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DES MOINES – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in lake environments for bacteria can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel. Multiple
DES MOINES — August was the first of the summer months to bring above-normal precipitation to the state, providing significant relief to the ongoing drought conditions, according to the latest Water Summary
AMES – UNI Panthers open the 2021 college football season with a very tough road game in Ames agains the highly-ranked Cyclones of Iowa State. THE GAME #21/16 UNI (0-0, 0-0 MVFC)
IOWA CITY – Iowa opens the college football season Saturday and is prepared to face a rising opponent in the Indiana Hoosiers. University of Iowa Football Media Conference Tuesday, August 31, 2021
SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA – An Iowa woman was killed in an ATV rollover accident. On August 28th, 2021 at approximately 1:03 PM, the Scott Emergency Communications Center (SECC) received an emergency call
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Stacy Ritchie as a district court judge in Judicial Election District 5A. Ritchie, of Adel, Iowa, currently serves as an Assistant
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing portions of Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: On Labor Day, let’s renew our commitment to Iowa’s working families. When
AMES – An Ames convenience store was robbed as the suspect fled the store with cash after macing an employee. On September 1, 2021, at 12:19 p.m., the Ames Police Department responded
DES MOINES – An Iowa Senator minced no words in placing blame on Republicans for sick children across the state, stricken with the dreaded Delta virus. Senator Zach Wahls told Iowa Republicans,
Jack Edwin Bahnsen passed from this earthly life on August 30, 2021, due to cancer. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 5,
It’s often difficult for small businesses to compete on things like price or range of products. That’s why it’s important for small business owners to take a different approach. People like shopping
MASON CITY – Police are seeking a suspect after a Mason City shooting incident leaves a man injured. On Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 6:22 AM, the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office
AMES – An Ames convenience store was robbed Wednesday as the suspect has escaped for the time being. On September 1, 2021, at 12:19 p.m., the Ames Police Department responded to a
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Pocahontas and Worth counties in response to recent severe weather. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to
Jordon R. Roggeman, 20, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, surrounded by his family at his home in Mason City. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 am
Emory “Em” S. Anderson, 71, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, September 4, 2021
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for two counties in response to recent severe weather. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to,
Roxie Ann Willett, 78, of Avon Park, FL passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, IA. Roxie was born July 5, 1943 the daughter
Louetta Jean Best, 76, of Clear Lake died Monday, August 30, 2021, at Oakwood Care Center under hospice care in Clear Lake after bravely battling cancer over the last year. A Mass
Larry S. Kockler, 76, of Mason City, passed away at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center on Monday, August 30, 2021 following difficulties with lung disease. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30am
MASON CITY – It was quite a week for NIACC freshman Hailey Crew. On Friday, Crew, who is from Ogden, Utah, signed a national letter of intent to play for the NIACC
SIOUX CITY – A three-time convicted Northern Iowa felon involved with several firearms who fired a handgun in anger at a former girlfriend was sent to prison. Martin Fye, age 58, from