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MASON CITY – Two houses suffered damage in Mason City when debris burning in a fire pit ignited one structure which led to the house next door also feeling the heat.
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LAKE PARK, IOWA – A tragic confrontation unfolded in this remote Northern Iowa area when a man burst into a home, uninvited, firing bullets at a victim inside, then later turned the gun on himself as cops worked for his surrender.
Bret Stowe, 70, of Charles City, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
FAYETTE COUNTY – An elderly Northern Iowa man fell 60 feet into a ravine, prompting a search that didn’t end until he was located and hospitalized.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Iowa State’s defense made Kansas State miserable all night forcing 20 turnovers, including a Cyclone conference tournament record 14 steals, on its way to a dominant 76-57 win in the quarterfinals of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship Thursday night at T-Mobile Center.
MASON CITY – Vandals hurling rocks at property are causing damage in Mason City, police say, and citizens should be vigilant in keeping watch.
MINNEAPOLIS – The Iowa Hawkeyes enter the 2024 Big Ten Tournament as the No. 7 seed where they will face 10th-seeded Ohio State on Thursday in Minneapolis. It is the second straight year Iowa has faced the Buckeyes in the tournament’s second round. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network and tipoff is at 5:30 PM.
MASON CITY – Mason City educator and musician Jeremy True announced he is a candidate for Iowa House District 59.
CLARION – Feds on the hunt for lawlessness were tipped off that a Northern Iowa felon was hiding a dangerous weapon at his father’s home, and agents seized the firearm and the suspect, who now awaits a possible long prison sentence.
Larry William Moore, the son of William G. and Lavon (Patterson) Moore in Swea City, Iowa was born on May 24, 1945. He died on March 11, 2024, at the Avera Holy Family Hospital at the age of 78 years.
This season, the Panthers grabbed two honors with juniors Grace Boffeli and Maya McDermott earning All-MVC First Team recognition.
Susan “Susie” Janet (Roark) Bradley, 51, of Estherville, died March 9, 2024, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 5, 2024:
Marvin L. Crooks, 80, of 410 S. Tyler Ave. Mason City, died Monday March 11, 2024 at Mercy One North Iowa.