Cerro Gordo County absentee ballots for 2026 General Election
MASON CITY – Absentee ballots will be available on Wednesday, October 14 for the 2026 General Election.An eligible voter may vote an absentee ballot at the county auditor’s office or s…
Record-Breaking Harvest Festival Draws 13,665 to Clear Lake
The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its largest Harvest Festival to date on Saturday, Oct. 3, welcoming an estimated 13,665 attendees to downtown Clear Lake for a full d…
Mason City council approves new sanitation technology, advances development projects
The Mason City City Council approved new technology for parking enforcement and sanitation services Tuesday while also discussing drainage concerns near the Briarstone Estates developm…
Floyd County Farm Bureau hosts their annual meeting
The annual meeting offered the local, rural community a chance to provide feedback about issues that affect them and obtain information about wellness checks.
FCMC officially breaks ground on $40.5 million phase II hospital expansion
Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC) officially broke ground Thursday, October 1, on its $40.5 million Phase II hospital expansion —an investment that will transform surgical services an…
Central Springs Celebrates Homecoming with Annual Parade
The Central Springs High School held its annual Homecoming Parade on Sept. 25 with this year's Homecoming Court riding in on convertibles The student council's plans for this year's Ho…
Nora Springs Fire Department Fundraiser Celebrates 12 Years of Community Support
The Nora Springs Fire Department held its annual fundraiser and vendor show for its twelfth consecutive year on Sept. 26.Sarah Avery, a fire department spouse, has helped organize the …
Mason City Fire Department urges residents to make fire safety a habit
From cellphones and power tools to e-bikes and scooters, rechargeable batteries have become part of everyday life. But Mason City Fire Marshal Jamey Medlin says how those devices are c…
Mason City to host ninth annual Haunted Historic Building Tour
Revealing a new set of local, spooky stories and historic locations, the tour, presented by Pritchard Companies and The Mason City Foundation is scheduled to take place on Oct. 17.
Floyd County Supervisors Discuss GIS Computer Costs, EMS Study and New County Hire
Discussion over the purchase of new GIS computers kicked off the Sep. 29 Floyd County Board of Supervisors meeting. The board expressed concerns over the cost and called upon the audit…
Cerro Gordo County Board Of Supervisors hears road repairs and construction progress
Brandon Billings, the County Engineer, addressed several construction projects primarily focusing on damaged roadways at the Oct 5 Cerro Gordo Board of Supervisors meeting.Multiple roa…
Ice Bucket Challenge aims to raise $25,000 for S.H.O.W.E.R.S. Project
A conversation about the “cold realities” facing North Iowa residents experiencing homelessness gave Ozzie Ohl an idea for a familiar fundraising challenge. Now, that idea is bringing …
Martin-Brower proposes aluminum can collection operation in Mason City
More than 2 million empty Red Bull cans could pass through a Mason City distribution facility each month under a recycling program proposed by the Martin-Brower Company.Martin-Brower i…
Rockford Fire Department hosts fire prevention event
ROCKFORD — Beautiful fall weather welcomed families to the Rockford Volunteer Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Open House on Sunday, Oct. 4, for an afternoon of activities, demonstrat…
Newman Catholic rolls out red carpet for ‘Hollywood Knights’ Homecoming
Newman Catholic School students stepped into the spotlight during 2026 Homecoming, celebrating a week of school spirit under the theme “Hollywood Knights.”The celebration culminated Fr…
Mason City Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings community together in fight against disease
Rain moved this year’s Mason City Walk to End Alzheimer’s indoors, but it did little to dampen the community’s support for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of d…