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IOWA CITY – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Friday the five finalists for the 2021 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award, which includes University of Iowa senior
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing portions of Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: My goal for the 2021 session is to focus on helping Iowans
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – Dom Williams scored two touchdowns, and the UNI defense held Youngstown State to just 135 yards of offense while keeping them off the scoreboard to earn head Coach Mark
GENEVA, OHIO – The University of Iowa men’s track and field team scored a school-record 119 points to win the 2021 Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday at the
NORMAL, Ill – The UNI men’s basketball team defeated the Redbirds of Illinois State 94-87 in double overtime on Saturday. The win marked Ben Jacobson’s 300th career victory. The Panthers jumped out
DES MOINES – Iowa’s top Republican elected officials oppose the pandemic stimulus package that was passed Friday. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds opposed the bill, joining a statement with other Republicans governors, which
Ronda “Deeann” Grant Lloyd, 60, tragically passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, in her Mason City home. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial
Sandra Sharp, 81, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Mason City after a brief battle with cancer. Sandra’s family will greet relatives
MASON CITY –The week of March 1st, CG Public Health will receive an additional 1,170 doses of COVID-19 vaccine bringing the total number of COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed the week of
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa men’s basketball redshirt sophomore Jack Nunge suffered a season-ending torn meniscus of his right knee in the first half of Thursday’s road game at Michigan. The
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – UNI softball fell to the Bulldogs of Samford University 1-0 in Day 1 of the Samford Tournament on Feb 26th. The Panthers had three hits against the Bulldogs. Adara
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 2/25/2021 Payee Description Amount ———————————- ALL STAR PEST CONTROL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 50.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 43,858.16 ANDERSON, TYLER REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 63.55 APOLLO WATER SERVICES LLC
NORMAL, Ill – The UNI men’s basketball team defeated the Redbirds of Illinois State 70-56 on Friday night, led by senior Trae Berhow’s15-point performance. The win marked head coach Ben Jacobson’s 299thcareer
Kirk Andrew Servantez, 36, of Mason City died on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University is excited to announce Tarron Glidden as the first trapshooting coach for the Waldorf Warrior Trapshooting team. Glidden, a 2013 graduate of New Hampton, resides in Garner.
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman died in her mobile home this week after a fire caused by smoking materials. The Mason City Fire Department responded to 777 S. Eisenhower #57
OSAGE – In the last few days, several reports of construction tools being stolen have been reported to the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office, and law enforcement is seeking clues to stop the
CEDAR RAPIDS – A suspect in a cold case murder has been tracked down, police in Iowa’s second-largest city say. The Cedar Rapids Police Department, in cooperation with the Linn County Attorney’s
Tim Mark Wilmarth, 61, of Mason City died on Monday, February 22, 2021. A visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Major Erickson Funeral
FOREST CITY – The Waldorf University Music Department is excited to announce local recording engineer, organist, and church music director, Dr. Matt Gender, will be featured as the key speaker and performer
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Mason City man died in rural Cerro Gordo county auto crash. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a crash occurred just north of Sheffield, Iowa, on
MASON CITY – Mason City police are searching for a suspect vehicle after possible shots were fired in a North End neighborhood this past weekend. A Mason City police spokesman tells NIT
MASON CITY – A Mason City man has been cited after losing control of his pickup and destroying a light pole near downtown. At 10:36 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2021, a
MASON CITY – Through continued partnership, CG Public Health and MercyOne North Iowa have developed a plan for an additional point of distribution for COVID-19 vaccines in Cerro Gordo County. Through this
SIOUX CITY – A man who distributed methamphetamine was sentenced on February 24, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Silas Bui, 25, from Sioux City, Iowa, pled guilty to distributing methamphetamine
MASON CITY – The No. 9 NIACC wrestling team edged No. 6 Iowa Central 26-23 in an ICCAC dual meet Wednesday night in the NIACC gym. NIACC (2-1 in duals) picked up
Lester Eugene Taylor, 77, of Clear Lake, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at his home. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a private family Celebration of Life will be held at a
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man is facing serious charges connected to the alleged sexual abuse or molestation of a child. 53-year-old Jeffrey Ralph Hitchcock, age 53, was arrested on a
MASON CITY – A North Iowa woman was hurt in an auto accident in rural Mason City Tuesday morning. On February 23, 2021 at about 2:07 PM, the Cerro Gordo county sheriff’s
DES MOINES – Tuesday, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: S.F. 269: An Act relating to public school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July
Dean William Hoffman, 90, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 in his St. Ansgar home. Per his wishes his body has been cremated and the family will have a celebration
Shirley Irene Wallace, 88, of Mason City passed away on February 19th after a sudden illness. She lived a long and selfless life. Known as Grandma Shirley to most she knew, she
AMES – Police in Ames are seeking a man who allegedly murdered a woman. On February 20, 2021, at 7:02 PM, the Ames Police Department conducted a welfare check at an apartment
LOS ANGELES, CA – Golfer Tiger Woods was badly hurt in an auto crash Tuesday morning. On February 23, 2021, at approximately 7:12 AM, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to
CLEAR LAKE – Major fire damage and tenants were evacuated at a multi-unit dwelling in Clear Lake Sunday. The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in Clear
IOWA CITY – The Big Ten Conference announced Tuesday that Iowa and Penn State are co-champions of the 2021 conference regular season. The top-ranked Hawkeyes finished the dual season 5-0. Penn State
SIOUX CITY – A man who illegally possessed a firearm was sentenced on February 22, 2021, to 3 years in federal prison. Michael Limkemann, 35, from Clarksville, Iowa, pled guilty on September
Do you find yourself on the road driving a good portion of your day? Maybe your morning and evening commute are the only times you’re really out on the road? Either way
By Sen. Zach Wahls and Rep. Todd Prichard Public education has long been the foundation of our state. For generations, Iowans could count on a great public education from Iowa schools to
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