Iowa woman charged with murder after boyfriend shot dead
RYAN, IOWA – An Iowa woman is charged with murder after her boyfriend was shot dead during an argument. On Monday, February 8, 2021, at 1:14 AM, the Delaware County Communications center
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RYAN, IOWA – An Iowa woman is charged with murder after her boyfriend was shot dead during an argument. On Monday, February 8, 2021, at 1:14 AM, the Delaware County Communications center
LINCOLN, NE – The Iowa Hawkeyes (11-6, 7-6) defeated Nebraska (9-8, 7-7), 88-81 in a Big Ten Conference road game. The Hawkeyes are 7-6 on Nebraska’s home court. Freshman Caitlin Clark’s career-high
Klar J. Schaefer, 77, of Rockwell passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City. Funeral services are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home. majorericksonfuneralhome.com
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds, along with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Innovation Council, today announced the state’s Manufacturing 4.0 plan, a roadmap to help Iowa manufacturers remain
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who unlawfully possessed a firearm silencer was sentenced today to more than four years in federal prison. Shane Horsfall, age 37, from Dubuque, Iowa, received the prison
MASON CITY – Awards have been announced for Area Show: 47, a competitive exhibition at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum. The display includes a wide variety of artworks created by artists
CLIVE, Iowa — A Cerro Gordo County woman has won a $50,000 lottery prize. Teresa Sorenson of Plymouth won the 28th top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “$50,000 Super Crossword” scratch game.
Face masks are life savers during a global pandemic, there’s simply no denying this fact. But they also create a myriad of communication challenges as we go about our day to day
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Wednesday three important changes within the football program. Running backs coach Derrick Foster is leaving to join an NFL team, while
IOWA CITY – Iowa completed the season sweep of Big Ten foe Rutgers Wednesday night in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, winning 79-66. Both Luka Garza and Joe Wieskamp recorded double-doubles, the ninth and third,
CEDAR RAPIDS – Two firefighters sustained serious blunt force trauma injuries in a Cedar Rapids blaze this past weekend. On Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 1:19 a.m. the Cedar Rapids Fire Department
MANLY, IOWA – Police and schools in Manly are claiming to have resolved a recent bomb threat. According to a joint statement released by Darwin Lehmann, Central Springs School District Superintendent, and
DES MOINES – The UNI men’s basketball team took on in-state rival Drake on Wednesday night, falling 80-59 in Des Moines. The Panthers and Bulldogs battled early in the first half, trading
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds announced this week and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced two competitive funds available for rural communities with a population under 20,000. Specifically, funding of up to
AMES – Iowa State’s three-time Big 12 Coach of the Year Matt Campbell has agreed to a new eight-year contract, extending his current deal by three years. His new pact runs through
DES MOINES – State Senator Amanda Ragan and State Representative Sharon Steckman will hold a virtual Town Hall via Zoom tomorrow, Wednesday, February 10th from 6 PM to 7PM. Members of the
CEDAR RAPIDS — The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa reminded taxpayers today to file accurate tax returns and
DES MOINES – As Governor Reynolds rescinds all mask mandates and other protocols to help subdue the dangerous Coronavirus and opens Iowa back up fully, House Democratic Leader Todd Prichard of Charles
CHARLES CITY — Charles City’s football team will have a new leader, with new plans and new goals when they take to the field this fall. Bryan Bjorklund will be named the
BREMER COUNTY – Two semis collided head-on in Bremer county Monday, leaving one hurt and both vehicles destroyed. The Bremer county sheriff reports that on February 8, 2021 at 4:27 PM, the
EVANSVILLE, IN – The Panther Volleyball team defeated Evansville 3-0 on the road on Monday night, with the set scores of 25-23, 25-14, 25-19. The Panthers and Aces battled in the first
FAYETTE COUNTY – A Northern Iowa man was airlifted from a rural location after a forklift tipped over and pinned his leg. On February 6, 2021 at 1:09 PM, the Fayette County
CHARLES CITY – The Ellen Bengtson Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established with the Floyd County Community Foundation. The fund will support the Ellen Bengtson Memorial Scholarship, created in memory of Ellen
DES MOINES – An Iowa union leader is touting a new labor-friendly act that was introduced in Congress days ago. According to Charlie Wishman, President, Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO: We are proud of our
DES MOINES – On Tuesday, Iowa state legislators will announce new legislation to establish a statewide moratorium on factory farms. The announcement comes amidst overwhelming public support for a moratorium. 63% of Iowa
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: Senate Democrats have proposed a COVID Recovery Plan to help Iowans and get our
MASON CITY – The NIACC volleyball team is ranked No. 18 in the NJCAA Division II poll released Monday. NIACC (2-2 overall, 2-2 in ICCAC) dropped a 3-0 decision to No. 10
Potluck Media Network | By Nikoel Hytrek DES MOINES- Governor Kim Reynolds did not consult with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) before ending the state’s limited mask mandate and gathering
CLARKSVILLE – An Iowa woman has been busted with meth with the intent to distribute in Clarksville. On February 3, 2021 Christina Reedy, age 41 of Centerville, was arrested on a warrant
Eileen Prohaski, 84, formerly of Mason City, died on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 9,
MANKATO, Minn. – UNI track and field tallied 12 first-place finishes at the Ted Nelson Dual meet against Minnesota State on Saturday. Graduate student Darius King and senior Tayshaun Cooperpicked up two
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of an Iowa child. Caleb Durr, age 20, from Hazel Green, Wisconsin, received
Jeffrey B. Asche, 35, of Clear Lake left our world too soon after a courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in
MASON CITY – The MacNider Art Museum has purchased a painting by American artist William Gropper in honor of longtime Museum volunteer and supporter Terry MacGregor. The work, entitled “Night Club” was
EVANSVILLE, IN – The UNI volleyball team picked up their first win of the season on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Purple Aces 3-1 with set scores of 25-21, 25-20, 21-25, 25-23. The
SIOUX FALLS – POET applauded Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, who today announced proposed legislation to speed the statewide adoption of higher biofuel blends and make E15 the standard fuel option by 2025.
MASON CITY – A CodeRED vaccine alert has been issued from CG Public Health. THIS CodeRED DOES NOT SIGN YOU UP FOR A VACCINE APPOINTMENT. YOU MUST CALL OR SIGN UP ONLINE
AMES – Iowa State (12-7, 8-4 Big 12) got back on track with a wire-to-wire 92-73 victory over Texas Tech (9-10, 4-9 Big 12) Saturday afternoon at Hilton Coliseum. After dropping three
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana – A quick start and strong finish keyed the top-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team’s 33-14 win over No. 11 Ohio State on Sunday at Holloway Gymnasium. The Hawkeyes
Barbara Jean Kellogg, 70, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in her Mason City home on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date. Inurnment