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Month: September 2019
Two DNR Conservation Officers placed on leave following involvement in Des Moines fight
DES MOINES – Two DNR Conservation Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave following an incident that took place Thursday, Sept., 19, involving their response to a dispute between two women…
Mason City fire department receives grant to hire three full time firefighters
MASON CITY – The Mason City fire department announced it has received a grant to hire three full time firefighters. The Mason City Fire Department is pleased to announce funding has been awarded…
Woman hurt in Hampton auto collision
HAMPTON – A woman suffered minor injuries in an auto collision Friday in Hampton. Around 3:40 PM Friday afternoon at the intersection of 1st Street SE and 1st Avenue SE in Hampton,…
Officer’s nose broken at Anamosa State Penitentiary by violent inmate
ANAMOSA – A staff member was assaulted by an inmate at the Anamosa State Penitentiary in Anamosa at approximately 11:30 a.m. Friday. The staff member, a correctional officer, was working at his post when an inmate jumped across…
Schedule for Gov. Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Gregg for September 23 through September 29, 2019
DES MOINES– Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, September 23 – Sunday, September 29, 2019. The following events are open to credentialed…
Mason City man allegedly shot twice and hospitalized; police seek clues
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was hospitalized after an alleged shooting incident and police are seeking clues in the matter. A Mason City police spokesman tells NIT that this incident…
Protected: Police find wandering 2-year-old in Charles City, seeking lost dog; returned to parents
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City of Mason City expense report for Sept. 19, 2019
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 9/19/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 219.98 ACCORD ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,008.43 AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 1,480.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL MISCELLANEOUS…
College Basketball: Iowa’s Cordell Pemsl cited for OWI
IOWA CITY- University of Iowa redshirt junior Cordell Pemsl was arrested by law enforcement early Friday morning in Iowa City for operating while intoxicated (OWI). An announcement was made by the University…
3 Creative Careers That Could Transform Your Life
Starting a new career can be a scary thought, but so is the thought of getting stuck in a dead-end career that you aren’t actually enjoying. If you are a creative person…
Gov. Reynolds meets with Trump’s Workforce Advisory Board; job growth recommendations announced
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds and other members of President Trump’s American Workforce Advisory Board laid out key recommendations to help Americans find multiple pathways to a rewarding career. The…
Colt to cease production of AR-15 and other “sporting rifles”
WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – A military-style weapon that has reportedly been used in several recent mass shootings won’t be in production, the company that makes them announced. Colt, which manufactures the AR-15…
The legalization of sports gambling could spell cash for Iowa
If you’ve tried to place a sports bet in Iowa in recent decades it’s likely that you’ll have found yourself frustrated at the first hurdle. Until recently, a federal law banning all…
Woman Claims That has Proof That Facebook is Listening to Your Conversations
The past year was very rough for Facebook. There were so many allegations about private information leaking and abuse. In Mark Zuckerberg’s hearing, he admitted that Facebook cannot listen to conversation and…
OBIT: John Robert Leslie Carpenter, 34, of Charles City
John Robert Leslie Carpenter, 34, of Charles City, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota with his loving family at his side….
