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IOWA CITY – University of Iowa Basketball men’s head coach Fran McCaffery held a press conference Friday in advance of the home game Saturday versus Penn State. University of Iowa Basketball Media
VALPARAISO, Ind. –A three-point shot at the buzzer was deflected and UNI women’s basketball fell 72-69 on the road Friday. The Panthers and Crusaders were identical from the field, both going 26-53
MASON CITY – A Mason City man who was taken to the hospital after he drove his pickup into a train is guilty of felony drunk driving, but avoided prison. Monday morning,
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 2/27/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABC LOCK SERVICE BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINTEN 143.78 ACCORD ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 34,235.20 ACTION TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE395.00 ADAMS SHARPENINGM/E SUPPLIES 12.00
MASON CITY – CG Public Health is advising residents about what they can do now to prepare for the potential spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. To date, no one in
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – Katie Taylor was named the 2019-20 MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for swimming and diving. Taylor earned MVC All-Conference first-team honors and maintained a 3.97 GPA to be
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: Teachers and schools will have more tools for addressing disruptive student behavior, if a
IOWA CITY – Former Mason City Mohawk Makenzie Meyer’s 24 points helped lead Iowa past Minnesota, 90-82, Thursday night. The Hawkeyes (23-5, 14-3) have won 36 consecutive home games, ranking second in
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who possessed child pornography was sentenced today to two years in federal prison and must pay restitution to his victims. Troy French, age 29, of Cedar
WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration today announced an important step to improve access to medication assisted treatment, especially in rural areas where those suffering with opioid use disorder may have limited
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced today that China has taken numerous actions to begin implementing its agriculture-related commitments under the landmark
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI men’s basketball team secured a share of the MVC Regular Season Title after defeating the Purple Aces of Evansville 84-64 Wednesday night in the McLeod Center. The
MANHATTAN, KS – The Iowa State women’s basketball team (15-11, 7-8 Big 12) battled hard but ultimately came up short at Kansas State (14-12, 8-7 Big 12), 60-51. KSU held a 16-point
MASON CITY – NIACC is seeking to raise property taxes for campus upgrades. According to information from North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), located in Mason City, “the cost is 85 cents
GRAETTINGER, IOWA – On February 24, 2020 at 7:44 am, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office responded to an assault at 508 S Washington Ave, Graettinger. After investigating the incident, Daniel W.
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students that have achieved the Dean’s List for the fall 2019/20 semester. To achieve the Dean’s List, students must be full-time, attain a
MASON CITY – Iowa House Assistant Democratic Leader and State Representative Sharon Steckman of Mason City announced on Wednesday that she will seek a seventh term to House District 53. District 53
AMES – Iowa State’s Sami Williams was named the Big 12 Player of the Week on Tuesday following a historic weekend for the senior at the Gamecock Invitational. The native of Laguna
MASON CITY – CG Public Health is continuing to see an increase in the amount of influenza activity in Cerro Gordo County. CG Public Health is encouraging community members to engage in
SAN DIEGO – After a challenging multi-year, inter-agency investigation, utilizing technology capabilities, intelligence gathering, and community outreach, law enforcement partners on the San Diego Tunnel Task Force have exposed the longest illicit
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Dubuque man who possessed and sold crack cocaine near a school was sentenced today to more than five years in federal prison. John Saunders, age 44, from Dubuque,
EAST LANSING, MI – Iowa dropped a hard-fought, close game on the road to Michigan State Tuesday night, 78-70, despite another top-notch performance from Luka Garza. Garza extended his streak of +20
IRVING, Texas – The Iowa State women’s basketball team placed seven student-athletes on the 2020 Academic All-Big 12 team. The Cyclones’ Adriana Camber, Nia Washington, Madison Wise, Ines Nezerwa, Morgan Kane and
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior Pat Lugo has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday. Lugo, ranked No. 2 at 149 pounds, pinned No.
Kathryn Johnson, 98, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral services for Kathryn Johnson will be held on Saturday, February
Donald “Don” McIntosh, 90, of Evansdale, formerly Waterloo, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Unity Point Health Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. A private family graveside service for Don McIntosh will
MASON CITY – A man was shot in Mason City as police investigate a second shooting incident in two days. On Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at around 4:45 pm, Mason City police
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jimmy John’s sandwich chain was warned today by the Food and Drug Administration about serving “adulterated fresh produce” after several e coli outbreaks, including one in Iowa. The U.S.
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS – The Illinois Department of Revenue announced that adult-use cannabis sales generated $7,332,058 in cannabis tax revenue during the month of January, with an additional $3,147,928.29 generated in retail sales
CLARINDA – A correctional officer was assaulted at approximately 3:05 pm Monday at the Clarinda Correctional Facility. The officer was escorting two inmates to their units when one of the inmates unexpectedly
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior Grant Judkins has been named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, it was announced Monday by the league office. It is Judkins’ second career
WEST UNION – A Northern Iowa man has been accused of sexually abusing teen. On February 21, 2020, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office completed an investigation that lead to an arrest and
DRAKESVILLE, Iowa – Iowa DNR officials helped rescue a man that had fallen through the ice at Lake Wapello in Davis County Monday night around 5:30. The man had been ice fishing
DES MOINES– Today Gov. Reynolds was joined by lawmakers and education advocates when she signed S.F. 2164, an education funding bill designed to help schools with transportation funding and per pupil student
WEBSTER CITY – A mother and her infant were discovered dead in a Webster City house and an investigation into their deaths has concluded, Iowa officials say. On November 10, 2019, the
NORTHWOOD – A woman who police say faked her own cancer diagnosis to gain gifts, money, and a bedroom makeover has will face a jury trial in April on felony charges. After
WAVERLY – A Waverly man was arrested while hiding in a park after attacking and seriously injuring a person with a hatchet. On February 21, 2020, the Waverly Police Department responded to
MASON CITY – There was a shooting on Mason City’s North End Monday and police believe a person was shot as they later arrested a man who returned to the scene of
DES MOINES — The Iowa Supreme Court has selected Justice Susan Christensen, Harlan, as its next chief justice. Justice Christensen will succeed Chief Justice Mark Cady who passed away suddenly November 15,