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Coffee with a Cop event brings community together, supports local scholarships

A cup of coffee, conversations with local law enforcement and a commitment to supporting area students came together as Mason City Noon Rotary…

Newman runs past Starmont

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Brett Newtson
Max Robbins scored four times as the Newman Catholic football team beat Starmont at home in the first round of the Class A state playoffs 41-14.…

Rockford volleyball drops regional match at Tripoli

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Brett Newtson
The Rockford volleyball team gave everything they had in their Class 1A-Region 4 match at Tripoli on Oct. 19 but fell short as their season came to a…

Central Springs School Board Reviews Enrollment Decline, Facility Projects and Bus Purchases

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Grace Olinkiewicz
The Central Springs Board of Education held its regular meeting on Oct. 19 to review several matters.Board president Jean Schillings began by discussing how herself and Superintendent Wade Grinhaug will partner with representatives from another school district to present at BoardCon on the benefits…

Cerro Gordo Auditor’s Office open Saturday

The Cerro Gordo County Auditor’s Office will be open for extended hours on Saturday, October 31 from 8:00am until 5:00pm for absentee voting for the 2026 General Election.Regular court…
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Cerro Gordo Auditor’s Office open Saturday

The Cerro Gordo County Auditor’s Office will be open for extended hours on Saturday, October 31 from 8:00am until 5:00pm for absentee voting for the 2026 General Election.Regular court…
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Dennis Wayne Parcher

Dennis Wayne Parcher, 88, of Rockford, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the I.O.O.F Home in Mason City, Iowa. Funeral service for Dennis will be held at 4…
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Shirley Jean Fullerton

Shirley Jean Fullerton, 94, of Rockford, Iowa, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 28, 2026.  A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026,…
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Bruce Shipman

Bruce Alan Shipman, 64, of rural Nora Springs passed away on July 22, 2026, after a long battle with Wegener’s Vasculitis. A proud father, devoted husband, proud uncle and great friend…
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Lois H. Palmer, 99

Lois H. Palmer, 99, of Nora Springs, Iowa, died Friday, June 19, 2026, at Nora Springs Care Center. Arrangements are with Fullerton Funeral Home.A memorial service will be held at 3:00…
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Tabbert qualifies for state XC championships

Kade Tabbert's extraordinary cross country season continues. The Central Springs junior finished third in the Class 2A state qualifying meet held at the Eagle Grove Golf Course Thursda…
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Cerro Gordo Auditor’s Office open Saturday

The Cerro Gordo County Auditor’s Office will be open for extended hours on Saturday, October 31 from 8:00am until 5:00pm for absentee voting for the 2026 General Election.Regular court…
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