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DUBUQUE – NIACC freshman Brian Jacques earned all-American honors at the NJCAA Division I national cross country meet last fall. The freshman started his initial indoor track and field season with a
MASON CITY – Two men from Rock Falls were detained after they were accused of stealing from a Mason City retailer. Mason City police were dispatched to Mills Fleet Farm, 3200 4th
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was jailed after an alleged shoplifting incident Thursday at a discount store. Mason City police were called to Family Dollar, 1510 North Federal Avenue, on
CHARLES CITY – The first of eight top prizes of $100,000 available in the Iowa Lottery’s new “Casino Riches” scratch game was claimed Monday by a northern Iowa woman. Debra Eggers of
DES MOINES – An arrest has been made after a man opened fire New Year’s Day at an Iowa rest area and then a gas station. Iowa State Patrol Troopers and local
NASHUA, IOWA – A Nashua man has died after the Caterpillar grader he was operating was struck by a train Friday morning. The accident happened at 7:45 AM in Nashua. A 1999
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 1/11/2018 Payee Description Amount ————————– ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 280.21 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 304.00 AHLERS AND COONEY PC NEGOTIATIONS 16,480.09 AIRGAS USA
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was caught drunk driving Thursday night. A Cerro Gordo county deputy conducted a traffic stop on Thursday morning, January 11 at about 1:37 AM near
MASON CITY – Law enforcement stopped a speeding drunk driver early Wednesday morning in Mason City. A Cerro Gordo county deputy conducted a traffic stop on a speeding driver Wednesday morning, January
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The No. 13 NIACC wrestling team picked up its first dual meet win of the season with a 36-12 win over No. 11 RCTC on Wednesday. NIACC (1-4 in
DES MOINES – Influenza levels continue to build in Iowa and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is confirming an additional eight flu-related deaths. Five of the deaths occurred in Central
CLEAR LAKE – A man previous convicted of felony crimes was allegedly caught with a gun and marijuana odor while drunk driving in Clear Lake. On January 7, 2018 around 2:02 AM,
CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Ventura man is accused of his second drunk driving offense. A Cerro Gordo county deputy stopped a speeding vehicle Wednesday, January 10 at about 8:28 PM near
NEW SHARON, IOWA – An Iowa company has won an award and thousands of dollars in prize money for developing a “shock collar” for sows that allegedly “saves” piglets from being crushed.
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. – The NIACC men’s basketball team dropped a 85-65 decision to DCTC Wednesday night. It was the first game since Dec. 16 for the Trojans. NIACC, which trailed 44-26 at
MASON CITY – A man recently put on probation for burglary and avoided a 10-year prison term allegedly attacked a police officer at Mercy Hospital Wednesday afternoon. Mason City police were dispatched
MASON CITY – An Estherville man allegedly committed a violent domestic assault Wednesday in Mason City, leading to a federal immigration hold being placed on him. Mason City police were called to
BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS – Today, Walmart announced plans to increase the starting wage rate for all hourly associates in the U.S. to $11, expand maternity and parental leave benefits and provide a one-time
MASON CITY – Police in Mason City caught a man leaving a local cement plant with stolen items, leading to his arrest. Mason City police officers arrested 40-year-old Justin Laroy Dutcher of
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve King, a leading border security advocate, announces that he has been invited by President Trump to participate in the White House bill signing ceremony for HR 2142, the
CHARLES CITY – An Iowa man is guilty of hurting an infant in Charles City and has been sentenced to 5 years in prison – but is a free man at this
FORT DODGE – A pair of Fort Dodge teens were sent to a juvenile detention center after an armed attempt to break into cars. On Sunday, January 7, 2018, the Webster County
Marvin Huxsol, 86, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. A funeral service for Marvin Huxsol will be held 11:00 a.m.
CHARLES CITY – The Charles City Board of Education, at their January 8, 2018 meeting passed a resolution in support of the IPERS retirement fund: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT
MASON CITY – The NIACC wrestling team is ranked No. 13 in the Intermat’s NJCAA Division I rankings released Wednesday. NIACC was ranked 11th in the preseason rankings in November and was
SAC CITY, IOWA – A wanted woman was caught stealing from an Iowa store as cops closed in. On December 24, 2017 around 9:30 PM the Sac City Police Department received information
WASHINGTON — The number of prisoners in state and federal correctional facilities fell by 1 percent from year-end 2015 to 2016, the Bureau of Justice Statistics announced today. This was the third
CHICAGO — Federal officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested 22 criminal aliens and immigration violators in Illinois’ Cook and Lake counties during a three-day
Gary Hedrick, 74, of Charles City, passed away January 9, 2018 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 12, 2018 at Hauser Funeral Home with
MASON CITY, IA – The Mason City Fire Department set a new department record for call volume this past year. The department responded to 5,938 calls for service in the period beginning
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds wants over $29 million in cuts to the proposed state budget, the state learned yesterday. The budget process in state government in Iowa starts when
Randal “Randy” Schilling, 63, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m.
MASON CITY – Police attempted to stop a driver in a Mason City neighborhood, but the wanted man attempted to flee at speeds at least 25 miles over the limit. A Mason
MASON CITY – The NIACC women’s basketball team is ranked No. 10 in the fifth NJCAA Divsion II poll released Tuesday. NIACC (13-3 overall) was No. 2 in the Dec. 5, Dec.
MANLY – Chief of Police Aaron Pals said Tuesday that there is no foul play suspected in the death of baby Haven that took place at a Manly daycare. “At this time
Roger Koehler, 77, of Rudd, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at his winter home in Branson, Missouri. A funeral Mass for Roger Koehler will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered her first Condition of the State address on Tuesday morning at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Below are her remarks, as prepared for
MASON CITY – A Mason City man found himself on the wrong end of the law a number of times in recent days, ending up behind bars for drunk driving and after
FOREST CITY – A Kanawha man was arrested in Forest City for felony drunk driving, recently, and faces a felony charge. On December 25, 2017 at 4:20 PM, Forest City police conducted
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