Mason City police officers were dispatched to Amerimex Auto, 512 N Federal Avenue, for a report a stolen vehicle, at 2:16 PM on Monday afternoon.|
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Multi-Purpose Center Task Force to meet Tuesday night
Multi-Purpose Center Task Force Agenda January 12, 2011, 6:00 PM| Multi-Purpose Center Task Force Agenda January 12, 2011, 6:00 PM Mason City Library, Library Board Room 1. Approve Survey for Stakeholders2. Preparation…
Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center proposes program to help grow Mason City small businesses
At a Council work session Monday night at City Hall, a draft proposal or “greenfield idea” to help grow Mason City small businesses was shown to the City Council and Mayor Eric…
Fatal accident on I-35 Monday afternoon
A fatal accident occurred Monday afternoon on the northbound lanes of I-35 near the 196 mile marker. A northbound vehicle on I-35 crossed into the median and rolled at 12:57 PM. The…
City Council to hold work session, discuss past due water bill owed by fairgrounds
The Mason City City Council will hold a work session Tuesday afternoon at 4 PM at City Hall.|The Mason City City Council will hold a work session Tuesday afternoon at 4 PM…
Failure to yield to emergency vehicles at house fire results in arrest
On 01/09/11at 15:58 the Mason City Fire and Police Departments responded to a house fire at the residence of 818 S. Virginia Ave Mason City, IA. While the scene was secured by…
Christmas Tree Collection Date and Sanitation Container, from City of Mason City
Christmas trees will be collected on one date this year. The trees should be placed at the curbside prior to 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. If the tree is over…
Snow plow driver offers tips on easier snow removal
A Mason City snow plow driver offered to pass along some tips on easier and more efficient snow removal for Mason City residents. Pictured above: snow that was removed form sidewalks, piled…
Blizzard conditions help cause three car accident
A three car accident on I-35 was at least partially blamed on blizzard-like conditions. A car driven by Scott Hansen, 36, of Des Moines, came to a stop in the southbound lane…
Foster Care and Biological Parents Subsidies
(Submitted to NorthIowaToday.com by Mason City Attorney David A. Grooters) Many adoptive parents first provide foster care to children in their home. Foster parents typically receive a monthly subsidy from the State…
Combative shoplifter arrested
Mason City police officers were dispatched to Shopko at 615 South Monroe Avenue at 1:12 PM Saturday due to a combative shoplifter. A 25 year-old female was transported to the county jail….
Flea market at fairgrounds has something for everyone
NorthIowaToday.com visited the flea market taking place at the North Iowa Fairgrounds Friday evening to have a look around. The market has something for everyone.|Toys, guns, fudge, t-shirts, antiques and wine. NorthIowaToday.com…
Gracious Estates manager gives her side of the story; resident served eviction papers
NorthIowaToday.com contacted the manager at Gracious Estates to find out more details about the events that have led to a court petition that was filed Friday in District Court.|NorthIowaToday.com contacted the manager…
KIMT searching for news director
NorthIowaToday.com was told today that KIMT is seeking a news director and that the current news director, Greg Berry, is leaving the station. According to the website iowabroadcasters.com, “KIMT News 3 is…
Man arrested at Burke’s Bar Friday afternoon
Mason City police officers were dispatched to Burke’s Br and Grill, at 1221 North Federal Avenue, at 1:38 PM on Friday reference a 45 year-old male subject causing a disturbance. The man…
Gracious Estates owner and manager hauled into court
The Mason City Human Rights Commission filed a petition on Friday morning in Cerro Gordo County District Court against the owner and manager of Gracious Estates mobile home park in Mason City,…
Request for Proposal – Asbestos Survey and Abatement Monitoring
The City of Mason City, Iowa is requesting bids for asbestos survey and abatement monitoring services for thirty-five properties that are being demolished as a part of our voluntary buyout program. The…
“Long gun” sighting prompts cop investigation
Mason City police were called about a suspicious situation on Wednesday at 4:54 pm. At least four officers investigated a report of three people walking in the 12th Street NW area with…
Man banned from Burke’s Bar
Mason City police officers responded to Burke’s Bar Grill at 1221 North Federal Avenue at 1:23 AM Thursday morning for a subject causing a disturbance. Subject was advised he was banned from…
Mini bike stolen
Mason City police were called to 623 S Jersey Avenue at 9:49 am Thursday to take a theft report. Caller reported the theft of a mini bike from his un-locked garage.|
Nelson raises questions with multi-purpose center project
