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Thomas Edward Faber, 68, of Kensett, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on at 10:00
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge man was chased by cops due to a tinted window violation, then shot himself. On May 9th, 2021, at about 2:44 pm, a Trooper with the
Dana C. Bolie, 68, of Mason City passed away Friday, May 21, 2021. Private family services will be held with inurnment at Buffalo Township Cemetery near Titonka. There will be no visitation.
IOWA CITY – An Iowa man who brutally beat his girlfriend to death died in prison, authorities say. Christopher Michael Phipps Sr. was pronounced dead due to natural causes at 7:40 a.m.
OELWEIN, IOWA – The Oelwein Police Department has completed the investigation into multiple burglaries that have occurred over the past few weeks. The Oelwein Police Department has been investigating burglaries to vehicles,
MINNEAPOLIS – At 1:59 AM, Saturday morning, officers from the Minneapolis Police Department were working downtown for the evening bar close. Officers in the area of the 300 block of N 1st
Mary Lou A. Thompson, 84, of Mason City, IA died on Friday, May 21, 2021 with her family by her side at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. A visitation will be held from
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
WEST DES MOINES – An Iowa woman has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing a man multiple times in torso. On Monday, May 17 at approximately 8:20 PM, West Des Moines
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/20/2021 Payee Description Amount —————————– ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 195.08 ACCORD ARCHITECTURE CONTRACT LABOR 2,639.47 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 43,112.97 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SUPPLIES & LAUNDRY
Julie Learn, 61, of Colwell, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A memorial service for Julie Learn will be held at 7:00 p.m.
WORTH COUNTY – A Minnesota man is dead after a Worth county Interstate 35 auto crash Wednesday morning. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident took place Wednesday, May 19 at
MASON CITY – The Charles H. MacNider Museum was a grant recipient from the Chautauqua Circuit #889 Questers chapter of the Iowa Questers. The project was funded by a $6,300 Preservation and
Shirley Mae (Wike) Fullker, 93, Mason City, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City. A graveside service will be held 2:00pm Saturday, May 22, 2021 at
AMES – Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly has agreed to a two-year contract extension keeping him on the Cyclone sidelines until at least 2027. The dean of Big 12 coaches
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo Public Health is hosting a free hepatitis C testing day for baby boomers (those born from 1945-1965) and people with a history of injection drug use. Testing
Christopher Reams, 49, of Bloomington, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021. A private family memorial service will be held at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home. Christopher Michael Reams, the son of Robert
MASON CITY – A major construction project is underway for a new fieldhouse and natatorium at Mason City High School, and a groundbreaking ceremony was held this week. The event was held
DES MOINES – Thursday, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF 196: an Act expanding the health care professional recruitment program. HF 285: an Act relating to professional standards for the certification or designation of music therapists and
DES MOINES – The Iowa Supreme Court has decided to throw out a tough sentence imposed on a North Iowa criminal who was on drugs and whose attorney said was “helping” in a
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation that eases transport rules for crews and drivers hauling motor fuels. The proclamation temporarily suspends regulatory provisions of Iowa law pertaining to hours
DES MOINES – Wednesday, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 517: an Act relating to the provision of academic credit, including social studies coursework, and exemptions for physical education and activity requirements for
MASON CITY – Mason City police arrested a man for continuous sexual abuse of a child. On May 5, 2021, Mason City Police Officers were called to complete a welfare check on
WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to discontinue use of the C. Carlos Carreiro Immigration Detention Center in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
DES MOINES – Wednesday, Gov. Reynolds signed HF 847 into law, legislation that contains several components of the governor’s Students First Act as well as provisions that prohibit K-12 schools from mandating masks as well as
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds released the following statements on the conclusion of the 2021 legislative session: “This legislative session, I charged the House and Senate to work together to further advance
Robert J. Crooks, 71 of Mason City, went to his new home in Heaven at 1:59 a.m. on May 17, 2021, by way of hemorrhagic pancreatitis while hospitalized at MercyOne North Iowa
Shelly Lynn Schaer, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Per Shelly’s wishes her body has been cremated and her family will hold a