🥞 Join the Garner VFW this Sunday, Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon for a delicious pancake breakfast! Enjoy eggs made to order, unlimited pancakes, omelets, breakfast burritos, sausage, and more. To-go ...
Karen I. Kerr, 87, of Waterloo, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. A private family service will be held in the summer. Inurnment ...
MASON CITY, Iowa — Cerro Gordo Public Health is introducing Walk-in Wednesdays, a new weekly option for people to receive vaccinations without a scheduled appointment. Beginning immediately, ...
Vehicle Hits Northwood-Kensett School Bus on Highway 65; No Injuries Reported ...
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) announced the state’s intent to award more than $78.6 million in federal funding through two competitive ...
MASON CITY — Kaitlyn Kemna Ausborn has announced she is running for Cerro Gordo County Attorney. Ausborn, a Democrat, has worked as a prosecutor in Cerro Gordo County for six and a half years. She has ...
Linda Van Osten, 82, of Meservey, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home after a short battle with cancer. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at First ...
William Dean “Bill” Pritchard, 90, of Britt, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, ...
Mary Jane (Knudtson) Redenius, age 78, of Forest City, IA, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA. Mary was born at Forest City Hospital ...
Sophus R. Duea, 97, of Forest City, died peacefully on January 29, 2026 at the Lake Mills Care Center. Funeral services for Sophus will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Calvary ...
CLEAR LAKE — A new winter attraction is now open in Clear Lake. The Downtown Ice Rink at City Park held its grand opening earlier today, Monday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m. The seasonal, modular rink is located ...
Iowa DNR Urges “Smart Salt” Approach to Fight Ice and Protect Water Quality ...