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This is the official page of the Mason City Police Department in Mason City, Iowa. This page was created to provide people who live and work in Mason City, Iowa, or others with an interest in the Mason City Police Department, access to information about the Mason City Police Department and a platform with which to interact with the Mason City Police Department. This page is monitored and

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• In case of emergency, or if you need police assistance, dial 911.

• Do not use this page to report a crime. To report a crime or leave a tip dial 641-421-3636 extension 0 to reach police dispatch or 1-800-383-0088 to leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of North Central Iowa. You can also submit an anonymous tip through the link on the Mason City Police Department website: http://www.masoncity.net/pView.aspx?id=17966&catid=481.

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Update: Homicide Investigationhttps://files.municipalone.com/masoncity-ia/2074123453060926pm.pdf
06/09/2026

Update: Homicide Investigation
https://files.municipalone.com/masoncity-ia/2074123453060926pm.pdf

Homicide InvestigationOn June 6, 2026 at about 1038 hours, Mason City Police were dispatched to 628 3rd St NE for a welf...
06/06/2026

Homicide Investigation

On June 6, 2026 at about 1038 hours, Mason City Police were dispatched to 628 3rd St NE for a welfare check on a female. Upon arrival the female was found unresponsive, and medics determined she was deceased.

Further investigation revealed that the female did not die from natural causes.

At about 1114 hours, officers performed a traffic stop in the 400 block of 7th St SW. Officers detained the driver Steven Stotts, age 75, who lives at 628 3rd St NE, as a person of interest.

Stotts was later charged with 1st Degree Murder and taken to the Cerro Gordo County Jail where he was held.

There is no ongoing threat to the citizens of Mason City. This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information is asked to call the Mason City Police Department at 641-421-3636.

Additional information may be released later, as it becomes available.

Mason City Police were assisted by Mason City Fire, Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation, Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation Crime Laboratory, and the Medical Examiner’s Office.

🍩 Happy Donut Day! 🍩A big thank you to the Salvation Army and Jane Fischer for the delicious donuts and for making our d...
06/05/2026

🍩 Happy Donut Day! 🍩

A big thank you to the Salvation Army and Jane Fischer for the delicious donuts and for making our day a little sweeter. Your generosity and kindness are truly appreciated!

Shooting Investigation from June 3, 2026 https://files.municipalone.com/masoncity-ia/2074122602060426pm.pdf
06/04/2026

Shooting Investigation from June 3, 2026https://files.municipalone.com/masoncity-ia/2074122602060426pm.pdf

05/22/2026

As we get ready for the parade and other festivities tomorrow, there are two words to keep in mind: “Plan” & “Safety”.

“PLAN”: If you live on or near the parade route, we will close the streets by 7:15 am. This means there will be no access on the route or crossing the route. If you are in this area and need to run errands, please do them today; tomorrow morning will not be an option. Residents living outside the area, keep in mind you may have to find alternative routes to your destination(s). Ex: if you are a resident living in the Asbury area and need to go to Hy-Vee East, using Illinois will not be an option, as a section will be closed off.

Floats- If you are bringing in a float, there is a designated route for you to enter the staging area. Whoever entered the float would have received this information if it were not you. Make sure you are aware of this route, so you do not have the frustration of trying to turn a float around or finding an alternative route.

“SAFETY”- Barricades are put in place so that vehicles do not enter an area where citizens may be sitting or walking prior to the parade starting. These are areas where normally citizens would not be walking, and why extra caution is being taken. PLEASE DO NOT move barricades. We do not want to see anyone get hurt because someone felt the need to move a barricade, because they thought it did not apply to them. It is also against the law.

We hope everyone has a great time watching the STU Neverman Run, parade, carnival rides, & concerts.

Have a great weekend!
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Today, we had the honor of qualifying our retirees under HR218. Their years of service, dedication, and unwavering commi...
05/19/2026

Today, we had the honor of qualifying our retirees under HR218. Their years of service, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our community continue to make us proud.

Thank you to all of our retired officers who continue to demonstrate pride in the badge. We are grateful for your service and your continued dedication.

Congratulations to everyone who qualified today!

Thank you to the Casey's Stores and their thoughtful employees for dropping off goodies for Mason City Police Department...
05/18/2026

Thank you to the Casey's Stores and their thoughtful employees for dropping off goodies for Mason City Police Department during National Police Week. We are so grateful to all the people who dropped off items, posted, and talked to us all week thanking us for our service.

Thank you so much to Tina for bringing in handwritten cards and thin blue line flags for the employees at Mason City Pol...
05/15/2026

Thank you so much to Tina for bringing in handwritten cards and thin blue line flags for the employees at Mason City Police Department during Police Week. We are so lucky to have all the support we have here in our community.

Thank you to Wal-Mart for bringing in large meat and cheese trays for the Mason City Police Department during Police Wee...
05/15/2026

Thank you to Wal-Mart for bringing in large meat and cheese trays for the Mason City Police Department during Police Week. Your kindness is much appreciated.

National Peace Officers Memorial Day is observed annually on May 15 to honor federal, state, and local law enforcement o...
05/15/2026

National Peace Officers Memorial Day is observed annually on May 15 to honor federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty. Established by Congress in 1962, it falls within National Police Week, featuring ceremonies in Washington, D.C., and lowered flags.

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