IOWA CITY – The No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Central Florida, 69-61, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 18. Redshirt junior Kate Martin had a career high four…
Day: December 18, 2021
Iowa pre-teen uses Facebook to threaten to bring gun to school, then sent to juvenile detention
DUBUQUE – An Iowa pre-teen used Facebook to threaten to bring a gun to school, and after cops were notified, he was then sent to juvenile detention. On December 17, 2021, at…
Northern Iowa nonagenarian woman driver collides with train
WINNEBAGO COUNTY – A Northern Iowa nonagenarian woman driver collided with a train, landing her in a Mayo clinic with injuries. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident took place on…
College Football: UNI signs 16 Panthers to 2022 team
CEDAR FALLS – UNI football signed 16 new student-athletes for the 2022-23 season. “The early period, number one, is always to take the high school football players. It’s the foundation of your…
Man charged with murder in Mason City after deceased woman found in burning house
MASON CITY – A man is charged with murder in Mason City after a deceased woman was found in a burning house. The Mason City Police Department has arrested and charged 28-year-old…
Florida man who attacked U.S. Capital for Donald Trump handed stiff prison sentence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Florida man who relentlessly attacked cops during his maniacal assault on the Capitol of the United States at the behest of Donald Trump on January 6, 2021, will…
Iowa kid brings loaded gun to school, cops race to scene and make felony arrest
CEDAR RAPIDS – As “American school shooting day” already had parents, teachers, students and police jittery from possible violence on Friday due to this evil online phenomena, an Iowa kid brought a…
Facebook threat leads to school lockdown and arrest of Iowa man
DAVENPORT – As “American school shooting day” already had parents, teachers, students and police jittery from possible violence on Friday due to this evil online phenomena, a threatening Facebook post that day led…
Mason City police investigate arson behind commercial buildings; residents displaced
MASON CITY – Mason City police and the fire department are investigating a suspicious fire that took place on the evening of December 15. Police say the fire was lit shortly after…
OBIT: Marjorie E. Bruland
Marjorie E. Bruland, 96, of Mason City passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, December…
OBIT: Rev. Daird Wayne Korth
Rev. Daird Wayne Korth, 67 of Clear Lake, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his home. Daird’s family will hold a private graveside inurnment at Ventura Cemetery at a later date. Daird,…
OBIT: Frances Ann Lawhorn
Frances Ann (Lechelt) Lawhorn, died peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021 under hospice care. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Northwood United Methodist Church, 1000 1st…
U.S. State Department press briefing for December 17, 2021: Diplomatic meetings, returned hostages, Russia, Poland, and more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. State Department held a press briefing on December 17, 2021, touching on subjects ranging from diplomatic meetings, returned hostages, Russia, Poland, and more. Jalina Porter, Principal Deputy…