The Globe Gazette

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Officials say too much rain and an influx of debris from last year's flood are causing the stench drifting from Iowa City's landfill. Full Story »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Prosecutors and defense attorneys for the former manager of an Iowa kosher slaughterhouse offered starkly different portraits of the man accused of defrauding a bank Monday in the closing arguments of his nearly monthlong financial fraud trial. Full Story »

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State researchers say they may have made a major breakthrough in the fight against Parkinson's disease. Full Story »

FLOYD — Floyd Lions will have their annual pancake and sausage supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Floyd Community Center. Full Story »

BRITT — Carol Rasmuson wanted her century-old family farm to be converted to wetlands. Full Story »

CHARLES CITY — A Charles City couple is staying with family after a fire Monday that destroyed their home. Full Story »

DUMONT — The bid opening and sale of the Dumont School has been delayed until 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. Full Story »

BRITT — A recount will be conducted in a Britt City Council race. Full Story »

MASON CITY — Hy-Vee East officials presented North Iowa Christian School with a Smartboard on Monday. Full Story »

MASON CITY — The North Iowa Youth Center, which has provided hundreds of young people with educational programs, social activities and community service opportunities for more than 11 years, is in danger of losing its home. Full Story »

MASON CITY — The Mason City School Board on Monday agreed to hire a Waterloo firm to handle the sale of bonds for the high school/ John Adams Middle school renovation project. Full Story »

DES MOINES — State lawmakers said Monday they expect action next session to make changes to public employee retirement programs but the scope will be tempered by the ability of government entities to invest more. Full Story »

DES MOINES – A Canadian filmmaker Monday said he stands to lose his credibility and a lot of money if a judge does not order the state of Iowa to honor a contractual agreement that included a commitment of $6.5 million in tax credits to his project. Full Story »

MASON CITY — The executive director of Parents United of North Central Iowa is no longer working for the agency, an agency spokeswoman said Monday. Full Story »

DES MOINES — Gov. Chet Culver and the leader of a union representing the largest group of Iowa’s state employees announced an agreement to save nearly 500 state jobs by imposing furloughs and benefit reductions. Full Story »

Although Cerro Gordo County students seem to have stayed comparatively healthy — to date — several other North Iowa schools are seeing absenteeism rates climb over 10 percent. Full Story »

GARNER — Deputy Hancock County Recorder June Brady was named Monday as the county recorder replacing Sandra Brunsen. Full Story »

MASON CITY — Who’s been sleeping in my bed? Full Story »

MASON CITY — Deer are on the move and making for treacherous travel for North Iowa drivers. Full Story »

DES MOINES (AP) — The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting two more swine flu-related deaths. Full Story »

MASON CITY — A benefit for 2008 Newman High School graduate Tiffani Trappe is planned for 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the south side of the All Seasons Building on the North Iowa Fairgrounds in Mason City. Full Story »

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in Des Moines say they are looking into the possibility a Drake University student who suffered alcohol poisoning may have been sickened during a hazing. Full Story »

GARNER — A 47-year-old Mason City woman has been sentenced in connection with a third or subsequent conviction on a charge of operating while under the influence in Hancock County. Full Story »

ST. ANSGAR — A bone marrow drive will be held for Connor Gordon of Grafton from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the St. Ansgar High School library. Full Story »

KANAWHA — A 34-year-old Kanawha woman has been sentenced to three years probation for possession of a drug precursor. Full Story »