Please be advised that the November 11th meeting of the Cemetery Board has been rescheduled to November 18th due to the Veterans Day holiday falling on the 2nd Thursday of the month….
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Ex-North Iowa Fair Manager Wanda Kruse arrested
On November 9, 2010, The Mason City Police Department arrested Wanda Jean Kruse (51) of Rockwell, Iowa for theft 2nd degree by misappropriation of funds. The arrest was the result of an…
Councilman Don Nelson puts out his own questionnaire
Your Mason City, City Council will be conducting their annual Goal/Priority Session for 2011 on Monday, November 29, 2010, and I would appreciate and value and welcome your input in answering the…
NorthIowaToday.com editorial: Chamberís newsletter a cheap shot at a struggling Mason City
In its November newsletter, Mason City Chamber of Commerce members declare Mason City an “acrimonious local environment” and say they are having trouble “finding quality workers”.|The Mason City Chamber of Commerce published…
Veteran’s Day notice from City Hall in Mason City
City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2010, in observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday. City transit buses will be operating that day. The make-up day for garbage and recyclable…
Mason City Police chase off would-be burglars; respond to fight at Burke’s
Mason City Police responded Saturday night to a report of a burglary in progress at 326 4 St NE, Mason City, IA 50401. An online search of the address shows the address…
How much do you pay for your MEDIACOM services each month, if you are a customer?
Seems like some people are paying a different amount for the same services from Mediacom, that we have talked to. Anyone out there getting a great deal or not so great deal…
How Chiropractic and Posture Exercise Work Together
(Story submitted to NorthIowaToday.com by Dr. Bob Friedrichs, a Mason City Chiropractor) All synovial and secondary cartilaginous joints, to some extent are capable of an active range of motion, termed voluntary movement….
Counterfeit fifty dollar bill passed at Mason City convenience store
MASON CITY – Mason City police officers were dispatched to Casey’s General Store at 1361 12th Street NW on Thursday on a report that a counterfeit fifty dollar bill given for payment…
Streetscape construction project update
Streetscape project work continues on Federal Avenue in downtown Mason City. Decent, dry weather has allowed paving to begin between State and 2nd Street. Wicks Construction will be continuing on the light…
Adult-style business controversy not new to Mason City
Read about the past struggles Mason City has had with adult businesses.| If you think this latest adult-style business controversy is something new in Mason City, think again. In reality, this is…
Adult use ordinances should be relaxed, Councilman Weaver says
Mason City had a more vibrant and “happening” downtown years ago when adult-style businesses were allowed to operate there, Councilman Max Weaver says.|Mason City had a more vibrant and “happening” downtown years…
Pockets Full of Fun to visit Mason City Public Library
Lisa Laird and her friends from Pockets Full of Fun will visit the Mason City Public Library Children’s Room on Monday, November 8th at 6:00PM for a very special puppet show. Children…
Growing Up Country: Memories of an Iowa Farm Girl by Carol Bodensteiner
Author Carol Bodensteiner will appear at 2:00pm Saturday, November 6, 2010 in Room 133 adjacent to the new Commons area of the Mason City Public Library at 225 2nd St SE. She…
Councilman Max Weaver gives the Chamber of Commerce a piece of his mind
MASON CITY – At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Councilman Max Weaver was the only speaker that took the podium during the public comments time that was held at the end of…
Should Mason City allow gentlemen’s clubs and adult caberets downtown?
The City Council of Mason City is working on ordinances relating to adult businesses. What’s your opinion of loosening the laws a bit to allow gentlemen’s clubs and adult caberets downtown? Please…
City Council entertains the idea of allowing “adult cabarets” downtown
The City Council and Mayor Eric Bookmeyer of Mason City heard a colorful exposition from At-Large Councilman Max Weaver Tuesday night about how “adult cabarets” or “gentlemen’s clubs” could work in downtown…
Mason City Noon Lions Club announces local winner of Peace Poster Contest
MASON CITY, Iowa – 13-year-old Victoria Hazelett of Mason City is the local winner of the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest. Her poster will now advance to district level judging.When asked…
Mason City downtown redevelopment plan presented
Bergland & Cram officials laid out a proposed redevelopment project for downtown Mason City at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.| Architect Randy Cram and planner Ron Fiscus presented a bold plan to the…
Did you vote? Who is your favorite candidate?
