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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Gary Peters (D-MI) announced the formation of the first-ever Motorcycle Caucus in the United States Senate. The life-long motorcycle riding senators
DES MOINES – Today, the Branstad-Reynolds Administration released new information allegedly showing continued success of modernizing our state’s Medicaid program. Medicaid Modernization is ensuring that members get the right care, at the
MASON CITY – State Senator Amanda Ragan and State Representative Sharon Steckman of Mason City will hold a legislative listening post Saturday, April 8. The meeting will start at 10 AM in the
MASON CITY – A Northern Iowa man was caught stealing from an adult novelty store near Mason City recently. Cerro Gordo county law enforcement responded to a report of a theft from
MASON CITY – Local Vietnam Veterans express their gratitude to organizers and Staff of HyVee West for their “Salute to Veterans” Day recently held by HyVee West in Mason City. It was
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An act supported by federal legislators would give persons getting out of prison a better shot at a job, the lawmakers say. Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined
MASON CITY – The Mason City council this week unanimously approved the terms of a development agreement with Cargill Kitchen Solutions Inc. for an expansion of their 1750 South Benjamin Avenue facility.
SIOUX CITY, IOWA – A man who distributed methamphetamine and illegally possessed a firearm was sentenced March 27, 2017, to 7 years in federal prison. Jermiah Preston, age 34, from Fort Dodge,
RURAL IOWA – Ordinarily, a slow moving vehicle at night in the Iowa countryside spotlighting deer, raccoons or coyotes would send Iowans to their phone, speed-dialing their local conservation officer, but in
FOREST CITY – A Minnesota man is facing drug charges after an investigation at Winnebago Industries. On March 1, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Eric Robert Weiser, age 30 of Emmons, Minnesota, was
FOREST CITY – A Forest City man was jailed after a drug investigation at the town’s biggest employer. On February 27, 2017 at 7:24 AM, James Lance Gobeli, age 34 of Forest
MASON CITY – A long-time city employee is set to retire from a city agency that helps youth. Mary Schissel, Youth Task Force Director, is turning over leadership of the successful community
LaVona Ruth Knight, of Ankeny, formerly of Charles City, Iowa, passed away at Taylor House Hospice, in Des Moines, on February 18, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April
Douglas “Doug” James Lensing, 60, of Charles City, passed away on Monday April 3, 2017 in the comfort of his home under his family’s care with his guard dog, Ellie at his
DES MOINES – An Iowa man attempted to lure children across the state and allegedly committed a sexual abuse in the process, landing him in jail. On November 16, 2016, Jeff Lee
DES MOINES — Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield today announced their decision not to sell or renew individual and family Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans in Iowa with a Jan. 1,
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CHARLES CITY – Police took a man to jail this weekend after he crashed into a police while allegedly driving drunk. On Sunday, April 2, 2017, after 3 AM in the morning,
MASON CITY – A traffic stop led to the search of two men and areas associated with their alleged criminal drug-dealing enterprise. On April 3, 2017 about 10:47 AM, deputies conducted a
CLEAR LAKE – Police are seeking help locating a missing teen in Clear Lake. Clear Lake police say Mikaylah Logston was last seen in Clear Lake on April 2, 2017. The only
Ruth Miller, 89, of Charles City, died April 3, 2017 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Ruth will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April
MASON CITY – Former NIACC standout Cortni Rush will join the NIACC women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach for the 2017-18 season. Rush, who recently completed her college career at Drake
Leon “LeRoy” Cleveland, 81, of Charles City, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at his home. A memorial service for LeRoy Cleveland will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017 at
MASON CITY – National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is being observed this week in Mason City by an agency that is ready to serve those in need. Every year, millions of Americans
SHEFFIELD – A Sheffield apartment complex burned Sunday. The Sunrise Homes, located at 313 2nd Street in Sheffield at the south end of town caught fire. Mainly elderly folks live there, NIT
From Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City – GIVING SCHOOLS FLEXIBILITY TO ENSURE EFFICIENT USE OF FUNDING The Legislature is working on two bills to provide flexibility in how schools use their
FORT DODGE – A gun threat led to the eventual arrest of three Fort Dodge teens – with one being sent to a juvenile detention center. On Thursday, March 30, 2017, at
MASON CITY – A report of a burglary led police to obtain a search warrant and the discovery of what they call a “large amount of marijuana.” On April 2, 2017 at approximately
MASON CITY – NIACC sophomore keeper Colin Anderson signed a national letter of intent Thursday to play soccer next season at Lander University, a NCAA Division II school in Greenwood, S.C. Lander
Carl Vogelhuber, 91, of Charles City, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic-St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. A funeral service for Carl will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April
Jane Ellen Biggers, 66, died peacefully at her home on Friday, March 31, 2017. Jane’s family and friends will be gathering at Hauser Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
DUBUQUE, IOWA – An Iowa man is behind bars, accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death. On March 31, 2017, at 2:19 AM, Dubuque Police & Fire personnel responded to 870 Kane
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MASON CITY – A Clear Lake man is irate this weekend and promising a lawsuit after he was stopped for the second time in a week by a Cerro Gordo deputy and
MASON CITY – A Worth county man is behind bars after an investigation into what authorities now say was a drunk driving accident just south of Mason City that took a Hampton
By Senator Joni Ernst March 31, 2017 Iowans from Sioux City to Davenport know why I serve on these committees: Armed Services; Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Environment and Public Works; and Small
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is requesting an update on the State Department’s review of security clearances for former Secretary Hillary Clinton and her top aides involved in the
WAVERLY – NIACC’s Wal Khat won the 1,500-meter run in a time of 4 minutes, 2.45 seconds Saturday at the Wartburg College Select Invitational meet. Khat also anchored the Trojans to a
From Rep. Sharon Steckman of Mason City – First: I realize that most of my reporting this year may seem more negative than in other years. I am writing from my perspective