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CLEAR LAKE – A barn in Clear Lake burned Monday night, causing approximately $200,000 in losses to the property owner. The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to 19738 Heather Ave for
CHARLES CITY – A Texas man was jailed for drunk driving in Charles City. On May 20, 2018 at about 1:28 AM, officers with the Charles City police department conducted a traffic
CHARLES CITY – A man wanted on warrants in 3 counties was chased by police in Charles City this week and brought to jail. The incident unfolded on ay 23, 2018, when
CHARLES CITY – A man once-convicted of domestic abuse was arrested again this week in Charles City for assault, this time with strangulation allegedly involved. Om May 23, 2018 at about 6:08
FOREST CITY – The Winnebago County Historical Society opens the 2018 season with celebrating 60 Years of Winnebago Industries – the Winnebago travel trailer and motorhome construction in Forest City Iowa. In
From the U.S. Department of Commerce Director Wilbur Ross: The first man on the moon held an American flag. In the not-too-distant future, astronauts on the moon may be holding fuel pumps.
MASON CITY – Summer camps are available to kids this summer at NIACC. Are you looking for ways to keep the kids busy this summer? Activities that are fun and provide a unique
MASON CITY – Elvira the domestic short hair cat and Dozer the German Shepherd Mix are ready for adoption at the North Iowa Humane Society – can you offer them a loving
DES MOINES — Senator Pam Jochum of Dubuque has formally asked Mary Mosiman, the Auditor of the State of Iowa, to “audit the Iowa Medicaid program and the private managed care companies
GARNER – A man previously convicted of sex crimes in at least two North Iowa counties and now guilty of new charges of sex crimes against a child wants a new trial.
Shannon Latham Republican candidate in Senate District 27: While Iowans don’t tend to think of themselves as rural residents unless they live on farms, communities in North Iowa are technically rural. Rural
DES MOINES – This Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Iowa State Patrol (ISP) will have increased patrol efforts on Iowa roadways with the main focus on
By KIRK HARDCASTLE NIACC sports information director MASON CITY – Hanna DeVries, who played at Waldorf University and is the head girls coach at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, has been named the associate head coach
WASHINGTON – This past week, the U.S. Senate approved bipartisan legislation to protect victims of workplace harassment and discrimination. The approved bill would fundamentally reform the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 by:
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Saturday, May 26, 2018, as “Edward and Minnie Fleur Day” in Iowa. Capt. Edward Fleur of Des Moines was killed in a
The following is a legislative column submitted by Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City: As Memorial Day approaches, we salute all who wore the uniform and remember that freedom comes at a
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 28, in honor of Memorial Day. Flags will be
MASON CITY – A self-defense seminar is planned for women in Mason City. The Mason City Community Policing Advisory Board has announced plans for a free Women’s Self-Defense Seminar event scheduled from
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RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Harley-Davidson motorcycle rider survived an alleged intoxicated ride and crash Friday evening in rural Cerro Gordo county. On May 25th, 2018 at 9:28 PM, Cerro Gordo
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congress too a a major step to rebuilding, maintaining, and strengthening U.S. armed forces with passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and Congressman Steve King released astatement following
MASON CITY – Dixie the pit bull and Edgar the domestic long hair cat are ready for adoption at the North Iowa Humane Society – can you offer them a loving home?
CEDAR RAPIDS – Three Waterloo men have been sentenced to federal prison for selling crack cocaine, officials announced today. Naiqondis Maurice Spates, age 33, Devonte Denterrio Jenkins, age 26, and Gary Lind
FOLEY, Ala. – NIACC freshman Ben Boerjan saved his best for last. The former St. Ansgar standout shot a career-best, even par 72 (34-38) during the final round of the NJCAA Division
EAST OKOBOJI LAKE – An Iowa man was reported missing Thursday at East Okoboji Lake, and was later found to have drowned. On Thursday May 24th at around 1:06 AM, the Dickinson
DES MOINES – Thursday, Iowa Democratic Senator Nate Boulton suspended his campaign for governor after a scathing Des Moines register expose on his alleged lewd behavior with women. Boulton’s statement: I am
CLEAR LAKE – This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. For current information, contact the district fisheries
DES MOINES — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller joined 38 state and territory attorneys general calling on congressional leaders to promptly pass measures to help hold opioid manufacturers accountable for their role
FOLEY, Ala. – The NIACC men’s golf team shot a tournament-best 313 at the NJCAA Division II national tournament Wednesday Glenlakes Golf Club. Heading into the Thursday’s final day of the four-day
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – Two people were hurt in an auto crash Wednesday evening in rural Cerro Gordo county. On May 23, 2018, at about 7:40 pm, Cerro Gordo County Deputies
DES MOINES – A Democratic candidate for Iowa Governor has found himself ensnared in misconduct allegations today after a Des Moines Register article brought claims from three woman, but he denies wrongdoing.
DALLAS TEXAS – The NFL unleashed a new policy today, declaring that all players who venture onto the field for the playing of the National Anthem shall stand and be patriotic or
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, along with Democratic Sens. Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, introduced bipartisan legislation that will increase transparency in the prescription drug payment
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CORALVILLE, IOWA – A staff member was assaulted by an inmate at the Iowa Medical Classification Center in Coralville, IA at approximately 6:15 PM Tuesday night, authorities say. The staff member, a
MASON CITY – A Mason City building inspector was honored by a local club for his service to the community. City of Mason City Housing Inspector Ray Quayle received the “Service Above
FOLEY, Ala. – The NIACC men’s golf team shot a 334 on day two of the NJCAA Division II national tournament Tuesday at the Glenlakes Golf Club. Boerjan, who prepped at St.
MASON CITY – It would be best if you left your canine at home for the Band Fest event, Mason City police said today. With North Iowa Band Festival Activities going on