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CEDAR FALLS – The UNI men’s basketball team took on the 3rd place Sycamores of Indiana State on Saturday afternoon, falling 61-57. The Panther’s opened the game hot, knocking down early threes
Ralph James Shafer, 89, of Mason City, died on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his home. Ralph was born March 24, 1931 in Grand Junction, Iowa to Carl and Pearl (Cox) Shafer.
SIOUX CITY – A man, illegally in the United States, who conspired to distribute methamphetamine while possessing a firearm was sentenced February 3, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Oscar Pena-Solis,
IOWA CITY – Iowa’s Ferentz held a press conference this week and talked about the program’s recruits and the upcoming 2021 season: University of Iowa Football Media Conference Wednesday, February 3, 2021
CEDAR RAPIDS – A former high-level manager of a Sioux Center grain cooperative who directed subordinate employees to blend oats into soybeans was sentenced February 2, 2021, to three months in federal
Virginia Ward, 95, of Mason City, passed away on January 21, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa. No services will be held because of the virus and health issues in the
DES MOINES — Iowa will receive $4,677,279 over five years as part of a settlement with one of the world’s largest consulting firms, McKinsey & Co., over its role in fueling the
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 2/4/2021 Payee Description Amount ——————————– AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS #14583 M/E REPAIRS 175.00 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 321.28 ACTIVE911 INC MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 585.00 AHLERS AND COONEY
“If your plan is for one year plant rice. If your plan is for 10 years plant trees. If your plan is 100 years educate children.” Confucius. Our democracy is dependent on
PALO ALTO COUNTY – A deer sprang from a ditch and rammed a North Iowa woman’s pickup, causing her possible injuries and $10,000 damage to the vehicle. On February 3, 2021, at
CORALVILLE –The University of Iowa Volleyball team came up short in its second match against Indiana, falling 3-2 in a five-set thriller inside Xtream Arena on Saturday afternoon. Junior Courtney Buzzerio registered
RURAL CLEAR LAKE – A woman was hurt in a two-vehicle collision outside Clear Lake Friday. On February 5, 2021 at about 11:00 AM, the Cerro Gordo Sheriff’s Office responded to a
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa football schedule has been adjusted for the 2021 season, with opponents remaining as originally announced, but the sequence of opponents changing. That includes the continuation
CEDAR FALLS – UNI Director of Athletics David Harris announced contract extensions for four UNI coaches; Chris Sagers (Women’s Tennis), Nick Lakin (Women’s Swim and Dive), Bruce Erickson (Women’s Soccer) and John
RUTHVEN – A North Iowa woman is charged with theft for allegedly stealing packages on residence steps. On January 31, 2021, at 9:47 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office charged 18-year-old
Duane Ray Mummelthie, 84, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in his Gilbert, Arizona home. A private family service will be held in Mason City, before his burial at Elmwood
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds is phasing out Covid requirements in Iowa as new virus variants are creeping into the state. Friday, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that