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MASON CITY – Due to the threat of inclement weather on Saturday, the NIACC baseball and softball teams will now play ICCAC doubleheaders on Friday. The NIACC baseball team will play its
Bernard “Bud” Dunn, 83, of Charles City, formerly Alta Vista, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 in his home. A Mass of Christian Burial for Bud Dunn will be held at 10:30
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS – A Texas man was executed today for the dragging death of a black man almost 18 years ago. On June 7, 1998, during the nighttime hours, 23-year-old John William
OELWEIN – An Iowa man who struck cars with a bat while standing in the middle of a road was caught after numerous 911 calls Tuesday evening. On April 23, 2019, at
CEDAR RAPIDS – A woman who participated in a scheme to defraud victims across the country, including Iowa, out of more than $450,000 was sentenced this month to more than a year
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Foundation is proud to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Bill Paulus of Garner is the
CEDAR RAPIDS – Two men who discharged firearms in Marion were sentenced today to ten years in federal prison. Mykael Robertson, age 20, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received the prison term after
CEDAR RAPIDS – U.S. Attorney Peter E. Deegan, Jr. joins the Drug Enforcement Administration in announcing that on April 27th, DEA will hold its 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The
DES MOINES – The Iowa Legislature voted unanimously to pass HF 772, the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative. The initiative establishes a partnership with the Iowa Rural Development Council to identify needed legislative,
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team will retire Megan Gustafson’s No. 10, the Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta announced Wednesday at the team’s
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DES MOINES – On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: I applaud the U.S. Inspector General’s decision to investigate whether federal officials are providing
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Florida man who formerly lived in Cresco, Iowa, was sentenced today to the maximum possible sentence of ten years in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm. Patrick
MASON CITY – Student volunteer tree planting event will take place next week, Wednesday, May 1st, and Thursday May 2nd starting at 9 am. The ‘Trees for Kids’ planting on Wednesday will
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AMES – Iowa State women’s basketball forward Inès Nezerwa has received a waiver from the NCAA staff which will extend her eligibility and allow her to compete during the 2019-20 academic year.
MASON CITY – A structure fire this weekend in Mason City was caused by an unattended recreational burn pit, officials say. On April 20, 2019 at 5:34 PM, the Mason City Fire
CHARLES CITY – A meth lab was found on a golf course in Charles City this past weekend. On April 19, 2019, officers with the Charles City police department responded to a
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced April 15, 2019, to 15 years in federal prison. Craig Eugene Essing, 59, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, received the prison
DES MOINES – On Tuesday, Gov. Reynolds signed the following 10 bills into law: HF 323: an act relating to the exploitation of a dependent adult by a caretaker. HF 393: an
WAVERLY – Fishing boaters and paddlers should use extreme caution if navigating the Cedar River between Waverly and Janesville, where ice jams destroyed the Green Mill Ford Bridge in mid-March. The remaining
MASON CITY – Research indicates that good oral health reduces the risk of pneumonia, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other illnesses. Recently, the Cerro Gordo County Department of
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CHARLES CITY – A Floyd county woman is accused of criminal mischief in Charles City and is slated to stand trial. Records show Leslie Leeann Weber is accused of a violation of
SHENANDOAH, IOWA – An Iowa man has been charged with first-degree murder in Shenandoah, Iowa. On Monday, April 22, 2019, at approximately 4:45AM, the Shenandoah Police Department received a 911 call regarding
MILWAUKEE – A Wisconsin woman pleaded guilty today to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization. Assistant Attorney General for
IOWA FALLS – About 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled early Monday afternoon, reaching the South Fork of the Iowa River in Iowa Falls. Fuel spilled while an Agvantage FS truck was
GRUVER, IOWA – A domestic complaint led to the arrest of a Northern Iowa couple on drug and gun charges after drug dealer materials were discovered during the police response. The investigation
DES MOINES – A coalition of public interest groups has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa that challenges the constitutionality of Iowa’s newest ag
DES MOINES – On Monday, Governor Reynolds announced the members for the Flood Recovery Advisory Board, which was created by Executive Order to help coordinate a comprehensive flood recovery and rebuilding effort.
MASON CITY – Law enforcement is seeking clues solve a case of stolen snowmobiles in Mason City. During the late evening hours of February 22, 2019 and early morning hours of February
DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced that she will kickoff her campaign for the U.S. Senate at the 5th Annual Roast and Ride on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at
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
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who distributed multiple pounds of methamphetamine was sentenced today to more than ten years in federal prison. Cody Jelinek, age 36, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison
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 debated quite a few bills this week, most
The following is a legislative update from GOP Rep. Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake, Speaker of the Iowa House: With May nearly in sight, we are finally getting spring-like weather. You can
NORTHWOOD – A Mason City man who committed a vicious stabbing in Northwood has been found guilty of attempted murder. On June 02, 2018 at approximately 10:48 PM, the Worth County Sheriff’s