: What are your top 3 priorities for 2019? As another year comes to a
Bonnie Lou (Roby Caudill) Mitchell, 93, of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly Charles City, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at The Bridges at Ankeny. A Funeral Mass for Bonnie Lou Mitchell will be
Lois M. McIntyre, 103, of Mason City passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday, November 30th at
Hazel L. Darg, 92, of Rockwell passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 P.M., Wednesday,
Elizabeth “Betty” (Coe) Morse passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the age of 100, at the IOOF Home in Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM,
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa sophomore Kaleb Young has been named Big Ten Conference Wrestler of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. Young, ranked No. 13 at 157 pounds, pinned
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa junior defensive back Amani Hooker has been named the Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and sophomore wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette has been named
Jack Dean Goodale, age 65, of Stacyville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 26, 2018, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Emergency Room in Osage. Funeral services will be held at 11:00
DETROIT – General Motors said today it would close 5 production plants and shed nearly 14,000 workers to “accelerate its transformation” and in response, President Donald Trump promised punishment. Tuesday, President Trump
CLEAR LAKE – The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are starting to get out for the popular early ice fishing
MASON CITY – NIACC freshman Jada Buford was selected as the ICCAC women’s basketball player of the week for the week of Nov. 19-26. It is the second time this season as
DES MOINES – State Auditor Mary Mosiman on Monday released a report on a review of Medicaid savings estimates as a result of the Iowa Department of Human Services (Department) transitioning the
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa junior defensive end Anthony Nelson has been named Big Ten Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week following Iowa’s 31-28 win over Nebraska in the Hy-Vee Heroes
BREMER COUNTY – A Charles City woman was injured in an auto crash Monday in Bremer county. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident took place Monday, November 26 at around
CEDAR RAPIDS – Two dangerous, convicted Iowa felons who each possessed a gun were sentenced on November 26, 2018, to nearly six years apiece in federal prison. Tereall Deshawn Green, age 24,
DES MOINES – The Iowa State Patrol said they responded to dozens of auto crashes Sunday during a one-day blizzard that hit the state. The Iowa State Patrol covered 93 crashes and
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 11/21/2018 Payee Description Amount —————————————— 1ST INSURANCE AUTO INSURANCE FT & EC 164.84 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 83.56 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL BUILDING REPAIRS AND
MASON CITY – The owner of Southbridge Mall allegedly wrote a number of bad checks to cover his overdue tax fees, prompting Cerro Gordo county to renew a lawsuit. On October 3,
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SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine while possessing a firearm was sentenced November 7, 2018, to twenty years in federal prison. Carl Douglas Lambert, Jr. 47, from Fort
Joy M. Drennen, 75, of Mason City passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City. Services are pending.
John D. Fox, age 69, formerly of Forest City, died on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills, Iowa. Per his wishes, his body will be