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CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa woman who lied to a federal grand jury about a shooting in Waterloo was sentenced today to two years in federal prison. Karla Myles, age 51, from
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty March 18, 2019, in federal court in Sioux City. Jeremy Alan Frye, 35, from Webster City, Iowa, was convicted of
SOUTHWEST IOWA – This morning the City of Glenwood’s water treatment plant was inundated by the floodwaters, forcing the plant to be shut down and city officials have issued a boil water
Working with a team is a big step up for any business owner. You may have started your business by yourself, and worked alone for quite some time before coming to a
Cerro Gordo county expense report for March 12, 2019: CLAIMS March 12, 2019 Cerro Gordo County Aaron’s Snow Removal, plow/blade 125.00 1 Alliant Energy, utilities 20.48 1 CDW Government, Inc., equip 302.28
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man was jailed for drunk driving recently. On March 13, 2019 at about 9:23 PM, officers with the Charles City police department stopped a vehicle in
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman was given two citations after a child in her care was allegedly “repeatedly scratched by a dog”. Mason City police officers were called to Mercy
AMES – Iowa State’s venerable Hilton Coliseum will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation project to expand its concourses, add additional concession areas, replace aging mechanical systems and improve fan accessibility if the
MASON CITY — A Cerro Gordo County man has won a $30,000 lottery prize. Stephen Leininger, 54, of Rockwell won the big prize playing the Iowa Lottery’s “$300,000 Platinum Cash” scratch game.
AMES – The Iowa State women’s basketball team has been selected to play in its 18th NCAA Tournament, and 11th appearance in the last 13 years. The 3rd-seeded Cyclones will face 14th-seeded
Vernon “Vern” Nieland, of Marshalltown, Iowa (formerly Charles City, Iowa), passed from this world on March 14, 2019, surrounded by family at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial for
Robert “Bob” Chambers, 73, of Elma, Iowa passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 to
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa men’s basketball team received an at-large berth to the 2019 Men’s Basketball Tournament by a tournament committee that was clearly not impressed by Iowa’s
The following is a legislative update from Iowa Democrats: Improvements to School Infrastructure Passes House The Iowa House passed a bill this week to extend funding for school infrastructure improvements for another
DES MOINES — More than 40 inches of snow fell in parts of northern Iowa in February, while temperatures fell as low as 20 degrees below zero, according to the latest Water
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man was arrested after he was accused of shoplifting, then served a jail sentence. On March 4, 2019 at about 2:56 PM, officers with the Charles
MASON CITY – The Lime Creek Nature Center Foundation has scheduled an “Art of Nature” Fundraising event for Thursday, March 28 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Lime Creek Nature Center.
SIOUX CITY, IA –United States Attorney Peter E. Deegan, Jr. and the Sioux City Human Rights Commission will host a community forum focused on protecting places of worship. Leaders of the interfaith
KANSAS CITY – Iowa State will be among the hottest teams in the nation heading into the NCAA tournament after a dominating win against Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament Championship game
The following is a legislative update from Democratic Rep. Sharon Steckman, representing the middle-third of Cerro Gordo county in the Iowa Legislature: We have now passed through the first funnel week during
STORM LAKE – Wednesday afternoon, a complaint sent Iowa DNR staff to investigate a claim that manure runoff was reaching Storm Lake. They traced runoff to manure application on fields at Don
CHICAGO – Iowa’s easy ride in the Big Ten Tournament came crashing down to earth Friday night when the buzzsaw that is Michigan Wolverine basketball humbled the Hawkeyes, 73-54. Iowa’s shots were
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man has been arrested for drunk driving after allegedly fleeing an accident scene. The incident took place on the evening of March 6. That day, at about
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today in response to flooding and flash flooding beginning March 13 and continuing. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized
DES MOINES – Thirty Iowans have applied with the State Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the two vacancies on the Iowa Court of Appeals that occurred when Chief Judge David Danilson retired on Jan.
KANSAS CITY – Iowa State did what it does best Friday, which is advance in the Big 12 Conference Tournament with a 63-59 win over Kansas State. Marial Shayok struggled for much
DENVER, CO – Over the weekend, former Colorado Governor and Democratic presidential candidate, Hickenlooper met with voters in Des Moines, Charles City, Cedar Falls, Dubuque, Clinton, and Cedar Rapids. The trip was
CHICAGO – Nicholas Baer led the Iowa Hawkeyes with a season high with 17 points in defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini Thursday night int he Big Ten Tournament opener in Chicago. Baer
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who was responsible for distributing pounds of ice methamphetamine was sentenced today to more than ten years in federal prison. Duane Baker, age 28, from New Hartford,
RURAL MITCHELL COUNTY – A boy was hurt when a school bus slid off an icy road in Mitchell county Wednesday morning. A school bus from the Osage School District was westbound
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — This weekend, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will campaign across eastern Iowa, where she will meet with local residents at events in Waterloo, Dubuque, Independence, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport. On
FORT DODGE – Multiple search warrants were executed Thursday at Fort Dodge houses, leading to seizure of illegal drugs, gun, a large sum of cash, and promises of arrests. On Thursday, March
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who robbed a bank in Springville last year was sentenced today to five years in federal prison. Joseph Jay Kripner, age 46 of Monticello, received the
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed S.F. 519 into law following a bipartisan vote by both the Iowa House of Representatives and the Iowa State Senate earlier this week. She
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 3/14/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 34.20 AKINS, GARY D EDUCATION AND TRAINING 45.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 200.00 ALLIANT
CLEAR LAKE – A possible hotel and convention center project is on the horizon in Clear Lake. Clear Lake City Administrator confirmed that the City of Clear Lake is engaged in on-going
MASON CITY – Rising waters from rains and rapid snow melt are causing problems in the North Iowa area, and residents are advised to take measures if needed. A flood warning remains
KANSAS CITY – Iowa State defeated Baylor in their Big 12 tourney opening game, 83-66, Thursday in Kansas City. Talen Horten-Tucker led the Cyclone attack with 21 points, while Marial Shayok chipped
DES MOINES – Today at her weekly press conference, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new application for felons to have their voting rights restored. The governor also reiterated her support for a
MASON CITY – For the third time this season, NIACC freshman Mandy Willems has been selected as the NJCAA Division II national player of the week for the week of March 4-10.