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James “Jim” Zirbel, 72, of Charles City, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home. A private family funeral service for Jim Zirbel will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Lyle Arthur Anfang, 63, peacefully passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Mason City, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held at the farm (2258 240th St Dougherty, IA 50433) where
Earl Dean Miller, 87, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, May 8, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021,
Jennie Mae Nelson, 92, of Clear Lake, went to Heaven at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the IOOF Home in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30
DES MOINES Today, Governor Kim Reynolds and 19 other Republican governors issued a joint letter urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to take immediate action on the migrant issue
WEST DES MOINES – Police are investigating after an Iowa woman was struck and killed on an Interstate in West Des Moines. On Sunday, May 9th at approximately 11:50am, officers with the
CEDAR FALLS – UNI Director of Athletics David Harris has announced the signing of a contract extension for head wrestling coach Doug Schwab through the 2027-28 season. “Doug has consistently and impressively
FLOYD, IOWA – Three people were hurt in a two-vehicle accident near Floyd on Monday afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident took place on Monday, May 10, 2021 at
MASON CITY – The 2021 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held virtually with 13 students advancing to the final presentation round, where plans were reviewed by John Pappajohn and his
DES MOINES – Today Governor Kim Reynolds announced new measures to address the State of Iowa’s severe workforce shortage. Effective June 12, 2021, the State of Iowa will end its participation in
Nathan Kettwig, 24, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. A memorial service for Nathan Kettwig will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Hauser Weishaar
RURAL MITCHELL COUNTY – A Mason City man is dead after a one-car accident in rural Mitchell county. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident took place on May 4, 2021
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 546 HF 602 HF 654 SF 366 HF 228 SF 336 HF 314 HF 429 HF 766 HF 785
SIOUX CITY – A man who sought out and enticed a 12-year-old for sexual activity was sentenced on May 7, 2021, to 14 years in federal prison. Nathan Landrum, age 40, from
DAVENPORT – A Georgia man is behind bars on a murder charge after a fatal shooting in Davenport this weekend. On Sunday, May 9th, at approximately 1:25 pm, Davenport Police responded to
RURAL MASON CITY – A Northwood man was hurt in a rural Mason City car crash Monday morning. On Monday, May 10, 2021, at approximately 7:55 AM, the Cerro Gordo county sheriff’s
Kevin E. Jacobson, 59, of Mason City, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at the MercyOne Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A funeral service for Kevin will be held at 11:00
MASON CITY – Mason City police are seeking a dog owner after his canine bit a woman walking on a trail. On Saturday, May 8, 2021 a woman reported to the Mason
MASON CITY – The 41st Annual Cerro Gordo Photo Show, sponsored by the Safford and Lena Lock Photo Endowment Fund, is now open in the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum’s Center Space
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Corrections has named Brian Foster as Security Operations Director. Brian has worked in the field of corrections since 1985. His current position is Security Chief
MASON CITY – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a virtual open house to present preliminary floodplain maps for Mason City from
MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA – A vandalism spree in this small Iowa town landed a handful of juvies with felony charges, police say. On May 5, 2021, the Mt. Pleasant Police Department began
Irma Charlotte Bokelman, 97, of Ventura, IA passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, Iowa where she had been a resident the last 20 days. Per her
Timothy Craig Stoltenberg, 62, of Manly, died on Friday, May 7, 2021, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A public visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Thursday,
Transitioning from a life in the military to life as a civilian often comes with a steep learning curve. Serving in the military means that you’ve experienced a totally different way of
MASON CITY – NIACC announced the students graduating in 2021 with honors: NIACC GRADUATE HONORS HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES (Graduates earning all A’s at NIACC) Trevor A. Brinkman, Bristow Angela L. Dodd,
MASON CITY – At the four North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 7, nearly 700 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 900 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates during
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/6/2021 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 324.12 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,702.00 ALLIANT ENERGY GAS & ELECTRICITY 853.61 ALLIANT
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing portions of Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: The 2021 legislative session is now in overtime. Although the scheduled end
Rick Dean Argo, 58, of Manly, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Arrangements are pending at this time. colonialchapels.com
Patricia Myrene Thompson, 93 of Clear Lake, died Friday, May 7, 2021, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
Ann E. Thomsen, 92, of Clear Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021, at
RURAL CLEAR LAKE – A Swaledale man was hurt when his car collided with a semi near Clear Lake. On May 6, 2021 at 6:08 PM, the Cerro Gordo County sheriff’s office
Benjamin Joseph Broghammer, M.D., 88, of Clear Lake, IA passed away on May 5, 2021. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Catholic
Diane Louise Stangler, 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Family will hold a private graveside at Madison Township Cemetery, Forest City, IA, at
AMES – Iowa State head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced the addition of Penn State transfer Izaiah Brockington. Brockington is a 6-4 guard out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who spent the
MASON CITY – The Mason City Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program for the 2021 summer. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are
MASON CITY – NIACC’s McKelary Robertson earned third-team NJCAA Division II men’s basketball honors on Wednesday. Robertson, a 6-foot-0 guard from Woodbury, Minn., became the school’s 13th all-American in men’s basketball and
Facebook Oversight Board upholds former President Trump’s suspension, finds Facebook failed to impose proper penalty The Facebook Oversight Board has upheld Facebook’s decision on January 7, 2021, to restrict then-President Donald Trump’s
SIOUX CITY – An Iowa woman who stole over $24,000 in three months in government funds using a COVID-19 unemployment scheme pled guilty on April 20, 2021, in federal court in Sioux