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Cerro Gordo families struggle in child care deserts

The lack of child care providers in North Iowa leaves middle-income families searching for relief.

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Food deliveries soar, restaurants face rising costs amid diners' return

Almost two years after the beginning of the pandemic, restaurants have yet to return to normal.

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La Luz Centro Cultural prepares Latinx community for workforce

“We just make sure that the community knows that we’re here to support whoever needs support.”

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People You Should Know: Mark Sampson, guru of sound

Sampson’s niche is music technology, but he has also painted instruments, and built two successful music equipment companies.

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Newman Catholic's Singing Valentines make sweet return to North Iowa community

Newman Catholic choir students gathered in groups Monday to bring Valentine's cheer to people throughout Mason City in the form of Singing Valentines.

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North Iowa tax specialist gives hints at what to expect this season

Parents can take advantage of expanded credits this tax season.

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Plymouth man content on volunteerism path

“Honestly, I think I have always been a volunteer,” Neal Brennan replied when asked why he decided to take on projects to improve the small town of Plymouth. “In 1984,

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Landowners air concerns about wind farms in Cerro Gordo

Landowners and concerned parties throughout Cerro Gordo county met last week to discuss a potential wind energy project that would impact land south of Mason City.

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Gray James of Britt will be inducted to the Iowa Rock Hall of Fame

The Gray James Band of Britt, Iowa was recently announced as an inductee into the Iowa Rock Hall of Fame.

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Mason City woman works to protect unborn victims of violence

Kaylee Ciavarelli is writing Love's Law to protect unborn victims against domestic abuse.

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