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ROCKWELL – Tragedy struck near Rockwell this weekend when a child died after driving a go-cart and colliding with a boat trailer. On August 15th, 2021 the Cerro Gordo County Sheriffs Office
FORT DODGE – Cops are searching for a Cerro Gordo county domestic abuser, who escaped from custody. William Eldridge, convicted of Domestic Abuse Assault-3rd or Subsequent Offense and other charges in Cerro
Alvin Fisher, 70, of Charles City, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A funeral service for Alvin will be held at 10:30 a.m.
CEDAR RAPIDS -A man who took photographs of a child performing a sex act was sentenced today to more than twenty-eight years in federal prison. Terrance Sullivan, age 63, from Waterloo, Iowa,
MASON CITY — A Mason City woman spotted her favorite number on a scratch ticket she purchased and won a $25,000 prize. “I got five tickets,” Kathy Hage told officials on Wednesday
MASON CITY – South Federal Avenue/US65 will be closed between 6th Street South/Hwy 122 Eastbound and 5th Street South/Hwy 122 Westbound for approximately one week beginning Monday, August 16th. A detour will
Patrick J. Gallagher, 81, of Apple Valley, MN and formerly, Mason City, IA, passed away Monday, August 12, 2021 in Bloomington, MN. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August
Richard Arlen Nelson, 86, of Mason City, passed away, Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Good Shepherd Care Center, Mason city. Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2021 at
EMMET COUNTY – An Northern Iowa man was arrested recently on multiple charges as the result of a traffic stop in Armstrong. According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens, a sheriff’s deputy
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa football program has named 16 players to the 2021 Player Council. Head coach Kirk Ferentz announced the group Friday. The group includes six seniors and
CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake Public Library Board of Trustees and City Administrator Scott L. Flory are pleased to announce that Bryna Walker has been selected as the next Library Director
KABUL – The U.S. continues to try to get out of Afghanistan as the vicious Taliban rage across the war-torn nation. As President Biden said in April, the United States will be
CORALVILLE – An Iowa sex predator who advanced on his former prison mate died while incarcerated, the state says. Michael John Ryan was pronounced dead due to natural causes at 4:10 a.m.
THAYER, IOWA — Tuesday, DNR investigated cleanup of a manure spill about six miles south of Thayer. Iowa Select Farms reported the spill Monday night after pumping manure into a nearly full
SIOUX CITY – A Northern Iowa man who distributed methamphetamine was sentenced on July 28, 2021, to more than 6 years in federal prison. Jeremiah Bottjen, age 38, from Primghar, Iowa, received
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James DeBower, 39, of Waterloo, formerly of Charles City, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Hauser Weishaar
ALBERT LEA, MN — Albert Lea cops thwarted a burglary attempt this week. On August 11th, 2021 at approximately 2224 hours, Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) officers were dispatched to a burglary
ST. PETER, MINN. – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making up to $500 million available in grants to help rural health care facilities,
Helga Ann Borgman, 84, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, under the care of MercyOne North Iowa Hospice at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. She died peacefully with her
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Norma Jean Helland, 81, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,
WAVERLY – A nefarious pair of North Iowa juvies stole a car and led cops on an outrageous chase before they were caught. On July 9, 2021, the Bremer County Sheriff’s Office
ohn Albert Young, the son of Albert and Olive (Reierson) Young, was born on March 14, 1938 in Brainard, Minnesota. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1957. John was united
Mercedes Toepfer, 93, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A private family graveside service will be held at Riverside
Mary Helen Alverson, 92, of Mason City passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, August 4,
Joan Katherine Tatone, 91, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday August
Iris Caroline (Steinfeldt) Pitkin, 91, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. A private family graveside service will be held on
Gladys “Darlene” Heitz, 95, of Charles City passed away August 8, 2021. Darlene Heitz’s earthly journey is now complete. We celebrate her life with our memories. A visitation will be held at
Irl Madsen, 91, of Northwood passed died August 8, 2021 after a lengthy illness. A family graveside was held at North Shell Rock Cemetery, rural Northwood, IA. Irl was born in Worth
Ronald LeRoy “Ron” Roberts, 74, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at
MASON CITY – Mason City police nabbed a man suspected of robbing Dairy Queen and found drugs and stolen property at his house. On the morning of Aug 7, 2021, an employee
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Iowa man who maintained a long term online grooming relationship with a minor teenager via social media, which ended with him secretly driving her to Iowa and hiding
CLEAR LAKE – Cops pulled a vehicle from Clear Lake that had been there for years yet claim it’s not linked to foul play or ongoing investigations. On Monday August 09, 2021
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who unlawfully possessed a loaded handgun while awaiting sentencing on another federal firearms offense was sentenced today to 92 months in federal prison. The court ordered the
Jack E. DeMuth ,91, from 1170 14th St. S.E.; Mason City, Iowa and formally from St. Ansgar, Iowa passed away peacefully at Hospice of North Iowa. He joins those who were anxiously
Evelyn is survived by her: husband, Rich; children, Kevin (Toni), Karen Janssen, Kathy Rieck, Kendra (Jeff) Keeling; many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings Roger (Helen) Oleson, Ruby Oleson, Emory Oleson; nieces, nephews,
Alice F. (Bredeson) Schmidt passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021, at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL. She was 88 years of age. Alice was born May 9,1933 in Alma
Constance “Connie” Naomi Bruesewitz passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Connie was born on January 12, 1925, on the Olsen farm between Kensett and Bolan, Iowa, the first child of Gilman
Arlene M. Sampson, 90 of Mason City, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center after a brief illness. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August