CEDAR RAPIDS – A methamphetamine user who illegally possessed a loaded handgun was sentenced today to two years in federal prison. Timothy James Hensley, age 44, from Martelle, Iowa, received the prison…
Day: December 8, 2021
Women’s College Basketball: No. 15 Iowa State takes down No. 12 Iowa, 77-70
AMES – No. 15 Iowa State (9-1) defended its home court and ensured the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Meeting ended in favor of the Cyclones, taking down No. 12 Iowa (5-2, 1-0…
OBIT: William “Billy” Joseph Dudding
Billy Dudding, 90, of Bancroft, died December 2, 2021, at West Bend Health & Rehab in West Bend, Iowa. A memorial mass will be held next spring at St. John the Baptist…
OBIT: Eugene “Butch” Hefty
Funeral service for Eugene “Butch” Hefty will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, December 6, 2021, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Lu Verne with Pastor Steve Struecker presiding. Burial will…
Mason City receives $50,000 grant from T-Mobile for “beautification project” of riverwalk in downtown
MASON CITY – Mason City received a $50,000 grant from T-Mobile for its planned “beautification project” of a riverwalk in downtown. T-Mobile revealed the names of 25 American small towns that will…
Alleged stalker shot dead in Iowa Falls by police
IOWA FALLS – An alleged stalker was shot dead by cops in Iowa Falls this morning. On December 8, 2021, at approximately 7:03 a.m., the Iowa Falls Police Department, the Hardin County…
Fundraising Tips for Beginners – Everything You Need to Know
There are thousands of potential reasons for wanting to fundraise. You might be a political party looking to raise funds for your campaign. Or, you might be a charity that wants to…
Florida man who terrorized patrons at Charles City hotel by firing gun through walls skips out on court appearance, now wanted on warrant
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Charles City man arrested after crashing into parked car causing $30K damage, guilty of drunk driving
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Gov. Reynolds appoints John Sullivan as District Court Judge
DES MOINES– Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of John Sullivan as a district court judge in Judicial Election District 1B. Sullivan, of Oelwein, Iowa, currently serves as a magistrate for…
NIACC receives a $1 million grant to help build a new regional center in Charles City
DES MOINES — The state of Iowa awarded four $1 million competitive grants through the Career Academy Incentive Fund to prepare more high school students for success in college, postsecondary training and…
JUCO Basketball: NIACC’s Tucker, Conner both earn ICCAC weekly honors
MASON CITY – NIACC freshman Myles Tucker was selected as the co-ICCAC Division II men’s basketball player of the week for the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5. Tucker, a 6-3 guard from…
Clear Lake officially frozen over in 2021
CLEAR LAKE – Clear Lake has officially been declared frozen over for the winter season. Adam Theiss, the Clear Lake Water Department Superintendent, has declared that Clear Lake is iced-in along the…
OBIT: Patricia “Pat” Jean Rogers
Patricia “Pat” Jean Rogers, 61, of Eldora, Iowa passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Israel House of Mary Greeley Hospital. Funeral Services for Pat will…
OBIT: Joyce Bonner
Joyce Marlene Bonner the only daughter of Virgil and Helen (Saner) Bonner was born January 2, 1955 in Ottumwa, Iowa. She died on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her home in Estherville,…
How to Protect your Business from Cybersecurity in Two Ways
Even if we have made enormous strides in moving our society into the digital era, we have also taken on additional hazards as a result. There is a growing worry among organisations…
Gov. Reynolds appoints Mary Chicchelly to the Court of Appeals
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Mary Chicchelly as a judge of the Iowa Court of Appeals. Chicchelly, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, currently serves as a district judge…
OBIT: Roger D. Reibsamen
Funeral arrangements are pending for Roger Reibsamen, 80, of Titonka. oakcrestfuneralservices.com
OBIT: DOLORES “DEE” A. RIEDEL
Dolores Ann “Dee” DeGroote Riedel passed away December 4, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society in Algona, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran…
College Track & Field: Iowa State’s Kiptoo named NCAA Division I Men’s National Athlete of the Week
AMES – Iowa State’s Wesley Kiptoo kicked off the indoor track and field season with a huge 5,000m performance at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener and was awarded with the USTFCCCA NCAA…