Mason City Police investigating Thursday night shooting
Mason City police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday night near Casey’s at 9th Street and North Federal Avenue. In a press release sent Friday, the Mason City Police Department says dispatch began receiving reports of
Hampton Public Library hosting second annual soup cook off Tuesday
The Hampton Public Library, in partnership with ISU Extension in Franklin County, will host the second annual Franklin County Soup Cook Off Tuesday. There will be individuals and businesses bringing soups for sampling, and for a free-will
Snow squalls prompt travel caution across north central Iowa
Drivers across much of north central Iowa are being urged to use caution today as snow squalls bring the potential for localized whiteout conditions. The National Weather Service says snow showers and brief but intense snow squalls
RADIO IOWA: Former Des Moines superintendent expected to take plea deal
Former Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts is expected to enter a plea deal in his federal criminal case, according to court records. Roberts resigned Sept. 30 after he was arrested while authorities say he attempted to
RADIO IOWA: GOP senator stripped of Iowa Senate committee assignments
GOP activists in two Iowa counties are speaking out in support of Republican Sen. Doug Campbell of Mason City, who was among a dozen senators who declined to vote on budget bills last year until carbon pipeline
Friday, January 16
Girls Basketball
East Marshall – 41
@ AGWSR – 27
Hudson – 61
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 52
Lake Mills
@ Belmond-Klemme – postponed
Hampton-Dumont-CAL
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – postponed
Clarksville – 65
@ Janesville – 39
#5 (2A) Denver – 51
@ Dike-New Hartford – 27
South Hardin – 30
@ #10 (2A) Grundy Center – 50 (99 The Wave)
Iowa Falls-Alden
@ #14 (3A) Clear Lake – postponed
North Butler
@ Newman Catholic – postponed
Boys Basketball
East Marshall – 77
@ AGWSR – 47
Hudson – 43
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 69
Lake Mills
@ Belmond-Klemme – postponed
Hampton-Dumont-CAL
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – postponed
Clarksville – 35
@ Janesville – 67
#8 (2A) Denver – 67
@ Dike-New Hartford – 60
South Hardin – 56
@ #7 (2A) Grundy Center – 72 (99 The Wave)
Iowa Falls-Alden
@ #2 (3A) Clear Lake – postponed
North Butler
@ Newman Catholic – postponed
Girls Wrestling
BGM January Bash
(AP/GC)
Team Standings:
1. Gilbert – 147
4. AP/GC – 70.5
Top of Iowa Conference Meet @ Osage – postponed
(North Butler/Clarksville, West Fork)
Girls Bowling
Grundy Center – 1953
@ Tripoli – 1970
Greene City Council holds first meeting of 2026
The Greene City Council met in regular session Monday at the Greene Community Center with council members approving the city’s 2024–2025 annual financial exam presented by CPA Larry Pump. Pump reported 13 findings, most of which were
Naig urges EPA, Corps to ease WOTUS rules for conservation project
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has submitted comments to federal regulators in support of proposed updates to the definition of “Waters of the United States,” while urging added flexibility to advance conservation projects in Iowa. Naig
Lawmakers to consider overhaul of Iowa veterans benefits system
Gov. Kim Reynolds has introduced legislation in the Iowa House and Senate aimed at improving how veterans benefits are delivered across the state. Iowa is home to nearly 178,000 veterans, but state officials say only about one-third
Janmarie B. Olson of Holland – Memorial service January 24th
Memorial service for 76-year-old Janmarie B. OIson of Holland will be Saturday, January 24th at 10:30 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center. Private family burial will be held at a later date. A memorial