Mason City News

A Lake Mills man is being held on drug charges following a traffic stop in Mason City.

Mason City, IA- Area city leaders and law enforcement are taking a trip back in time.

Mark D. Becker Mark Becker was formally charged with first-degree murder Tuesday afternoon for the death of Aplington-Parkersburg football coach Ed Thomas.

A teenager was in critical condition Monday after a serious car accident. Seventeen-year-old Hannah Hall was airlifted to a Mason City hospital after her car overturned.

Mason City, IA-An area auto dealer is trying to do it's part by helping a family in need.

A promoter is apparently ready to fight his arrest over racing noise. A trial is being scheduled for August 24 for I-35 speedway promoter Joe Ringsdorf.

Right now, Mark Becker is being held in the Cerro Gordo County Jail. Becker has been charged with murder in the shooting death of Aplington-Parkersburg football coach Ed Thomas.

The list of hopefuls to be Mason City's next mayor is starting to grow. Mayor Roger Bang is announcing he will not seek re-election to another 4 year term in November.

M ason C ity Mayor R oger B ang is announcing he will not seek re-election this coming N ovember.

Two men were killed and two others were injured Friday in a two-vehicle crash in Hancock County.

A local car dealership is adjusting to life after Chrysler. The Lyon's Toyota and Dodge dealership in Mason City is now officially just Lyon's Toyota .

Mason City homeowners get the nod on 2 items passed by the City Council Tuesday night.

Mason City, IA- Community Kitchen crews are opening their doors a little later one night a week.

Mason City, IA-An area man is back in jail after escaping from custody. Mason City Police say they found James Fransen at a Mason City home Saturday night.

The city's mayor, Roger Bang is happy to learn they will be receiving $200,000 to help clean-up. He said the money could be used on several projects, including bridge work on 13th Street NE.

This is the second week of competition at the fairgrounds. The show's manager said people are coming from all over the Midwest --nearly 400 horses came too.

Commuters in one North Iowa city are making some roadside donations. On Thursday, members of the Mason City Exchange Club held their annual "Taking it to the Streets" event.

Mason City, IA-Pooches and thier pals are gathering at an area park to raise money for a cause.

There's new information about a man and his missing dog. Police believe Tony Jones took his canine from a Mason City animal hospital last Friday.

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