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  Thunderstorms likely this evening. Then the chance of scattered thunderstorms overnight. A few storms may be severe. Low 53F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90%..
  
  Tonight
  
  Thunderstorms likely this evening. Then the chance of scattered thunderstorms overnight. A few storms may be severe. Low 53F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
  
  Updated: September 20, 2018 @ 6:36 pm
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Landmark bar Ransom's Pleazol celebrates 150 years in Mason City (with photos)

Mason City & North Iowa

Landmark bar Ransom's Pleazol celebrates 150 years in Mason City (with photos)

ARIAN SCHUESSLER arian.schuessler@globegazette.com

MASON CITY | Beer delivery men arrived with carts stacked high at Ransom’s Pleazol early Thursday morning as Tammy Davies hurried to unlock the door.

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Sports

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Iowa State football: Cyclones moving forward with Noland in new role

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