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MASON CITY – The Mason City Planning and Zoning Commission will unveil the draft Willow Creek Master Plan 2020 at a public workshop on Thursday, January 30 between 5:30PM and 8:30PM, in
IOWA CITY – Iowa picked up another Big 10 Conference win Thursday night, defeating Ohio State 77-68 behind 19 points from former Mason City Mohawk Mackenzie Meyer. The Hawkeyes have won 31
DES MOINES – On Thursday, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s finalized Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule: “Iowa farmers, families, and property
IOWA CITY – Iowa defeated Rutgers in a close home contest Wednesday night, 85-80, led by Luka Garz’s 28 points. Iowa has won eight of 10 games, including four straight. Luka Garza
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Mexican national pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to illegally entering the United States for the eighth time. This guilty plea resulted from an investigation by U.S.
DES MOINES – This week, Governor Kim Reynolds, the Iowa Department of Public Safety and the Department of Education announced the formation of the Iowa Governor’s School Safety Bureau. This Bureau will
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – After a dominant performance by the Panthers swim and dive team this weekend, Katie Taylor was named the Missouri Valley Conference Swimmer of the Week. Taylor had seven
DES MOINES – The Iowa Judicial Branch is releasing the first group in a series of free interactive court forms designed to assist Iowans accessing the state court system without an attorney.
DES MOINES – Last year, more than 7,200 Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form, which is roughly 300 fewer
ANKENY – On January 3, 2020, the Ankeny Police Department contacted a DNR Conservation Officer and a Wildlife Rehabber about a mature Bald Eagle that was not acting normal and sitting on
MASON CITY – Kronlage & Olson, P.C., Certified Public Accountants today released an audit report on the City of Mason City for the year ended June 30, 2019. The City’s revenues totaled
CARBONDALE, Illinois – The UNI men’s basketball team took on the Salukis of Southern Illinois on Wednesday night, falling 66-68 to move to 16-3 overall and 5-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Daisy Boggess, 90, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Daisy Boggess will be held at
Barbara “Barb” Miller, 81, of Charles City, returned to her Heavenly home on Saturday, January 18, 2020. God wanted her now and set her free. A funeral service for Barb Miller will
DES MOINES – A fatal truck crash is being investigated by state authorities as suspected explosive devices believed to be in the vehicle driven by a Northern Iowa resident are searched for.
MASON CITY – After recent reports and complaints regarding unlicensed tattoo artists in the area, public health officials remind residents to only get tattoos and body piercings from licensed professionals. Licensed businesses
MASON CITY – A young tattoo artist known as “Breezy” has been charged with crimes in his profession in Mason City. On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, the Mason City Police Department arrested
The opening line in the recent Opinion piece I wrote for this publication stated; “Trump has emboldened those with marginalized mental capacities.” Almost immediately after it appeared I was verbally assaulted by
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who used another person’s name and Social Security number to get a job was sentenced today to over two months in federal prison. Jose Hernandez-Benitez, age 32,
HARMONY, MN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky announced recently that the USDA has invested $11 million in three, high-speed broadband infrastructure projects that will create or
CEDAR RAPIDS – A woman who illegally possessed ice methamphetamine with the intent to distribute near a park was sentenced to five years in federal prison. Robin Kinney, age 59, from Manchester,
MASON CITY – For the 31st year, the National Geographic Society is holding the National Geographic Bee for students in the fourth through eighth grades in thousands of schools across the United
MASON CITY – A Waterloo man who escaped from a Waterloo halfway house and spent over two weeks on the lam was convicted after a half-hour bench trial in federal court in
ST. LOUIS – UNI’s AJ Green has been selected as the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. Green averaged 27.0 points per
Ronald Roethler, 75, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald Roethler will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January
MASO CITY – City Administrator Aaron Burnett will present this update to the city council at tonight’s Mason City council meeting: The Mason City Arena officially opened with 2 near sellout North
Gary August Yaddof, 63, died in his home on January 17, 2020 in Charles City, Iowa due to complications from Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). A celebration of life will take place on
The following is a legislative update released Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, from Democratic Rep. Sharon Steckman, representing the middle-third of Cerro Gordo county in the Iowa Legislature: The second session of the
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo County Supervisor Tim Latham will seek a second term in office, he announced this week. According to a statement: “I would like to announce that I will
CHICKASAW COUNTY – Two juveniles were arrested after a Chickasaw county convenience store break-in and at least one more crime. On Thursday, January 2, 2020, the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office responded to
A brand is a voice and a product is a souvenir. ~Lisa Gansky Branding is a tool to convey the right idea of your business. At a minimum, it will introduce your
The following is a news update from Iowa Democrats: 2020 Legislative Session Starts with Focus on Iowans This week the 2020 Legislative Session began and lawmakers pledged to work together to keep
Lawrence “Larry” Squier, 97, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City surrounded by loving family. A funeral service for Larry Squier
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced two proposals last week that will put local school and summer food service operators back in the driver’s seat of their programs.
MADISON, WI – Iowa’s senior point guard from Mason City, Mackenzie Meyer, helped Iowa complete a big comeback and beat Wisconsin Sunday night, 85-78. The Hawkeyes (15-3, 6-1) have won 21 consecutive
FARGO, N.D. – The UNI Panther Track and Field team earned nine first place finishes at the Bison Team Cup Saturday in Fargo. The men and women finished second overall after earning
CLEAR LAKE – A house fire Sunday in Clear Lake forced the occupants to evacuate and major damage to the structure. The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure
COLORADO SPRINGS – UNI Wrestling won seven bouts and earned bonus points at 174, 184 and 124 to earn a 28-12 win over Air Force Sunday afternoon in Colorado. Bryce Steiert picked
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Four players scored in double figures, including a double-double from Cynthia Wolf with a career-high 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead UNI to a 73-43 win Sunday
MASON CITY – Mason City police say there were gunshots directed at a car, leading to a search of a house. At 11:31 PM on January 18, 2020, a subject drove to