MASON CITY – Mason City Police and Animal control have been back and forth to 416 North Pennsylvania Ave #2 according to the MCPD media report.
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First Baptist Church in Mason City to have major repairs this Spring
MASON CITY – NorthIowaToday.com was informed that First Baptist Church at 125 East State Street in Mason City will undergo so major repairs this Spring.
Video: Public forum after City Council meeting
MASON CITY – The public once again had a chance to address the City Council after last night’s meeting. Speakers could address the Council on any topic they chose. Watch video of…
Council shoots down idea of adult businesses in downtown Mason City
MASON CITY – The Mason City City Council proclaimed an emphatic and well-explained “NO” to allowing or even looking at the possibility of adult businesses locating in downtown Mason City. Each Council…
Mason City’s Madison Elementary School: A final tour (PHOTOS)
MASON CITY – Most of Mason City’s older elementary schools are gone, renovated, changed forever. Â Thousands of children have fond memories of attending school in these old, historic buildings.
Push to close Birch Drive in Mason City is underway
MASON CITY – The family of Colby Schmidtke, a Mason City teen who passed away after an accident on Birch Drive, is asking for signatures on a petition that would ask for the closing of the road to motor vehicles.
Renovation plan for John Adams seems like a mess, students an afterthought
MASON CITY – John Adams Middle School (JAMS) and later the High School in Mason City is poised to undergo a $41 million renovation, starting over winter break in late December. One…
Bookmeyer will veto any move to re-zone downtown to allow adult businesses
(Press release from Mason City Mayor Eric Bookmeyer) Rezoning for adult use in the downtown core I did not hear the other supporting members stake out a position to affirm their support…
Councilman Max Weaver gives the Chamber of Commerce a piece of his mind
MASON CITY – At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Councilman Max Weaver was the only speaker that took the podium during the public comments time that was held at the end of…
Youth for Randall
(Story submitted to NorthIowaToday.com by Clay Suskalo of Mason City) As a 17 year old, I see my future disintegrating before me. The utter disregard of both Washington and Des Moines to…
No stop sign for Uhlmann, but signs nonetheless
Mr. Uhlmann hoped a stop sign would slow down the drivers that whiz past his Mason City home regularly.
Mason City’s park shelters closed for the season
MASON CITY – All Mason City Park shelters and restrooms are now closed for the winter. Portable toilets will be available, weather permitting, at East Park Shelter #2, Prairie Playground, Monroe Park and Ray Rorick Park.
Dr. Eric Cooper, candidate for Iowa governor, visits Coffee Cat in Mason City
MASON CITY – Dr. Eric Cooper, a Libertarian party candidate for Governor of Iowa, visited Coffee Cat coffee shop in downtown Mason City on Saturday.
Death in Mason City’s East Park investigated
MASON CITY – Today at 12:16 pm, citizens reported a possible suicidal person in a vehicle in East Park. Mason City police officers arrived and determined that the person was deceased.
Single car crash on Birch Drive in Mason City sends three to hospital
MASON CITY – Today at 12:19 PM, a person reported a car had gone off Birch Drive, flipped over as it went down the embankment, and landed on its roof in the Winnebago River.
Rail road crossing stop signs on 15th Street SW not authorized
The Iowa Traction Railroad did not have authorization from the City of Mason City, specifically the Mason City City Council, to install stop signs at this railroad crossing.
Hampton family feels blindsided by Globe Gazette and community as pet ordered out of town
This is not an act of revenge but I feel the need to tell my side of the story which clearly differs from the story that was published in the Globe Gazette today.
Mason City Public Library tours & orientation available
MASON CITY – The MCPL will be offering Library Orientations & Tours conducted by Library Director Mary Markwalter.
Mason City Environmental Commission hears concerns about NIACC’s training facility project from citizens
MASON CITY – NIACC neighbors and a City Councilman attended a meeting of the Mason City Environmental Commission to explain their concerns about a Regional Training Facility that NIACC is planning to build on highway 122 in Mason City.
