Governor adds numerous store closures to disaster proclamation — watch Thursday’s news conference here (VIDEO)

Story updated at 5:00 AM JOHNSTON — Governor Kim Reynolds is ordering more businesses to close and adding… More »

MercyOne president says still a need for N95 mask donations — county health department asks for thermometer donations

MASON CITY — Hospitals nationwide have been dealing with shortages of personal protective equipment, also known as… More »

Governor Reynolds daily update at 2:30 — listen on AM-1300 KGLO, kgloam.com or watch here

North-central Iowa native living in China encourages people to listen to health officials about COVID-19 (AUDIO)

SICHUA, CHINA — A north-central Iowa native now living in China encourages everybody to stay at home… More »

Local school psychologist offers advice on helping children through the COVID-19 crisis

MASON CITY — With schools either being closed or being moved to online learning, as well as… More »

CG Public Health director once again asks for people to stay at home, don’t have parties or big gatherings

MASON CITY — The director of the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health renewed his plea during… More »

MercyOne North Iowa sets aside 45 beds specifically for any future COVID-19 surge

MASON CITY — The president of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is applauding the good response and hard… More »

Mason City’s mayor thanks community for response in COVID-19 situation

MASON CITY — Mason City’s mayor Bill Schickel thanked the community’s health partners during a news conference on… More »

Watch the Cerro Gordo County/MercyOne/City of Mason City weekly news conference

The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, and the City of… More »

Governor Reynolds press conference at 2:30 PM today — local officials press conference at 3:30 — click here to watch/listen

Governor Reynolds will hold her daily briefing at 2:30 PM this afternoon — listen live on AM-1300