Skip to main contentSkip to main content
Globe Gazette
71°
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • user icon Guest
  • Logout
Read Today's E-edition
  • News
    • Local
    • State
    • Crime
    • Politics
    • Nation & World
    • Business
    • Markets & Stocks
    • News Tip
  • Obituaries
    • Share a story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
    • Archives
  • Opinion
    • Submit a letter
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Guest/Columnists
  • Sports
    • High School
    • Scoreboard
    • North Iowa Bulls
    • College
    • Professional
    • Outdoors
  • Lifestyles
    • Event Calendar
    • Comics
    • Puzzmo
    • Puzzles
    • Contests
    • Play
    • Celebrations
    • People
    • Faith
    • Fashion
    • Food & Cooking
    • Health
    • Home & Garden
    • Parenting
    • Pets
    • Travel
  • Join the community
    • News tip
    • Share video
    • Send a story
    • Share a photo
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Print Edition
    • E-edition
    • E-edition Archives
  • Our Publications
    • Globe Gazette
    • Britt News Tribune
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Jobs
    • Homes
    • Cars
    • Marketplace
    • Public Notices
    • Shop Local
    • I Love A Deal
  • Shopping
  • Customer Service
    • Manage Subscription
    • Activate Digital Subscription
    • Newsletter sign-up
    • Subscribe
    • Contact us
    • Help Center
  • Gift Subscriptions
  • Mobile Apps
  • Weather: Live Radar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Globe Gazette
News+
Where your story lives
Subscribe
Read Today's E-edition
Globe Gazette
News+
Where your story lives
Subscribe
  • Log In
  • user icon
    Welcome, Guest
    • My Subscription
      Help Center
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Puzzmo
  • Puzzles
  • Lifestyles
  • Public Notices
  • Jobs
  • 71° Cloudy
Charles City man gets probation for role in Hancock County copper wire theft

Charles City man gets probation for role in Hancock County copper wire theft

  • Mary Pieper

He will be required to pay his share of nearly $1.3 million in damages to the Sparboe facility located near Godell. 

New Turek TV ad highlights working-class roots in US Senate race

New Turek TV ad highlights working-class roots in US Senate race

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

The ad, titled “Seventy Three,” opens with Turek saying: “There are 73 millionaires in the U.S. Senate. I will not be one of them.”

Dan Gable endorses Adam Steen in Iowa governor’s race

Dan Gable endorses Adam Steen in Iowa governor’s race

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

In a campaign announcement, Gable said Steen has earned strong support from Iowans.

WASHBURN: The hatch is on – spring goose production is looking good

WASHBURN: The hatch is on – spring goose production is looking good

  • Lowell Washburn Special to the Globe Gazette

For Iowa’s resident flock of giant Canada geese, the 2026 spring nesting season is nearly complete. 

Globe Gazette returning to downtown Mason City next week

Globe Gazette returning to downtown Mason City next week

  • Douglas Hines Globe Gazette Editor

Offices are open by appointment only, but you can contact editor Douglas Hines at doug.hines@wcfcourier.com or (319) 610-2176 or news editor Lisa Grouette at lisa.grouette@globegazette.com or at (641) 421-0525.

Zach Wahls challenges Josh Turek to reject super PAC money as outside spending riles Iowa Dem Senate primary

Zach Wahls challenges Josh Turek to reject super PAC money as outside spending riles Iowa Dem Senate primary

  • Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Zach Wahls challenged rival Josh Turek to reject super PAC money as outside spending riles Iowa’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary.

FEMA approves $12 million in federal funding for Iowa recovery projects

FEMA approves $12 million in federal funding for Iowa recovery projects

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $11.8 million in federal funding for Iowa recovery projects as part of a broader $43 million package supporting disaster and COVID-19 recovery efforts across Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska.

Shopping
Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

Recommended For You

Globe Gazette returning to downtown Mason City next week

Globe Gazette returning to downtown Mason City next week

Charles City man gets probation for role in Hancock County copper wire theft

Charles City man gets probation for role in Hancock County copper wire theft

What Matt Campbell comments should upset Iowa State fans?

What Matt Campbell comments should upset Iowa State fans?

The Latest

North Iowa neighbors: Obituaries for May 16

North Iowa neighbors: Obituaries for May 16

Read through the obituaries published today in Globe Gazette.

North Iowans take steps toward erasing stigma of mental health conditions during walk

North Iowans take steps toward erasing stigma of mental health conditions during walk

More than 100 people participated in the annual Make It OK Walk on Thursday in Mason City. 

North Iowa neighbors: Obituaries for May 15

North Iowa neighbors: Obituaries for May 15

Read through the obituaries published today in Globe Gazette.

May 14 recap: North Iowa news you may have missed today

May 14 recap: North Iowa news you may have missed today

Thursday's news: What you missed while you were at work.

