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FARGO, N.D. – No. 12 Iowa State (8-2, 3-1 Big 12) picked up a pair of Big 12 wins on Sunday, taking out North Dakota State (32-6) and South Dakota State (19-12).
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI men’s basketball team defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 70-67 on Sunday afternoon. UNI now moves to 6-12 on the season and 4-8 in Missouri Valley Conference play.
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
DEKALB, Ill. – Brody Teske and Kyle Biscoglia earned pins to give UNI a 12-0 lead and the Panthers never looked back on the way to a 27-9 road win over Northern
JASPER COUNTY, IOWA – Thursday afternoon, a pileup of app. 40 vehicles on Iowa’s Interstate 80 outside Des Moines caused serious injuries and destroyed Iowa State Patrol cruisers. The accident happened after
Doug J. Ransom, 65 of Clear Lake, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, under the care of MercyOne North Iowa Hospice from the effects
RURAL MASON CITY – A two-vehicle accident just outside Mason City left North Iowans with injuries early Friday morning. An accident with injuries was reported at 220th Street and Highway 65 Friday
IOWA CITY – Iowa could not maintain a 10-point second half lead as the Hawkeyes fell to Ohio State Thursday night in a Big Ten Conference home game, 89-85. Jack Nunge tied
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake man is facing federal charges for allegedly exploiting a minor using an electronic device. In October of 2020, the Clear Lake Police Department (CLPD) was contacted
IOWA CITY – A Waterloo murderer died in prison this week, and Covid contributed to his death. Robert Frank Taylor was pronounced dead, likely due to complications related to COVID-19 and other
WASHINGTON, D.C. – She called the 911 attacks a hoax, school shootings staged, shouted at folks in the halls of Congress, and showed support for deadly violence against Democratic colleagues – now,
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Iowa was beaten in a road Big Ten Conference game Thursday against Ohio State, 92-87. The Iowa Hawkeyes (10-5, 6-5) fell to No. 11/13 Ohio State (10-2, 6-2). Four
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – No. 21 West Virginia (14-2, 8-2 Big 12) defeated Iowa State (11-7, 7-4 Big 12), 65-56, Wednesday night in Morgantown, W.Va. Kysre Gondrezick led all players with 24 points,
URBANA, Ill.– A Champaign, Ill., man, Shamar N. Betts, 20, today pleaded guilty to inciting a riot in Champaign, Ill., that began on May 31 and continued overnight to June 1, 2020.
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge woman was arrested today on a felony charge after barging into a house and assaulting a person. At approximately 6:55 A.M. on February 4, 2021, the
MASON CITY – As CG Public Health continues to vaccinate the community with extremely limited supply, they would like to remind everyone that COVID-19 vaccinations are by appointment only: If you did
DES MOINES – A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the Iowa Legislature for compensating college athletes. After a similar bill passed Iowa House and Senate subcommittees and the Senate Education committee
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands has tested positive for COVID-19. Brands tested positive during his regularly scheduled rapid antigen test Wednesday morning, followed by a PCR
DES MOINES – An Iowa Senator says a Senate Republican school plan fails children and communities. Senator Herman Quirmbach, Ranking Member of Senate Education Committee, released a statement this week slamming a
Jeffrey S. Mondry, 61, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa after a long battle with COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, private family services
MASON CITY – An audit of Mason City’s City expenses was released this week. Kronlage & Olson, P.C., Certified Public Accountants released an audit report on the City of Mason City for
Jessica Lynn (Kailing) Edgington, 43, went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, January 29th at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, Iowa. Jessica was born on May 25th, 1977 in Reed
DUBUQUE – An Illinois man is charged with murder after his ex-girlfriend was found dead in Iowa this week. On February 1, 2021, at approximately 11:54 a.m. Dubuque Police responded to the
IOWA CITY – Iowa got back in the win column with a win over Michigan State Tuesday night, 84-78. Joe Toussaint provided a spark off the bench recording 10 points and a