The Environmental Protection Agency is allowing the sale of gasoline containing a higher blend of ethanol for the third summer in a row.
A North Iowa man was arrested for domestic abuse and multiple charges of intimidation with a Taser on Thursday.
Thursday's weather made it nearly impossible to ensure Drake Relays qualification. But Charles City's Leah Stewart and Keely Collins put up good marks anyway.
Mason City boys soccer won its first match of the season on Thursday, defeating New Hampton 10-1 on the road.
A section of South Pierce Avenue will be closed into next week after a Wednesday night train derailment in Mason City.
Mason City's Mitch Meier will walk the length of the Appalachian Trail beginning April 23. The journey will take about five months and readers can follow along with regular updates online and in the pages the Globe Gazette.
The Iowa Ethics and Disclosure Board has agreed to accept a complaint made against Democratic Cerro Gordo County Auditor Adam Wedmore. Iowa Ethics Board staff will investigate the complaint.
Photos from the Nashua-Plainfield girls track Invitational on Thursday in Nashua.
Critics argued the accelerated cuts would hurt schools and other public services.
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) named its new executive director on Thursday.
Scoring sensation Lucy Olsen transfers to Iowa. Ex-Villanova player helps fill void of Caitlin Clark
Iowa added one of the nation’s most productive scorers to fill the void left by superstar Caitlin Clark. Lucy Olsen said on social media that she’s joining the Hawkeyes after the former Villanova star entered the transfer portal. The 5-foot-9 guard averaged 23.3 points this season to rank th…
Train cars derailed in Mason City on Wednesday night causing a loss of product but no injuries.
Following a strong Combine performance in Indianapolis, the former All-Big Ten defensive lineman at Iowa is unsure and unconcerned about what it will mean when the draft begins next week.
Mason City Community Theatre will present “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson at 7 p.m. on April 18, 19, 25, 26 and 27; and at 2 p.m. on April 20, 21 and 28.
The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum will host another session of "MacNider: Off the Clock" from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 26.
Yes! We Create Art held its first gallery show, 'Dualities', a sumi-e brush painting exhibition featuring artists Craig Steinmentz and Ben Wong.
Joel Pedersen accepted a new job as the president of North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. His last day at Central Rivers is June 30.
Reservations for MacNider Campground at 901 Birch Drive in Mason City are now online only.
On the anniversary of the Surf Ballroom’s opening in 1933, the city of Clear Lake and the ballroom Wednesday hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its latest addition: the Music Enrichment and Immersive Center.
Eli Anderson is as superstitious as they come.
Caitlin Clark walked to the dais in Indianapolis and looked like a natural. The former Iowa star and No. 1 overall draft pick discussed the WNBA's new television deal and the impact it could have on every player in the league. She talked about how she'd fit in with her new Indiana Fever team…
A short time later, the person who left the money contacted law enforcement
After years of trying, legislators sent a bill on traffic cameras to Gov. Kim Reynolds to sign.
Kate Martin was selected 18th overall by the defending champions.
Joe Nydegger and Linda (Koppen) Nydegger were married on Sunday, April 19, 1964, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lakota, Iowa. They have lived their entire married life in Bolan, Iowa. The family and those who were in the wedding will celebrate with a catered dinner.
Delays at the intersection of County Road B35 and Lark Avenue caused by Highway 122 detour.
A local Mason City restaurant will be hosting camera crews this week to film an episode of "America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow."
After dropping four games in the first weekend series at home this year, NIACC is searching for more consistency with less than 15 games to go.
Stormy conditions are forecast in Iowa late Monday night through early Tuesday night. Damaging wind, hail, and flooding are expected in spots. A few tornadoes could occur as well. Get all the details on the timing and hazards in our updated forecast.
Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
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Lawmakers faced Friday deadline for Iowa victims to have full access to the settlement
Proposal would cut income taxes, and state revenue, by $1 billion in first 2 years
Starting Monday, April 22, the Operation & Maintenance Utility Crew will close South Garfield Avenue between Springview Drive and Seventh Place Southwest for valve replacement, according to a press release.
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There was a common cliche uttered by new University of Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester during his 28-minute news conference Thursday afternoon.
The Northern Iowa men's basketball lost a second starter to the transfer portal on Tuesday.
Cam Newton in a new interview says coach Dan Mullen acted bitter and stoked the flames of controversy during the 2010 season.
Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools have another hurdle to jump over after its request to join a new athletic conference was denied – again.
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