CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake Fire Department will be hosting its Annual September 11th Program. The Program will be held in the Front of the Clear Lake Fire Department at the…
Month: September 2019
Gary Hart endorses Michael Bennet for President of the United States
MANCHESTER, NH — Former Colorado U.S. Senator Gary Hart today endorsed Michael Bennet for President of the United States. The pair made the announcement at the New Hampshire Democratic Party State Convention,…
College Football: Iowa crushes Big Ten foe Rutgers, 30-0
IOWA CITY – Iowa opened it’s conference football season a with convincing 30-0 domination of Rutgers in Kinnick Stadium. Iowa was at its best Saturday running the football, out-gaining Rutgers 194 yards…
Accident with injuries in Mason City Friday morning
MASON CITY – An accident with injuries was reported in Mason City Friday morning. Shortly after 10:00 AM Friday morning, a serious accident that caused a number of persons to be injured…
Jill Biden to travel to Iowa, visit Mason City Friday afternoon
DES MOINES – The wife of former Vice President Joe Biden, a Democratic candidate for President, will be in Mason City this Friday afternoon. On Friday, September 6, Jill Biden will tour…
Gov. Reynolds appoints Kelly Kennedy Garcia as director of Iowa Department of Human Services
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that she will appoint Kelly Kennedy Garcia, currently deputy executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, as director of the Iowa…
City of Mason City expense report for Sept. 5, 2019
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 9/5/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— A1-PORTABLES MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 470.00 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 350.37 ADAMS SHARPENING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 4.50 ADVANCED SYSTEMS COPY CHARGE 103.90…
What You Should Care About As A New Business Owner
There’s so much to think about and do as a new business owner that it can feel like a very overwhelming position to be in initially. However, it’s possible to achieve your…
County treasurer says “blackout” license plates are all gone, for now
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County treasurer says the new “blackout” license plates available in Iowa are all gone, for now. Patricia Wright, Cerro Gordo County Treasurer’s office, released the statement…
Waldorf University to host nationally recognized motivational speaker, Lamarr Womble
FOREST CITY – Creator of Passion for Leadership, Lamarr Womble, is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, dream director and school culture expert. Hosted by the Waldorf University Athletics and Department of Student…
OBIT: Charles “Chuck” Gray, 63, of Cedar Falls, formerly Charles City
Charles “Chuck” Gray, 63, of Cedar Falls, formerly Charles City, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at his home. A funeral service for Chuck Gray will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday,…
Bushel Boy tomato facility and farm to break ground in Mason City on September 11
MASON CITY – The highly-anticipated Bushel Boy tomato facility and farm will break ground in Mason City on September 11, 2019. Bushel Boy Farms will break ground on their new Mason City…
Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Donor Network launch new donor registry
DES MOINES, IA— The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Donor Network launched a new organ, eye, and tissue donor registry on Wednesday, September 4th. The new registry makes it possible for Iowans…
Iowa DNR says too little rain making drought conditions across state
DES MOINES — For the first time in a year, there are areas of Iowa where groundwater conditions are beginning to show stress, according to the latest Water Summary Update. “For the…
OBIT: Duane A. Jerdee, 75, of Charles City
Duane A. Jerdee, 75, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service for Duane Jerdee will be held at…
Mason City man hurt in auto accident near Plymouth
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Mason City man was hurt in an auto accident near Plymouth Wednesday afternoon. On September 4, 2019 at about 2:45 PM, the Cerro Gordo county sheriff’s…
NIACC drops league opener to DMACC
MASON CITY – The NIACC volleyball team dropped a 3-2 decision to DMACC in its ICCAC opener Wednesday night in the NIACC gym. DMACC won 25-21, 25-23, 21-25, 20-25, 15-10. In the…
Missing Iowa woman turns up alive in Vermont
REMSEN, IOWA – An Iowa woman who many feared was missing under possibly dubious circumstances has turned up alive in Vermont after she willingly reported herself to authorities. At or about 12:30…
Protected: Iowa man taken into custody after barricading himself in Charles City apartment
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Motorcycle crash seriously injures Nora Springs man; police say he ran red light
MASON CITY – A Nora Springs man was seriously hurt when his BMW motorcycle allegedly ran a red light Monday afternoon on a busy Mason City highway and struck a pickup truck….
Walmart says no to handguns and ammo sales, tells customers to keep their guns out of stores
BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS – Walmart today said there will be no more handgun nor handgun ammunition sold in their stores and is telling customers to keep their guns out of their stores. The…
One dead, one hurt in motorcycle crash in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES – A man was killed, and his female passenger hurt in a crash Monday in West Des Moines as police say speed was a factor. West Des Moines police…
How to Plan a Family Hunting Trip
When you think of a family vacation, perhaps tropical islands or water parks come to mind. Although this can be the ideal family vacation, it isn’t the only kind that you can…
Cerro Gordo Health Department presents new name and look
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health announced this morning they will now officially be known as CG Public Health, and have a fresh new look! For the…
Authorities search for missing Iowa woman
REMSEN – Iowa authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman who was last seen with a man. On Monday September 1, 2019, The Remsen Police Department took…
Motorcycle accident claims Mason City man’s life
MASON CITY – A motorcycle accident last Monday in Mason City sent a man to the hospital with injuries, and police announced Tuesday he has passed away. Around 10:30 AM Monday morning,…
Protected: Mason City man hospitalized after pickup crashes into train
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Kensett woman dies in two-car crash Sunday in Worth county
RURAL WORTH COUNTY – A Kensett woman died in a two-car crash Sunday in Worth county. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident took place at about 2:55 PM, Sunday, September…
Former President of National Corn Growers Association and Iowa Farmers endorse Amy Klobuchar for President
DES MOINES, IA — Following the release of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s Plan for the Heartland, which lays out her economic agenda to strengthen our agricultural and rural communities, bridge the rural-urban…
Protected: Wanted Mason City man arrested after report of fight at apartments
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Several accounts with City of Mason City carrying large negative balances
MASON CITY – Several accounts with the City of Mason City are carrying large negative balances, according to a City document.
Armed gunman who robbed Iowa convenience store sent to prison
SIOUX CITY – An armed gunman who robbed an Iowa convenience store has been sent to prison. A felon who unlawfully possessed a firearm was sentenced on August 30, 2019 to more…
College Football: Iowa crushes Miami (Ohio), 38-14
IOWA CITY – The Iowa Hawkeyes opened their season with a win over Miami (Ohio), 38-14 Saturday night in Kinnick Stadium. Iowa (#20 AP) quarterback Nate Stanley went 21 for 30 passing…
President Trump launches U.S. Space Command
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Space Command was activated Aug. 29 by President Donald Trump, becoming the nation’s 11th combatant command. The establishment of U.S. Space Command aims to enhance the nation’s space…