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CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who received over $13,000 in fraudulently obtained CARES Act unemployment funds was sentenced today to nine months in federal prison. Brian Lynn Whorton, age 55, from
CLARKSVILLE – A Northern Iowa man was arrested for drugged driving and meth possession in Clarksville. On August 28, 2021, the Clarksville Police Department stopped Robert Rybicki, age 59 of Allison, on
Lois Pittman, 94, of Charles City died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 28, 2021. A graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
Mark Thomas Boyle, 68, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, from complications following a bone marrow transplant. Mass of Christian Burial will
CENTRAL CITY, IA — Iowa leaders today spoke out at a press conference at the Linn County Fairgrounds calling out Rep. Ashley Hinson for voting against the American Rescue Plan and urging
Howard “Skip” A. Reynolds, 86, of Mason City, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at Good Shepherd Care Center, Mason City. A Funeral Service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 1,
Laurine Ida Sheahan, 93, of Mason City, died on Friday, August 27, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021,
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University is excited to welcome John Cabral as the new Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Cabral, a 2007 graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, comes to
DES MOINES – In a Thursday, August 26, news conference, Iowa Senator Zach Wahls, called on Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to smarten up somehow on her anti-mask stance for schools. STATEMENT: https://youtu.be/rdyhqj6qzQc
By Bailey Dohlman, Conservation Education Intern, Lime Creek Nature Center Late summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy recreational activities. There are endless amounts of recreational opportunities right here
MASON CITY – Three North Iowa agricultural startups have found success with the assistance of the NIACC Pappajohn Center Venture School program. Value-added agriculture businesses have thrived in the Venture School model.
SIOUX CITY – A Webster City man who possessed methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it pled guilty on August 23, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Joshua Boice, age 35,
CORALVILLE – An Iowa sex offender died in prison, the state’s corrections department says. Ronald K. Hendricks was pronounced dead at 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in the infirmary of
Mark Darwin Grattidge, 69, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2021, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel,
Kimberly Kay Johnson, Mason City, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Clear Lake VFW.
Patricia Elaine Nangle, 81, of Mason City, died Thursday, August 26, 2021, at her home. Per Pat’s wishes, her body has been cremated and a graveside inurnment will be held at 1:00
Ricky “Rick” Lee Wright, 62, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City A Celebration of Life will be held at a later
DAVENPORT – An Iowa man was caught with child porn after cops investigated his activities. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
DES MOINES – Iowa Democrats say that Republicans’ failure to reject COVID disinformation and control the spread of the nasty virus is threatening the safe return to school. Statement by Senate Democratic
WASHINGTON — As the nation continues to grapple with an affordable housing crisis worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, USDA is committed to supporting our tenants and owners. In addition to previous actions
ALGONA – Cops tracked down and arrested a couple for crimes in multiple Iowa counties after burglarizing a rural Algona campground. On 08-17-2021, the Kossuth County Sheriffs Office took a report of
MASON CITY – The Iowa Association of School Boards and the Mason City Community School District urge Iowans passionate about education to consider running in the November 2, 2021 school board election.
David E. Birkholz, 79, of Waverly, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly. A funeral service for David Birkholz will be held at 1:00 p.m.
Joy Beckman-Tesch, 79, of Nora Springs, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at her home in Nora Springs. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, August 28, 2021 at
Joel Lynn Sasse, 48 of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021, at
Bertha Katie Miller, 96, passed away on July 31, 2021 in Knoxville, Iowa. She was born in Mason City, Iowa on August 22, 1924 to Ahlrich and Bauke Djuren. She graduated from
MASON CITY – Mason City police hunted down and arrested a man who fired shots at his associates near two schools. On Monday, August 23, 2021, at approximately 2:10 p.m., Mason City
By Matt Marquardt, Editor/Publisher of NorthIowaToday.com On May 19, Dr. Gary Blodgett died, after suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. Having known Gary before he was incapacitated, I’m dedicating this column to honor his
DES MOINES – Cops nabbed a woman in a hotel after robbing a downtown Des Moines bank this week. At approximately 10:01 AM, a female suspect entered a bank in the 500
IOWA CITY — University of Iowa junior center Tyler Linderbaum has been named a preseason first-team All-American by the Associated Press. Linderbaum (6-foot-3, 290-pounds) was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy a
Connie (Thomas) Dieken, age 83, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Celebration of life will be held 11:00 am, Friday, August 27, 2021 at Wesley
SIOUX CITY – A Fort Dodge man was sentenced August 19, 2021, to more than 21 years in federal prison. Terrance Foy, age 34, from Fort Dodge received the prison term after
EMMET COUNTY, IOWA – A single vehicle crash Monday morning claims the life of a Graettinger woman in rural Emmet County. According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens a 911 call was
Lynn Poppen, 91, of Charles City, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at Clarksville Nursing and Rehab in Clarksville. A private graveside service will be held at Sunnyside Memory Gardens and a
Daniel “Boone” Foxen passed away August 21, 2021 at the age of 57 in the University of Minnesota Medical Center, following complications related to a heart attack he suffered in May 2021.
Donna Rae Simpson, 78, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Sheffield Care Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Ward-Van-Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310
CLEAR LAKE – Bennett Smith has announced he is seeking a second term on the Clear Lake city council: I wanted to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for the Second
PORTLAND, OREGON – A man is facing charges for firing a gun in downtown Portland, Oregon as protesters square of in the beleaguered city. On Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 5:47p.m., Central
Ozzie Dahle-Melsaether, 83, died on August 21, 2021 at the Manly Care Center. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W Walnut St,
Erin Lynn Pohlman, 38, of Clear Lake, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at her home. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., at