Robin McClelland

Mason City

City Government Reporter at Mitchell County Press

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People's Rally in Central Park re-introduces Nathan Sage

4 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

Nathan Sage, a Mason City native and recently announced U.S. Senate candidate, returned to his hometown Saturday for the People's Rally in Central Park. It was one of a number of rallies across the country Saturday protesting the policies of the Trump administration. Sage, who announced this week he is challenging U.S. Sen. Jon Ernst in 2026, encouraged those in the crowd to vote in upcoming elections. Ernst has not yet launched a re-election campaign, but has expressed a desire for a third term.
Emergency responders called to East Park

5 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

Emergency responders were dispatched to East Park on Saturday afternoon, where a crew launched a boat and searched along the banks of the river. Mason City Police Department offered no public information regarding the call. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Responders included Mason City Police Department, Mason City Fire Department and paramedics.
The People's Rally expected to bring protesters to downtown

6 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

The People's Rally demonstration will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Mason City's downtown Central Park. The rally was organized by the group that created the Hands Off! march April 5. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts The rally is supported by a Facebook page called North Iowa Fights Back.
Grassley to hold town meeting in Northwood Wednesday

6 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, will hold a town meeting from 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, in the Olson Community Room,909 First Ave. S. in Northwoodas part of his annual 99 county meetings, his office announced in a press release. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts “You can’t have representative government without dialogue between elected officials and the people we represent,” Grassley said.
Cuts to local food programs causing financial woes

6 days ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

Cuts to federal programs by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency have created a huge hole in the budgets of Iowa food banks and eliminated a program providing fresh, local food to area schools. "These cuts will affect every food bank in the state, including Hawkeye Harvest," said Jane Reynolds, vice president of the Hawkeye Harvest board.
North Iowa Concert Band to present free spring concert

1 week ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

North Iowa Area Community College invites the community to experience an evening of music at the North Iowa Concert Band’s annual spring concert, "A Night At The Movies." This free event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at the NIACC Auditorium, according to a press release. Derrick Snead, NIACC’s director of bands will direct an evening of cinematic magic as we bring the silver screen to life through music.
Mayor Schickel honored as Mason City's longest serving Mayor

1 week ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

Not much gets by Bill Schickel, but his colleagues in city government caught the mayor by surprise Tuesday night by declaring this week -- April 13-19 -- as Mayor William Schickel Week. "Well, I gotta say council members, you got me," Schickel said with a grin. The unexpected proclamation organized by Councilmember Josh Masson, assisted by City Administrator Aaron Burnett and city staff, honored Shickel for being Mason City's longest-serving mayor.
Bill and Candi Schickel

1 week ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

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1 week ago | globegazette.com | Robin McClelland

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IA: North Iowa at Work: Mason City Transit Department

1 week ago | masstransitmag.com | Mason City |Robin McClelland

There's lots to do and see in Mason City, and for those without a private vehicle public transportation can get you where you want to go. The Mason City Transit Department is made up of Dylan Shulte, transit operations manager, and Nick Kauffman, transit supervisor, at City Hall. The pair are backed by three administrative assistants and 18 part-time transit drivers who run the five carefully planned routes throughout the city.