Mason City News

In her final year of a three-year residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Amanda Baldwin is concentrating on anatomic pathology.

The 1st State Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Whitney Vanderpool with the September Student of the Month Award.

In an Oct. 4 story about an Illinois woman searching for gold coins after finding a note in an old chair, The Associated Press erroneously identified the hometown of the person who helped reveal the note as a hoax.

A man who died in 1976 is the likely culprit behind a mysterious note suggesting a chest of gold coins is buried in Springfield, Ill., an Illinois woman says.

Bell, Winston J.E., 17-year-old male, Mason City; arrested Sept. 15 at 305 Park Place; Class 4 -- leaving the scene of an accident involving injuries, Class A -- resisting a peace officer Chagala, Ricardo A., 36-year-old male, Springfield; arrested Sept.

Heather R. Owens of Mason City and Mitchell D. Lovgren of Mason City are announcing their engagement and approaching marriage.

The body of a missing Mason City man has been found, not far from his home. According to family members, the body of 27-year-old Dustin Englebrecht was found in a shallow grave, wrapped in a blanket, on the family farm.

The Mason County Sheriff 's department is searching for a young father. The man was last seen Friday and reported missing over the weekend.

Terry Allen has been selling cars for 26 years, so he knows a lemon when he sees one.

Terry Allen has been selling cars for 26 years, so he knows a lemon when he sees one.

Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts are claiming victory in their effort to restore the architect's last standing hotel, a northern Iowa landmark that has fallen apart over the past few decades.

Terry Allen has been selling cars for 26 years, so he knows a lemon when he sees one.

Well, was driving home...checking out the sky, as always. There were storms forming all around me.

MASON - County residents who fall under certain income guidelines now may receive help with duct and attic insulation, and getting a low-flow showerhead.

An investigation is under way into a fire that damaged a portable toilet over the weekend in Mason City.

Whitney Lima was awarded $2,000 to continue her studies in human nutrition and dietetics at Bradley University.

Lincoln College celebrated its 2009 commencement with a number of honors for exceptional students.

Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep general manager and co-owner Scott Soebbing was on pins and needles Thursday morning.

Debbie Schweitzer was named Teacher of the Year at Lincoln Community High School on Tuesday.

There's no better example of Wall Street hitting Main Street than what happened.