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Richard L. Fairbanks, 99, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Center. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 3/18/2021 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 280.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 9,925.44 APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 65.65 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
ST. LOUIS – Eight University of Iowa wrestlers advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championships following second-round wins Thursday night at the Enterprise Center. The Hawkeyes scored bonus points
Jacqulin Jean “Jackie” Baugous, 82, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, in her Clear Lake, IA home. Per Jackie’s wishes her body has been cremated, her family will be holding a Celebration
James Anthony “Jim” McLaughlin, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, Mason City, IA. A Private Family Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, March 23,
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AMES – T.J. Otzelberger (OTTS-ull-burger), who has crisscrossed the nation recruiting all-star talent and building championship-level programs, is returning “home” as the 21st head men’s basketball coach in Iowa State history. Director
MASON CITY – An outing to observe migrating waterfowl will be held on Saturday, March 27, from 8 a.m. – Noon beginning at the Lime Creek Nature Center. From the nature center
IOWA CITY – The National Wrestling Coaches Association announced Wednesday that for the second straight year University of Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands has been named NWCA National Coach of the
Susan M. Mega, 78 of Northwood, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 in Waterloo after a tragic car accident. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021
Jay E. Treloar, 76, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Madrid Home in Madrid, Iowa. A service will be held at a later time and will be held at the
To the Editor: President Biden’s bold immigration plan seeks to offer a pathway to citizenship. It is a noble endeavor for our nation to take on. However, immigration reform is a holistic
Starting a new company is labor-intensive. It takes plenty of time and energy that may be in short supply. If you are ready to take this step and wondering if it makes
MASON CITY – The Mason City City Hall facility will reopen to the public on Monday, March 22 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding major holidays). One noticeable
CLEAR LAKE – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received numerous reports of dead fish in lakes and ponds across Iowa as the ice cover disappears for another year. Winter
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery has signed a four-year extension to his current contract. The agreement was announced today by Henry B. and Patricia B.
MASON CITY – The deadline to submit applications to the Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation for its 2021 grant cycle is 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2021. The online grant application may
Achieving financial stability may seem like a pipedream in today’s climate of uncertainty and consistently shifting market trends, but with the right attitude, personal application, and a little patience, you can work
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students that have achieved the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020/21 semester. To achieve the Dean’s List, students must be full-time, attain a
David James Bowers, 79, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Clear Lake Church of
Geraldine Lou Hove, 89, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills. A private funeral service will be Friday, March 19, 2021, at Trinity
Barbara A. O’Brien, 74, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am
CEDAR FALLS – Six Panther wrestlers head to St. Louis to take the mat at the NCAA Championship at the Enterprise Center. Big 12 champions Parker Keckeisen and Brody Teske lead the
MASON CITY – NIACC’s McKenna Mentink was selected as the ICCAC Division II softball pitcher of the week for the week of March 8-14. Mentink, who prepped at Mason City, earned the
WASHINGTON – A Pennsylvania and West Virginia man were arrested Sunday on criminal charges related to their alleged conspiring to injure officers and assaulting federal officers, among other charges. According to court
DES MOINES – If you are heading out to a St. Patrick’s Day celebration this year, make sure to have more than just the luck o’ the Irish on your side. The
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man responsible for producing child pornography and then distributing it online, was sentenced today to 360 months in prison. Nathan Krejci, age 41, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team received an at-large bid to the 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, its 27th appearance in the tournament, including its 15th under P.
AMES – Iowa State Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announced Monday night that the school and men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm have agreed to part ways. The search for a new coach
AMES – The Iowa State women’s basketball team has been selected to play in its 19th NCAA Tournament, and 12th appearance in the last 15 years. The seventh-seeded Cyclones will face No.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The UNI Women’s basketball team received an at-large bid to the WNIT. The Panthers will play Dayton on Friday at 11 a.m. as part of the Rockford region.
Beverly J. Walk, 88, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City with her beloved husband, Everett, by her side, hand
Mickey “Michelle” Runde, 37, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 in Northwood. A Celebration of Life will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street
Myrtle J. Tapps, 97, of Mason City, died on Friday, March 12, 2021, at her home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Trinity
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Jennifer Miller as a district court judge in Judicial Election District 2B. Miller, of Marshalltown, Iowa, currently serves as the Marshall County
IOWA CITY – Former University of Iowa running back Ladell Betts, and George Barnett, who has more than 20 years of offensive line coaching experience at the collegiate level, have been named
VALPARAISO – The UNI volleyball team took on Valparaiso on Sunday afternoon, falling in five sets with set scores of 24-26, 17-25, 27-25, 25-23, 13-15. The match marked the 5th 5 set
INDIANAPOLIS – University of Iowa senior Luka Garza was one five student-athletes voted to the Big Ten Men’s Basketball All-Tournament Team. The announcement was made Sunday evening by the Bg Ten Conference
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team received an at-large berth to the 2021 Men’s Basketball Tournament, its 27th appearance in the tournament, including its fifth under head coach
CEDAR RAPIDS – A former Waterloo woman, who was employed as a county conservation assistant and embezzled at least $430,019.80 was sentenced to up to 2 years in federal prison. Leslie Carey, age