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MASON CITY – A man who stole from Wal-Mart and committed a number of domestic assaults is now accused of stealing a boat. According to Mason City police, a stolen boat was
JONES COUNTY, Iowa – Four Iowans are in jail after an armed robbery Monday. On Monday April 6, 2015, at 12:15 PM, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the
MASON CITY – Police were called to a Mason City residence Sunday night for a domestic incident and arrested a man. An emergency call alerted law enforcement to a domestic situation Sunday
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested Sunday evening for public intoxication and immediately entered a guilty plea. Police were called to the area of 12th Street NE and Plymouth
MASON CITY – Police were called to a Mason City residence Sunday night for a domestic incident and arrested a man. An emergency call alerted law enforcement to a domestic situation Sunday
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today regarding the interim agreement on Iran’s nuclear program: “Last week I led a Senate delegation to Israel, Jordan,
MASON CITY – Law enforcement stopped and arrested a man after receiving a report of a possible drunk driver. Cerro Gordo county deputies were alerted to a possible drunk driver on April
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the weekend, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled a new Safer Choice label, which will make it easier to find household cleaners and other home products that are
JOHNSTON, IOWA – The Iowa Department of Public Safety announced today the graduation of nine recruits from the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s 39th Basic Academy. These nine recruits will be sworn
DES MOINES – Governor Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds announced today that they will lead trade missions to South Korea and Brazil respectively. Both trips are aimed at expanding
MASON CITY – A Mason city woman was stopped and arrested early Sunday morning for second offense drunk driving. A Cerro Gordo deputy stopped a car driven by 41-year-old Nikole Nicholson near
MASON CITY – An Osage felon who recently moved to Mason City has found himself in more trouble since he landed here, this weekend hiding from cops as they searched for him
MASON CITY – Police were called to the Wal-Mart Super Center to arrest a woman for stealing. On April 2, 2015 at about 10:45 AM, loss prevention employees called police to report
ANAMOSA – A female inmate was found dead in a jail cell in Anamosa, Iowa and an investigation into her death continues. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, on March 21,
DAVENPORT – Police in Davenport are investigating the shooting death of a man early Sunday. According to the Davenport Police Department, on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at approximately 4:07 AM, the Davenport
WATERLOO – A man drove a car into a police officer and was shot and seriously injured after a brawl outside a Waterloo bar early Sunday morning. On Sunday, April 5th, 2015
MASON CITY – A large street fight in front of a popular Cultural Crescent night club led to the arrest of four persons. According to Mason City police, officers responded to an
MASON CITY – A man who caused serious injuries to his victim of domestic abuse was sent to prison on a five-year sentence. Shawn Allyn Sheldon, age 40, pleaded guilty in March
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg announced Saturday that junior college forward Darien Williams has been granted a release from his National Letter of Intent with Iowa State University
BRITT, IOWA – The city administrator of Britt has resigned. Tony Stonecypher has been employed in Britt as the city administrator and city clerk since January of 2015. He resigned last week.
MASON CITY – Taxpayers will support a second senior living development in Mason City set for construction beginning this spring. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) last week announced that it has
MASON CITY – Police in Mason City have charged a woman with felonies after she attempted to cash phony checks around town. Angela Chante Jefferson, age 19 of Des Moines, was arrested
FORT DODGE – Police in Fort Dodge responded to a local bar early Saturday morning and found a former Chicago man laying unconscious on the ground. According to Fort Dodge police, on
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Corey Hawkins from UC Davis and Le’Bryan Nash from Oklahoma State were named the Co-Reese’s Perfect Players from the West leading the West to a 109-87 win in the
MASON CITY – A North Iowa woman who was arrested last summer in Mason City during the RAGBRAI festivities for causing trouble has been arrested again. Lindsey Elizabeth Buchholz, age 21, was
MASON CITY – Police were called to a Mason City apartment to investigate a domestic incident, and one man was arrested. Police were summoned to an apartment at 1000 South Illinois Avenue
MASON CITY – In what is clearly becoming a dangerous trend, a Mason City woman who recently pled guilty to drunk driving – and was caught for a fourth time last month
WATERLOO – A small child was shot and taken to a hospital in Waterloo Thursday afternoon. On April 2, 2015 at 1:49 P.M. the Waterloo Police Department responded to a 911 emergency
DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad this week signed a bill that provides for an exemption from municipal tort liability for claims arising from recreational activities on municipality-controlled property. Under current
MASON CITY – Nature and outdoor enthusiasts will be able to enjoy more public areas starting today in Cerro Gordo county. The Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board will officially open the Trolley
MASON CITY – Law enforcement raced to a North End park Wednesday evening when an argument started to spiral out of control. According to Mason City police, an incident Wednesday evening, April
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A teen was cited for a traffic violation after pulling into on-coming traffic and causing an accident that left several injured. The accident happened at about 6:26
MASON CITY – Brianna Haugen and Carly Ouverson were teammates at Clear Lake High School. The two were then teammates for two years on the NIACC volleyball team. Next fall, the two
CEDAR RAPIDS – Agents with the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), in cooperation with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, continue to investigate the Officer Involved
WATERLOO – Waterloo police responded to a stabbing incident this week and later located a suspect, whom they arrested. On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at approximately 4:49 PM, Waterloo police officers were called
MASON CITY – This summer, area high school students have an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of starting a business and becoming their own boss. And it won’t cost them
MASON CITY – Winnie, a cat found in a duffel bag that had been thrown into the Winnebago River 12 days ago has found her forever home, according to the Humane Society
MASON CITY – Law enforcement was called to a Mason City retail store Wednesday evening and arrived just in time to nab a man accused of stealing. Loss prevention at the Kohl’s
FOREST CITY – Winnebago recognized its longest-serving employee this week. Larry Kearney was congratulated by the RV-maker as Winnebago’s newest #1 employee. He has worked at the company for over 46 years.
WATERLOO – Police were executing a search warrant in Waterloo when a suspect arrived on the scene and fled, refusing to stop even after his tired were blown out. On March 31st,