Women’s Basketball: Iowa-Penn State game canceled due to COVID
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa women’s basketball game at Penn State on Thursday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. CT has been canceled out of abundance of caution due to positive
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IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa women’s basketball game at Penn State on Thursday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. CT has been canceled out of abundance of caution due to positive
Joyce C. Fortier, 89, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, December
Donald Lew Ytzen, 86, of Clear Lake, IA, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Ward-Van-Slyke Colonial
Mildred “Millie” E. Nelson, daughter of Marshall and Marian (Meyers) Prescott, was born on September 29, 1936 in Pilot Grove, Minnesota. She passed away on December 5, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society
SIOUX CITY – An Iowa man who possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced December 14, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Todd Gruis, 50, from Melvin, Iowa pled guilty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. State Department held a press briefing on December 9, 2021, touching on subjects ranging from human rights in Tibet and Egypt, Chile elections, Russia-Ukraine-NATO, Afghanistan humanitarian crisis,
Kenneth “Kenny” Milton Thompson, 99, of Ackley, Iowa passed away peacefully on December 4, 2021 at Grand JiVante in Ackley. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at
Paul Bamrick, 82, of Rockwell, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am Monday, December 6, 2021
Robert Allen Mason, 59, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in Ankeny, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer of 2022 in Colorado Springs, CO. Robert was
Ilis Charleen Titus, 88 of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Per Charleen’s whishes, her body has been cremated and inurnment will
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa child found a gun bought by a woman for a felon, then used it to shoot a bullet through their chin, resulting in probation for the buyer.
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man, who escaped from federal custody was sentenced December 17, 2021, to twelve months in prison. Darnell Henderson, age 25, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison sentence
Dorothy Jean Myers, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully on November 27, 2021 at the age of 97. Dorothy was a child of the Great Depression. Born on a farm in
Tillie Geiken, 86, of Ackley, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Eldora Specialty Care. A Celebration of Life will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December
DES MOINES – A convicted Iowa felon who distributed nearly a pound of methamphetamine and possessed a gun was sentenced to more than 30 years in federal prison. Patrick Miller Webb, age
Ronald Eugene Hoffmeyer was born on August 28, 1938 to Louie and Maybelle (Barlow) Hoffmeyer at Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, Iowa. He passed away at his home in Estherville on Thursday,
IOWA CITY – Iowa continues to prepare to face Kentucky in the upcoming Citrus Bowl. University of Iowa Football Media Conference Thursday, December 23, 2021 Iowa City, Iowa, USA Coach Kirk Ferentz
Steven Robert Larsen was born May 28, 1951 to Harvey and Noradel (Dotson) Larsen in Estherville, Iowa. He died on Monday, December 6, 2021 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona,
Cindy Stanley, 64, of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home in Plymouth. A memorial service will be held 4:30 pm Monday, December 13, 2021 at Hogan Bremer Moore
CEDAR RAPIDS – Two Alliant Energy line workers received the Governor’s Lifesaving Award for their courage and bravery after helping to save the lives of four Iowans during two separate incidents –
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A prominent mine workers’ union this week begged rich West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, who represents one of the poorest states in the union, to vote for Build Back Better
MASON CITY – The Mason City Airport Commission intends to undertake certain major improvements at the facility, and public hearings on the matter will be held soon. Posted on Thursday, December 23,
MASON CITY – The NIACC women’s basketball team (7-2 overall, 2-2 in the ICCAC) returns to action Dec. 30-31 at the Minnesota West Classic in Worthington, Minn. The Trojans face Minnesota West
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing portions of Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: 1. $100 million for water improvements and conservation The American Rescue Plan
DES MOINES – Progress Iowa executive director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to proposed Republican plans to eliminate the state income tax: “We’ve been making a list and checking
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a series of orders to five companies offering “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) credit. The orders to collect information on the
HONOLULU – Due to health and safety concerns, the University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team is unable to participate against UNI men’s basketball in Saturday’s Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic matchup. The
DUBUQUE – Damien Lawrence Hunt, convicted of Arson 1st Degree and other charges in Pottawattamie County, failed to report back to the Dubuque Residential Facility as required yesterday. Hunt is a 38-year-old
Roger Dean Gabel, 83, of Mason City, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 surrounded by his children at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM
Robert J. Lind, 83 of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 13, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 Willowbrook Drive
Leon Gemaehlich, 86, of Charles City, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on
Andrew Dean Kacer, 24, of Mason City gained his angel wings on December 9, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics surrounded by his loved ones. Andrew was born on
Minnie Marie Barz,100, of Eldora, IA, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, December 13, 2021, at the Eldora Specialty Care with her loving daughters by her side. Funeral services for
HONOLULU – UNI men’s basketball was edged out by two points for the second consecutive game at the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic, 71-69. Three Panthers were in double-digit scoring, and UNI
Barbara Jean Wical-Huntley, 84, of Grundy Center and Stout, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Maple Manor in Aplington. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00
MASON CITY – All residents of Cerro Gordo County, high school age and over, and any student registered at NIACC (North Iowa Area Community College) for the spring or summer semesters of
HONOLULU – The Liberty Flames found a way to outlast a short-handed UNI Panther men’s basketball team in the first round of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic, 76-74. Liberty Flames have
Mary B. Halberstadt, 102, of New Hampton, died Monday, December 13, 2021, at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton. Per Mary’s wishes, her body has been cremated and a Celebration
Marilyn M. Hamand, 81, of Nora Springs passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center with her family at her side. The family will hold private services in
Stanley Dale Thompson, 70, of St. Paul and formerly of Mason City, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. A Homegoing