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OSAGE – An Osage man is charged with a felony for allegedly lying on an application for a permit to carry a weapon. Osage police arrested 55-year-old Brent Allen Michaelsen of Osage
DES MOINES – A Mason City woman who was accused of participating in a riot back in May in Iowa’s capitol city has had all charges dropped in the case. Things got
MASON CITY – A driver and his child passenger were hurt in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday evening in rural Mason City. On August 18th, 2020 at 10:10 PM, Cerro Gordo County Deputies
DES MOINES ― Statement of Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, who was twice convicted of drunk driving, opposed an effort to thwart Trump Administration efforts to gut
MASON CITY — COVID-19 is not slowing Mason City’s award winning momentum. A team of residents, business representatives and government officials are putting the finishing touches on a virtual presentation which they
SIOUX CITY – A Louisiana man has been sent to prison for sexually enticing a Northern Iowa child. Christopher Ray White, age 23 from Lettsworth, Louisiana, pled guilty and was sentenced August
By Chase Olsen, Naturalist Intern, Lime Creek Nature Center A staple in the fields of prairie restoration, pollinator conservation, and entomology is the monarch butterfly. A jet-black body with white spots, brilliant
Smartphones make life in the 21st century so much simpler. There’s an app for practically anything you could think of, whether you want to manage your finances, study the constellations in the
FAYETTE COUNTY – A Northern Iowa man has been arrested for enticing a 12-year-old girl. After a week long investigation, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year-old Tyler James Tessmer of Arlington,
LECLAIRE, IOWA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Bureau is investigating a boat crash that killed one person and left another in critical condition on Sunday, August 16 on
MILWAUKEE — The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today previewed the official program for the opening night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, happening Monday, August 17 from 9:00-11:00 PM Eastern. The
DES MOINES – Kanye West will appear on the Iowa ballot for President of the United States. The Iowa Secretary of State confirmed today that Kanye West’s paperwork has been accepted for
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC announced Jayson Ryner of ReEnvision Ag in Nora Springs, IA as the July Entrepreneur of the Month. Jayson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters of the
DES MOINES – A massive derecho left a path of destruction six days ago in Iowa, and now Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is reaching out to President Donald Trump, who has been
NEW YORK CITY – President Donald Trump’s brother, Robert, died Saturday night. He was 71-years-old. “It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight,” the
RURAL PALO ALTO COUNTY, IOWA – A deceased person was found in a rural Northern Iowa lake in July and now a man has been arrested on first-degree murder charge. On July
MASON CITY – The Mason City school board will meet Monday evening and discuss a range of issues, including its response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Board of Directors of the Mason
DES MOINES –Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has approved Iowa’s application to participate in the Lost Wages Assistance program. The program provides eligible claimants
DAVENPORT – Eleven members and associates of the Lowriders, a Davenport-based street gang, have been charged in federal court in Davenport for various crimes, including violent crimes in aid of racketeering, drug
Donald “Don” Sinner, Sr., 82, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A visitation will be held at Hauser Weishaar Funeral
DES MOINES – Kanye West, a pop music performer, allegedly intends to be President of the United States and is attempting to get on the ballot in Iowa, after turning in official
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge man crashed into a building and, armed with a knife, confronted people inside before cops finally fought and subdued him. At approximately 1:55 PM Thursday afternoon,
ANKENY, IOWA — Hundreds of gallons of milk dumped from a Hy-Vee store in Ankeny has led to dead fish and a polluted stream. As of noon Thursday, dead fish began surfacing
FORT MADISON – A correctional officer was assaulted by two inmates at approximately 6:30 PM Thursday night at the Iowa State Penitentiary. The officer was conducting his rounds on a unit when
CEDAR RAPIDS – A violent, armed Iowa man has been charged with first-degree murder for beating his mother to death. The Cedar Rapids Police Department, with the assistance of the Linn County
It would be fair to say the younger generation makes full use of technology, engaging in Snapchat, downloading apps, streaming music, watching Netflix, or signing up to their favourite dating site, all
DES MOINES – Vice President Mike Pence is in Iowa today to hold a campaign rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Vice President Pence is in Des Moines for the ‘Farmers &
JOHNSTON – Since 1925, the Fire Service Training Bureau has educated thousands of firefighters across Iowa. Today, the Bureau’s rich history starts a new chapter of service with its official launch of
CEDAR RAPIDS – Responding to an unprecedented storm in an unprecedented year, Alliant Energy and ITC Midwest are working, as quickly and safely as possible, to restore electric services throughout Iowa. The
NEW YORK — Pursuant to an ongoing investigation into Robert Sylvester Kelly, also known as “R. Kelly,” initiated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in New York and
AMES – Iowa State finalized its 2020 football schedule by adding Louisiana on Sept. 12 in Jack Trice Stadium. The Big 12 announced its revised conference slate this morning and Louisiana will
MASON CITY – A Texas man arrested in June on a felony charge after an alleged assault near Nora Springs has pleaded not guilty and awaits trial. Cerro Gordo county law enforcement
Helen Marie (Tack) Brewer, 90, of Charles City, devoted sister and aunt, went to her eternal home Sunday, August 9, 2020. A funeral service for Helen Brewer will be held at 11:00
Three tips to beat boredom at home during the pandemic Although businesses across Iowa reopened in May, many people are staying home more than they used to as a precaution against contracting
CLEAR LAKE – A second tragedy has struck Clear Lake this summer as the DNR reports a teen was killed in a personal watercraft crash on the popular body of water. On Tuesday,
The memorial service for Beth Royer will be live streamed on the Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home Facebook page at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020. You may know Beth Royer from
SIOUX CITY – A Nebraska man who attempted to entice a thirteen-year old for explicit sexual conduct was sentenced today to more than 10 years in federal prison. In addition, the man,
Edwin “Ed” Duroe, 90, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held
MASON CITY – The NIACC men’s and women’s cross country teams will open the 2020 season on Sept. 5 at the Mount Mercy Mustang Gallop in Cedar Rapids. The Trojans’ championship season