Clear Lake hosted a boys-girls 3A state qualifier Thursday a week in front of the Iowa State track and field championships in Des Moines.
The budget includes funding for Special Education Division, salary increase for judges, among other changes.
Caitlin Clark walked into her new home arena with No. 22 shirts and jerseys peppered from floor to ceiling. A late-arriving but still louder-than-usual crowd roared during her first official introduction to Fever fans on Thursday night. And when the former Iowa star made the layup for her fi…
The U.S. Department of Justice and Iowa civil rights and immigrant rights groups filed separate lawsuits Thursday to block enforcement of a new state law.
Mason City sent two doubles pairings to the state tournament following a hard-fought match in the district finals on Wednesday.
The Clear Lake City Council approved the creation of a sculpture project Monday memorializing musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson in bronze as part of the Surf District project.
Photos from Mason City competing in the IHSAA state tennis qualifier at Mason City High School on Wednesday.
The Cerro Gordo County Secondary Roads Department has announced in a press release that Lark Ave north of US 122 and 275th Street from Lark Ave. to Mason City limits for one day on May 14.
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura girls soccer conceded a rare goal early, but shook off the slow start during a weather delay for a sixth straight win.
A worker at an assisted living center was fired recently after being accused of falsely documenting that he had provided residents with their medication.
Waukesha, Wisconsin artist, Joey Nelson spoke at the Historic Park Inn on Friday, His artist talk covered his inspiration and processes for designing sculptural furniture.
Osage's Kaitlyn Olson and Kendall Olson qualified for the 2024 IGHSAU state tennis tournament for a third time on Monday at the Class 1A-6 regional in Decorah.
A Mason City man pleads guilty to firearm possession by a prohibited person and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance in Sioux City federal court last Friday.
Mother's Day is May 12, so it's time to make plans to take mom out for a meal or dessert. Check out a brief listing of area restaurants that are featuring specials for the day.
Less than two weeks after a tornado destroyed numerous homes in Minden, another twister touched down Monday night just southeast of town.
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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.
Soccer has always been the uniting factor for Mason City boys soccer teammates Noah Ruiz and Eliott Ruiz.
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It was another busy weekend in North Iowa sports, including a Friday night conference champion. Here is a recap of all the action.
Northern Iowa announces Drake Senior Associate Athletics Director as the ninth director of athletics in Cedar Falls.
Severe weather, including tornadoes, threaten the Great Plains and Midwest Monday into Tuesday.
Photos from Mason City boys soccer's home match against Ames on Friday night at Riverhawk Stadium.
In Florida and across the nation, young voters could prove pivotal in the 2024 election, from the presidency to ballot amendments and down ballot races that will determine who controls Congress.
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.
There are times when anglers of all skill levels will catch more fish with slip bobbers.
Mason City boys rugby made its return this year with a new squad. After a rocky start, the Riverhawks enjoyed it.
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.
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.
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Proposed tuition rates for state universities would have undergraduate resident students paying 3% more at the University of Iowa and ISU and 2% more at the UNI.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird made a stop to tour Clear Lake telecommunications service provider CLTel on Thursday, May 9th, as part of a trip to visit with independent internet service providers across Iowa.
Also, the 2nd District Democratic candidate was endorsed by an abortion rights group.
Eight Iowa dog breeders or kennels were cited for federal regulatory violations during the first quarter of 2024.
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