Robin McClelland

Mason City

City Government Reporter at Mitchell County Press

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Clear Lake Area Concert Association announces 2025-26 series

2 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

The Clear Lake Area Concert Association has announced its 2025-2026 seasonThe season kicks off Sept. 6 with "American Tune with Tom Glynn." This award-winning singer and songwriter takes you on a trip back to the 1970s with songs by Paul Simon, Jim Croce and James Taylor. Oct. 17 will bring "AmeriCoustic with Dan Miller," with his unique brand of music, humor, western history and poetry.
Riceville woman charged with hate crime for April 4 incident

2 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

A Riceville woman is facing hate crime charges after she allegedly harassed a group of LBGTQ guests at an Osage hotel. Ashley Bartels, 35, of Riceville was charged with four counts of assault - violation of individual rights under Iowa's hate crime statute and possession of a controlled substance-marijuana following an incident April 4 at the AmericInn by Wyndham Osage hotel.
New Horizons Band presents Spring Concert

3 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

The New Horizons Band presents its spring concert at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Reunion Hall at The Music Man Square. The band is made up of local residents over the age of 50 with a love of music. Many who join haven't picked up an instrument since they last played in high school, but director Bernie Bjorklund says it's just like riding a bike. "Music doesn't ever leave you, so if you played at any time in your life, we welcome you here in New Horizons," Bjorklund said.
Tom Glynn

3 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

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3 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

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Head Start students share why they love their Moms

5 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

Mother's Day has been celebrated in the United States since the early part of the 20th century. Countries around the world have their own versions of the holiday celebrating mothers, motherhood and maternal care. At Clear Lake Head Start and Early Head Start, kids prepared this week for a holiday celebrating their favorite person, Mom. Head Start serves children 3 and 4 years old, while Early Head Start is available for kids from six weeks of age to 3 years old.
Councilmember John Lee announces run for Mason City Mayor

5 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

John Lee, 1st Ward Mason City councilmember since 2011, is running for mayor of Mason City. Lee made the announcement Thursday after current Mayor Bill Schickel said May 2 he will not seek a sixth term in the fall. Lee has worked for the Mason City Community School District since 1994. He is a history teacher and has served as head football coach for the past 14 years. Lee also holds an Iowa Real Estate license.
Cinema Stomp is Mason City's newest film club at Brix Annex

6 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

Are you in the mood for a really good, bad movie? Cinema Stomp is a monthly event at Brix Annex, 28 E. State St. in Mason City, featuring films chosen from the American Genre Film Archive. At 8 p.m. Saturday, Brix Annex will screen "The Toxic Avenger," a 1984 satire. The annex offers drink specials and free popcorn during each Cinema Stomp event. A cast member from the "The Toxic Avenger" will introduce the film. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a social hour.
Councilmember John Lee announces run for Mason City Mayor

6 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

John Lee, 1st Ward Mason City councilmember since 2011, is running for mayor of Mason City. Lee made the announcement today after current Mayor Bill Schickel said May 2 he will not seek a sixth term in the fall. Lee has worked for the Mason City Community School District since 1994. He is a history teacher and has served as head football coach for the past 14 years. Lee also holds an Iowa Real Estate license.
Malik's reopens at Highways 122 and US 65 after struggles with city

1 week ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

Abdul "Malik" Awan has reopened his second Mason City convenience store after the building was hit by a car and difficulties with the city involving noncompliance with permitting and age restricted sales. The store, Malik's, is located at 418 S. Federal Ave. It was open for just five days before a driver struck a wall south of the entryway. The building needed repairs before it could reopen. Repairs were made and the permits have been fulfilled, according to Awan.