Month: July 2018

Worth County Man Found Dead Over The Weekend

Kensett, Iowa – A Kensett man listed missing by the Worth County Sheriff’s Office Friday was found dead later that day.…

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New Company To Bring Better Internet To Rural Areas

Harmony, Minnesota – Three local cooperatives announced their intent to create a company, MiBroadband, to serve fixed wireless broadband to areas…

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Ronald R. Mayer, 73, Stacyville

Ronald R. Mayer, age 73, of Stacyville, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in…

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Retired Mason City Doctor Being Sued For Malpractice

Mason City, Iowa – A now-retired Mason City Doctor is being sued for medical malpractice.  Court documents say Mercy Medical Center…

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KCHA Sports Report (7/27)

We begin today’s report with a look at the Iowa State Baseball Tournament in Des Moines.  Top ranked Mason City…

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Dicamba Herbicide Destroying Soybeans Across Midwest

Ames, Iowa – A new report estimates more than one-million acres of soybeans across the region have been accidentally damaged by…

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Lorraine Meitner, 83, Osage

Lorraine “Boots” Meitner, age 83, of Osage, died from complications of Amyloidosis, Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Mitchell County Regional…

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New Study Finds Area Workforce Likely To Change Jobs For Unusual Reasons

Charles City, Iowa – A new study released yesterday reveals area residents wouldn’t change their jobs for just better wages.  Charles…

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Fake Currency Cashing In At Banks In Surrounding Areas

Osage, Iowa – The Osage Chamber of Commerce is warning residents of fake currency in Mitchell County. The bills used recently…

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KCHA Sports Report (7/26)

The Iowa High School Athletic Association continued its baseball State Tournament yesterday at Principal Park in Des Moines with the…

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Arlene Balsley, 90, Charles City

Arlene Balsley, age 90, of Charles City and formerly of Osage, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at the Floyd County…

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Education Atop Lt. Governor’s Platform During Middle School Visit

Charles City, Iowa – Preparing society’s future was a common, but the most important theme yesterday. Lieutenant governor candidate Rita…

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KCHA Sports Report (7/25)

The Iowa High School Athletic Association continued its State Baseball Tournament at Principal Park in Des Moines yesterday with the…

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Floyd County Board Of Supervisor Meeting Notes

Charles City, Iowa – This morning the Floyd County of Supervisors decided to not take any action on increasing the size…

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Local Foundation Calling For Hall Of Fame Nominations

Charles City, Iowa – Etch your name in Comet history. With the dawn of fall sports on the horizon, that means…

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Analyn Ocampo, 45, Forest City

Analyn Ocampo, 45, of Forest City, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in…

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CC Police Fundraising For New K-9 Jordy

Charles City Police Chief Hugh Anderson stopped by the morning show to discuss Jordy, the new K-9, who will be…

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KCHA Sports Report (7/24)

The Iowa State Baseball Tournament continued yesterday with Class 2A Quarter-Final match-ups.  Top seed Iowa City Regina got a 6-1…

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Iowa Secretary Of Ag Visits Floyd County Fair

Charles City, Iowa – His agriculture love and county fair passion continues fuels a commitment for Iowa farmers and ranchers.…

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Body Recovered From Upper Iowa River In Northeast Iowa

DECORAH, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say a body has been recovered from the Upper Iowa River in northeast Iowa. The…

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