Area cyclists put on Second Annual Scavenger Hunt to help Food Bank and Humane Society
MASON CITY – Cyclists organize a local event to coincide with a national movement to raise donations for food bank and Humane Society.
What is your opinion of the new Mason City Public Library?
The Mason City Public Library just re-opened. Have you visited? What is your impression?
“Trick or Treat” at Southbridge Mall Oct. 31
MASON CITY – Southbridge Mall in Mason City will be offering “Trick or Treat” this Halloween on Sunday, October 31 from 3-5 pm.
Mason City Public Library to present African American History Program
MASON CITY – The Mason City Public Library will feature an African American History Program on October 28 in the MCPL Board Room on the 2nd floor.
Mason City family concerned about NIACC’s new training center
MASON CITY – Rob and Joy Wilcox are worried. Already dealing with water issues at their home at 3902 4th Street SE in Mason City, a Regional Training Center already OK’d by the NIACC board of directors threatens to magnify the problem.
What is your favorite bank in Mason City or North Iowa and why?
MASON CITY – Many banks are introducing more fees for services that were once free. Others are lending money while others are not. What banks in the North Iowa area do you find to be the best?
Opinion: Tom Miller’s real estate investigation
As a real estate professional who has worked in the Mason City and surrounding areas market for over 25 years, I am upset. You should also be upset.
Sijan exhibition reception at MacNider planned for October 29
MASON CITY – Join the Charles H. MacNider Museum for the opening reception of Marc Sijan: Being Alive on Friday, October 29, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Be one of the first people to see this remarkable exhibition featuring life-like sculptures!
Update: Mason City Public Library will open on Thursday
MASON CITY – Mason City Public Library Director Mary Markwalter spoke to the City Council and Mayor at tonight’s City Council meeting and elaborated on the renovation project that is nearly complete.
OPINION: Pretty city or quick response?
Being the owner of a scanner, I hear the communication problems between dispatchers and law enforcement everyday.
Lights come on at Mason City’s Ray Rorick Park ice rink
MASON CITY – The ice rink at Ray Rorick Park in Mason City finally has lights.
Chat with Max: October 14, 2010
MASON CITY – Fiery local politician Max Weaver of Mason City, Iowa, holds a chat session with Mary Markwalter, Director of the Mason City Public Library.
Is a multi-purpose center/arena a good idea for Mason City?
If Mason City had a multi-purpose arena/civic center, would we be able to attract better entertainment?
Mason City Streetscape tax assessment: Too high or just right?
MASON CITY – The businesses in downtown Mason City along the Streetscape project area will be assessed a 16% tax hike to help pay for the improvements.
OPINION: Million dollar savings?
Now these two have bloated salaries way too high for a city of this size, and these salaries will be in effect till they retire. I thought at the time that this was outrageous.
Pavilion VS Shelter House #1: Pavilion Committee withdraws plans
MASON CITY – Shelter House #1 in Mason City’s East Park is safer today.
Stolen credit card numbers may have been used at Mason City business
MASON CITY – The Mason City Police Department, with the assistance of the United States Secret Service, served a search warrant at L&D Nails at 640 S. Monroe Ave. in Mason City.
Max Weaver looks to ease nightmare on Main Street
MASON CITY – NorthIowaToday.com has learned that Councilman Max Weaver has asked City Administrator Brent Trout to look into the possibility of amending the 16% tax assessment levied against the businesses along the Streetscape project area in downtown Mason City.
The underbelly and a fact by Max Weaver
First off, aren’t we thankful that we live in a country that lets us speak our minds, whether it is fact or fiction?
Freedom of Religion by Candi Karsjens
Freedom of religion. Freedom of speech. Two of the wonderful aspects of living in the United States is that you have, under the US Constitution, the freedom to freely exercise your chosen religion and freedom of speech.
Streetscape watch: More problems slow progress
MASON CITY – Tipsters have alerted NorthIowaToday.com that construction workers, while working on the downtown Mason City Streetscape project, ruptured a water main and a business in the area was flooded. This is another setback in a project that is already behind schedule.