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Fatal Charles City House Fire Cause “Undetermined” 

The cause of last week’s fatal house fire in Charles City has been ruled “undetermined.” The Charles City Fire Department…

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Strong Storms Expected Across North Iowa Again Today, More Rounds Possible Through Week

DES MOINES, Iowa (NorthIowaNow) — North Iowa is bracing for multiple rounds of severe weather beginning late Tuesday afternoon, with…

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⚡Severe Storm Threat Builds Across Iowa This Week⚡

Des Moines, Iowa (April 13, 2026) — Much of Iowa is bracing for multiple rounds of potentially severe weather this…

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Active Weather Pattern Brings Severe Storm Risk to Iowa Into Early Next Week

MASON CITY, Iowa — A multi-day stretch of active weather is expected to bring multiple rounds of thunderstorms to Iowa,…

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Secretary Naig Awards 30 Value-Added Choose Iowa Grants, Includes Handful of North/Northeast Iowa Projects

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recently announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has awarded…

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North Iowa Band Festival Committee Announces 87th Festival Honorees

MASON CITY, Iowa — The North Iowa Band Festival Committee has announced the honorees for the 87th annual North Iowa…

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Severe storms possible across Iowa Thursday and Friday; large hail, tornadoes among threats

MASON CITY, Iowa — Multiple rounds of severe weather are expected across Iowa beginning Thursday and continuing into Friday, with…

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United Way Launches “United We Can” Food Drive Across North Iowa

MASON CITY, IA — The United Way of North Central Iowa is calling on residents, businesses, and community groups to…

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Northeast Iowa Man Crashes Stolen Vehicle, Arrested on More Than Two Dozen Burglary, Theft Charges

A northeast Iowa man is facing over two dozen burglary and/or theft charges after he crashed the stolen vehicle he…

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Decorah Gets Hearing Before Conference Realignment Committee

While no final decision was made, the Decorah School District’s request to possibly form a new conference similar to the…

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