OBIT: Elizabeth “Betty” Haus, 88, of Charles City
Elizabeth “Betty” Haus, 88, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A Mass of Christian Burial for Betty Haus will…
Ammonia in storm water runoff led to Northern Iowa fish kill
MALCOM — DNR staff spent two days in the field looking for the source of a fish kill on Little Bear Creek one mile west of Malcom. The fish had been dead…
NIACC women’s and men’s cross country teams receive top-ten ranking
MASON CITY – The NIACC women’s cross country team is ranked ninth in the initial USTFCCCA NJCAA Division I poll released Wednesday. NIACC placed sixth at the Luther College All-American Invitational last…
Iowa Department of Education seeks public input on use of seclusion and restraint in schools
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Education today announced six meetings to gather public input on proposed revisions to rules regarding the appropriate use of seclusion and restraint in schools. The…
California will restrict certain travel to Iowa due to gender-affirming care restrictions
SACRAMENTO– California Attorney General Xavier Becerra recently announced that, effective October 4, 2019, California will prohibit state-funded and state-sponsored travel to Iowa because of a new provision in law Iowa enacted on…
From Idea to a Full-Fledged Successful Business – How Iowans Can Start their Own Mid-Sized Business from Home
While Iowa is traditionally known for its agriculture and food production industry, there are many other industries that Iowans are branching into, and with great success. In a report published just last…
Armed man barricades himself in Waterloo house, later discovered deceased
WATERLOO – An armed man barricaded himself in a Waterloo house and was later discovered deceased. On Thursday, September 12, 2019 at approximately 1:26 PM, Waterloo Police responded to a domestic disturbance…
Northern Iowa woman threatens others with rifle as eviction served by police
ESTHERVILLE – A Northern Iowa woman threatened others with a rifle as an eviction notice was served by police, then she was busted with meth-selling materials. An Estherville woman is in custody…
City of Mason City expense report for Sept. 12, 2019
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 9/12/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 707.80 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 83.56 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 272.17 ALL STAR…
LAKE MILLS, Iowa – Trevis and Kris Erickson saw as business opportunity emerge 150 feet from the front of their new home. The couple had moved to a place on a busy…
Awards announced for the Ceramics at the MacNider Exhibition
MASON CITY – Awards were announced for the Ceramics at the MacNider: Celebrating Artwork Created in the Museum’s Ceramic Studio exhibition on Friday, August 2. The awards announcement was held in conjunction…
Hawkeye football players earn awards for stellar play versus Cyclones
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa kicker Keith Duncan and defensive back D.J. Johnson have been recognized as Big Ten Conference Players of the Week following Iowa’s 18-17 win at Iowa State. The…
Local health department warns of increase in cases of severe lung disease and points to vaping as culprit
MASON CITY – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a Health Advisory regarding severe pulmonary disease associated with e-cigarette use. The CDC is providing information on the multistate…
3 Advertising Ideas For Small Businesses
There’s no prouder moment than launching a new business. For anybody that has spent months or even years to see a business idea come to life, once launched is when the real…
Two men arrested after Northern Iowa death investigation
ESTHERVILLE – Two men were arrested after a long investigation into the death of a man in Estherville that happened back in January. On Monday January 29th, 2018 Estherville Officers were dispatched…
Unionized American auto workers go on strike after helping General Motors reach record-level profits
DETROIT – Local Union leaders from across the nation met Sunday morning after the 2015 General Motors collective bargaining agreement expired Saturday night and opted to strike at midnight on Sunday. The…
Iowa man who sold heroin that caused two overdoses sentenced to federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who sold heroin to two individuals who nearly died was sentenced today to more than six years in federal prison. Travon Patterson, age 28, from Cedar Rapids,…
Mason City man under investigation after crashing truck through closed railroad intersection
MASON CITY – A Mason City man is under investigation after yet another incident in which a driver crashed his truck into a rail road intersection where no one should have been…
Winnebago Industries to acquire premium RV manufacturer Newmar
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Newmar Corporation (“Newmar”), a leading manufacturer of…
News update from Iowa Democrats
The following is a news update from Iowa Democrats, released September 11, 2019: Trump Trade Conflict Adding to Slow Economic Growth The damage caused by the Trump Administration’s trade war continues to…
College Football: Iowa drubs Iowa State in rivalry game, 18-17
AMES – Bad weather, long delays and a hostile environment were not enough to derail the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday as they beat their in-state rival Iowa State, 18-17, in Jack Trice Stadium….
Charles City man facing felony drug charges
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man nabbed on a warrant this week is now facing felony drug charges. On September 9, 2019 at about 8:47 AM, officers with the Charles City…
Man who helped two others invade rural Iowa home and sexually assault elderly women to get decades in prison for his crimes
AMES – A man who joined two others in invading a rural Iowa home and sexually assaulting an 82-year-old woman will get decades in prison, prosecutors say. Luis Cruz will be sentenced…
Mason City man charged with felony drunk driving after crashing vehicle into train
MASON CITY – A Mason City man is in jail, charged with felony drunk driving after crashing his vehicle into a train. Monday morning, September 2 at 1:48 AM, Mason City police…