Century 21 Real Estate LLC has awarded local realty organization CENTURY 21 Preferred with the Quality Service Pinnacle Award for the year 2023. The annual award is based on results from the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Survey which is e-mailed to consumers immediately after the purchase or sa…
The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation’s 2023 annual report, highlighting key impacts made is now available on the Community Foundation’s website at www.cerrogordoccf.org, according to a press release.
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An active jet stream pattern in the western half of the country means that the first half of May will favor more tornadoes in the Great Plains.
Mason City boys rugby made its return this year with a new squad. After a rocky start, the Riverhawks enjoyed it.
Despite being the smallest school with a rugby team, Central Springs has finished third in the last three years and is on pace for the same feat this spring.
After weather washed the first half of the season away for Meghan DeLong, the Clear Lake senior is ready to make the most of the second half.
After operating as a mobile business since 2022, Fizz Co. owners are bringing their handcrafted beverages — along with treats from other local businesses — to a Clear Lake storefront.
Fast, nervous, and colorful, the tiny green-winged teal is one of my favorite spring migrants. Green-wings, more so than most waterfowl, utilize a wide variety of nesting habitats ranging from small prairie potholes to remote arctic tundras and just about every wet spot in between. But if yo…
Clear Lake Bank & Trust announced in a press release the recognition of three lenders from the Iowa Mortgage Association.
Realtor associate Justice Page has joined Realty ONE Group Welcome Home on Team Plant Your Roots, according to a press release.
An Iowa criminal investigator suggested to colleagues last year that busting college athletes for online sports betting would impress the public and the powers that be.
On this week's On Iowa Politics podcast, Lee Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, SCJ's Jared McNett, and QCT's Sarah Watson talk protests in Iowa over war in Israel and Gaza, opposition to new state immigration law, and Riley Gaines visit to Iowa.
Fifth graders took a trip to The Music Man Square and Roller City in Mason City.
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Terrence Thomas took a plane to New York. Then another to Chicago before finally landing in Iowa.
After initially not wanting to run track this season, freshman Latasha York is having a strong season for Mason City.
A warm front, area of low pressure, and cold front will move over Iowa late Wednesday night through Thursday evening, causing widespread showers and storms. Damaging wind, hail, and flooding are expected in spots and a couple tornadoes are possible.
The law will cut income taxes by $1 billion total over three years.
O2 Laser Spa in Clear Lake is open now for clients to experience Glow2 Facials and laser hair removal. Owner Jenna Krueger offers classic and medical spa care in her relaxing spa.
Mason City broke ground on the new Riverhawk Trail, part of the Prairie Rock Trail system featuring the Prairie Rock Bike Park on North Elm Drive.
The Women of Zion have been busy this year designing, building and creating over 300 quilts. These labors of love serve a profound purpose – to benefit Lutheran World Relief and extend warmth and comfort to communities worldwide.
Spring practice for high school baseball and softball got underway on Monday but there was plenty of action from spring sports. Here is a recap of all the action.
In its preliminary assessment, the Omaha office has tallied 10 tornadoes within its coverage area: five rated an EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, two rated as EF2 and three listed as EF1.
A new phone number, alongside 911, has been added to the Clear Lake Police Department patrol vehicles — the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number.
Showers and storms are likely during the afternoon and evening today in Iowa. Damaging wind and hail are expected in spots and tornadoes and flooding can't be ruled out. Get all the details on the hazards and storm timing in our latest forecast.
Storm systems brought cooler temperatures and rain which allowed Iowa farmers 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending
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Ward became president of Luther on July 1, 2019, and at the time of her retirement will have served for six years.
Hampton-Dumont-CAL's Charlee Morton won her second straight girls shot put and discus titles at the Drake Relays.
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An error in a calculation code caused the Iowa Department of Education to report high school graduation rates that were higher than the actual rates
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