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WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man was caught with drugs, gun, and child porn. On June 8th, 2021 a Webster County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center
Gerald (Jerry) Lowell Chatfield passed away at his home on June 9th, 2021 under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Visitation will be held at Fullerton Funeral Home in Charles City, Iowa
DUBUQUE – Dubuque police tracked down three suspects after the community was terrorized with shots from flare guns. On June 9, 2021, at approximately 8:06 a.m. Dubuque Police responded to the area
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who sexually exploited two girls and committed child pornography offenses was convicted by a jury today after a two-and-a-half-day trial in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Nathan
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Decorah man who unlawfully possessed a gun while a drug user was sentenced to 46 months in prison. Lester Wallace Erickson, III, age 30, from Decorah, Iowa, received
Wade Rodney Machin, 36, of St. Ansgar, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June
CHARLES CITY – A Des Moines truck driver caused major damage to Charles City fuel pump. The incident took place on the evening of June 4, 2021, Charles City police say. Officers
MASON CITY – The Mason City council this week appointed Brent Hinson as Deputy City Administrator and Finance Director after the sudden passing of Kevin Jacobson, who previously filled those roles. Tuesday night
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds also signed the following bills into law: HF 857: A bill for an act establishing a butchery innovation and revitalization fund and program to be administered by
Geraldine I. Smith, 89, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Country Meadows Place in Mason City. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 am Saturday, June 12, 2021
Rosella Margaret Brown, 99, died June 4, 2021 at Stacyville Community Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville
Cameron Lee Broderick, age 26, of Osage, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Our Savior’s
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students that have achieved the Dean’s List for the Spring 2020/21 semester. To achieve the Dean’s List, students must be full-time, attain a
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CLEAR LAKE – Adam Long, of Liberty, Missouri, said the tight-knit nature of Clear Lake reminds him of his hometown. “I grew up in a small community, and I thought it would
DES MOINES – Tuesday, Gov. Reynolds signed several appropriations bills into law, increasing funding and support for education, workforce, law enforcement, corrections, and quality of life. “Our fiscally responsible budget practices and our balanced approach to managing
Glenn Arlo Evans, Sr., 89, of rural Plymouth passed away June 6, 2021, in the Hospice House of Mason City. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021, at
Arlene “Jeanette” Fahrney, 85, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Good Shepherd Care Center, Mason City, IA. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30am on Wednesday, June 16, 2021,
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds also signed the following bills into law: HF 802: an Act providing for requirements related to racism or sexism trainings at, and diversity and inclusion efforts by,
WATERLOO – A shooting in Waterloo months ago and a police investigation led to a search warrant and the arrest of the alleged shooter connected to the incident. On March 21ST, 2021
MASON CITY – An alleged drunk driver from Nebraska ran down a pedestrian in Mason City at Mills Fleet Farm, police say. The accident took place Tuesday evening, June 8, 2021, when
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Sharon “Sherry” Mrachek-Miller, 67, of Ionia, formerly Charles City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 5, 2021 at her home. A funeral service for Sharon will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday,
SIOUX CITY – A Fort Dodge woman who used a power of attorney to defraud an elderly disabled veteran out of more than $120,000 was sentenced May 21, 2021, to more than
WATERLOO – A man drowned in a Waterloo park this weekend, police there say. On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 6:36 PM, Waterloo Police and Waterloo Fire Rescue were dispatched to George
RURAL HARDIN COUNTY – An Iowa man was his ejected from motorcycle and airlifted to a hospital after he was hit by a turkey, authorities say. The accident happened on Sunday, June
RURAL MASON CITY – A Mason City man riding his bicycle north of town was struck by a drunk driver and hospitalized. On June 5, 2021 at 11:37 PM, Cerro Gordo county
Darlene Ewers, 77, of Mason City passed away peacefully, Friday, June 4, 2021 at MercyOne Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City after a courageous battle with COPD and cancer. Funeral Services
DES MOINES – The Iowa Board of Corrections voted Friday in support of two new wardens to join the Iowa Department of Corrections. The Board approved the Department’s selection of Kristofer Karberg
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/3/2021 Payee Description Amount ——————————— AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 275.00 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,260.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS & ELECTRICITY 38,797.90 AMERIGROUP SERVICE EXPENSES
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who shot a gun “wildly on a populated street” has been sent to prison for 8 years. Derrick Damon Timmons, age 30, from Dubuque, Iowa, received
GREENE COUNTY, IOWA – An Iowa man died after he struck a pheasant in the road and veered his car into a ditch, authorities say. The Iowa State Patrol reports that an
Travis Lee Best, 53, died on May 29, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Graveside will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 11495
Kenneth “Kenny” Burl Goodale, age 91, of Osage, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 4,
MASON CITY – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday in Mason City at a renewable energy plant for the world’s largest grain bin. The event was held June 2 at Golden Grain
AMES – The Iowa State men’s basketball team will face a road test at Creighton in the 2021 BIG EAST-Big 12 Battle on Saturday, Dec. 4. The matchup will feature new Cyclone
Dale R. Mehus, 92, of Northwood passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 26, 2021. Funeral Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday June 3, 2021 at Silver Lake
MASON CITY – The Mason City City Council held a Public Hearing at its June 1 meeting and authorized a development agreement with a new owner of Southbridge Mall. A presentation to
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