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CEDAR RAPIDS – The Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO announces the annual Labor Day Picnics in all chapters have been canceled for 2021 due to COVID numbers in the state on the
You would think that the first aid items to carry to a soccer or baseball field would be for the health and safety of the players alone. However, such items should also
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CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who distributed videos of a toddler being sexually abused by her mother on social media was sentenced today to nine years in federal prison. Douglas John
MASON CITY – A Mason City couple was busted with illegal gun and meth during a Friday evening traffic stop. At about 6:39 PM on Friday, August 20, 2021, a Cerro Gordo
Robin D. Faught, 58, of Clear Lake, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., at Bethel United Methodist Church,
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OELWEIN – Cops raided an Oelwein house and nabbed at least one suspected drug dealer. On August 17, 2021, officers executed a search warrant at a house in Oelwein in the 700
ESTHERVILLE – A lost Northern Iowa child was found with the help of police canine “Pepper”. On August 16, 2021 at 8:15 PM, the Estherville Police Department was contacted by an outside
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who was the enforcer for the Northern Iowa Chapter of the Sons of Silence Motorcycle Club was sentenced yesterday to 10 months in federal prison. Justin Carlson,
Brycelynn B. Blackdeer, age 7, left our world too soon after an accident on Sunday, August 15, 2021. A visitation to honor her life will be held from 3:00 pm to 6:00
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, on Wednesday announced that on August 18, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States, in concert with the United Kingdom, is imposing additional costs on the Russian Federation on the one-year anniversary of the poisoning of Russian opposition figure Aleksey Navalny with
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man was arrested for animal neglect after a was dog found dead, chained in sweltering heat too far from water and shade An investigation by the Cedar
AMES – Cops caught an Ames murder suspect driving away from crime scene in the middle of night. On August 19, 2021, at 6:10 p.m., the Ames Police Department conducted a welfare
DES MOINES — Iowa’s public water systems deliver ample clean water, according to the 2020 Annual Drinking water Compliance Report. Despite the challenges of COVID-19 last year, Iowa’s 1,848 public water systems
Dorothy (McKee) Harman passed away peacefully on the farm Thursday, August 19, 2021 comforted by her daughters and granddaughters. She was born October 19, 1928 in Worth County the daughter of Clifford
Dawn Lutz, 96, of Manly, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at home surrounded by family in Manly, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 22, 2021
Deborah Lynn Nelson, 67, of Mason City, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at her home. Per Deborah’s wishes, her body has been cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Deborah
RUTHVEN, IOWA – A pair of suspects were caught in the act burglarizing a North Iowa home. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says that on August 5, 2021, at 12:55 AM,
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing portions of Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: Detailed Census data<https://www.iowadatacenter.org/data/decennial> released August 12 shows where Iowa’s 3.2 million residents
Lois M. Jennings, 96, of Clear Lake, formerly of Manly, passed away August, 10, 2021 at Heritage Care Center in Mason City. Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 25,
While it’s always fun to spend some time outdoors, it might surprise you just how good for you it is. There are a lot of mental and physical benefits you get by
Stella A. Lemke, 93, of Mason City, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the Sheffield Care Center, with family at her side. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m.
Gary Lee Christiansen, 76, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11 a.m., at Major
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days. The proclamation can be found online here.
Irene Field, 91, of Charles City, passed away, Monday August 16, 2021 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Irene Field will be held at 10:30
CLEAR LAKE – A bicyclist has died in Clear Lake after the rider was run over by 94-year-old driver. The accident occurred Wednesday morning around 11:15 AM near Grouse Avenue and 27th
ALGONA – The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce the recipient for the “1440 Citizen of the Month” for August 2021 is Chuck Redemske of Algona. Chuck was nominated because
SIOUX CITY – A woman who laundered funds from her illegal business pled guilty August 9, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Yesenia Ledesma-Ledezma, age 23, from Albert City, Iowa, was
DES MOINES — Iowa received 3.98 inches of rain in July, slightly less than normal, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Rainfall was above normal in the western and southern parts
EMMET COUNTY, IOWA – At roughly 200 acres, Anderson Prairie State Preserve is one of the largest remnant prairies in Iowa and with more than 220 different plant species it is one
BOONE, IOWA – Fareway CEO, Reynolds W. Cramer, announced today the following executive team promotions: President: Garrett S. Piklapp Chief Retail Officer: Michael (Mike) J. McCormick Chief Financial Officer: Jacob (Jake) W.
AMES, Iowa – Cyclone Nation has stepped up again. The Iowa State Athletics Department announced today that it has established a school record total of season football tickets sold for 2021, surpassing
NEW HARTFORD, IOWA – Iowa Postal Workers, community organizations and their allies are rallying at the New Hartford Post Office on Saturday, August 21st at 10AM in response to the Postal Board
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Ardis H. Nicewarner, 100 died Monday morning, August 16, 2021 at the Rockwell Community Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the First Baptist
CEDAR RAPIDS – A young teen was arrested for shooting up a Cedar Rapids house. On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 11:09 p.m. Cedar Rapids Police officers on patrol heard several gunshots
AMES – Iowa State football will begin the season ranked in the Associated Press’ preseason poll for the third-straight season. The Cyclones are rated No. 7 in the debut poll of 2021,
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