Mason City Public Library to begin phased reopening
MASON CITY – The library will begin the reopening process on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 with the health and safety of patrons and staff being the paramount goal, library director Mary Markwalter
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MASON CITY – The library will begin the reopening process on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 with the health and safety of patrons and staff being the paramount goal, library director Mary Markwalter
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“Run up in here and see what happens”, a legally armed black man warned some would-be looters, as he and other African-Americans protected black-owned, Minneapolis businesses from violence-prone thieves. They guarded property
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump hid in a White House bunker Friday night as emboldended protesters tormented him from Penn Avenue, then the next day he was serenaded by the song “Macho
DES MOINES – Iowa’s largest county – Polk – is under curfew after violent protests this weekend, and Governor Kim Reynolds supports the move. Due to the violent outbreak of civil unrest
RURAL CLEAR LAKE – Two teens were checked for injuries after an auto accident Friday morning outside Clear Lake. The Cerro Gordo county sheriff’s office says the accident happened on Friday, May
DES MOINES – Des Moines police are reporting they arrested 47 people after protests became violent Saturday night and Sunday in the downtown area. According to a Des Moines police spokesperson: Our
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MINNEAPOLIS – The brutal former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, has been charged with murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, whose life he viciously snuffed out with his knee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The police brutality in Minneapolis that caused the death of George Floyd and then riots across the country has brought a promise of justice the nation’s Attorney General, William
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A former Pineville, Missouri, pastor was sentenced Wednesday in federal court today for producing child pornography. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Southwest Missouri
CLEAR LAKE – Police say a drunk Minnesota man refused to pull over for a traffic stop but was eventually caught after a short pursuit. On Thursday, May 28, 2020, Clear Lake
FORT MADISON – Two correctional officers were assaulted by two inmates at approximately 8 AM this morning at the Iowa State Penitentiary. Two correctional officers were escorting an inmate back to his cell
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie released the following statements on last night’s protests and violence that occurred in downtown Des Moines: Governor Kim Reynolds: “The
Right now, working from home seems like a great idea. It means no one has to interact with anyone outside of their family (ideal for social distancing and safety in terms of
RURAL FAYETTE COUNTY – A New Hampton man has been cited after his alleged failure to yield at a stop sign and clobbering another motorist, totaling her car. On May 20TH, 2020
WEST UNION, IOWA – An Ames man is accused of driving off with gas and drunk driving in Fayette county. On May 19, 2020 at approximately 10:45 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s
Jeanette Kathryn (Henning) Boyd was born on October 14, 1941 in Allison, IA. She was carried to Heaven on May 27, 2020 at Westbrook Acres Nursing Home in Gladbrook, IA. Jeanette lived
FORT DODGE – Police in Fort Dodge are seeking to root out the bad seeds in that community using search warrants and have already brought several suspects to jail. Between the dates
ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-65, activating the Minnesota National Guard to help protect Minnesotans’ safety and maintain peace in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump, apparently miffed after Twitter placed a “fact check” disclaimer on one of his countless “tweets” has issued an executive order Thursday that he claims will end
MELCHER-DALLAS, IOWA – Iowa authorities are investigating after a deceased woman was found. Today, at 11:21 AM, officers with the Melcher-Dallas Police Department and deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were
If you own a business, you have already heard about the benefits of delegation. It is a great way to save time and money – but despite this, some business owners really
WASHINGTON – The USDA announced this week that Iowa is among states to receive federal funds for rural water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/28/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ANDERSON, GAYLE REFUND 100.00 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SHOP SUPPLIES 842.16 ARCTIC GLACIER USA INC CAMPGROUND SUPPLIES 129.27 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY BUILDING
THORNTON, IOWA – A child was hurt in a farming accident near Thornton Wednesday evening. On May 27, 2020 at about 8:22 PM, the Cerro Gordo county sheriff’s office was notified of
MASON CITY – Steve Minert, a well-known Mason City Harley-Davidson dealer and Cerro Gordo county public official, announced today that he’s a candidate for the GOP nomination for the office of Cerro
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FORT DODGE – Police in Fort Dodge are investigating a fight that led to shots being fired early Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, May 26 at approximately 2:50 AM, the Webster County Telecommunications
SAC COUNTY, IOWA – A Northern Iowa teen died in an ATM accident and police are investigating. The Sac county, Iowa sheriff’s office is investigating an ATV accident that occurred during the
MINNEAPOLIS – Four police officers have been fired Tuesday in Minneapolis a day after video showed a cop with his knee to a pinned man’s neck who is now deceased, and the
ESTHERVILLE, IOWA – A Northern Iowa woman is in deep trouble after police say she struck a man on the head multiple times with two different blunt objects causing severe injuries. On Sunday
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency until June 25, 2020. As previously announced, the proclamation permits bars, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and social
AMES, Iowa – DePaul graduate transfer Jalen Coleman-Lands, who averaged 11.1 points last season and has made 235 career 3-pointers, has signed with Iowa State, head coach Steve Prohm announced Tuesday. Coleman-Lands
MOUNT VERNON, IOWA – On Friday, May 22, around 3:45pm, the DNR was notified of a person who had fallen on a trail at Palisades-Kepler State Park and had lacerations to his
David Schlader, 85, of Marble Rock, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Valley View Care Center in Greene. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Mary’s
DES MOINES – Today, the state of Iowa has been notified of 263 additional positive cases for a total of 17,213 positive cases. There have been additional 2,841 negative tests for a
CHICKASAW COUNTY – A Mason City state trooper was hurt in an auto accident in Chickasaw county Friday afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident took place Friday, May 22,
NEW YORK – The lawyer who represented Tara Reade in her sex assault case against Joe Biden has abruptly quit the case as the accuser faces mounting scrutiny. Numerous reports have surfaced
DES MOINES – Today, the state of Iowa has been notified of 419 additional positive cases for a total of 16,767 positive cases of COVID-19. There have been additional 4,336 negative tests