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Get out your kayaks: Ribbon cut on Mason City's Winnebago River access point
MASON CITY, Iowa - For those wanting to explore the Winnebago River, a new access point gives an additional drop-in point for kayakers and canoers. → Read More
Penalties in new Iowa law aim to crack down on elder abuse
MASON CITY, Iowa - Elder abuse has been labeled as a serious crime in Iowa. As of Friday, it's more punishable now that a new law is in effect. → Read More
Mason City Police alerting residents on suspicious emails and phone calls
MASON CITY, Iowa - We may come across an email that doesn't seem right, or a phone call likely asking about your car's extended warranty. This latest round of weirdly → Read More
Clear Lake's annual 4th of July celebration officially underway
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa - This weekend, you'll likely be taking the boat out, grilling out with family, or lighting off fireworks. And, you can count on Clear Lake being decked → Read More
Coupon discovery leads to cross-country road trip to Clear Lake for Pennsylvania teens
"The strange thing is, it was only available at three locations in the U.S., the closest one being Clear Lake, Iowa," Marley said. → Read More
Changes to where fireworks can be sold in Iowa
MASON CITY, Iowa - We're getting closer to the 4th of July, and that means you'll start to hear a lot more fireworks, if you're not already, or you may → Read More
Charles City preparing for RAGBRAI
CHARLES CITY, Iowa - It's arguably one of the biggest and more well-known bike rides of its kind in the world. 30 days from now, riders from across the country, → Read More
Feasibility study being conducted for stretch of Iowa Highway 122
One aspect that is being studied is the possibility of adding roundabouts at intersections. → Read More
Iowa Board of Regents proposing tuition increase
MASON CITY, Iowa - Going to school at one of Iowa's three public universities could get a tad more expensive. → Read More
South Central Investigation Unit working to purchase armored tactical vehicle
ALBERT LEA, Minnesota - Having the proper equipment when responding to an emergency is vital. But when it comes to situations like standoffs, law enforcement agencies can't afford to be → Read More
Gov. Reynolds announces funding for school security plans
OSAGE, Iowa - After the recent shooting at an elementary school in Texas, parents and government leaders are calling for a change, not just in gun-related laws, but also to → Read More
'Swimming Not Recommended' advisory issued for McIntosh Woods Beach
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa - With the hot weather outside, you may be looking to head to the pool or the lake to cool off. If Clear Lake is your destination, → Read More
Fountain Lake dredging project hitting financial snag
ALBERT LEA, Minnesota - Fountain Lake draws in tourists, boaters and anglers from near and far year-round. But on the lake's bottom, there's all kinds of sediment that contains phosphorus → Read More
Providing protection and transparency for Mason City's implementation of "SAFEcity"
MASON CITY, Iowa - "SAFECity" is a system that's been deployed in other cities across the country in an effort to cut down on crime and aid in investigations. Soon, → Read More
Cycling group testing this year's RAGBRAI route
MASON CITY, Iowa - Even though we're more than a month away from thousands of bike riders cycling through North Iowa for RAGBRAI, a group of riders are testing out → Read More
Iowa Secretary of State: state surpasses 356,000 voters in June primary
MASON CITY, Iowa - The Iowa primary election is officially in the books, and while all eyes are turned towards the November general election, the voter turnout in Tuesday's primary → Read More
Country Thunder returns this weekend
FOREST CITY, Iowa - It's grown to be one of North Iowa's biggest events. Soon, country music lovers from near and far will converge on the Winnebago Rally Grounds for → Read More
Development agreement approved to bring new stores to Mason City
A development proposal to turn some vacant store fronts at Willow Creek Shopping Center is moving forward. → Read More
ELECTION PRIMER: Polls for Iowa primary open Tuesday morning
MASON CITY, Iowa - If you're wanting to make your voice heard, polls will officially open in the Hawkeye State. → Read More
MnDOT planning to hold public information meeting on electric vehicle infrastructure plan
ALBERT LEA, Minnesota - MnDOT is asking for the public's direction on how the state should form a plan for electric vehicle infrastructure. → Read More