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DES MOINES – Today Gov. Kim Reynolds implored the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to follow through on expanding consumer access to E15. These comments were submitted during the EPA’s public comment period.
Letha Anne “Nana” Ciska, 79, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in her Mason City, IA, home. Family will be holding a celebration of life at a later date. Anne was
SIOUX CITY – A Belmond man plead guilty in federal court in Sioux City to receiving over 10 pounds of meth from Mexico by mail to deal in the Wright county area.
ORANGE CITY, IOWA – An Iowa man who shot his victim between the eyes is guilty of murder and awaits sentencing. Sioux County Attorney Thomas G. Kunstle announced that Gregg Eugene Winterfeld,
LECLAIRE, IOWA – An Iowa woman was arrested after a long investigation and charged with murder in the death of a 5-month-old infant girl. On February 5th, 2020, at approximately 3:15 PM,
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man, responsible for possessing a gun while using marijuana and being a felon, was sentenced today to 60 months in prison. Marcus Lynn Brown, Jr., age 20,
David Schotanus, 76, of Plymouth, passed away April 16, 2021 in Plymouth. A private graveside service will be held Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with Pastor Cory
JANESVILLE, IOWA – An Iowa man was caught after a chase from a school in Janesville, police say. On April 18, 2021, at approximately 4:50 AM, the Bremer County Sheriff’s Office was
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man offering money to kids at a Iowa high school was caught after fleeing cops. On Friday, April 16 at 10:32 AM, a school resource officer at Kennedy
CEDAR FALLS – A Cedar Falls man who illegally acquired and possessed firearms after shooting a man in the face in 2017 was sentenced to more than 5 years in federal prison.
DES MOINES – The Iowa Supreme Court has issued a statement on legislative redistricting, which is set for this year. Redistricting must occur every ten years. 2021 is one of those years.
Hermelinda Legorretta Gomez, 97, of Mason City, Iowa was welcomed into the arms of our Lord peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday,
Shirley Ann Schmidt Lowder age 84 of Osage, IA passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 of natural causes. Shirley was born July 17, 1936. There will be no service at the
The following is a legislative update from Rep. Todd Prichard of Charles City: As supply has increased dramatically in recent months, all Iowans ages 16 and up are now eligible for the
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing portions of Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: PUBLIC SAFETY BILLS WIN UNANIMOUS SUPPORT I am proud to support initiatives
BREMER COUNTY – A Waterloo man was arrested for felony drunk driving and child endangerment at 100 miles per hour. On March 20, 2021, the Bremer county sheriff’s office stopped a vehicle
MASON CITY – The Mason City Earth Day Committee has set dates for the city’s 27th annual community-wide cleanup and festival. From April 19 – May 6, cleanup teams are asked to
INDEPENDENCE – Friday, the Iowa State Patrol laid to rest a hero in Sergeant Jim Smith, who courageously served the State of Iowa for 27 years. He made the ultimate sacrifice attempting
PRAIRIE VIEW, TX —The University of Iowa track and field team recorded seven podium finishes on Day 1 of the Husker B1G Invite on Friday in Prairie View, Texas. Serena Brown took
Kathryn Clara Tabbert, age 91, of Osage, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 12,
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation: Accountancy Examining Board Lesley Bartholomew, Sioux City Bradley Hauge, Cedar Rapids
AMES – Iowa State head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger announced that Caleb Grill will transfer back to play for the Cyclones after spending last season at UNLV. Grill signed with Iowa
ST. LOUIS – UNI’s Sydney Eaton – a former Mason City Mohawk – was named MVC’s Co-Golfer of the Week for her performances at the UNI Spring Invite and UNO Stampede at
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced April 12, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Cory Schultz, 38, from Eagle Grove, Iowa, pled guilty on November
MASON CITY – NIACC freshman outfielder Hailey was selected as the ICCAC Division II softball player of the week for the week of April 5-11. Worman, who prepped at Newman Catholic, was
MASON CITY – For the second straight week, NIACC’s Collin Kramer has been selected as the ICCAC Division II pitcher of the week for the week of April 5-11. The southpaw who
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty April 15, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Robert Board, 45, originally from Brownsville, Texas, more recently living in
Lenna Mae (Mariner) Wilder passed away in the early morning of April 13th, 2021 at her home in Garner, IA. Graveside services will be held on April 17th, 2021 at 11:00AM at
DES MOINES – Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective communities. Awards
CHARLES CITY – A Mason City man’s car was totaled after an elderly woman ran a stop light in Charles City. The accident occurred on April 5, 2021. Officers with the Charles
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice will not pursue criminal charges against the U.S. Capitol Police
MASON CITY — Following up on reports of discolored water in a tributary of Cheslea Creek, DNR staff traced milk-colored water to Martin-Brower, a McDonald’s distribution center in Mason City. Employees at
WEST BEND — DNR responded this afternoon to a manure spill in Lotts Creek, about two miles northeast of West Bend. Precision Pumping, a commercial manure application company, was land applying manure
MASON CITY – Police are saying two men were shot in Mason City this past weekend. At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10th officers responded West Park at 1st and North
MASON CITY – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending a pause in use of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine after six
Online casinos have become a ubiquitous feature of online gambling as the internet developed. The ability to enjoy the gambling experience without needing to leave your home opened up a whole new
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY –Roadside spraying of chemicals to kill weeds is set to begin in Cerro Gordo county. The Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board ROW Vegetation Management staff will soon begin
MASON CITY – Free wood chips will son be available to be loaded for pick up in Cerro Gordo county. The Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board ROW Management staff will be giving
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 172: An Act relating to the definition of Sex Act or Sexual Activity for the purpose of the Iowa criminal code.
June Maxine Ransom, 97 of Ventura, died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2021,