Ammonia leak prompts evacuations in Mason City
On Saturday, March 22, at about 6:08 p.m., the Mason City Fire Department responded to a reported ammonia leak at the Crystal Distribution facility at 633 15th St. SE. Emergency personnel confirmed the presence of ammonia and
CGD schools to hold public hearing on proposed FY27 tax levy
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District will hold a public hearing this week on its proposed fiscal year 2027 property tax levy. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, located
Hampton launches new online bill payment system
The city of Hampton is offering a new online payment platform. City officials say the system is designed to make managing bills more convenient. The new system will allow customers to pay bills online using a credit
Monday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Happy Birthday to… Happy Anniversary to… Nathan Meyer, Bradford Rodger & Vicki Smith, Aredale Kelsey Vogel, Hampton
Ellsworth Men’s Basketball takes national runner-up at NJCAA Tournament
The Ellsworth Community College men’s basketball team is the NJCAA Division II Tournament runner-up after competing in the semifinal and championship game during the weekend in Danville, Illinois. The Panthers defeated Iowa Central 85-70 in Friday’s semifinal
Pres. Trump plans ICE deployment to assist TSA at airports amid DHS funding standoff
President Trump said over the weekend that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be sent to U.S. airports starting Monday to help ease mounting delays, as staffing shortages continue during an ongoing funding dispute over the Department
NBA rescinds 16th technical foul of season against Lakers’ Luka Dončić, avoiding 1-game suspension
Lakers star Luka Dončić will remain available for Los Angeles, after the NBA reversed his 16th technical foul, wiping out what would have triggered an automatic one-game suspension. The call came during Saturday’s narrow win over the
Beloved NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children killed in Minnesota house fire
The hockey community is mourning the tragic loss of beloved NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, who died alongside her three young children in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Emergency crews responded early Saturday morning after
Beloved NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children killed in Minnesota house fire
The hockey community is mourning the tragic loss of beloved NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, who died alongside her three young children in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Emergency crews responded early Saturday morning after
‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ renewed for two more seasons
Drew Barrymore’s daytime talk show will remain on the air for at least two more years, after landing a two-season renewal that extends the program through the 2027–28 television season. The announcement was shared on the show’s