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Rep. Linda Upmeyer says there have been “difficulties” and “positive news” in Medicaid privatization
From Rep. Linda Upmeyer – Labor Day weekend has come and gone which brought a much deserved long weekend for many. School is in full swing and fall sports have begun for…
Forest City man faces felony charges after search warrant
FOREST CITY – A search warrant led to the arrest of a Forest City man on felony charges. Forest City police say that on the afternoon of August 24, Tylor Christopher Anderson,…
Protected: Mason City man nabbed by Forest City police again
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Alleged vicious attack with punches and bites leads to felony burglary charge for woman
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman allegedly marched into someone else’s home after kicking in the door, leading to a violent struggle and felony charges. Mason City police tell NIT that…
Drunk driver turns herself in after skipping court; guilty of assault
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman was due in court to answer for her drunk driving arrest, but failed to appear and she was arrested. Trinity Lynn Burkhart, age 18, was…
City of Mason City expense report, September 1, 2016
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 9/1/2016 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ———————– ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 63.45 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS & ELECTRICITY 1,826.82 ANDERSON, LARRY D CAMPGROUND COMMISSIONS 1,074.00 ANDERSON, LAURA…
Mason City woman in trouble for throwing boyfriend’s gun in the trash
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman who wasn’t getting along with her boyfriend took his handgun and ammo and threw it into the trash – but she didn’t get away with…
Protected: Iowa couple sentenced to probation for false statements to Social Security Administration
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Hazardous intersection in Floyd county to see speed limit reduction in place by Friday
MASON CITY – The speed limit on Iowa 27/U.S. 18/U.S. 218 at Floyd will be lowered beginning Friday, Sept. 9, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 2 office….
Protected: Britt man given probation for violating state’s sex offender registry
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Hampton man accused of sexual abuse of a child
HAMPTON, IOWA – A Hampton man is behind bars at this time, accused of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12. On September 1, Hampton, Iowa police brought a…
Iowa’s youth deer season begins September 17
DES MOINES – The Iowa deer hunting tradition will be passed on to about 10,000 youths who are participating in the youth deer hunting season, which opens on Sept. 17. This season…
Protected: Missing Greene man found in neighboring county
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Protected: Iowa men sentenced for heroin distribution conspiracy
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NIACC’s Khat earns athlete of week honor by USTFCCCA
MASON CITY – NIACC sophomore Wal Khat has been selected as the NJCAA Division I athlete of the week by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Khat,…
Village Cooperative residents to hold rummage sale Saturday, Sept. 10
MASON CITY – The Village Cooperative’s annual Rummage and Bake Sale is testimony to the treasured simplicity of its residents’ lifestyles. Each year the 50 home-owner/shareholders discover more and more items they…
Max Weaver calls for immediate resignation of Janet Solberg after Globe reveals no evidence of racism (video)
MASON CITY – Max Weaver called for the immediate resignation of council person Janet Solberg after the Globe Gazette revealed no evidence supported her claims of racism from citizens opposed to a…
NIACC soccer falls to Indian Hills, 4-2
MASON CITY – The NIACC men’s soccer team dropped a 4-2 decision to Indian Hills in ICCAC action Tuesday. Indian Hills trailed 2-0 at the half but scored four goals in the…
Minnesota man admits to the murder of Jacob Wetterling
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – Danny James Heinrich, 53, of Annandale, Minnesota, pleaded guilty today to federal child pornography charges. As part of his allocution, Heinrich admitted in court that on Oct. 22,…
John Carden for Mason City council
Official press release from John Carden, candidate for Mason City council – Hello. My name is John Carden and I am running for the Mason City At-Large Council Seat. My wife is…
Kirk Ferentz interview, September 6, 2016
University of Iowa Football Media Conference Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Kirk Ferentz COACH FERENTZ: Welcome, everybody. It’s really an important week for us as we prepare for our second ballgame of the…
Fort Dodge man allegedly robbed at gunpoint by 12 and 13 year olds
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge man walking in a neighborhood there was stopped and robbed by 12 and 13 year old children, police said today. On Sunday September 4th, 2016 at…
Iowa parents given probation after young child shot by their illegal gun
DUBUQUE, IOWA – An Iowa couple who illegally owned a gun allowed their 2-year-old son to play with the weapon, leading to a shooting and charges for the parents. A husband and…
Protected: Mason City man caught stealing for third time in a month
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Mason City man caught with un-permitted, concealed handgun, intoxicated outside his business
MASON CITY – Mason City police responded to a report of an intoxicated man at his liquor store and ended up arresting the owner after an un-permitted .45 handgun was found in…
Branstad appointments Eric Bookmeyer to Enhance Iowa Board
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad recently announced that he appointment Eric Bookmeyer to the Enhance Iowa Board. The Enhance Iowa Board was created through Senate File 2308, which was an…
Malfunctioned dehumidifier causes Clear Lake house fire
CLEAR LAKE – A malfunctioned dehumidifier caused a Monday morning house fire in Clear Lake. The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to 1208 6th Street N. for a reported house fire Monday,…
Branstad to proclaim Suicide Prevention Week in Iowa
DES MOINES – Governor Branstad will sign a proclamation this week declaring September 5 through 11, 2016 as Suicide Prevention Week. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), suicide is the tenth…
Mason City man caught drunk driving again
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was stopped for drunk driving early Sunday, his second such arrest in 3 years. A Cerro Gordo deputy stopped a vehicle near 4th Street SE…
Mason City woman caught drunk driving with “large quantity” of meth in the car
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman was caught drunk driving late Friday night, and law enforcement found the dangerous drug methamphetamine in the car along with a hiding suspect. On September…
Iowa postal employee sentenced to probation for stealing
DUNKERTON, IOWA – An Iowa woman who was accused of stealing money from her employer, the US Postal service, has been sentenced to probation. On March 2, 2016 the Black Hawk County…
Protected: Four males arrested in Waterloo shooting death
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Protected: Man fleeing Minneapolis police runs down and kills pedestrian
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President Obama pens letter to working Americans
On this Labor Day weekend, President Obama penned a letter to America’s hardworking men and women on how raising your voice can help ensure that middle-class Americans are sharing in the benefits…
FBI releases documents in Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FBI released a summary of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s July 2, 2016 interview with the FBI concerning allegations that classified information was improperly stored or transmitted…
Iowa pheasants strong; quail highest in 27 years
DES MOINES – DNR wildlife staff covered 6,000 miles of county roads during the first two weeks of August to count upland game populations. So what are they predicting for fall pheasant…
Protected: Iowa man sentenced to probation and $5K fine for Stolen Valor Act conviction
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Benefit to be held for young Sheffield child diagnosed with Leukemia
SHEFFIELD, IOWA – A benefit is scheduled this month for a young Sheffield child diagnosed with Leukemia. Landon Tollefson was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) in April. He has been receiving…
State of Iowa files complaint against Tailgaters bar for serving alcohol with no license
MASON CITY – Tailgaters bar in Mason City is in hot water with the state of Iowa after allegedly serving alcohol without a license. On September 1, the Iowa Department of Public…