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COUNCIL BLUFFS – The USDA announced this week it intends to make significant investments to expand processing capacity and increase competition in meat and poultry processing to make agricultural markets more accessible,
Zachary Solum –son, brother, uncle, cousin, grandson, and friend—was found on July 7, 2021, having died by suicide in Mason City, Iowa. He was 29 years old when he lost the hard-fought
AMES – DNR staff investigated a fish kill along Ioway Creek in Ames, Thursday, July 8 after a passerby noticed dead fish mid-morning and called the DNR. The impacted area begins near
By KIRK HARDCASTLE NIACC Sports Information Director Millions of young female athletes around the world grow up dreaming of someday competing in the Olympics. For former NIACC track and field standout Rellie
Jerry Mosiman, 52 of Mason City passed away suddenly Friday, July 9, 2021. A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St.
Donald K. Johnson, 93 of Northwood, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the IOOF Home in Mason City. A Celebration of Life in his honor will held 6:00 p.m. Friday, August
Marilyn Uilk Portis-Monahan, 88, passed away under hospice care on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City, IA. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on
ANAMOSA – A correctional officer was assaulted by an inmate at Iowa’s Anamosa State Penitentiary at approximately 2:27 p.m. on Friday July 9, 2021. While an officer was supervising inmates, one inmate
DAVENPORT – Police are investigating after a child was shot in Davenport. On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at approximately 12:43 PM, Davenport Police responded to the 3200 block of McKinley Ave in
Dennis Harold Klein, 76, entered heaven on July 8, 2021. His Family will hold a Celebration of Life at a future date. Dennis was born February 1, 1945, the son of Harold
FORT MADISON – The Iowa Board of Corrections voted today in support of three new wardens to lead within the Iowa Department of Corrections. The Board approved the Department’s selection of Shawn
Gordon “Gordy” Mead, 57, of Charles City, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds has requested $222 million in pandemic relief from the American Rescue Package of 2021 (ARPA) that will allow 930 city governments to access federal funding starting today. The Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund will provide $19.53 billion nationally to support tens
MASON CITY – A Mason City man who went missing was tragically found deceased. left on foot from a Mason City location after a family argument on July 1, 2021, Mason City
PALO ALTO COUNTY – An underage drinking party has led to charges against young men On Sunday, July 4, 2021, at 11:31 p.m., the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous
MASON CITY – A Mason City man who recently pleaded guilty to prostitution in Cerro Gordo county and was given a suspended prison sentence is now guilty of prostitution in Wright county
MASON CITY – An Iowa police consulting business offering nationwide services and headlined by Mason City’s chief has been awarded a $47,400 loan through NIACOG. Brinkley, Clary & Thomas Consulting LLC (BCAT)
Most nursing students solely focus on becoming registered nurses. Over time, though, many of those nurses decide to advance their education to pursue a more specialized nursing career. It’s not always easy
Jean Catherine Prickett, 79, of Mason City passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St.
Travis Roberts, 37, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Mason City. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021 at
Mason City – Jean Catherine Prickett, 79, of Mason City passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel,
Phyllis F. Masiker, 80, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 13,
Jon Ann Fredricks, 77, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the MercyOne Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, July 19, 2021 at
ALGONA – A murder-suicide took the lives of two young boys and an adult male in Algona. On July 5, 2021 at 7:51 p.m., the Algona Police Department was called to 418
CHARLES CITY — Iowa Judge Rustin Davenport, who has a history of going easy on child molesters, let another one off with probation recently. Aaron Wells, age 24 of Mason City, was
MAYNARD, IOWA – A man toting meth was nabbed by cops after two motorcycles were stolen in this Northern Iowa region. On July 2, 2021, at approximately 01:58 AM a Fayette County
PALO ALTO COUNTY – A Mason City man was arrested for harassment in Palo Alto county. On Monday, June 28, 2021, at 11:25 p.m., the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36-year-old
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Biden made remarks Tuesday on the 6-month anniversary of the Donald Trump-incited attack by traitors on the U.S. Capitol, that took place on January 6, 2021: Not even
Janice “Jan” Barrett, 79, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A celebration of Jan’s life will be held at the
Sandra Jean “Sandy” Crowell, 53, passed away from this life to heavenly home on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice. Family will hold a Celebration of her life
ALGONA, IOWA – Police found three people dead in Algona after an emergency call Monday evening. Assistant Police Chief Bo Miller says that on July 5, 2021, at 7:51 pm, the Algona Police
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man was arrested for animal abuse after a throwing small dog into wall, causing “Princess” serious injuries. Cedar Rapids Police officers responded to a disturbance inside an
POLK CITY – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and other agencies responded to a boat that crashed into the Mile Long Bridge at Saylorville Lake on Monday, July 5, 2021 around
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man is dead in a Cedar Rapids car crash Monday morning. On Monday, July 5 at 3:25 p.m., Cedar Rapids Police officers and other first responders were
The tech sector is booming thanks to digital transformation and increasing demand for new technologies. There has never been a better time to launch a tech company and take advantage of the
MASON CITY – CG Public Health has received a $29,111 grant from Telligen Community Initiative (TCI), a private, Iowa-based charitable foundation. These funds will support the ‘Empowering Future Leaders in Public Health’
DES MOINES – A gay, former state official who sued former Governor Terry Branstad in court for discrimination after Branstad slashed his salary and won a $1.5 million settlement from a jury
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced June 25, 2021, to more than 8 years in federal prison. Joshua Minich, 43, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, received the
Marcia K. Heatherton, 73, of Mason City passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Good Shepherd Heatlh Care Center in Mason City. Funeral services are pending. majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Russell L. Borneman, 86, of Dumont died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Dumont