CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on June 17, 2024:
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President Biden approves Kim Reynolds’ plea for federal help for Iowans impacted by storms and floods
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday that President Biden has approved Iowa’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornados that occurred beginning on June 16, 2024 and continuing.
Iowa bank robbed, cops chase suspect, who then deletes himself
LENOX, IOWA – An Iowa bank was robbed and cops pursued the suspect who sped away on a motorcycle, ran into a farm field and ended the situation most abruptly.
NIACC announces 2024-2025 Performing Arts and Leadership Series Season
This free event is open to the public and promises an exciting preview of the diverse and dynamic lineup of performances and speakers scheduled for the upcoming season.
Portion of Linden Drive in Mason City closed due to tree removals
MASON CITY – Starting Monday, June 24th, Operation & Maintenance staff will close Linden Drive between Crescent Drive and Beaumont Drive for tree removals.
Kim Reynolds and Adam Gregg to tour flooded Northern Iowa towns today
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg released their public schedule for Monday, June 24, 2024, and their day seems to consists of touring flood-ravaged towns in the Northern Iowa area.
Kim Reynolds to hold press conference today on flooding emergency in Northern Iowa
DES MOINES – Kim Reynolds has been flying in a helicopter looking down on the flooding devastation in the Northern Area and today will hold a press conference to on the disaster. Watch.
Feds say low-income Iowans impacted by weather may get SNAP asssitance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that low-income Iowa residents recovering from the severe storms and tornadoes beginning April 26, 2024, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Central American man living in Iowa after four deportations sent to prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – An illegal Central American man who was living in Iowa after being deported four times was sentenced to federal prison.
Britt man charged with attempted murder after shooting
HANCOCK COUNTY – After a shooting another male and causing serious injury, a Britt man is behind bars, charged with felony attempted murder.
Broadcaster Tim Fleming to be honored at annual Mason City-Newman baseball tonight
MASON CITY – Beloved broadcaster Tim Fleming will be honored at the opening of the annual Mason City-Newman baseball game, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at Roosevelt Field, Mason City. He will throw out the first pitch tonight.
Kim Reynolds to complain at press conference about punishment for exploiting children for cheap labor
DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, who signed a law allowing greedy small businesses to exploit children in their businesses to maximize their profits, will hold a press conference on Monday to complain about the repercussions of breaking federal law.
Mysterious monolith in Las Vegas desert removed by police
LAS VEGAS – A mysterious monolith discovered in recent days in the desert surrounding Las Vegas has been removed by police.
Iowa toddler walking down sidewalk carrying handgun with full magazine rescued by bystander; mom arrested
IOWA CITY – An Iowa woman left a loaded handgun on her nightstand and her 3-year-old son picked it up and walked out of the home, landing her in big trouble with cops.
Iowa woman goes berzerk over non-refundable hair products, attacks hairdresser with rock in a sock
IOWA CITY – An Iowa woman who was apparently having a bad hair day armed herself with a knife, scissors and a rock in a sock, then beat down the door of her hairdresser when told there would be no refund for some hair products.
Small Northern Iowa town fined $7K for burning trees near residents
ROLFE – The Iowa DNR has levied a $7,000 fine against this small Northern Iowa town for burning trees near residents, prompting complaints.
Protected: Couple arrested at Northern Iowa hospital after brawl over car seat
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Large hoop building burns in rural Floyd county
RURAL FLOYD COUNTY – The Charles City Fire Department extinguished a fire in a large hoop building full of hay, saving the owner the loss of property.
Winnebago County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for June 11, 2024
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on June 11:
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Expense report and Supervisor meeting minutes June 17, 2024
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on June 17, 2024:
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for June 17, 2024
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on June 17, 2024:
Rural Floyd county building burns today
RURAL FLOYD COUNTY – Firefighters in the Floyd county area were called to a burning building earlier Thursday, and the building appeared to take on major damage from the flames.
Kim Reynolds to make appearances at Iowa businesses on Thursday
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds released a public schedule for the week of Monday, June 17, 2024 – Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Out-of-control, speeding Iowa drunk driver demolishes house
DES MOINES – An Iowa drunk driver speeding away from cops lost control of his car and slammed into a house, entering the structure and possibly damaging it beyond repair.
Iowa man fires gun at pregnant girlfriend, terrifies children, causes building evacuation
IOWA CITY – An Iowa man is facing a swath of serious charges after he squeezed off some rounds at his pregnant girlfriend in an apartment full of children, decimated a TV, and caused a building evacuation.
NIACC Board of Directors to meet June 20, 2024
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on the evening of June 20, 2024.
Authorities chase wanted, armed man into Northern Iowa area, make great efforts not to delete him
EARLY, IOWA – A wanted man with a gun was chased into the Northern Iowa area, and police went to lengths not to delete him, but the suspect saved them the trouble in the end.
Iowan fires gun at unwanted man breaking no-contact order, is then arrested for intimidation with dangerous weapon
RURAL COLFAX, IOWA – An Iowa man emerged from a rural home and opened fire an an unwanted male individual who was in violation of a no-contact order, and cops came and nabbed the old-timer for unloading bullets upon the trouble seeker.
Nebraska drunk driver mows down Northern Iowa cemetery headstones
QUASQUETON, IOWA – A Nebraska man allegedly had a few too many before driving and then losing control of his fast-moving pickup truck and mowing down numerous headstones at this Northern Iowa cemetery.
Clear Lake woman escapes mobile home fire
CLEAR LAKE – A natural gas leak led to a mobile home fire in a Clear Lake mobile home and a resident fled in time to avoid the heat.
Two found dead in rural Clarion home
CLARION – Police were called to a rural Clarion home and discovered two deceased people.
House Ethics Committee says investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by MAGA Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz will continue
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bi-partisan House Ethics Committee said today that their investigation into a swath of allegations, including underage sexual dalliances, bribe taking, using campaign funds for personal use, and more, against MAGA Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz “merit continued review.”
Iowa man falls from tractor which then rolls over him, causing serious injuries
BUCHANAN COUNTY – An Iowa man climbing onto a tractor fell off and put the tractor into motion by striking the shifter, causing the behemoth to roll over him, causing serious injuries.
Mason City man nabbed for attempted murder after recent shooting at liquor store
MASON CITY – A young Mason City man is behind bars today facing a charge of attempted murder after shooting another person multiple times at a local liquor store.
Winnebago County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for June 4, 2024
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on June 4:
Mason City residents get warning to stay inside homes due to active burglary incident
MASON CITY – Police in Mason City are hunting a burglar after a neighborhood crime, but many residents may have received a text message warning them to not leave their homes until further notice.
Iowa Democrats hold convention, somehow think they will win elections in this solid red state
ALTOONA — Iowa Democrats held their 2024 party convention at a horse track in Altoona this weekend and are deliriously ready to bet they will somehow win elections in solid red Iowa this November.
NIACC Pappajohn Youth Entrepreneurial Academy yields prizes for Northern Iowa high schoolers
Each participant receives a $500 NIACC scholarship sponsored by John Pappajohn. This year’s academy included 11 high school students from across North Iowa.
Man found deceased in Iowa lake
DES MOINES – Authorities went to the beach area at this Des Moines area lake to find a deceased man in the water.
Man jumps from Des Moines bridge, loses life
DES MOINES – A man jumped from a Des Moines bridge Saturday evening and lost his life, authorities say.