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As summer approaches its end and the temperature drops, the idea of showering in cold water seems less appealing. However, throughout history people have taken cold showers for multiple reasons, and not
IOWA CITY – Nine head coaches of University of Iowa intercollegiate athletic programs have received contract extensions. The announcement was made Monday by Gary Barta, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced Wednesday the naming of Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium. The naming was approved by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.
MASON CITY – CG Public Health is now offering free, at-home, saliva COVID-19 testing kits. These non-invasive, self-contained testing kits contain a shipping box, and a return label for users to mail
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation (CGCCF) held its 2021 grant awards celebration at the Ventura Community Center on July 28, announcing the distribution of $101,443 in grants to
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced July 27, 2021, to 5 years in federal prison. Donovan Lalor, 50, from Eagle Grove, Iowa, was convicted of one
MASON CITY – KCMR Radio and Main Street Mason City will host “Project Gratitude” Saturday, August 7 beginning at 10 a.m. in Central Park. “There are so many positive things going on
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended through Sept. 30, the eviction moratorium for homeowners of properties financed or guaranteed by USDA. “The United States is still reeling from a
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Joe Jamtgaard and Jackie Villela of Dave’s Auto in Lake Mills, IA as the
CORALVILLE – An Iowa man who sexually assaulted a child died in prison. Vincent Duncan was pronounced dead due to natural causes at 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in a
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa men’s basketball players Joe Wieskamp and Luka Garza were chosen in the 2021 NBA Draft held Thursday evening in Brooklyn, New York. Wieskamp was selected by
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who sexually assaulted a woman after he distributed methamphetamine to her was sentenced on June 25, 2021, to more than sixteen years in federal prison. Herman Lee
DAVENPORT – Four people were shot during an incident in Davenport this week. On Thursday July 29th, 2021 at 9:15 PM, afternoon shift units responded to Pacific and W. Locust St reference
TOKYO – Former NIACC track and field standout Rellie Kaputin will realize a lifelong dream Sunday night at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Kaputin, who competed at NIACC in 2014-15, will compete for
WINDSOR HEIGHTS – A man was shot in this Des Moines suburb during a fight Saturday night. On Saturday, July 31, 2021, at approximately 1:13 am officers with the Windsor Heights Police
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment today charging a Canadian national with the unlawful export of laboratory equipment from the United States to
Pete Arnold, 81, of Mason City, died Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home in Mason City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am Monday, August 2, 2021 at Epiphany