Local News - The Globe Gazette

MASON CITY — Representatives of FEMA and the Small Business Administration urge flood victims to contact them.

MASON CITY — Some Mason City elementary students who will be in band for the first time this fall are getting a head start this summer.

CLEAR LAKE — The Clear Lake police officer injured in a hit-and-run accident last month is back on the job. And a squad car has been purchased to replace the one totaled in the incident.

OSAGE — Troy Krahenbuhl worked for years in the restaurant business in Arizona, Minneapolis and Orlando, Fla.

CEDAR RAPIDS — A 38-year-old Wisconsin man faces federal charges after allegedly attempting to have sex with a juvenile under the age of 16 in Mitchell County.

FOREST CITY — Students studying for a career in TV or film at Waldorf College can now enjoy the benefits of high-definition.

ALGONA — More than 200 cyclists are riding in what is being called the largest bike tour ever to cross North America.

GARNER — A Garner company has been cited with two violations related to plant safety, observed during the investigation into an employee’s fatal accident. But neither violation was found to have contributed to the man’s death.

VENTURA — The Ventura School District has a new principal for grades 7-12.

BRITT — 2008 Hobo Days begins with a silent auction, Hobo SLC’s Kiddie parade, official lighting of the fire at Hobo Jungle, and Night of 1,000 Stars races at Hancock County Speedway.

Lake preservation group sets annual picnic for Friday

MASON CITY — Despite a large disparity in fundraising and an uphill battle against the long-standing incumbent, Becky Greenwald, the Democratic nominee for Fourth District Congress, is optimistic about her race against Republican Tom Latham.

MASON CITY — Mason City resident Chris Watts has filed as an independent candidate for the District 3 Cerro Gordo Board of Supervisors position, challenging incumbent Phil Dougherty in the November general election.

OSAGE — Mitchell County Supervisor Stan Walk, defeated in the Republican primary in June, has filed to run as an independent.

 ALEXANDER — The public is invited to a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Alexander fire station.

MASON CITY — Jim Patrick stood patiently Tuesday night in East Park, watching his daughter and her friend play a game at the Mason City Parks and Recreation booth.

MASON CITY — Fast response by a 25-year-old man Tuesday night may have saved the life of a young Mason City woman who allegedly jumped into Willow Creek.

BRITT — In a town that may be best known for its celebration of the “wanderer,”  pride is certainly no stranger.

BRITT — This week, the Hobo Jungle is going to be wild.