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Britt warns residents after live ammunition found in trash bins

BRITT — City officials in Britt are warning residents to stop throwing live ammunition into trash or recycling bins after bullets were reportedly found during local waste collection. The City of Britt said it was notified by Absolute Waste that live bullets had been found in trash bins. Officials said residents should never place live ammunition in garbage or recycling containers. “We ask that these residents PLEASE stop doing this,” the city said in its warning, posted this afternoon....

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Britt warns residents after live ammunition found in trash bins - NorthIowaToday.com BRITT — City officials in Britt are warning residents to stop throwing live ammunition into trash or recycling bins after bullets were reportedly found during local waste collection. The City of Britt said it was notified by Absolute Waste that live bullets had been found in trash bins. Officials ...

Floyd County supervisors approve claims, bank updates and DECAT payout at June 9 meeting

CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved claims, updated banking authorizations, discussed expiring board appointments and handled several program and contract matters during its regular meeting on June 9, 2026....

https://northiowatoday.com/2026/06/15/floyd-county-supervisors-approve-claims-bank-updates-and-decat-payout-at-june-9-meeting/

Floyd County supervisors approve claims, bank updates and DECAT payout at June 9 meeting - NorthIowaToday.com CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved claims, updated banking authorizations, discussed expiring board appointments and handled several program and contract matters during its regular meeting on June 9, 2026.

How Bosch Appliance Parts Help Maintain Tomorrow’s Smart Homes

Smart homes are no longer a vision of the future—they are becoming a standard part of modern living....

https://northiowatoday.com/2026/06/15/how-bosch-appliance-parts-help-maintain-tomorrows-smart-homes/

How Bosch Appliance Parts Help Maintain Tomorrow’s Smart Homes - NorthIowaToday.com Genuine Bosch appliance parts play a critical role in preserving performance, efficiency, and reliability. They help ensure that smart appliances continue operating as intended while supporting the long-term functionality of modern homes.

Iowa man in shorts nabbed after campground vehicle caper sparks park search

ESTHERVILLE — An Iowa man wearing only shorts was arrested after deputies say he entered multiple vehicles at Fort Defiance State Park, ran into a wooded area and triggered a search involving officers, drones and K-9s. Police say, "a male wearing only shorts had entered vehicles that did not belong to him and was running around the campground at Fort Defiance State Park."...

https://northiowatoday.com/2026/06/14/iowa-man-in-shorts-nabbed-after-campground-vehicle-caper-sparks-park-search/

Iowa man in shorts nabbed after campground vehicle caper sparks park search - NorthIowaToday.com ESTHERVILLE — An Iowa man wearing only shorts was arrested after deputies say he entered multiple vehicles at Fort Defiance State Park, ran into a wooded area and triggered a search involving officers, drones and K-9s. Police say, "a male wearing only shorts had entered vehicles that did not belon...

Ernst exits Congressional Baseball Game with one more GOP beatdown of Democrats

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst went out a winner in her final Congressional Baseball Game, helping Team GOP deliver another lopsided defeat to Democrats in Washington. Republicans beat Democrats 11-2 at Nationals Park, marking the GOP’s sixth consecutive victory in the annual Congressional Baseball Game....

https://northiowatoday.com/2026/06/14/ernst-exits-congressional-baseball-game-with-one-more-gop-beatdown-of-democrats/

Ernst exits Congressional Baseball Game with one more GOP beatdown of Democrats - NorthIowaToday.com WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst went out a winner in her final Congressional Baseball Game, helping Team GOP deliver another lopsided defeat to Democrats in Washington. Republicans beat Democrats 11-2 at Nationals Park, marking the GOP’s sixth consecutive victory in the annual Congressional...

