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The Iowa State men’s basketball team is a real source of pride for anyone in the region. Throughout their excellent history, the Cyclones have won several Conference trophies and appeared in numerous
CHARLES CITY – Two Charles City men were arrested after a fight in parking lot this past weekend.
FOREST CITY – Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Iowa and will tour Winnebago Industries Tuesday afternoon. Pence’s Air Force II landed in at Mason City airport today, June 16, 2020
CHARLES CITY – The Charles City police department is investigating a shooting incident in town that happened over the past weekend. On June 13, 2020 at approximately 10:52 AM, the officers with
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa football program has named 21 players to the 2020 Leadership Group, it was announced Friday by head coach Kirk Ferentz. The group includes nine seniors,
CEDAR FALLS – Second-ranked UNI Football hosts one of the FCS’ most dynamic home schedules in the UNI-dome this season where the Panthers are 12-1 over the last two seasons. This year,
FORT DODGE – Four people were shot – two of them fatally – in Fort Dodge Tuesday morning, police say. At approximately 4:45 AM this morning, the Webster County Telecommunications Center received
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General William P. Barr today directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to schedule the executions of four federal death-row inmates who were convicted of murdering children in violation
NEW YORK – President Donald J. Trump could be in for some embarrassment as his own niece has wrote a tell-all book which allegedly “Shines a bright light on the dark history
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who drained his grandmother’s checking account, living trust account, and money market savings account of $118,107.80 as she suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia was sentenced today
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa has reached a separation agreement with Executive Director of Football and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Doyle, effective June 15, 2020. Among other tasty
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), both members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, along with and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig,
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement after the conclusion of the 2020 legislative session: “Iowans began 2020 unaware of the challenges lying ahead, but I am proud to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – LGBTQ people were delivered a victory Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled a 1960s-era federal law against employment discrimination applies to them and they cannot be fired because of their
Studying for an online nursing degree has many benefits. You can work at your own pace, you can save money, you can work around other commitments, and you still come away at
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CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/11/2020 Payee Description Amount ——————————- ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL CAMPGROUND SUPPLIES 381.33 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 199.31 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS 130.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC
Doris Bertelsen, 84, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service for Doris Bertelsen will be held at 11:00
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Texas man was arrested on a felony charge after an alleged assault near Nora Springs on Friday evening. Cerro Gordo county law enforcement were called to
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MASON CITY – A juvenile has been charged after a shooting incident in a Mason City neighborhood that left one victim riddle with bullets. On June 11, 2020, at approximately 10:00 PM,
WRIGHT COUNTY – Area law enforcement in the North Iowa area announced that they executed search warrants in a crack down on the Sons of Silence motorcycle club. According to Wright County
OSAGE – On Wednesday evening, Deb Scharper of rural Osage was unanimously nominated to run for Iowa Senate District 26 as the Democratic nominee. Deb Scharper announced her candidacy for the Iowa
Thousands of novel and seemingly innovative online businesses come into existence on a daily basis. So, why is it that so relatively few ever enjoy even a modicum of success? There are
There are many laws that we can break, and sometimes this will land us in trouble with the law. These crimes can range from something as small as forgetting to pay a
DES MOINES – Proving that lawmakers could actually take decisive, fast action, the Iowa legislature has unanimously passed a sweeping police reform bill. The bipartisan effort (98-0 in the House and 49-0
MASON CITY – A Mason City man is facing charges and an investigation after a resident reported her Cadillac Escalade has been stolen from her garage. Mason City police say that on
With great sorrow, we announce that Francys Evlyn Klages, 101 years old, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Tripoli nursing home. A brief viewing will be held Saturday, June 13
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg released the following statements after the Iowa House and Senate voted unanimously to pass S.F. 2400, legislation derived from recommendations of the Governor’s
MCGREGOR, IOWA – On Saturday, June 6, around 3:30pm, Iowa DNR Parks staff received a report of a deaf woman that was lost and possibly injured at Pikes Peak State Park. Several
WEBSTER CITY – Area law enforcement are searching for an alleged child porn fiend. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI is asking for help from the public to find
DES MOINES – The coronavirus pandemic has claimed another victim, this time the Iowa State Fair. The Iowa State Fair, a family and political tradition for decades, has been called off this year
AYRSHIRE, IOWA – The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Small the ex-city clerk and charged her with felonies after thousands of dollars were allegedly mis-appropriated. On June 9, 2020 at
WINNESHIEK COUNTY – A Minnesota man was nabbed after eluding Northern Iowa law enforcement in an auto chase. On June 9, 2020 in Calmar, Iowa, a deputy witnessed Thomas Yennie cross the
MASON CITY – Mason City High School would like to share some COVID-19 adjustments for spectators planning on attending softball or baseball games this summer. We are asking everyone to cooperate with
DES MOINES – Wednesday, Gov. Reynolds signed SF2413, legislation related to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. S.F. 2413: an Act relating to agriculture and food, including the powers and
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation, effective at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, continues to ease restrictions on
CLIVE, Iowa — A Mason City woman has won a $10,000 lottery prize. Lori Nordman won the big prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “Aces High” scratch game. She bought her winning ticket
CLEAR LAKE – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is urging everyone on Iowa waterways or at public beaches to use caution and exercise all safety measures to ensure a safe and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the safe reopening of critical infrastructure meatpacking facilities across the United States. As of this morning, across the cattle, swine, and