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Mason City Human Rights Commission: Iowans Must Preserve Iowaís Independent Judiciary
Iowans should vote to retain the Iowa Supreme Court Justices in this year’s election, according to the Mason City Human Rights Commission.|(Press release from the Mason City Human Rights Commission) Iowa’s judicial…
No stop sign for Uhlmann, but signs nonetheless
Mr. Uhlmann hoped a stop sign would slow down the drivers that whiz past his Mason City home regularly.
Mason City’s park shelters closed for the season
MASON CITY – All Mason City Park shelters and restrooms are now closed for the winter. Portable toilets will be available, weather permitting, at East Park Shelter #2, Prairie Playground, Monroe Park and Ray Rorick Park.
Dr. Eric Cooper, candidate for Iowa governor, visits Coffee Cat in Mason City
MASON CITY – Dr. Eric Cooper, a Libertarian party candidate for Governor of Iowa, visited Coffee Cat coffee shop in downtown Mason City on Saturday.
OBIT: Rhonda K. Best
Mason City Rhonda K. Best, 36, of Mason City, died Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.
OBIT: Colby Allen Schmidtke
Colby A. Schmidtke, 16, of Mason City died Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, November 1, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Mason City nail salon cooperates with investigation into credit card use, cops seek suspect
MASON CITY – The Mason City Police Department, along with the assistance of the United States Secret Service, has issued an arrest warrant for a suspect connected to possible credit card fraud at a local nail salon.
Council to begin talks again on multi-purpose facility
MASON CITY – A multi-purpose facility for Mason City is back on the discussion table for the City Council in Mason City, again.
Death in Mason City’s East Park investigated
MASON CITY – Today at 12:16 pm, citizens reported a possible suicidal person in a vehicle in East Park. Mason City police officers arrived and determined that the person was deceased.
Single car crash on Birch Drive in Mason City sends three to hospital
MASON CITY – Today at 12:19 PM, a person reported a car had gone off Birch Drive, flipped over as it went down the embankment, and landed on its roof in the Winnebago River.
Rail road crossing stop signs on 15th Street SW not authorized
The Iowa Traction Railroad did not have authorization from the City of Mason City, specifically the Mason City City Council, to install stop signs at this railroad crossing.
Plastic bag tax proposed to City Council at work session
MASON CITY – The Mason City Youth Task Force presented a proposal to the Mason City City Council at a council work session last night.
Hampton family feels blindsided by Globe Gazette and community as pet ordered out of town
This is not an act of revenge but I feel the need to tell my side of the story which clearly differs from the story that was published in the Globe Gazette today.
Mason City Public Library tours & orientation available
MASON CITY – The MCPL will be offering Library Orientations & Tours conducted by Library Director Mary Markwalter.
Mason City Environmental Commission hears concerns about NIACC’s training facility project from citizens
MASON CITY – NIACC neighbors and a City Councilman attended a meeting of the Mason City Environmental Commission to explain their concerns about a Regional Training Facility that NIACC is planning to build on highway 122 in Mason City.
Groups passionate about Iowa Supreme Court Justices demonstrate in Mason City
MASON CITY – Groups with strong opinions on whether Iowa Supreme Court Justices should retain their offices braved strong winds and cold temps in downtown Mason City this evening.
Area cyclists put on Second Annual Scavenger Hunt to help Food Bank and Humane Society
MASON CITY – Cyclists organize a local event to coincide with a national movement to raise donations for food bank and Humane Society.
Youth Task Force to ask for five cent fee on plastic bag use
MASON CITY – The Mason City Youth Task Force will make a presentation at a Mason City City Council work session tonight requesting an ordinance be passed that they say would help curb the use of plastic bags.
What is your opinion of the new Mason City Public Library?
The Mason City Public Library just re-opened. Have you visited? What is your impression?
“Trick or Treat” at Southbridge Mall Oct. 31
MASON CITY – Southbridge Mall in Mason City will be offering “Trick or Treat” this Halloween on Sunday, October 31 from 3-5 pm.