Special Weather Statement in effect until Sat. Feb. 1 at 12:51PM CST Faribault County, MN There are no active alerts for this county. Freeborn County, MN There are no active alerts for this county.

The warm conditions the area has experienced this week has thinned ice layers on area lakes. Many rivers have broken or unsafe ice. Anyone venturing out on the ice should take a number of precautions.

Fifty Iowa youth participated in the 2024 Beef and Equine Blasts at Iowa State University, gaining a better understanding of real-world topics that affect the industries. ISU Extension and Outreach ...

Several Iowa state parks are still seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season. If you enjoy camping and meeting new people, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. Campground ...

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Randall J. Banning, 68, of Belmond, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 10:00-11:30 AM on ...

On December 23, 2024, the Eagle Grove Police Department requested the assistance of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation to conduct an investigation of a complaint against Colt Richardson, 27, ...

Calling all wildlife watchers! The Iowa DNR will be holding one training opportunity for people interested in becoming volunteer bald eagle nest monitors. The workshop will be held via Zoom on Sunday, ...

The Mason City Council was asked to consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of the Suzie Q Café Assets from Suzie Qrew. The building had been burned in a fire according to City Administrator ...

A bill to significantly increase the fines for excessive speeding has unanimously cleared a subcommittee in the Iowa House. Representative Joshua Meggers of Grundy Center has been a state trooper for ...

Warmer Temps May Mean Road Crew Work in Hancock County ...

At its December 2024 meeting, the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Foundation elected five new members to its Board of Directors. Their terms officially began in January 2025. Hunter Callanan ...