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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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Lynx, Hawks state track qualifying set
Webster City will see some familiar faces when they compete in a Class 3A state track and field qualifier in May. The Lynx will be in Clear Lake looking to punch tickets to the state championships on Thursday, May 9. Action begins at 4 p.m. with the field events and running events to start at 4:45 p.m.
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...
Minnesota Autism Center expands services to include Clear Lake
(ABC 6 News-) The nonprofit Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) held a grand opening on Wednesday in celebration of the expansion of services into North Iowa at the former Children’s Autism Center at 1020 Buddy Holly Place in Clear Lake. In April of 2022, One Vision of Clear Lake and...
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