1 March 2010, 8:08 pm
MASON CITY —Thankfully, there hasn’t been an emergency requiring the full-scale launch of the countywide CodeRED system since it went online in Cerro Gordo County in September 2009.... Read More »
23 February 2010, 3:19 pm
MASON CITY — The wellness program for Cerro Gordo County employees that kicks off in March is just the first step in encouraging healthy living.... Read More »
22 February 2010, 1:34 pm
MASON CITY — Julie Ann Rethamel Fingalsen of Plymouth has been sentenced to five years probation on a charge of second-degree theft for stealing about $41,000 from her former employer.... Read More »
21 February 2010, 8:02 pm
Calling 911 is the phone call none of us ever wants to make. But if we're forced to, we expect the men and women of our local law enforcement agencies to ably come to our rescue.... Read More »
16 February 2010, 9:42 am
MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Authorities say two women were taken to a hospital after they were overcome by possible carbon monoxide in a house near Thornton in northern Iowa. Cerro Gordo County Sheriff Kevin... Read More »
13 February 2010, 9:10 pm
Increased regulation — or even a ban — of the liquor Everclear will soon be considered by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission.... Read More »
13 February 2010, 8:09 am
OSAGE — Members of the Mitchell County Substance Abuse Coalition have pitched a pair of ordinances to reduce minor consumption of alcohol in Mitchell County.... Read More »
12 February 2010, 8:02 am
Story created Feb 09, 2010 - 13:27:11 CST. About 35 members of the community were in attendance at the County Board of Supervisor's meeting on Feb. 2 to share their support of two proposed ordinances.... Read More »
11 February 2010, 12:32 pm
MASON CITY, IA---Two North Iowa counties are expanding their ability to help in times of need and disaster. Cerro Gordo and Franklin County's CERT, or Community Emergency Response Team has been in existence since 2001.... Read More »
9 February 2010, 10:36 am
Story created Feb 03, 2010 - 11:20:03 CST. The Blood Center of Iowa is committed to serving the needs of Iowans by saving lives through volunteer blood donation.... Read More »