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Getting back into the swing of things after a traumatic and damaging car accident can be a troublesome affair. Not only might you be injured and forced to miss a period of
DES MOINES – Republicans control the Iowa House Representatives and, tasked with finding a replacement for the retiring Linda Upmeyer, they have selected Pat Grassley – grandson of U.S. Senator Charles Grassley
MASON CITY – The Mason City Police Department has been awarded an Implementation Grant by the Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP). The grant period
On Saturday, October 5, 2019, Mary Lou (Tynan) Sprague, was called to be home with the Lord and passed away at the age of 87. A funeral service will be held on
Maxine Vetter, 82, passed away October 4, 2019. At Maxine’s request there will be no funeral. A private graveside service and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who illegally possessed three separate handguns during a one-year period was sentenced today to more than two years in federal prison. Aquarias Tykee Madlock, age 19, from
MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo Public Health Department this week presented the annual Workplace Wellness Diamond Award to POET Biorefining of Hanlontown. The Workplace Wellness Awards Program is a partnership between
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who distributed and possessed child pornography was sentenced today to over 15 years in federal prison. William Rolen, age 57, of New Hampton, Iowa, received the sentence
DES MOINES – A wanted Iowa man has been caught Sunday morning after imprisoning and beating a woman who narrowly escaped with her life. Police now have in custody 39-year-old Matthew Sites
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man was arrested after crashing his car into a parked police cruiser and now faces a drunk driving charge. At 11:20 PM on October 4, a Cedar
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Karl and Jean Schilling of Kaleidoscopes to You as the September 2019 Entrepreneurs
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced this week the State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2019 with a balance of $289.3 million in its General Fund. “Iowa’s fiscal health is
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who was convicted in federal court for illegally possessing a gun for the third time was sentenced October 3, 2019, to more than sixteen years in federal
LAS VEGAS – Bernie Sanders, a Vermont Senator in the top tier of Democratic Presidential hopefuls, has been released from a Las Vegas hospital after suffering a heart ailment even as his
MASON CITY – Bring your whole family to the NIACC (North Iowa Area Community College) Family STEM Festival on Saturday, October 12 from 1 PM to 4 PM at NIACC Campus, 500
RURAL WORTH COUNTY – A driver apparently swerved to avoid a deer on a road near Worth county’s Diamond Jo Casino, but the move sent the vehicle tumbling into a ditch. On
DUNDEE – DNR staff investigated a fish kill in Backbone State Park Sept. 28 after trout anglers reported seeing dead fish in Richmond Springs and Fenchel Creek. Staff from DNR parks, environmental
MASON CITY – Caring Pregnancy Center of Mason City will host its annual Fall Reception. On Saturday, November 2, 2019, the Caring Pregnancy Center of Mason City will host the Center’s annual
CEDAR RAPIDS – A convicted felon who was stopped with a loaded firearm while under the influence of drugs in Waterloo was sentenced today to more than six years in federal prison.
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board Roadside Management staff will soon begin annual tree and brush removal efforts within county road right-of-ways. Manual removal of trees and brush this
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court has added an abortion case to its docket and it could be a big ruling in the controversial matter. A Louisiana law that put restrictions
LAS VEGAS – Bernie Sanders, a leading contender for the Democratic nomination for President, is recovering in a Las Vegas hospital after a heart procedure. Sanders was hospitalized this week during a
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
Manchester United superstars Jesse Lingard and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have both failed to make the England national team call-up this time including Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. And in their omission, head coach Gareth
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue issued the following statements after President Donald J. Trump successfully negotiated an
DEWITT, IOWA – The suspicious death of an Iowa woman has been ruled a suicide. On Friday, September 27, 2019, at approximately 9:44 AM, the DeWitt Police Department received a 911-call reference
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 10/3/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— A1-PORTABLES MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 585.00 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 5,199.67 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 268.00 AGVANTAGE FS INCMATERIAL 1,570.00
CEDAR RAPIDS – Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company has filed a partial settlement agreement in its current electric rate review. Customers would see lower than expected increases in electric bills in 2020.
People always wonder how Hitler managed to get into power: “How could the Germans vote for him, how could they let that happen.” Those are the words of people who have never
CLEAR LAKE – The Iowa DNR will host a “field day” at McIntosh Woods State Park in Clear Lake next week. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University Forestry
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who falsified ATF forms in order to purchase firearms was sentenced October 2, 2019, to more than a year in federal prison. Joseph Lamont Thompson, age
CHARLES CITY – The Floyd County Community Foundation (FCCF), in partnership with the Floyd County Medical Center Foundation, is inviting the public to attend a free Philanthropy and Women’s Health event on
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. government has taken steps to punish Russian agents who sabotaged the 2016 elections. On September 30, the United States announced it continues to take action in response
FORT DODGE – A pastor was murdered Wednesday in Fort Dodge in broad daylight, and the alleged assailant is behind bars at this time facing murder and robbery charges. On Wednesday, October
People live to be happy. They look for a loved one, fall in love, create relationships, fight and make up only in order to find happiness. People who already have a loved
Although many people nowadays choose to set their business up online, the good old-fashioned approach of having a walk-in premises is incredibly desirable. As well as having a port-of-call for all employees,
SIOUX CITY – A woman who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced October 1, 2019, to five years in federal prison. Chelsea Collins, 31, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, was convicted of one
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute meth was sentenced on September 30, 2019, in federal court in Sioux City to 15 years in federal prison. Raul Flores Marin, 47,
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg helped promote the Healthiest State Initiative’s goal to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation. Gov Reynolds participated in