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WATERLOO – A man was fond shot to death in Waterloo, and police are seeking clues about his demise.
This achievement reaffirms the college’s commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and its significant role in higher education within the community and beyond.
CLEAR LAKE – A forgotten controlled burn re-ignited near a rural Clear Lake garage, engulfing and destroying the structure causing tens-of-thousands of dollars in damage.
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 8, 2024:
BREMER COUNTY – A Minnesota man raced through Iowa with a considerable load of weed before cops caught him south of Waterloo and now faces a swath of charges.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is closely and continually monitoring the evolving situation, while reminding consumers that pasteurized milk and dairy products are safe to enjoy, despite warnings that avian flu is spreading.
MASON CITY – A traffic collision Friday afternoon just outside Mason City sent a Britt woman to the hospital.
BURLINGTON – An Iowa man already awaiting punishment for dealing drugs tried to sell an undercover cop a t-shirt of meth and now the vice of justice is tightening upon him.
CLEAR LAKE – At Clear Lake, water temperatures are in the upper 40s. Water level is 11 inches below crest. The courtesy dock is in at the Ritz ramp. A temporary courtesy dock is in at McIntosh until new docks are installed.
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) announced the appointment of Joel Pedersen as its new President, effective July 1. Pedersen will succeed Steve Schulz, who is retiring after more than 10 years of distinguished service to the college.
Kim Reynolds spends millions of American Rescue Plan dollars, but seems to think Iowa kids are just too fat and lazy and should be working, possibly in a slaughterhouse, instead of prancing about the state with an EBT card from Joe Biden and a full belly.
MASON CITY – A Mason City road in a bustling shopping area is closed starting today for sewer work, the City announced.
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds signed dozens of bills into law Wednesday, including one targeting immigrants, even as ICE has deported over 273,000 “illegals” since 2021.
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 8, 2024:
DES MOINES – Two babies were surrendered to authorities in March, thanks to a law on the Iowa books giving caretakers an option to leave a baby where they can be safe.
At this meeting, the board will conduct a special meeting and select a new NIACC President, after a number of candidates were interviewed in recent weeks.
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Mexican man caught illegally living in Iowa has been sent to prison to prepare for his eventual one-way trip south.
MASON CITY – The NIACC Pappajohn Center and NIACC announced that Holly Neuberger of Lake Animal Clinic in Clear Lake as the April 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month. Holly’s clients rave about the clinic’s welcoming, low-stress atmosphere, especially for pets with vet anxiety.
MASON CITY – Mason City police are attempting to sleuth out a “WhoDoneIt” this morning and could use the public’s help identifying some shady shoppers.
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 8, 2024:
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Northern Iowa woman who possessed over 50 grams of actual (pure) methamphetamine was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison.
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 2:
“Adversaries like China have grown significantly more aggressive on the world stage, constantly looking for any opening to assert themselves at the expense of our country,” Reynolds said.
This year’s Area Show will have an awards program and artist reception on Saturday, April 20, beginning at 11 a.m. Area Show: 49 will remain on view in the Museum’s Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery through June 19.
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake man decided to accelerate his Ford Explorer to speeds in excess of 100 mph in an attempt to flee law enforcement, then found himself tumbling into a marsh.
Week 13 of the 2024 Iowa legislative session was defined by “bounce backs” and support for rural Iowa, Rep. Shannon Latham said.
“Soil temperatures are slowly warming up, the crop insurance coverage window will soon be opening, and a more active weather pattern is helping to replenish some soil moisture,” said Secretary Naig. “This time of year, nothing can eclipse farmers’ focus on getting ready for planting once conditions are favorable.”
TITONKA – A man was found deceased inside a fully-engulfed garage fire Sunday morning in Titonka.
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 1, 2024:
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 1, 2024:
GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on Saturday announced new initiatives following her meeting with Vice Premier He Lifeng of the People’s Republic of China. STATEMENT OF OUTCOME
NIT has been forwarded the name of a deputy possibly involved and has asked Sheriff Pals for confirmation before the name is published. A source indicated the accident in which the photo was taken happened recently near Mason City. The source indicated that some extremely offensive remarks were shared along with the gruesome photo.
DES MOINES – Police raced to a shooting near downtown Des Moines late Tuesday night where they eventually discovered four people had been shot, with one dead so far.
MASON CITY – A Mason City man who escaped a year in jail last year might be a step closer to incarceration after allegedly harassing police with a 911 hangup call.
One new mother suffered “horrible and excruciating pain” as her newborn went unfed and the suspect consumed the patient’s pain meds.
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NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 1, 2024:
SIOUX CITY – The wife of an elected Republican official in Iowa is guilty of dozens of counts of voter fraud and now will serve time in prison for her crimes leading up to the 2020 elections.
“The right of religious freedom is endowed upon us by our creator – not government,” Reynolds boasted at the private bill signing event amongst Christians, all applauding mightily.