Iowa health insurance legislation signed into law by Reynolds

Iowa health insurance legislation signed into law by Reynolds

Changes to what is required when health care providers and insurance companies interact when serving a patient were signed into law Wednesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

In case you missed it: How Kim Reynolds’ priorities fared in her final year as Iowa governor

In case you missed it: How Kim Reynolds’ priorities fared in her final year as Iowa governor

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds won on taxes, schools and welfare reform, but proposals on birth control and health care stalled in final Iowa session.

New job postings for North Iowa job seekers

New job postings for North Iowa job seekers

Browse through the latest North Iowa employment postings and find your next career.

North Iowa neighbors: Obituaries for May 14

North Iowa neighbors: Obituaries for May 14

Read through the obituaries published today in Globe Gazette.

Editor's Pick

Green Thumbs: Horticulture program at Clear Lake School District is growing

Green Thumbs: Horticulture program at Clear Lake School District is growing

  • Mary Pieper

A new hoop house was recently built next to the main greenhouse at the high school.

  • Going Green: North Iowans celebrate Earth Week
  • New performing arts center being built at Clear Lake High School

Interact With Us

Explore local history with our digital newspaper archives!

Explore local history with our digital newspaper archives!

Visit our online archives for thousands of historical articles, obituaries and announcements.

2026 Readers' Choice

2026 Readers' Choice

View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.

Latest Video

Protesters march in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision final

Protesters march in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision final

WATCH NOW: Councilman Josh Masson talks about the theater grand reopening

WATCH NOW: Councilman Josh Masson talks about the theater grand reopening

WATCH NOW: Planes landing at the River City Fly-In Breakfast

WATCH NOW: Planes landing at the River City Fly-In Breakfast

US Lawmakers Back Taiwan's Participation at WTO

US Lawmakers Back Taiwan's Participation at WTO

Sports

How Yohel Pozo has looked to stay ready for at-bats in limited bench role

How Yohel Pozo has looked to stay ready for at-bats in limited bench role

While working in a limited role off the bench, catcher Yohel Pozo collected four hits in two starts during the Cardinals' three-game visit to face the A's. 

Column: Mystery of the missing Crosstown Cup doesn’t damper enthusiasm for the City Series

Column: Mystery of the missing Crosstown Cup doesn’t damper enthusiasm for the City Series

It pains me to report that no one seemed to know the whereabouts of the Crosstown Cup before Friday’s opener of the City Series at White Sox Park.

Mac Engel: Are international athletes taking too many college spots away from Americans?

Mac Engel: Are international athletes taking too many college spots away from Americans?

FORT WORTH, Texas — Maybe it is an oversight, or his staff doesn’t care, but the current President of the United States, who has made “foreigners” a priority in his term, and has issued an executive order to “save” college athletics, did not take a closer look at the number of international players throughout NCAA sports. America’s colleges and universities are under attack for a lot of ...

Vahe Gregorian: The World (Cup) is coming to Kansas City. Meet the catalyst in the city's rise as a host.

Vahe Gregorian: The World (Cup) is coming to Kansas City. Meet the catalyst in the city's rise as a host.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the most essential of ways, Kansas City being named a 2026 FIFA World Cup host spans the globe and eras back to 1966. That’s when the visionary Lamar Hunt, founder of the AFL and owner of the Chiefs, turned on ABC’s Wide World of Sports to watch England and West Germany play in the men’s final of the global soccer tournament. Enthralled with the spectacle, Hunt “pioneered ...

Community News

Provided
Iowa 175 west of Morrison to close May 26 for bridge work
Provided

Iowa 175 west of Morrison to close May 26 for bridge work

  • Department of Transportation
  • 0

Iowa 175 will close May 26–Sept. 30 west of Morrison for bridge replacement over Munn’s Creek, with traffic detoured via Iowa 14 and Grundy County roads.

Provided
Draft FY 2027-2031 Iowa transportation program presented
Provided

Draft FY 2027-2031 Iowa transportation program presented

  • Department of Transportation
  • 0

Iowa DOT has presented a $4.2 billion draft FY 2027-2031 transportation improvement program, detailing major highway, bridge, and interstate projects statewide.

Provided
Iowa Transportation Commission actions from May 12 meeting
Provided

Iowa Transportation Commission actions from May 12 meeting

  • Department of Transportation
  • 0

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved minutes, rules, the draft 2027-2031 program, and RISE funding for Perry, West Burlington, New Hampton, and Bondurant.

Provided
Best patios in Clear Lake, Iowa for outdoor dining
Provided

Best patios in Clear Lake, Iowa for outdoor dining

  • Libbey Hohn
  • 0

Explore top patios in Clear Lake, Iowa, from lakefront bars and rooftop drinks to casual family-friendly spots for outdoor meals, snacks, and takeout by the water.

