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Moving to a new area can be stressful. We get comfortable being in a certain place for a certain amount of time. We work, we play, and we relax in our city
Food has always been connected to the most sacred of rites and accompanied people on happy and mournful occasions alike. Comfort food like cream of chicken or crunchy potato casserole served at
Jason Alan Steenblock, 49, of Grafton, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021, at
For new business owners, it can be challenging to determine the best way to take care of your new tasks, including figuring out what to do with your funds. When you are
SIOUX CITY – A Northern Iowa man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine near two public parks with playgrounds was sentenced May 26, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Jimmy Crouch, 48,
AMES – Iowa State will play Xavier to open play at the NIT Season Tip-Off on Wednesday, November 24 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Cyclones and Musketeers will
MASON CITY – A Mason City drunk driver allegedly ran a stop sign east of NIACC and plowed into a Nissan Frontier carrying two local residents, sending them to Mercy One North
MASON CITY — A Mason City man is planning a vacation after winning a second lottery prize of $50,000 in five years. “I’m going to pay off some bills and put the
Lucille Rose. Scharper, age 93, of Osage, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Mitchell Co Hospital in Osage, IA. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM, with
SIOUX CITY – A convicted sex offender pled guilty July 15, 2021, to failure to register as a sex offender in federal court in Sioux City. Duane Levering, age 36, from Fort
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for 10 counties in response to severe weather beginning July 14 and continuing, and for one county in response to severe weather
Ardis Marion Willis, 90, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, July 15, 2021, in her Mason City home. A Funeral Service will be held 1:00pm Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at
Cynthia Lee Roberts, 65, of Mason City, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 15, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on
Linda LaChapelle, 76, of Charles City, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa. Visitation for Linda LaChapelle will be at Hauser Weishaar Funeral
CHILLICOTHE, IOWA — Responding to a complaint received just before noon Thursday, DNR staff found black water entering South Avery Creek about one mile southwest of Chillicothe in Wapello County. DNR staff
FOREST CITY – On behalf of the Iowa Private Academic Libraries (IPAL), Andrea Blanchard, the department chair of mathematics at Waldorf University, will be receiving a $10,000 grant to fund her project
A property damage claim lawyer would help policyholders in their property claims. They should not be deemed as personal injury attorneys representing claimants and policyholders seeking recovery resulting from an injury or
ESTHERVILLE – Four juveniles were charged with multiple charges as the result of an incident in Emmet County recently. According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens, on June 28th at 4:43pm the
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 770 individuals have been named to the 2021 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 85
MASON CITY – The Charles H. MacNider Museum was awarded a Cultural Leadership Partner Grant which is a 3 year, $15,000 a year grant for operational expenses for Museums in Iowa that server
OELWEIN, IOWA – A traffic stop in this mall Northern Iowa community helped snare a Texas woman loaded with drugs and guns. On July 10, 2021, at approximately 4:20PM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s
With the dynamics resulting from various changes, the pandemic has had most employees working from home full time. Remote working can be overwhelming on most occasions, and most employees face work burnout
MASON CITY –Vaccinating your kids against vaccine-preventable diseases is one the best ways to protect the health of your child, as well as their classmates, their teachers, and their community. CG Public
Robert “Bob” Edward Havranek, 92, of Rockford, IA died on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Friday,
Jackie Fae McFalls, 81, of Mason City, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 19,
FAYETTE COUNTY – A Northern Iowa man is accused of molesting a young girl. After a month-long investigation, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office filed charges on John Leo Franzen, age 53 of
Patti Kay Kavaya, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 11, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel 126
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Northern Iowa man who participated in a scheme to defraud the United States out of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds, and conspired
MASON CITY – CG Public Health, in partnership with the Mason City Chamber of Commerce and their Worksite Wellness Committee, is announcing the sixth annual Workplace Wellness Award and Recognition program. This
CEDAR RAPIDS – A father and son duo dealing methamphetamine and heroin around Mason City were convicted by a jury on July 9, 2021 after a three-day trial in federal court in
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa woman, who enticed a minor to engage in sexual activity, pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Miranda Breeden, age 46 of Monticello, pled
The thought of your teen going on vacation without you, or your other half can be nerve-wracking, and your mind is probably racing already. How will you know if they are, okay?
DES MOINES — The month of June saw 3.31 inches of rain in Iowa, almost two inches less than normal. The lower than normal rainfall, combined with warmer than normal temperatures, resulted
OSSIAN, IOWA —The DNR investigated a fish kill about 1.5 miles west of Ossian, Iowa on Saturday, July 10. DNR staff found dead fish and a strong organic odor in Dry Branch
MASON CITY – Local gardeners can now drop off produce to Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, the agony told NIT. Donations can be dropped off anytime between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m Monday
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Chicago felon who pretended to be a victim of the August 2020 derecho disaster in order to fraudulently obtain over $5,000 in FEMA disaster benefits was sentenced today
Allan John Suchy, age 81 of Osage, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his farm North of Osage. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 Wednesday, July 14th at Our Saviors
Phil Krambeer, 68, of Ventura, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City. A funeral service will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at
Gene A. “Geno” Nelson, 69, of rural Lake Mills, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am
URBANDALE – A diesel fuel spill was reported to the Iowa DNR on Friday, July 9, around 2:30pm at the Pilot Truck Stop on Douglas Ave. The Urbandale Fire Department responded to