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RURAL CLEAR LAKE – Two men were arrested after a theft investigation at an auto salvage yard in rural Clear Lake area. Cerro Gordo deputies were called to B20 Auto and Salvage
MASON CITY – A northeast Iowa man’s dream of winning the lottery came true this week as he claimed a $50,000 prize. Ryan Becker of Cresco claimed the fifth of eight top
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – NIACC sophomore Wal Khat is a national champion, again. Khat claimed his second NJCAA national title Saturday at Gowans Stadium, this time in the 800-meter run at the outdoor
SAUDI ARABIA – The White House reported Saturday that President Donald J. Trump and King Salman of Saudi Arabia signed a Joint Strategic Vision Statement promising close collaboration to counter violent extremism,
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. – NIACC freshman John Kraft placed 10th in the 10,000-meter run Friday morning at the NJCAA national championships. Kraft covered the 10,000 meters in 34 minutes, 50.41 seconds. The 10K
FORT DODGE – A man was approached and allegedly robbed by three men who displayed a weapon in Fort Dodge. On Thursday evening, May 18, at approximately 6:51 PM, the Webster County
BURLINGTON, IOWA – An Iowa woman died as a result of a train collision caused by her car getting hung up on rail tracks. The accident took place Saturday morning, May 20,
From Rep. Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake – With Memorial Day right around the corner, I encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the service and sacrifices that our veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Healthy and Safe Swimming Week begins on May 22, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is warning of a parasitic infection linked to swimming pools and water playgrounds,
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado this week re-introduced legislation to help rural hospitals stay open while meeting the needs
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CEDAR RAPIDS – A Mason City man who possessed child pornography pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Jeffery Landheer, age 46, from Mason City, Iowa, was convicted of one
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump this afternoon is boarding Air Force One for a long flight to Middle East ally Saudi Arabia, where he is expected to announce a huge arms
COUNCIL BLUFFS – An Iowa woman and her mate drove a teen from Arkansas to Iowa to engage in sexual activity with the child, leading to a trip to prison. On May
DES MOINES – Planned Parenthood announced this week the closure of four clinics, blaming funding cuts from Republican lawmakers. Planned Parenthood described the situation: Because of a dangerous new Iowa law signed
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/18/2017 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ———— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 165.95 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 71.06 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CHEMICALS 210.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC
As an American, I am looking forward to this ‘investigation’, even though FBI James Comey has already confirmed there was no collusion with Trump and the Russians. When I say I’m looking
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MASON CITY – A wanted, paroled felon who has fled police before did it again this week before he was taken to jail. Law enforcement located 28-year-old Nicholas Jon Wilmarth Tuesday afternoon
ROCKWELL – A train derailment has been reported today in rural Cerro Gordo county. The incident took place around 1 PM near 180th Street and 190th Street outside Rockwell earlier Thursday. Sources
CLEAR LAKE – The McIntosh Woods State Park boat ramp in Clear Lake will close for renovation immediately after the Memorial Day weekend. Beginning May 30, the ramp and parking lot will
ZEARING, IOWA – Law enforcement in Hamilton county investigated a rural burglary which led them to the discovery of a house stocked with meth, heroin and other illegal items. On May 17,
CLEAR LAKE – Iowa campers, picnickers and outdoor enthusiasts are gearing up for the Memorial Day weekend and the official start of summer. If weather continues as it has been, Iowa’s state
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today verbally issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for Kossuth and Webster counties in response to the May 16, 2017, severe weather. Gov. Branstad’s office
SIOUX CITY – A man was sentenced May 17, 2017, to more than five years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Daniel Perez-Heredia, 29, from Worthington, MN received the prison
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein along with Crime and Terrorism Subcommittee Chairman Lindsey Graham and Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse today called on the FBI
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a lifelong family farmer, made
Robert “Bob” Paul, 77, of Floyd, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 17. A funeral service for Bob will be held 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at
MASON CITY – Police went to a house today and arrested a Mason City man for sexual abuse of a child. On May 18, 2017, 21-year-old Antonio Ochoa Sandoval was arrested by
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DES MOINES – A three-point reform plan to prevent another Iowa child from being injured or killed by abuse has been put forth by two members of the Iowa Senate Government Oversight Committee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rachel L. Brand of Pella, Iowa had been confirmed by the United States Senate by a vote of 52-46 to be Associate Attorney General of the United States. “It
From Rep. Sharon Steckman of Mason City – Health Insurance for 72,000 Iowans in Jeopardy Nearly 72,000 Iowans who purchased insurance through the federal Marketplace could lose the insurance coverage they currently
BRASELTON, Ga. – NIACC freshman Courtney Tusler shot a 50-44 – 94 Wednesday during the third day of the NJCAA Division I national golf tournament at the Chateau Elan Golf Club. Tusler’s
FORT DODGE – A violent Fort Dodge coke dealer will get a new address in the local state prison for his crimes. LaMarcus Lamar Gully, 31, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, received a
PERRY, IOWA – An Iowa teen was found dead in the family home, and Iowa law enforcement is investigating. On May 12, 2017 at about 6:30 PM, Perry, Iowa officers and Dallas
DES MOINES – Buckle up or face increased chance of a citation, Iowa law enforcement is warning. From May 22 – June 4, 2017, state and local law enforcement agencies across the
MASON CITY – A Newton man with a dubious past allegedly committed some nefarious acts this weekend at a recreation area south of Mason City. NIT is told by the Cerro Gordo
MASON CITY – A man with a history of domestic violence and fighting was arrested this week after an alleged domestic abuse incident that involved choking or strangulation. Mason City police were