Listen Now Podcasts

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The conversation examines professional standards, personal judgment and why similar actions can lead to very different consequences across careers, institutions and public expectations.

What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine modern pet culture, from rising spending to emotional bonds and the ethical tensions between care, control and consistency.

Life & Entertainment

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

"Bangaranga," sung by female artist Dara, a thumping, crowd-pleasing dance track, avoided politics and touched on themes of empowerment.

How Rx Kids’ cash aid is helping Michigan moms afford diapers, food and rent

How Rx Kids’ cash aid is helping Michigan moms afford diapers, food and rent

By this summer, a cash aid program for moms and babies will have gone from operating in one city to more than 60 communities across Michigan.

Tennessee McDonald's manager has fostered 91 teen girls in 15 years

Tennessee McDonald's manager has fostered 91 teen girls in 15 years

Several of Donna Neal's foster children said she mixes tough love, a big heart and Big Macs to launch some of the state's most challenging foster kids into living independently.

Local Events

Some features on this page require cookie consent to load. Please update your cookie preferences to continue

Update settings to continue…

Please try the following steps to enable.

  • Open FireFox Settings → Privacy & Security → Website Privacy Preferences
  • Make sure "Tell websites not to sell or share my data" is not checked.
  • Make sure "Send websites a Do Not Track request" is not checked.
  • Open Chrome Settings → Privacy & Security → Third-party cookies
  • Under Advanced, make sure "Do Not Track " is disabled.
  • Open Edge Settings → Privacy, search, and services
  • Under Privacy, make sure "Send Do Not Track" requests is not enabled
  • Open Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
  • Make sure "Block third-party cookies" is not enabled
  • Open your browser settings and make sure "Do Not Track " is disabled.
  • Open your cookie preferences.
    • Make sure "Targeted Advertising" is toggled ON.
    • Make sure "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" is toggled OFF.
    • Click Save

Partner

Sponsored
Ballard’s Resort delivers a Lake of the Woods experience that goes beyond the catch

Ballard’s Resort delivers a Lake of the Woods experience that goes beyond the catch

Content by Ballard’s Resort. Experience the fishing trip of your dreams at Ballard’s Resort on Lake of the Woods and Ballard’s Black Island.

Partner
Handling Unexpected Expenses With Installment Loans: A Practical Guide

Handling Unexpected Expenses With Installment Loans: A Practical Guide

Provided content. Here is a guide to understanding installment loans and when they can be helpful.

Contributor
12 Easy Ways To Make Your Home Feel New Again

12 Easy Ways To Make Your Home Feel New Again

Contributor content. Revamping your living space doesn't always require a complete overhaul.

Contributor
Crypto Meets Policy Power: Key Takeaways From Digital Asset Discussions at Davos 2026

Crypto Meets Policy Power: Key Takeaways From Digital Asset Discussions at Davos 2026

Contributor content. News reports about the 2026 World Economic Forum varied widely.

Shopping

Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

Local Businesses

Scoopy Doos

Scoopy Doos

127 N Clark St, Forest City, IA 50436
  • Website

Denny's School Of Dance

396 Willowbrook Dr, Mason City, IA 50401

Mitchell County Abstract Office

519 Main St, Osage, IA 50461

Print Ads

HAMILTON SHOP & AUCTION - Ad from 2026-05-14
Service

HAMILTON SHOP & AUCTION - Ad from 2026-05-14

HERTZ FARM MANAGEMENT - Ad from 2026-05-16
Farm

HERTZ FARM MANAGEMENT - Ad from 2026-05-16

HERTZ FARM MANAGEMENT - Ad from 2026-05-16
Farm

HERTZ FARM MANAGEMENT - Ad from 2026-05-16

CENTURY 21 PREFERRED - Ad from 2026-05-12
Sale

CENTURY 21 PREFERRED - Ad from 2026-05-12

CENTURY 21 PREFERRED - Ad from 2026-05-12
Sale

CENTURY 21 PREFERRED - Ad from 2026-05-12

CENTURY 21 PREFERRED - Ad from 2026-05-12
Sale

CENTURY 21 PREFERRED - Ad from 2026-05-12

2026 Readers' Choice

2026 Readers' Choice

Globe Gazette
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
    Prefer us on Google

    Sites & Partners

    • Globe Gazette
    • Forest City Summit
    • Online Features

    Services

    • Contact Us
    • Place an Ad
    • Activate Full Access
    • Full Access FAQ
    • Work here
    • Dealer Returns
    • Licensing
    • Shopping
    © Copyright 2026 Globe Gazette, PO Box 271 Mason City, IA 50402
    Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences
    Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.
    • Notifications
    • Settings
    You don't have any notifications.

    Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.

    Topics

    News Alerts

    Breaking News