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CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/27/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 83.56 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,334.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 51,876.92 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SUPPLIES
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve King introduced a bill this week that would add a question to the 2020 census form asking people if they are U.S. citizens. The move comes after the
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman was arrested for drunk driving after citizens once again complained to law enforcement about her alleged operation of her motor vehicle. Kristy Gaye Arzberger, age
CLEAR LAKE – Two women were arrested and charged on June 27, 2019, regarding the vehicle driving into Clear Lake on Sunday morning, June 23. After a thorough investigation in coordination with
MASON CITY – A Mason City man has been arrested for three counts of felony sex abuse. On June 28, 2019, 40-year-old Bryan Lee Holmes of Mason City was arrested for three
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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
RURAL WINNESHIEK COUNTY – Two grandparents and their young granddaughters evaded travesty Wednesday when they became trapped in the Upper Iowa River and authorities had to rescue them On June 26, 2019,
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate passed an emergency spending bill on a vote of 84-8 to provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Kayla Lyon to Director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, effective July 8. Lyon will replace Bruce Trautman, who has
SIOUX CITY – A former Mason City man has been charged with a federal gun law crime. Law enforcement throughout Northwest Iowa, and the United States Attorney’s Office are helping to make
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo attorney’s office announced today that no criminal charges are to be brought after $2.2 million of improper disbursements were identified in Mason City School District under
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MASON CITY – A Rockwell man has won a $10,000 Mega Millions prize. Gerald Ries of Rockwell matched four white balls and the Mega Ball® in the June 14 drawing. He was one
MASON CITY – Law enforcement is office is seeking clues on a missing rental truck from Mason City and a possible suspect in the case. The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department is
Genevieve “Gennie” Springer, 84, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Colonial Manor in Elma with her loving family by her side. A funeral service for Genevieve Springer will
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who sold a stolen firearm and was an unlawful user of marijuana and methamphetamine pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Gilbert Lopez, Jr.,
WASHINGTON — In response to a non-partisan government report confirming systemic problems in the reporting of seclusion and restraint in schools, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are pushing
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students that have achieved the Dean’s List for the spring 2018/19 semester. To achieve the Dean’s List, students must be full-time, attain a
RUTHVEN – A Northern Iowa man has been arrested after an underage drinking party, accused of supplying the alcohol. On Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 01:05 am, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s
MASON CITY – A Mason City police officer broke his elbow while chasing a wanted man Monday afternoon. On Monday, June 24, 2019, at approximately 4:30 PM, two Mason City Police Officers
MASON CITY – Celebrating Artwork Created in the Museum’s Ceramic Studio, a competitive exhibition highlighting ceramic works created in the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum’s Ceramic Studio, opens on Friday, June 28.
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Anamosa man who helped fence stolen firearms was sentenced on June 20, 2019, to seven years in federal prison. David A. Miller, age 48, from Anamosa, Iowa, received
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: Iowans were stunned June 17 when the head of the Iowa Department of Human
DES MOINES – Iowans pushing to overturn Governor Reynold’s veto of medical cannabis reforms are more than halfway towards their goal of calling for a special session. House File 732 would have
There’s nothing more valuable to a business owner than cautionary tales. Nobody has the time to learn everything themselves, and nobody has the money to make all the mistakes themselves, so when
WEST DES MOINES – Hy-Vee’s political action committee director today explained donations made to Republicans. A statement from Hy-Vee Employees’ PAC Executive Director Mary Beth Hart: On June 11, 2019, the Republican
VENTURA – A Mason City man sped away from police in Clear Lake on his motorcycle, but was soon caught when the vehicle broke down. On June 24, 2019, around 4:40 am,
MASON CITY – Budget Blinds – the largest window coverings franchise in North America – announced it will now offer its convenient shop-at-home services to customers in the Mason City and Clear
CLEAR LAKE – A stolen vehicle was recovered today from Clear Lake, and police are seeking leads in the case. On June 23, 2019 around 2:50 am a Clear Lake Police Officer
NEWTON – This week, the Iowa Dept. of Corrections and Iowa Prison Industries held the official groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site of the future Homes for Iowa Inc. project. This project
IOWA CITY – Four University of Iowa football student-athletes — junior defensive end A.J. Epenesa, junior wide receiver and return specialist Ihmir Smith-Marsette, junior offensive lineman Alaric Jackson, and junior offensive lineman
CEDAR RAPIDS – Eight people who, among other crimes, conspired to sell over three kilograms of ice methamphetamine in the Dubuque area have been sentenced cumulatively to more than 97 years in
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/20/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ADAMS SHARPENING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 28.50 AIRGAS USA LLC TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 14.94 ANDERSEN’S MARKET OTHER SUPPLIES 8.10 ANIMAL MEDICAL HOSPITAL
DES MOINES – Department of Corrections Director Beth Skinner announced today that she has selected the next Deputy Director of Institutions. Dir. Skinner has selected current warden of the Anamosa State Penitentiary,
AMES – A man who joined two others in invading a rural Iowa home and sexually assaulting an 82-year-old woman has been caught by police. The Story County Sheriff’s Office has taken
WASHINGTON – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Lone Star State will be sending approximately 1,000 soldiers from the Texas National Guard to the Southwest border in order to support
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Muslim nation of Iran gunned down an American drone and President Donald Trump mercifully called off a retaliatory strike minutes before it was to take place, allegedly saving
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate honored the Iowa County Information Technology organization (ICIT) with a prestigious award for its assistance with improving election cybersecurity across the state. Pate