City councilman Don Nelson has expressed concern and questions over the proposed multi-purpse center project.|City councilman Don Nelson has expressed concern and questions over the proposed multi-purpse center project. NorthIowaToday.com has obtained…
One person injured in two car accident east of Charles City
A New Hampton woman was injured in a two car accident on Highway 18 east of Charles City on Tuesday afternoon at 2:50 PM. Kathleen Welper, 50, of New Hampton, was driving…
Human Rights Commission appointments have City Hall buzzing
All is not going smoothly down at City Hall with the pending re-appointment of three Human Rights Commissioners. NorthIowaToday.com has learned that Mayor Eric Bookmeyer has no intention of re-appointing three Commissioners…
Computer Scamware ñ The NEW Thief In The Night
(Submitted to NorthIowaToday.com by Patrick Palmer ñ The Computer Guy ñ Hampton, Iowa) Years ago, computer owners had to protect their computers from viruses that would steal banking information, credit card information,…
Kiwanis Club’s annual Dad’s Belgian Waffles breakfast to be held this weekend
MASON CITY – The Mason City Noon Kiwanis Club’s annual Dad’s Belgian Waffles breakfast will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, at the Knights, of Columbus Hall, 551…
Multi-purpose center task force to meet tonight
Multi-Purpose Center Task Force Agenda January 6, 2011, 6 PM Mason City LibraryLibrary Board Room 1. Review and Discuss Previous Multi-Purpose Center Study2. Review Survey from Past Studya. Modifications to Surveyb. Stakeholders…
Steps being taken to place 457 Steam Locomotive on historic register
The Friends of the 457, a volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of the Minneapolis & St Louis Railroad steam locomotive in East Park, is working to place the locomotive on the…
Juvenile arrested at Mercy Hospital today
Three Mason City police officers were dispatched to Mercy Hospital at 2:07 PM today for an out of control juvenile. A 15 year-old female was arrested. |
Plateless driver hoses Murphy USA on gas deal
Mason City Police were dispatched to Murphy USA at 4159 4 St SW in Mason City today at 2:09 PM. A driver with no plates left without paying for gas.|
Human Rights Commission appointments have City Hall buzzing
MASON CITY – NorthIowaToday.com has learned that City Hall is buzzing over the re-appointment of three Human Rights Commissioners. In a memo from Human Rights Department Director Lionel Foster to Mayor Eric…
Watching your tax dollars: City pays for five Chamber memberships
MASON CITY – NorthIowaToday.com has learned that the City of Mason City pays for at least five memberships at the Chamber of Commerce.
Oklahoma driver encounters multiple deer, damages car
A driver from Oklahoma encountered multiple deer on Interstate 35 near mile marker 210. Spencer Herness, 23, of Lawton, Oklahoma, was driving his 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Saturday at 2:13 AM when he…
Volunteer opportunities are available through the City Volunteer Program
The following volunteer opportunities are available through the City Volunteer Program. Contact Mary at 421-3372 or e-mail mzishka@masoncity.net.|The following volunteer opportunities are available through the City Volunteer Program. Contact Mary at 421-3372…
NCLB provides area students with free tutoring: parents need to respond
NCLB provides area students with free tutoring: parents need to respond Iowa Department of Education Approves Sylvan Learning Center January 5th, 2010 — In accordance with the Title 1 legislation included in…
Cop issues five tickets for alternate side parking violations
Mason City police were dispatched on a report of vehicles parked in violation of the alternate side parking ordinance at the 200 block of South Taylor Ave. Officer issued 5 parking tickets.|
Man banned from Mercy Dermatology office
Two Mason City police officers were dispatched to Mercy Dermatology Office at 1421 4th Street SW at 8:47 AM on January 3rd to talk with Mercy Security about a harassing phone call….
Mason City police investigate counterfeit money
Mason City police officers were dispatched to Northwoods State Bank, 451 S. Illinois Ave, at 3:09 PM on Monday January 3rd to investigate possible counterfeit money. |
Family Ice Fishing Day
On January 29, 2011 at Lester Milligan Park (Blue Pit), the Mason City Recreation Department and Iowa Department of Natural Resources would like to invite children & their families to attend the…
My Kind of Councilperson
(Submitted to NorthIowaToday.com by Bill Okerstrom of Mason City) Max Weaver: My Kind of Councilperson Many citizens of Mason City have voiced the opinion that Councilman Max Weaver is not the kind…
Brake malfunction puts Clear Lake driver in the ditch
A Clear Lake man ended up in the west ditch along I-35 when the brakes on his van malfunctioned. Mark Vanderploeg, 40, was driving south on I-35 at 7:45 PM on January…