City council in Rockwell reviews ARPA funding
Last night the Rockwell City Council tabled any action on a proposed golf cart permit put together by the police chief. The Rockwell council also reviewed how much money is left in the city’s American Rescue Plan
Meservey City Council discusses traffic concerns
The Meservey City Council this week was informed that the mayor has been in contact with the county engineer’s office about having some stop signs placed in town. The Meservey council discussed different locations or possibly the
Drought conditions continue to worsen in Iowa
The latest U-S Drought Monitor Report shows that the coverage areas for both moderate drought and severe drought have expanded in Iowa. Over 57 percent of Iowa is listed as being in a moderate drought this week,
Former Cerro Gordo Sheriff Bob Balek dies
Former Cerro Gordo County Sheriff Bob Balek of Mason City died this past Friday. He was 95 years old. Balek first worked as a jailer, and then became a Cerro Gordo deputy sheriff. In the late 1980’s,
Former One Direction member Liam Payne dies at 31 after fall from hotel balcony in Argentina
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, has died after a fall from his hotel balcony in Argentina on Wednesday evening. Authorities have not determined if Liam’s death was intentional or accidental; no further details have been
Red Flag Warning in effect for most of Iowa
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for most of Iowa, including the entire broadcast area, from 11am-7pm today. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended, if not already banned.
The LA Dodgers beat the NY Mets 8-0 in Game 3 of NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets on Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NLCS, beating the Mets at CitiField in New York with a 8-0 win to take a 2-1 series lead. The
Nationwide recall expands of BrucePac meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds, federal officials said. The recall includes 75 meat and chicken products. BrucePac of Woodburn, Oregon, recalled the
NICL Cross Country Championships happening Thursday
The North Iowa Cedar League Cross Country Championships will be held Thursday at Jesup Golf & Country Club. Coming off a runner-up finish last year, Grundy Center junior Emerson Vokes will go for a conference title, entering
Hampton-Dumont-CAL visiting Algona to conclude volleyball regular season Thursday
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL volleyball team will conclude the regular season with Thursday’s North Central Conference finale at Algona. The Bulldogs (17-10, 4-2 NCC) are coming off three sweeps at Tuesday’s home quad, closing out their home schedule in