Cerro Gordo County Supervisors Hear Engineering Updates
The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors heard updates on engineering projects from County engineer Brandon Billings at the Oct. 12 Board of Supervisors meeting.County trucks are un…
Mason City Fire Department welcomes families for annual open house
Families had an opportunity to meet local firefighters, explore emergency equipment and participate in hands-on activities during the Mason City Fire Department's annual Fire Preventio…
Mason City approves digital parking enforcement system to replace tire chalking
Mason City police will soon have a new tool for enforcing parking regulations after the City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a digital parking enforcement system during it…
Four Cerro Gordo County Housing Projects Awarded $2.25 Million
Four housing projects in Cerro Gordo County have been awarded more than $2.25 million through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Workforce Housing Tax Credit program. The Workfo…
Floyd County Board of Supervisors Approve Dispatch Training Grant Application, Hear Road Concerns
Major points of discussion at the Floyd County Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 6 was the authorization of the Community Foundation grant alongside public concern regarding road ma…
Briarstone development moves forward as city addresses drainage concerns
Plans for additional housing development near Mason City's Briarstone neighborhood moved forward Oct. 6 as the City Council unanimously approved a voluntary assessment agreement relate…
New technology aims to improve recycling, sanitation services in Mason City
Mason City sanitation trucks will soon be equipped with new camera and routing technology designed to improve collection efficiency, reduce recycling contamination and help resolve dis…
Mason City schools adopt religious expression policy in response to Iowa law
The Mason City Community School District has adopted a religious expression policy in response to Iowa legislation, outlining how students and school employees may exercise their relig…
Pennsylvania Avenue is fully open to traffic, North Federal to close
The City of Mason City thanks the contractors, utility providers, and construction crews for their dedication to this project. The City also extends appreciation to the community for t…
Clear Lake Arts Center Celebrates Gift of Kimberlee Rocca Panels in Performing Arts Wing
The Clear Lake Arts Center will hold a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, to celebrate the gift of nine large wall panels created by artist Kimberlee Rocca. The panel…
Mason City powerlifter takes second on Olympia stage
What began as a way for Casey Dye to carve out something of her own has taken the Mason City powerlifter to one of the biggest stages in the sport.Dye recently represented North Iowa a…
NIACC College Fair connects 500 area students with post-secondary opportunities
About 500 students from 14 area high schools had an opportunity to explore what comes after graduation when North Iowa Area Community College recently brought representatives from 52 i…
Learning to lead: IAStuCo bootcamp brings 10 schools to Mason City
More than 70 student leaders from 10 schools gathered at Mason City High School Sept. 30 to learn how to guide their student councils, involve their peers and strengthen their school c…
Mason City police auction unclaimed bicycles after 90-day holding period
Twenty-seven bicycles that went unclaimed after being collected by the Mason City Police Department were offered for sale during the department’s annual bike auction Oct. 3.The auction…
Rockford parks committee fundraising efforts continue
ROCKFORD — From free will donation meals and bake sales to sweet corn sales and a pickleball tournament, the Rockford Parks Committee has spent the past several months finding creative…
RRMR staff focus on literacy during professional development day
ROCKFORD — While students at Rockford-Rudd-Marble Rock schools were out of the classroom Monday, Oct. 5, teachers and staff spent the day learning new ways to better support their stud…