NIACC’s Thurlby earns NJCAA third-team all-American honors

MASON CITY - NIACC's Chloe Thurlby earned third-team NJCAA Division II all-American honors as a pitcher. Thurlby, a freshman left-hander from Bondurant, is the first pitcher in school history to earn NJCAA all-American honors. She is the fifth softball player in school history to earn NJCAA all-American honors....

https://northiowatoday.com/2026/06/14/niaccs-thurlby-earns-njcaa-third-team-all-american-honors/

NIACC's Thurlby earns NJCAA third-team all-American honors - NorthIowaToday.com MASON CITY - NIACC's Chloe Thurlby earned third-team NJCAA Division II all-American honors as a pitcher. Thurlby, a freshman left-hander from Bondurant, is the first pitcher in school history to earn NJCAA all-American honors. She is the fifth softball player in school history to earn NJCAA all-Amer...

Iowa driver nailed after 90-mph chase, ditch crash and wild run through rural roads

An Iowa driver with a prior m**h conviction and recent jail history involving felony theft, criminal mischief and parole-violation allegations was arrested Friday evening after police say he led officers on a felony eluding pursuit that topped 90 miles per hour, endangered road workers and motorists, and sent his damaged vehicle into a ditch before the chase ended at a rural residence....

https://northiowatoday.com/2026/06/14/iowa-driver-nailed-after-90-mph-chase-ditch-crash-and-wild-run-through-rural-roads/

Iowa driver nailed after 90-mph chase, ditch crash and wild run through rural roads - NorthIowaToday.com An Iowa driver with a prior m**h conviction and recent jail history involving felony theft, criminal mischief and parole-violation allegations was arrested Friday evening after police say he led officers on a felony eluding pursuit that topped 90 miles per hour, endangered road workers and motorists...

Trouble at Mason City auto parts store helps cops snare wanted Wisconsin woman

MASON CITY — A theft or shoplifting call at a Mason City auto parts store helped police snare a wanted Wisconsin woman who was later held without bond in the Cerro Gordo County Jail....

https://northiowatoday.com/2026/06/14/trouble-at-mason-city-auto-parts-store-helps-cops-snare-wanted-wisconsin-woman/

Trouble at Mason City auto parts store helps cops snare wanted Wisconsin woman - NorthIowaToday.com MASON CITY — A theft or shoplifting call at a Mason City auto parts store helped police snare a wanted Wisconsin woman who was later held without bond in the Cerro Gordo County Jail.

S*x offender placed in Mason City lands back in jail on fresh registry charge

MASON CITY — A registered s*x offender placed in Mason City after prior court and correctional proceedings was jailed Friday night on a new s*x offender registry violation charge, adding another chapter to a record that includes a conviction involving obscene material shown to a young girl and a prior registry violation....

https://northiowatoday.com/2026/06/14/s*x-offender-placed-in-mason-city-lands-back-in-jail-on-fresh-registry-charge/

S*x offender placed in Mason City lands back in jail on fresh registry charge - NorthIowaToday.com MASON CITY — A registered s*x offender placed in Mason City after prior court and correctional proceedings was jailed Friday night on a new s*x offender registry violation charge, adding another chapter to a record that includes a conviction involving obscene material shown to a young girl and a p...

Mason City school board to consider staff changes, special education hires at June 15 meeting

MASON CITY — The Mason City Community School District Board of Education is set to consider a long list of personnel changes Monday night, June 15, 2026, including new teachers, resignations, transfers, support staff changes and extracurricular assignments for the 2026-27 school year. The personnel report was prepared by Human Resources Director Tom Drzycimski for board consideration. Several of the proposed certified hires are tied to special education positions across the district. Some of the proposed salaries are well above $70,000 per year....

https://northiowatoday.com/2026/06/14/mason-city-school-board-to-consider-staff-changes-special-education-hires-at-june-15-meeting/

Mason City school board to consider staff changes, special education hires at June 15 meeting - NorthIowaToday.com MASON CITY — The Mason City Community School District Board of Education is set to consider a long list of personnel changes Monday night, June 15, 2026, including new teachers, resignations, transfers, support staff changes and extracurricular assignments for the 2026-27 school year. The personne...