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Betty Jane Gethman, 64, of Eldora, Iowa passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa due to complications of Covid 19. Following
Terry L. LeDuc, 73, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the
Marcos Melendez III, 50, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at St.
Virginia L. Diercks, 89, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held the
Ruth Palmer of Reinbeck, Iowa passed on quietly with loving family and devoted staff by her side on October 20, 2021, at Parkview Nursing Home in Reinbeck, IA. Marguerite Ruth McCaw was
The following is a news update from Iowa Democrats: We Support Iowa Workers and Value Their Work With the cost of healthcare, food, and childcare rising, many Iowa workers are finding their
WEST DES MOINES — Iowa DNR staff are investigating the source of red paint colorant that reached a tributary of Walnut Creek in West Des Moines and Clive. Monday, a Home Depot
IOWA CITY — University of Iowa sophomore Caitlin Clark was named to the Associated Press Preseason All-America team on Tuesday. Clark, who is the first Iowa Women’s Basketball player named a preseason
DES MOINES – A former Belmond doctor has been fined by the state of Iowa medical board and barred from prescribing drugs. Dennis E. Colby, D.O., a 66-year-old Iowa-licensed physician who formerly
CASS COUNTY, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man is dead in a head-on collision in Cass county. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident occurred on Monday, October 25, 2021. At 5:30
If you are looking for a new career or you are looking to have a career change, then you need to think seriously about joining the nursing profession. The nursing industry welcomes
COUNCIL BLUFFS – An Iowa man who harassed wife got himself investigated by cops, who then found child porn in his cell phone. Kenneth Howard Crum, Jr., age 33, of Sidney, Iowa,
Dr. Karen P. Anderson, 52, of Clear Lake, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, surrounded by her family. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, at St.
Ramona Rae Neubauer, 83, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021, in Mason City, IA. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00am on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126
Carol L. Patterson, 82, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For all you persons who are not men and not women, you can now get yourself a U.S. passport that denote an “X” for your gender, the federal government
IOWA CITY – A trophy is at stake this week for the Iowa Hawkeyes as they prepare to head north to Madison to take on the always-tough Wisconsin Badgers. University of Iowa
Cecilia Mary (Ruzicka) Holzer, age 96, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa. She was a life-long resident of the Charles City area until moving
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – The UNI Panthers women’s basketball team has been picked third is the 2021-2022 preseason Missouri Valley Conference poll released on Tuesday morning. Following a historic run to the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. State Department held a press briefing on October 25, 2021, touching on subjects ranging from military takeover in Sudan, vaccination policy, cyber agenda, Turkey diplomacy, and China-Russia
Dale Easterly, 96, of Charles City, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City with his family by his side. A funeral service will
Joseph “Joe” Branchcomb. Jr., age 75, of Humboldt passed away on October 19, 2021 at Unity Point Health Allen Memorial in Waterloo. Funeral services will be 10 AM on Saturday October 23rd
Kary Scott Paulson, 75, of Northwood, Iowa passed away on October 15th, 2021 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. A celebration of life for Kary will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday October 23, 2021
Robert “Bob” Elthon, 85, of Charles City, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A funeral service for Bob Elthon will be held
WARREN COUNTY – An Iowa man was struck and killed by a motorist when leaving the car he was riding in to check on damage after hitting a deer. According to the
Jerald Eugene Heifner was born on May 13, 1927, in Titonka, Iowa. He was the oldest child of Vincent and Ivy (Carlson) Heifner. He passed away on October 20, 2021, at Mayo
To the Editor, A resurgence of union activity and labor strikes is sweeping across our nation. The UAW’s 10,000 workers at John Deere have become the latest union to strike seeking better
A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Divine Mercy Parish – St. Cecelia Church in Algona. A private family graveside service will be held
KOSSUTH COUNTY – A Northern Iowa man is charged with neglecting dozens of livestock in Kossuth county. On September 29th, 2021 the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office responded to 3507 70th Avenue north
MASON CITY – It’s somewhat of an a-typical, dull election season in Mason City with only one challenger for a seat on Mason City’s City Council, but Troy Levenhagen continues to campaign
AMES – Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger announced Saturday that redshirt junior Blake Hinson has quit the team. “I met with all of our players individually Thursday to discuss their roles
Celebrating the life of Dennis K. McMillan, servant of God who was born in Evanston, Illinois on October 19, 1948 to Andrew J. and Phyllis U. McMillan. With his wife at his
LoRee Maxine Kulhavy, 101, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, at Bethlehem Lutheran
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The University of Northern Iowa football team knocked off No. 6 South Dakota State on its Hobo Day (Homecoming), 26-17. The No. 20 Panthers improve to 4-3 overall, 2-2
AMES – Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State for the first time at Jack Trice Stadium since 2011. Matt Campbell has now defeated every Big 12 team at home and on the road,
POSSIBLY SOMEWHERE IN FLORIDA, USA – Donald Trump posted a social media page and instantly, hackers easily broke in and posted better content than was already there. The images included, according to
Whether through watching a romantic movie or through an experience itself, you know that a long-distance relationship is always hard to keep and even sometimes close to impossible. Sadly, in life, there
Howard Henry Krause was born August 2, 1931 at the farm in rural Lone Rock, the son of Walter and Rose (Kressin) Krause. He attended Parochial School at Lotts Creek through the
SIOUX CITY – A man who possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty October 12, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Celestin Loux, 64, from Eagle Grove, Iowa, was convicted
Mildred Lucille Creekmur, 97, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Services are private. Memorials may be directed to a charity