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RUDD – A derecho-like storm swept through the state of Iowa tonight, producing strong winds and tornadoes after unseasonably-warm temperatures during the day. Due to this storm, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office
WEST UNION, IOWA – Authorities are seeking a Mason City man incarcerated in a halfway house who escaped custody. Nathan Lee, convicted of Burglary 1st Degree in Cerro Gordo County, failed to
DES MOINES — After a very wet October, November was drier than normal, but conditions improved over the month. As the state enters winter, conditions have stabilized, according to the most recent
Neva J. Bitker passed away just days before her 85th birthday on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the IOOF Home in Mason City. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Monday,
Charlene “Short” A. Heck, 52, of Northwood passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA . A Celebration of her life and a time
NEW YORK – A New York man pleaded guilty today in the Eastern District of New York to sexually assaulting a five-year-old child abroad. According to court documents, during a trip to
At the loving age of 94 years young, Elizabeth “Bettie” Johnson passed away December 8th, 2021 at the Westview Care Center in Britt. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday,
MASON CITY – This morning the Mason City Police Department was contacted by the Mason City Community School District over concerns of a social media post that was circulating amongst some students.
MASON CITY – Main Street Community Capital (MSCCap), a Dubuque, Iowa-based development company, today announced plans to construct a 116-room Hyatt Place hotel in Mason City, Iowa. Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH) has
CEDAR FALLS – The Panthers overcame a seven-point halftime deficit at home on Tuesday night, rallying with a strong second half performance to defeat Jackson State 66-56 at the McLeod Center. UNI
To the Editor, The Save Our Mascot group has morphed into a bigoted, intolerant and ultra-right cabal. Their outing of a Mason City school student is an incredulously egregious and cowardly
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The January 6 Committee, investigating the traitorous attack on Democracy instigated by Donald Trump, has issued subpoenas for 11 shady Republican Congress members’ records as damning text messages are
Ronald “Butch” E. Navratil, 78, of Washington, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday December
Kathleen Marguerite Hummel of Riceville, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the Riceville Family Care Center. Kathleen was born in Riceville to Paul and Anna (Meyer) Mayer on May
Robert “Bob” Kay Fenton, 79, of Charles City, Iowa passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City due to complications from COVID-19. According to his