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EMMETSBURG – Cops nabbed a dangerous wrong-way drunk driver this weekend in Palo Alto county near a popular casino. On July 23, 2021 at 4:08 PM, the Palo Alto county sheriff’s office
MALLARD, IOWA – A police investigation this weekend netted four North Iowa meth suspects. On July 24, 2021 at 1:40 AM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of harassment
Written by Ty Green (formerly of Mason City) Let’s all STAY ALERT. Everyone please keep your immune systems as high as possible. Vitamins daily, eat healthy foods, continue TO MASK UP in
ALGONA – An Algona auto races announcer recently uttered racist remarks as onlookers cheered the hate dripping from his muzzle, bringing worldwide shame to the racetrack and Northern Iowa via widespread media
DES MOINES – Federal search warrants were executed in Iowa’s capitol city. On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, federal search warrants were executed at the following locations in the Des Moines metropolitan area:
MASON CITY – A head-on collision Saturday morning in Mason City has claimed one life, police say. On July 24, 2021, at 6:30 AM, Mason City Police Department, Cerro Gordo County Sheriff
AMES – A man in Ames died as police entered a residence ro perform an investigation. On July 22, 2021 at 11:30 AM, the Marshalltown Police Department was conducting an investigation at
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – Iowa Hawkeyes head football coach Kirk Ferentz held a press conference at Big Ten Football Media Days and expressed confidence in his team and starting quarterback Spencer Petras. Appreciate
Michael Joseph “Mike” Frein, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the IOOF Home in Mason City, IA. A Funeral Mass will be held at
Luella Barker, 89, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Denver Sunset Home in Denver, Iowa. A funeral service for Luella Barker will be held at 1:00 p.m. on
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man with multiple prior convictions involving violence was sentenced today to eight years in federal prison. Trenton Sliekers, age 28, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison term after
DES MOINES – Friday, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days. The proclamation can be found online here.
EMMET COUNTY, IOWA – A traffic accident claimed the life of an Northern Iowa youth earlier Thursday. According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens, the sheriff’s office received a call from a
MASON CITY – He urged his Astro van to top speeds of 90 miles per hour and beyond, ultimately fleeing to his home and the comfort of his mattress, before cops snared
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced July 14, 2021, to more than 17 years in federal prison. Russell Gentry, 32, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, received the
MASON CITY – Susan E. Kuennen won Best in Show during the Iowa Crafts: 44 exhibition in 2019 for her basket, Plowin’ Snow. As prize for her win she was awarded a
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing portions of Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: A comprehensive approach to pandemic recovery can help ensure Iowans get back
CLEAR LAKE – Clear Lake police say they have nabbed the suspect who allegedly recently vandalized the community’s “Main Street U.S.A.” sign. On July 21, 2021, the Clear Lake Police Department charged
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Gina Badding as a judge of the Iowa Court of Appeals. Badding, of Carroll, Iowa, currently serves as a district judge
WADENA, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man was busted with child porn after cops led an investigation and searched his home. After a week-long investigation, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office filed charges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement on the Republican recommendations to serve on the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol: “The
Eugene “Jeep” Fatta, 61, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at his home. Per Eugene’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at
Wayne Eugene Vandervort, 96, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2021, at
2021 is a year jam-packed with sport. Europe has just finished its Euro 2020 soccer tournament, South America has just completed the Copa América, and the Olympics are now underway in Japan.
BROOKLYN, NY – A seven-count indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Thomas Joseph Barrack, Matthew Grimes, and Rashid Sultan Rashid Al Malik Alshahhi, also known as “Rashid Al
SIOUX CITY – A woman who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced July 15, 2021, to more than 5 years in federal prison. Ruby Blankenship, 45, from Brandon, South Dakota, received the
LeRoy J. Knutson, 96, of Mason City passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at the IOOF home in Mason City. A Memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Gerald Allen Madsen, 74, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021,
W. Lyle Butler, 92, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at the MercyOne Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Friday, July 23, 2021,
Nowadays, most people find themselves looking for ways in which to improve their skillset and perhaps learn something new. While the desire to broaden one’s horizons may be apparent, one may be
All students seem to understand that good grades don’t guarantee good knowledge, but some of them still have a dream of being straight-A students and even graduate with honors. There’s nothing wrong
CEDAR RAPIDS – A teen was found dead, shot in a car in Cedar Rapids and police say the killing was a targeted slaying. On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 6:19 AM,
TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command provides the following update on the orderly and responsible withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, as of 10 a.m. on July 19, 2021. Since the President’s
MASON CITY – Volunteers throughout North Central Iowa were honored for their cumulative years of service to their communities during RSVP’s annual Volunteer Celebration on June 9, with a ‘Parking Lot Party’
IRVING, Texas – Eight Iowa State players – Mike Rose (LB), Charlie Kolar (TE), Greg Eisworth II (DB), Breece Hall (RB), Xavier Hutchinson (WR), Colin Newell (OL), Trevor Downing (OL) and Will
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man, who was involved in the importation and distribution of thousands of kilograms of methamphetamine was sentenced today, July 19, 2021, to nearly 29 years in federal
Terry Marie Walter, 59, of Mason City, IA died at home on July 18, 2021. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 2-4 pm at Fullerton Funeral Home,
CORALVILLE – Authorities say they are investigating the death of an Iowa child molester in prison. Carmon Noel Lyddon was pronounced dead due to natural causes at 8:11 a.m. on Sunday, July
CARROLL, IOWA — Prior to an emergency landing, a crop duster released several gallons of insecticide near a private residence southwest of Swan Lake State Park. The pilot estimated he released about
DUBUQUE – Two Iowa teen juveniles shot and killed a man before police arrested the suspects with the help of city traffic cameras. On July 17, 2021, at approximately 5:24 p.m., Dubuque