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EAGLE GROVE, IOWA – Covid-19 cases are spiking in Wright county, officials there say. “While Wright County Health Department and Iowa Specialty Hospitals continue to be aggressive in testing and identifying vulnerabilities
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who sold nearly 80 grams of heroin in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison. Marcus Lamont Long, age 33,
If you’ve just passed your test, and are new to the roads, the feeling of being able to go wherever you like whenever you like is hard to beat. You’ve waited a
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PELLA, IOWA – Iowa authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a woman after a domestic disturbance Monday evening. On Monday, May 18, 2020, at 8:21 pm, officers with the Pella Police
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman who was arrested for drunk driving after citizens complained to law enforcement about her operation of her motor vehicle has been given a suspended prison
CLARKSVILLE, IOWA – A couple was arrested after a fight in Clarksville. On May 17, 2020, the Clarksville Police department received several calls regarding a physical altercation happening near Dollar General. Upon
MASON CITY – Any disgruntled punks launching rocks from their muscled upper appendages at Mason City’s new skywalk will be completely humiliated and out of luck, it was declared this month at
Sylvia Frascht, 90, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A public visitation limited to ten people at a time
DES MOINES — With average rainfall about 2 inches below normal and temperatures about 2 degrees below normal, April was cooler and drier than usual, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
SIOUX CITY – A Fort Dodge woman who conspired to distribute methamphetamine while possessing firearms was sentenced May 7, 2020, to 10 years in federal prison. Traci Guthrie, 41, from Fort Dodge,
MASON CITY – The Mason City board of education will consider personnel changes at tonight’s meeting. The panel will meet in the Board Room of the Administrative Center, 1515 S. Pennsylvania Ave.,
DES MOINES – The top Iowa Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate has canceled an appearance due to a rash of alleged hate crimes in Des Moines. Admiral Mike Franken was saddened, he
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State’s Cyclone Tailgate Tour, powered by MidAmerican Energy, is now coming to the homes of all Cyclone fans! In order to continue this popular event during these uncertain
MASON CITY – The Mason City police department is advising citizens to be sure their pets are up-to-date on vaccinations and licenses. A statement from the MCPD: As the weather warms, our
All Americans love to work hard and play hard. For many across the States, this could mean playing cool online slots at sites, including LuckyLand slots, to relax when at home. For
Iowa have produced some fantastic soccer players over the years and the state continues to have representation at the national level. Here is a look at three current professional soccer players who
DES MOINES – On May 7, 2020, the twelfth defendant was sentenced in the federal prosecution of fourteen defendants charged with drug trafficking, firearms offenses, money laundering, and lying to a federal
DES MOINES – The Des Moines NAACP is advising African-Americans to be on high alert after an alleged beating of a young black male in the state’s capitol city. The organization reports:
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DES MOINES – A Fort Dodge woman who was seen choking a child at the daycare she worked at and was soon convicted of child endangerment has had her conviction upheld by
The following is a legislative update from GOP Rep. Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake, Speaker of the Iowa House: Greetings! It has been a couple weeks since I’ve written, although it seems
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WAVERLY – A Mason City woman is facing a felony theft charge. An arrest warrant was issued on February 28, 2020, in Bremer county, Iowa by the Bremer county sheriff’s office for
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DES MOINES – State Senator Claire Celsi is calling on Governor Kim Reynolds to expand testing in cooperation with other entities in order to provide a larger testing footprint in Iowa. So
DES MOINES – The following is a list of the businesses that are allowed to open and under what circumstances, on May 15, 2020: Restaurants Limits customers to 50% capacity Groups of
RURAL PALO ALTO COUNTY – One person was airlifted to a hospital after an auto accident in Palo Alto county this week. On May 12, 2020 at 5:48 AM, the Palo Alto
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Post reports today that taxpayers are shelling out hundreds of thousands of dollars for hotel stays at President Donald Trump’s hotels. David Fahrenthold of the Washington Post
SIOUX CITY – A man who possessed child pornography was sentenced on May 12, 2020, to 5 years in federal prison. Ariya Mangsanhanh, age 24, from Storm Lake, Iowa, received the prison
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds, House Speaker Pat Grassley, and Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver announced their request for the Revenue Estimating Conference to convene a meeting prior to the
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/14/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 505.29 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 612.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
Are you thinking about starting your own business? More and more people are starting their own businesses, as it is easier than ever: you can often operate from your home, and you
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BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA – Mall of America retail stores will reopen beginning on June 1, the mall announced this week. Instead of opening now, the additional time until June 1 will allow the
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that USDA is investing more than $500,000 to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in Iowa. This investment is
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Data Snapshot 13,675 total lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iowa (05/13/2020). 15 total lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cerro Gordo (05/13/2020). Age Ranges of lab-confirmed cases: (18-40) = 3 cases, (41-60) =
The thrill of owning your first home can quickly wear off when you realize you don’t have a landlord to call upon when something inevitably breaks, but what can you fix yourself,