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Bob Fisher returning to the North Iowa airwaves
MASON CITY, Iowa – A North Iowa radio legend will be back on the air soon. Coloff Media says Bob Fisher has agreed to become the News & Sports Director for 103.7 The Fox (KLKK-FM) and 98.7 KISS Country (KSMA-FM). Besides doing local news broadcasts for both stations, Fisher will continue to be the primary play-by-play voice for Clear Lake High School sports broadcasts on 103.7 The Fox.
Hazelnut Field Day and Orchard Tour set for Kossuth County
FENTON, Iowa – A North Iowa Hazelnut Field Day and Orchard Tour is taking place July 14 at Hazel Acres in Fenton. Healthy Harvest of North Iowa, Nut Haven, The Iowa Nut Growers Association, and Hazel Acres says it’s a chance to learn about hazelnut production, processing, pruning, agroforestry and water quality benefits of perennial crops.
Mason City Library tax levy in danger
(ABC 6 News-) Under a new Iowa law, cities and other local government entities will see a cap on the amount they are able to levy directly from taxpayers, meaning the Mason City Public Library could soon be facing cuts to the amount it can dedicate toward the purchase of new materials.
Smithfield Donates Pork to Help in Northwest Iowa
(NAFB.com) – Smithfield Foods delivered 34,000 pounds of pork to Rock Valley, Iowa, to provide free, restaurant-quality meals to victims, first responders, and volunteers impacted by severe flooding in Northwest Iowa. Smithfield, with more than 600 employees in nearby Sioux Center and Orange City, Iowa, donated items like loins, ribs, and pork chops that will provide over 140,000 servings of protein. “Recent catastrophic flooding has left many of our Northwest Iowa neighbors without basic necessities like electricity, drinking water, and food,” says Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods. “By partnering with a non-profit like Mercy Chefs, we’re able to provide support and hope for our neighbors in times of need as the community continues to recover from storm damage.” Mercy Chef’s mobile kitchen will serve restaurant-quality meals to anyone in need in the Rock Valley community. The team will also distribute meals to those unable to make it there.
Sioux Center man in crash jailed for OWI
SIOUX CENTER—A 23-year-old Sioux Center man was arrested about 10:55 p.m. Friday, June 28, on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, failure to maintain control, no valid driver’s license and failure to provide proof of vehicle liability insurance. The arrest of Santos Manuel Chavez stemmed from...
Eagle Grove softball outlasts Southeast Valley in 9 innings, 7-5
The Eagle Grove Eagles softball team returned to action on Monday night, as they made the trip to Webster County to take on the Southeast Valley Jaguars at the Southeast Valley Softball Field in Harcourt. Eagle Grove entered at 14-6, while Southeast Valley entered at 15-7. Southeast Valley took the...
Garage fire in Mason City leads to total loss
(ABC 6 News) – UPDATE: there were no reported injuries for a fire that happened Monday evening in Mason City. According to the Mason City Fire Department (MCFD), the fire broke out around 9 p.m. at 116 15th St. NE. According to the Mason City Fire Department, they have...
KCCI Investigates: Waukee mom says to advocate for your children in swim lessons as swim schools grow in central Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — For the first time in decades, the Center for Disease Control reports drowning deaths are increasing across the country: 500 more per year 2020 through 2022. Drowning is preventable, water safety experts said, but remains the No. 1 cause of death in kids ages 1...
Lisa Bluder Receives Nickname From Caitlin Clark Before Fever vs. Aces WNBA Clash
Former Iowa Hawkeyes coach Lisa Bluder has cemented her status as a legend. Perhaps her biggest accomplishment of all was how she helped develop Caitlin Clark into a generational talent that is truly changing the sport of women's basketball. Clark and Bluder have a great relationship. ...
Walgreens closing huge wave of major stores US - full list here
Walgreens didn't specify the exact number of locations that would be closed, but said it will be a "meaningful percent" of the underperforming stores that make up about one-fourth of the company's total.
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