Cerro Gordo County News

This dark month I had to put my horse down. It was a hard decision for me, as she has been a source of much joy and happiness and many stunning rides over the last 10 years.

The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health says the sewer systems are outdated and don't meet current requirements.

Disasters can happen any time and anywhere, but there are some things you can do to be ready.

A reward is being offered to find those responsible for recent threats at Mason City High School.

It stems from the incident at Drake University last month; a 19 year old had to be taken to the hospital after a fraternity hazing incident with grain alcohol.

Mason City, IA- New emergency technology could help area drivers with a public parking hassle.

A judge is dismissing a hearing between a local youth center and its landlord. The North Iowa Youth Center and James Fielder met Thursday morning in a Cerro Gordo County courtroom.

" The White House's drug czar said Monday that Iowa officials should look at the problems California has seen after allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes as they consider the idea here.

Nearly fifty of those, call Cerro Gordo County home. Chief Deputy Dave Hepperly noted, "I would venture to say most people have no idea how many sex offenders there would be in Cerro Gordo County, let alone in their own neighborhood." Iowa's Department of Public Safety is trying to make the information easier to find, and understand.

Two people were hospitalized after a crash in Cerro Gordo County. The State Patrol says Margaret Hanson from Osage was trying to merge onto Highway 65 from B20 and did not yield for an oncoming car driven by 21-year old Jesse Jacobs from Oelwein.

Two people are recovering with bumps and bruises following a crash in Cerro Gordo County, just North of Mason City.

A Mason City teenager convicted of killing a man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Nineteen year old Damion Seats is sentenced to life in prison. In August, a judge convicted him of killing 28-year old Isidoro Erreguin.

A Mason City teenager convicted of killing a man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Ashland, Morris and Nelson seek Second Ward Council seats Name:A Steve Ashland Address:A 1101 8th Ave.

The response to Cerro Gordo County Public Health's first H1N1 flu vaccine clinic was slower than expected.

Health officials at the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health plan to hold a public H1N1 vaccination clinic, Friday October 23rd.

New 'Precinct Atlas' software will be used at some polling places in Winneshiek County to assist precinct election officials during the November 3rd city elections.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety is trying to survive this latest round of budget cuts.

Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is handing out its first shipment of the H1N1 vaccine.