Independence News

After considering 13 pool designs and 19 bathhouse designs planners of proposed acquatic center for Reinbeck have settled on a plan estimated at costing $2.6 million.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lester Milligan Park, South Pierce Avenue, in Mason City.

A fire that began in a motor home while it was traveling on the road led to the total loss of the vehicle Tuesday afternoon.

An Independence man is facing a first-degree kidnapping charge, stemming from an incident in January.

A Buchanan County plant that manufactures dog treats will be expanding after being approved Tuesday for state financial assistance by the Iowa Economic Development Authority board.