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Month: May 2021

Three dead in Fayette county crash

RURAL WEST UNION, IOWA – Three people died in an auto crash near West Union, Iowa Friday afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a two-vehicle auto crash occurred on Friday, May

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OBIT: Thomas Newman

Thomas Newman, 78 of Clear Lake, died Friday, May 28, 2021, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Clear

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OBIT: Kalia Strickler

Kalia Strickler, 23, of Osage, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Prairie Lakes Church in Osage with

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OBIT: Marjorie Merie Culver

Marjorie Merie Culver, 95, of Ames, Iowa, formerly of Manly, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, May 28, 2021 at Bickford Assisted Living, Ames, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m.

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OBIT: Gordon D. Seehawer

Gordon D. Seehawer, 40, of Mason City passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. A private family graveside service will be held in Buffalo Township Cemetery near Titonka, where Gordon will be laid

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OBIT: Lowell L. Murphy

Lowell L. Murphy, 72, of Mason City passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his home with his son at his side. Arrangements are pending at this time. Memorials may be directed

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OBIT: Verna L Gourley

Verna L. Gourley, 94, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Good Shepherd Care Center, Mason City. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions

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OBIT: Leo J. Johnson

Leo J. Johnson, 77, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Services are currently pending. Memorials may be directed to St. Croix Hospice.

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The Pros and Cons of Polymer Firearms

The use of steel versus polymer firearms has been a hot debate over the years since polymer’s first introduction to the firearm market some years ago. Since being first released, polymer-made weapons

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OBIT: LaVonne C. Pedelty

LaVonne C. Pedelty, 62, of Mason City, died Saturday (May 22, 2021) at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A gathering and celebration of life will be held at a

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OBIT: Izetta June Weaver

Izetta June Weaver, 95, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, December 10, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Per Izetta’s wishes, her body has been cremated and a memorial

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NIACC announces new athletic director

MASON CITY – Cam Olson will become North Iowa Area Community College’s fifth athletic director in school history. Olson, who previously served as an interim athletic director at San Jose City College

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OBIT: James Morehead

James Leroy Morehead, 85, of Manly passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Unit in Mason City with his family at his side. A funeral service to

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OBIT: William L. Nicholas

William L. Nicholas, 91, of Clear Lake, died Monday, May 24, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2021,

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OBIT: Arnold G. Peterson

Arnold G. Peterson, 94, of Northwood passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021

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OBIT: Todd M. Wise

Todd M. Wise, 61, of Leland passed away May 23, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, Mason City, after a courageous battle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m.

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OBIT: John Henry

John H. Henry, 82, of Nora Springs, formerly Charles City, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Nora Springs Care center in Nora Springs. According to John’s wishes, cremation has taken

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Gov. Reynolds signs legislation into law

DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds signed into law HF 867, an Act relating to and making appropriations and related statutory changes involving certain state agencies, funds, and certain other entities, providing regulatory authority and

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OBIT: JoAnn Marie Mahlstedt

Clear Lake – JoAnn M. Mahlstedt, 70, of Clear Lake passed away Saturday May 22, 2021 at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Care of the family has been

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How to Modernize Your Life

Do you often feel behind the times? It is very easy to feel this way in today’s day and age with so much new technology available as well as so many changes

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