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One killed in head-on crash with semi-tractor trailer
(ABC 6 News) – A Mason City man died after driving into a semi Saturday night, according to Clear Lake police. The police department said at about 11:19 p.m. April 27, Clear Lake dispatchers received several calls about a passenger car traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-35.
Visitors can take a firsthand look at how Winnebago RVs are built in Forest City
If spring has you dreaming of the open road. Winnebago is inviting you to visit a place where those dreams come true. From now through October, the top-10 RV maker is offering free tours of its Forest City plant, where it has been making motor homes for more than 60 years, as well...
Forest City man to stand trial for violent burglary
FOREST CITY, Iowa – A Winnebago County man accused of a violent burglary is pleading not guilty. Shannen Auston Williams Sahaba, 23 of Forest City, is now set to stand trial starting June 5 for second-degree burglary and two counts of assault causing bodily injury or mental illness. Law...
Clear Lake's Reese Brownlee, among nation's elite runners, finally cracked through at Drake Relays
When Clear Lake junior Reese Brownlee was just a freshman in 2022, she reached the qualifying times for 400-meter freshman division and the emerging elite high school division for long jump at Nike Outdoor Nationals. It's quite an accomplishment to be able to head to Eugene, Oregon to compete against the nation's best...
California man pleads guilty to prescription drug fraud in North Iowa
FOREST CITY, Iowa – A California man has pleaded guilty to prescription drug fraud in Winnebago County. Frank Duarte, 69 of Pomona, CA, has entered a guilty plea to prohibited acts – prescription drug violation. His sentencing is set for June 4. Duarte was arrested on February 2...
Forest City man gets probation for dealing methamphetamine
FOREST CITY, Iowa – Dealing meth means no prison time for a Winnebago County man. Brian Richard Urbatsch, 46 of Forest City, has been sentenced to three to five years of supervised probation and ordered to complete all recommended substance abuse treatment. Urbatsch pleaded guilty to conspiracy with intent...
Collision Tuesday afternoon near Clear Lake severely damages both vehicles
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa - Only minor injuries are reported after a two-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon in Cerro Gordo County. The Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to the intersection of 255th Street and Jonquil Avenue at 3:53 pm. Investigators say Tina Collins, 58 of Mason City, was driving east while Bendjy Joseph, 38 of Mason City, was driving north and stopped at the stop sign.
Appliance blamed for kitchen fire in Northwood
NORTHWOOD, Iowa – A faulty appliance is being blamed for a kitchen fire in Worth County. The Northwood Volunteer Fire & EMS Company says crews were called to the 500 block of 9th Street N around 5:19 pm Wednesday. Worth County sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene first and used fire extinguishers to contain the flames.
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