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SIOUX CITY – A man who entered the United States illegally from Honduras was sentenced on February 6, 2019, to five months’ in prison. Walter Redondo-Amador, age 23, from Honduras, received the
CLEAR LAKE – Police say “precious heirlooms” that were stolen in recent days from the family of Richie Valens in Clear Lake have been recovered. During the early morning hours of February
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House said today that President Trump will sign a government funding bill passed by Congress to avert another shutdown and he will also take other executive action—including a
CORVALLIS, Ore. – No. 12 Iowa State (10-2, 6-1 Big 12) went on the road and took out Oregon State (4-7, 0-1 Pac 12), 23-14 in a late night Monday showdown. The
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa nurse who stole pain medications from his patients and created false medical records to cover up his thefts was sentenced February 13, 2019, to three years in
SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA – Three people were arrested for meth crimes in Spirit Lake as children were allegedly endangered during their ordeal. On February 10, 2019, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office executed
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University will host a screening of the “Reel Rock 13” independent film festival on Sunday, Feb. 17 from 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Boman Fine Arts
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Mexican man who used false identification documents to obtain jobs was sentenced today to more than three months in federal prison. Sergio Castro-Ramirez, age 40, a citizen of
MASON CITY – A meth dealer sent to prison on a ten-year term got out real early then proceeded to abscond from the Beje Clark halfway house, eventually leading cops on a
NORTHWOOD – A man is behind bars after an alleged burglary attempt in Fertile. On November 23, 2018 at about 1:20 AM the Worth County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a
SIOUX CITY – A two-time Algona felon who possessed a three different firearms on three different occasions was sentenced to two years in federal prison today. Chad Michael Chase, age 42, from
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds released the following statement after the Iowa Senate voted to advance preK-12 education funding: “With the Iowa Legislature’s approval of historic preK-12 school funding, we can continue
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. – As large groups of illegal aliens continue to cross through the Lordsburg area near the Antelope Wells Port of Entry, U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Santa Teresa
WASHINGTON D.C. – The federal government is looking to control and monitor the ever-increasing drone traffic and activity in the nation’s skies. According to the Department of Homeland Security, in a couple
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Loera, the boss of the Siniloa Cartel, also known by various aliases, including “El Chapo” and “El Rapido,” was convicted Tuesday by a federal jury in
SPENCER, Iowa – The Iowa State Patrol has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of youth. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a
RURAL ESTHERVILLE, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man was charged as the result of the investigation into a stolen vehicle found parked at a farm south of Estherville recently. According to Emmet
MASON CITY – A handicapped man who trudged out of the Mason City Fleet Farm store nearly 2 years ago on his knees after he was denied use of a motorized cart
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, says the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been a huge success. The following are prepared remarks
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine and illegally possessed a firearm was sentenced February 11, 2019, to more than seven years in federal prison. Mark David Beckman, 32,
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man who possessed a firearm after being convicted of a felony offense was sentenced today to more than four years in federal prison. Brady Lee Morgan, age
FAIRFIELD – During the month of November 2018, the Veterinary Clinic, Fairfield, IA, began to suspect shortages of a Schedule IV narcotic from their inventory. The Clinic staff began to conduct an
VENTURA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to
CERRO GORDO COUNTY CALENDAR YEAR 2018 SALARY LIST James E Aberg 67,448.26 Wendy Renae Alcorn 60,507.20 Carrie A. Allen 40,176.41 Gary L Allen 47,761.72 Jeremy M Ames 50,122.37 Amber M Andersen 32,730.45
CLAIMS February 5, 2019 Cerro Gordo County Aberg, Jim, meals/mileage 553.18 1 Aberg, Jim, repair 81.43 1 Aberg, Jim, telephone 35.00 1 Accurate Analytical, lab tests 510.00 2 Airgas USA LLC, equip
CLAIMS January 29, 2019 Cerro Gordo County Alliant Energy, utilities 9718.30 2 Cardmember Service, meals/mileage 256.49 1 Cardmember Service, purch serv 29.66 1 Cardmember Service, supplies 40.33 1 Clear Lake Ind Telep,
“NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET ESTIMATE Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2019 – Ending June 30, 2020 City of Mason City, Iowa The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the
Lorraine Beekman, 83, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A Celebration of the Funeral Mass for Lorraine will be held
MASON CITY – The No. 19 NIACC wrestling team will host the NJCAA Central District Tournament on Sunday in the NIACC gym. The district tournament, which includes Ellsworth, Iowa Central, Iowa Lakes,
The following is a legislative update from Rep. Sharon Steckman of Mason City: House Study Bill 109 passed out of sub-committee and the Education committee on Wednesday of this week. It provides
MASON CITY – The NIACC wrestling team placed third at the NJCAA Central District Tournament on Sunday in the NIACC gym. NIACC qualified seven wrestlers for the NJCAA Division I national meet,
The following is a legislative update from Senator Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake: We’ve wrapped up another week at the Statehouse and it was great to see many people from the district
MASON CITY – Mason City High School announced that Brandon Krusey has been selected as its Head Football Coach for the 2019-2020 school year. His hiring is subject to school board approval at
MASON CITY – A Mason City unsuccessfully ran from police as a search warrant was executed at a house in connection to a burglary in Manly.
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 2/7/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 293.99 ACTIVE911 INC COMPUTER EXPENSE 546.00 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC COPY CHARGE 23.30 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Matt Whitaker – formerly of Iowa – is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee Friday. He was not subpoenaed and will not answer questions pertaining to on-going
MANCHESTER, IOWA – An Iowa State Patrolman with “nerves of steel” chased down a dangerous, speeding driver Thursday on an ice-covered Northern Iowa highway. Jon Stickney is an Iowa State Patrolman who
BLOOMINGTON, IN – The Iowa men’s basketball team picked up an important road victory in Big Ten Conference play Wednesday night, defeating the Indiana Hoosiers 77-72. Iowa had three players score in
CLEAR LAKE – Two men were caught after a high-speed chase through Clear Lake late Thursday evening. On February 7, 2019, at about 10:15 PM, a Cerro Gordo county sheriff’s deputy located
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Butler, Cerro Gordo, and Franklin counties: Privatized, for-profit Medicaid continues to cause chaos and uncertainty for Iowa families, health care