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Dean Winfred Davison, 100, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Eldora, passed into eternity on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Bickford Assisted Living in Clinton, IA. He was under the loving care of
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Dean Winfred Davison, 100, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Eldora, passed into eternity on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Bickford Assisted Living in Clinton, IA. He was under the loving care of
Harold Everett Book, 84 of Forest City, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his home in Forest City. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 22, 2018 at
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested 63 criminal aliens and immigration violators in Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota
Howard Martin Newstrom, age 82, of Osage, died Monday, December 24, 2018 at his home in Osage. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Champion-Bucheit Funeral
MASON CITY – A Mason City who kicked in the door to a woman’s apartment, stole her rent money and basically terrorized her lost an appeal on his prison sentence and will
IOWA CITY – A man who insidiously killed a young girl in New York state and another young girl in Iowa died in an Iowa prison. Charles Edward Lasage was pronounced dead due
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
FOREST CITY – Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, is announced a contribution of 268,640 meals to nearby communities through Fill-the-RV and Fill-the-Boat Food Drives organized by Winnebago, Grand
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Missouri man who fraudulently sold tens of millions of dollars’ worth of non-organic grain as though it was organic pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids.
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who was convicted of nine crimes committed in the first few months of 2018 was sentenced on December 17, 2018, to more than a year in
Bruce Allen Steele, age 63 of rural Scarville, Iowa, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, December 27, 2018
WASHINGTON D.C. – A Chinese national is charged with committing theft of trade secrets from a U.S. petroleum company. Hongjin Tan, a 35 year old Chinese national and U.S. legal permanent resident,
Mario Ochoa, 68, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Per Mario’s wishes, his body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life
Jeffrey S. Lund, 51 of Forest City, died unexpectedly, Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his home in Forest City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, December 29, 2018 at
Wilma Marie Handt, 91, of Charles City, IA died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Floyd County Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm with a one hour prior
Mary Louise Beard, 90, of Floyd, IA died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at her home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Mary was born on March 8,
Mary Jeann Batham, 74, of Garner passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. A memorial service and mass will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, December
Virginia Mary Kamp, 76 of Forest City, Iowa died Saturday, December 22, 2018 the Concord Care Center in Garner, Iowa. Memorial services will be held 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 27, 2018 at
Marcella Dena Doak, 95, of Grundy Center, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018, at Grundy Center Care Center in Grundy Center, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. A memorial
Donna L. DePrenger, 92, of Mason City, died on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mason City. Services are pending at this time.
NEW YORK – A United Nations rights expert has called for a thorough investigation into the death of a Guatemalan migrant child, while she was in the custody of United States immigration
MASON CITY – A long-time structure on a busy Mason City road was leveled this week to make way for an exciting new business. Wooze’s Car Wash operated for decades at 1502
DES MOINES – An international delegation from Kosovo recently visited the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines. Iowa’s Speaker of the House, Republican Linda Upmeyer, was there to greet the Europeans. “It was
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa felon and drug user was sentenced December 18, 2018, to six months in federal prison for possessing a gun. Willie B. Hodges II, age 57, from Cedar
Donald “Don” Reiher, 91, of Charles City, passed away Friday, December 22, 2018 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Don Reiher will be held
Harold “Jack” Lien, 81, of Mason City passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 27th at Major
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa released the following statement regarding the partial shutdown of the federal government due to a lapse in funding for certain departments and agencies. “We
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on Friday that $1.3 million for broadband grants are now available through the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to improve broadband access for
MASON CITY – An altercation at Spike’s Bar in Mason City lead to a fight, injured people and gunfire. According to Mason City police, on December 23, 2018, at 1:55 AM, an
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IOWA CITY – The Iowa men’s basketball team easily put away Savannah State Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 110-64. Iowa made a school record with 19 3-pointers made, besting the previous mark of
IOWA CITY – An Iowa man who was convicted of murdering his infant daughter has died of suicide in prison. Ryan Nicholas Trowbridge, formerly of Ankeny, was pronounced dead due to apparent
AMES – Iowa State beat Eastern Illinois, 101 – 53, Friday night in Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Star Lindell Wigginton scored 15 points coming off the bench. State played all 12 players
DES MOINES – The following is a news update from Iowa Democrats, released December 19, 2018: State Revenue Continues to Limp Along The 2019 Legislature could face significant budget challenges according to
By Todd Von Ehwegen, Conservation Education Manager Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board MASON CITY – The Lime Creek Nature Center has served as an important fixture of conservation education and outdoor recreation
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo felon who possessed 65 rounds of ammunition in a senior citizen home was sentenced December 18, 2018, to more than two years in federal prison. Robert Donzell
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 12/20/2018 Payee Description Amount —————————————— 1ST INSURANCE GENERAL LIABILITY 344,832.44 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 280.21 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 158.17 APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES
DES MOINES – Brenna Smith, press secretary to Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, announced on Friday her departure from the governor’s office to pursue opportunities outside state government. “I
DES MOINES – Iowa is now tied with Hawaii for having the lowest unemployment rate in the nation. Iowa’s November unemployment rate remained at 2.4 percent while Hawaii increased to 2.4 percent.