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Amazon distribution facility to be built in Mason City
MASON CITY, Iowa – Amazon says it will build a “last mile” distribution facility in Mason City. The North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation and City of Mason City say they worked with the internet retail giant’s development team to identify and secure the project site and complete necessary due diligence and site approvals.
Cleanup underway after Mason City train derailment
MASON CITY, Iowa. (KTTC) – Seven cars of a Union Pacific Railway train derailed in Mason City Wednesday night. According to Deputy Chief Aaron Beemer of the Mason City Fire Department, a joint call came in to police and fire about a derailment at 19th Street SW and South Pierce Ave. at 10:12 p.m. The derailment was blocking South Pierce Avenue.
North Iowa man arrested for using a Taser to torment his girlfriend
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa – A North Iowa man is arrested for domestic assault and threatening someone with a Taser. Benjamin Scott Mehmen, 28 of Britt, was booked into the Cerro Gordo County Jail Thursday on four counts of intimidation with a dangerous weapon and one count of domestic abuse assault. Mehmen is being held without bail.
Lowertown neighborhood raises concerns about potential development
KIMT News Three's Evan Berg spoke with the president of the neighborhood's association about the solutions he wants to see. Lowertown Neighborhood Association raises concerns about potential development. The Lowertown Neighborhood Association is raising concerns about unattended houses in around 8th St NE and 9th St NE, which according to...
Mason City Introduces Online Reservation System for MacNider Campground
Mason City in Iowa has launched an online reservation system for the MacNider Campground, accommodating reservations via their website for all 95 sites. This improvement streamlines the booking process, allowing campers to secure spots at their convenience and prepare their visits with ease. The system is managed by Midwest-based Campground...
Tracking a chilly start to the weekend
Winds will decrease this evening as clouds slowly clear back out. Another cold night is upon us with sub-freezing lows in the forecast, thus a Freeze Warning will be going into effect starting at midnight through 8 a.m. Saturday. Saturday is beginning to look less breezy but staying on the cooler side. Highs will make it into the mid 40s under mostly to partly sunny skies. Sunday will welcome back near-normal temps in the mid to upper 50s alongside plenty of sun. This comes before another round of showers moves in for Earth Day Monday and Tuesday. Drier conditions return for the rest of the week with temperatures remaining steady in the upper 50s to around 60.
43 North Iowa adds leadership to handle expansion
MASON CITY, Iowa – 43 North Iowa has added a new Chief Services Director to help manage its expansion. Jen Faust has accepted the position. “As we expand programing and increase access, we saw a need to organize in a way that reflects the values 43 North Iowa has had over its past 50 years of service,” says Executive Director John Derryberry. “Jen Faust is the staff member best suited to guide us, new and old. She will ensure programs come together while we remain committed to our high standards, good outcomes, and wonderful workplace culture. I’m excited to lead this agency with her into our next chapter!”
Cold weather alerts issued as temperatures look to fall below freezing
Cold weather alerts have been posted as clearing skies tonight could lead to sub-freezing low temperatures across the region. A Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory will go into effect starting at 1 a.m. on Friday morning and last until 8 a.m. when temperatures are expected to rise above the 32-degree mark.
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