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East Park in Mason City (above). The Mason City Parks & Recreation Board has several projects in mind for 2011.|The Mason City Parks & Recreation Board met Tuesday evening at City Hall….

A total of 99 kids got a call from Santa Wednesday evening in Mason City. The program was put in place by the Recreation Department and Volunteer Program. Interim Recreation Department Manager…

Two vehicles were involved in a collision on I-35 near the 185.9 mile marker on December 13th at 10:05 AM. A vehicle driven by 49 year old Denice Emmick of Jefferson, Iowa…

The Cerro Gordo county compensation board met this afternoon at the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse. The board meets once a year to make salary recommendations to the County Supervisors for elected officials…

A Mason City Parks & Rec. Department program has Santa set to call about 98 kids Wednesday evening. Brian Pauly, Interim Parks & Rec. Director, came up with the program for Mason…

DTI Telecommunications, out of Winona, Minnesota, is filing bankruptcy. DTI has provided digital service line (DSL) high-speed Internet service as well as some phone services in Mason City since about 2003. According…

The Emergency Snow Route will be placed in effect beginning at 7:00 p.m., December 15, 2010, and will remain in effect until further notice. The Emergency Snow Route includes 1st Street NW…

The City of Mason City will be purchasing the Egloff House at 655 7th St. NE early next week (sometime after December 20th.)|The City of Mason City will be purchasing the Egloff…

The Cerro Gordo County Compensation Board will meet on Wednesday afternoon to make salary recommendations for 2011.|The Cerro Gordo County Compensation Board will be meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the Cerro Gordo…

Mason City police are dealing with lots of snow issues since this weekend’s blizzard. Among the calls: – On Dec. 13, an officer was dispatched to 320 Georgia Av N to talk…

Two Mason City police officers responded to a call from Mills Fleet farm for a shoplifting incident at 4:44 PM on Sunday. Three subjects were arrested for 5th degree theft.|

The BOOK NOOK is now open in the Commons of the Mason City Public Library. The BOOK NOOK is a resale shop of gently read books for all ages. Just browse through…

The task force appointed by Mayor Eric Bookmeyer and the City Council will hold their first meeting tonight at City Hall.|The task force appointed by Mayor Eric Bookmeyer and the City Council…

On December 11, 2010, Jennifer Collins, age 40, was arrested by Mason City Police. Collins fled on foot after an officer attempted to stop the vehicle she was in. Collins was apprehended…

The Mason City Police Department is investigating several cases where checks were stolen and forged. The suspects are Jennifer Collins, age 40, of Mason City, and Brian Edmonds, age 43, of Mason…

At least three Mason City police officers responded to a call from the Clarion Inn, 2101 4 St SW, on Saturday morning at 1:33 AM. Business requested a walk through due to…

In the first wave of nuisance violation inspections in Mason City, police find 168 violators.|The Mason City Police Department and Neighborhood Services Division have completed the first area of inspection. Officers and…

From Mason City Police Department: On 12/09/2010 at about 1836 hours, Mason City Police were called to a residence in the 200 block of 3rd Street Northwest on a report of an…

Mason City Police officers located an occupied parked vehicle parked in a vacant lot near the 3400 block of Federal Av S in Mason City Thursday night at 1:29 AM. Officers report…

Mason City Police were called to a storage unit at 200 19th Street SW, UNIT2 on a burglary report. The victim reported forced entry to storage unit. Taken was a custom motorcyle…

Mason City Police Department officers were dispatched to the Mason City YMCA for a juvenile out of control. Upon arrival the subject was gone. Subject was asked to leave the adult locker…

Mason City police officers responded to a silent alarm late Thursday night at the Holiday Inn Express currently under construction at 3041 4th Street South West. While searching the building, officers found…

Nam Nguyen, who was wanted for credit card fraud while employed at L.D. Nails, has been arrested.|On December 6th, 2010 the Mason City Police Departments Criminal Investigation Division received information that Nam…

Stebens Children’s Theatre in Mason City has launched a campaign to raise $150,000 for repairs and improvements to its building and to replace outdated equipment and furnishings. About $60,000 has been raised…

Embracing Diversity contest is for students in grades K-12. The North Iowa Diversity Appreciation Team (NIDAT) is sponsoring its 6th annual Art/Writing contest. This contest is for children K through 12 in…

Give your thoughts and score predictions for the Iowa VS Missouri Insight Bowl game.||

Mason City City Council voted 3-2 against spending $12,378.08 of un-budgeted funds on upgrading cameras at City Hall.|Mason City City Council voted 3-2 against spending $12,378.08 of un-budgeted funds on upgrading cameras…

The southbound lane of S. Eisenhower Ave. at the intersection of 19th Street SW will remain closed until approximately Dec. 14th according to the Mason City Engineering Department. This closure will allow…

Village Cooperative, a new “independent cooperative community” for senior citizens on Mason City’s west side, held a grand opening today. View a photo gallery and video.|Village Cooperative, a new “independent cooperative community”…

Mason City, IA, December 7, 2010 ñ The North Iowa Diversity Appreciation Team (NIDAT) has created a resource directory for the 14 counties in North Iowa in English and Spanish. The resource…

R Bar & Grill formerly known as Mugshotz is under a new owner. NorthIowaToday received the following information about the new establishment: “We are a Bar and Grill. The bar part has…

Mason City Police responded to a call about theft taking place at 100 South Federal Avenue. Southbridge Mall is located at that address. Two juveniles, ages 15 and 14, were charged with…

Mason City, IAñ The Mason City Fire Department will swear in its three new members at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 10 at the Fire Station. Troy Kubista, Brad Boldt and Greg…

Mason City Police Officers were dispatched to a Kohl’s department store on December 4th on a report of a male subject exposing himself to the public.|

In City Hall memos passed about between city officials, NorthIowaToday.com has learned details about a security system upgrade that is being sought to slow down the rash of vandalism that has taken…

It could be a wild ride for youngsters stuck in the John Adams school renovation roller coaster, as mobile classrooms and even “split shifts” are now options.|School Superintendent Anita Micich spoke at…

Crews are working hard to give motorists another option to navigate through downtown Mason City.|If all goes well, the intersection at North Federal Avenue and 2nd Street will soon be open. Workers…