Cerro Gordo County News

" The White House's drug czar said Monday that Iowa officials should look at the problems California has seen after allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes as they consider the idea here.

Nearly fifty of those, call Cerro Gordo County home. Chief Deputy Dave Hepperly noted, "I would venture to say most people have no idea how many sex offenders there would be in Cerro Gordo County, let alone in their own neighborhood." Iowa's Department of Public Safety is trying to make the information easier to find, and understand.

Two people were hospitalized after a crash in Cerro Gordo County. The State Patrol says Margaret Hanson from Osage was trying to merge onto Highway 65 from B20 and did not yield for an oncoming car driven by 21-year old Jesse Jacobs from Oelwein.

Two people are recovering with bumps and bruises following a crash in Cerro Gordo County, just North of Mason City.

A Mason City teenager convicted of killing a man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Nineteen year old Damion Seats is sentenced to life in prison. In August, a judge convicted him of killing 28-year old Isidoro Erreguin.

A Mason City teenager convicted of killing a man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Ashland, Morris and Nelson seek Second Ward Council seats Name:A Steve Ashland Address:A 1101 8th Ave.

The response to Cerro Gordo County Public Health's first H1N1 flu vaccine clinic was slower than expected.

Health officials at the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health plan to hold a public H1N1 vaccination clinic, Friday October 23rd.

New 'Precinct Atlas' software will be used at some polling places in Winneshiek County to assist precinct election officials during the November 3rd city elections.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety is trying to survive this latest round of budget cuts.

Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is handing out its first shipment of the H1N1 vaccine.

Clinton County will be using the new Precinct Atlas program in six precincts during the Nov.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month in Cerro Gordo County. This marks the second year Phil Seely is honoring his late wife.

The chilly winter weather is on the way, and it's time to start thinking about your outdoor plants.

A 32-year-old central Iowa man faces incest and sexual abuse charges in two different towns.

How do we get more 20 to 30-somethings to make North Iowa their home? Area economic development leaders are going straight to the source to find out.

A Clear Lake Woman has filed a lawsuit against a cell phone service provider, claiming her husband's death was the result of a misdirected 911 call.

The council could vote on the idea of forming a regional airport authority. An airport commission member said the main reason they wanted to consider the change was to increase the airport's budget.