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ANAMOSA – An Iowa man who viciously murdered his infant son, but hated porn, died in prison. Michael Cecil Craney was pronounced dead, likely due to natural causes (not COVID-19 related) at
WASHINGTON – Friday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it has distributed $6.1 billion through the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program in less than two weeks since $21.6 billion was
AMES – The Iowa State men’s basketball team will play in the 2021 NIT Season Tip-Off at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Wednesday, November 24 and Friday, November 26. The Cyclones
Spud Gilbert, 55 of Clear Lake, passed suddenly of a heart attack on May 17, 2021. Visitation will be from 11:00 – 3:00, Saturday May 22, 2021 at the historic Surf Ballroom,
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing portions of Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: The 2021 legislative session has adjourned for the year. Sine die. It’s
WASHINGTON – An employee of the FBI’s Kansas City Division has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally removing numerous national security documents that were found in her home. Kendra
Linda Lea Reimers, 79, of Rockwell, IA died on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for the last several years. A funeral
CEDAR RAPIDS – A woman who illegally returned to the United States after being deported was sentenced today to six months in federal prison. Maria Manzo-Melchor, age 40, a citizen of Mexico
CHARLES CITY – PAWS Humane Society has been selected as a beneficiary for the month of June in the Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program that supports local non-profits. The Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program,
Robert Fred Wilson, 90, of Mason City, died on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the Nora Springs Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021,
Dr. Gary B. Blodgett, 83, of Clear Lake, died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A celebration of life will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 on
Ralph Adam Stricker, 98, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the Clarion Wellness and Rehab Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will
Candice Mae Peck, 57, of Mason City, died on Monday, May 17, 2021, at her home. Service will be held at a later date. majorericksonfuneralhome.com