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Blythe A. Ehlers, 81, formerly of Rockford, IA died on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Nora Springs Care Center. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 5-7
CLARKSVILLE, IOWA – An Iowa man was caught with plenty of meth in a Clarksville traffic stop Monday. On September 20, 2021 the Clarksville Police Department stopped Daniel Wilson, age 63 of
Pamela Ann Krause, 64, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the MercyOne Hospice Inpatient Unit. Per Pam’s wishes, she was cremated. No services are scheduled at this
Sandra Haubrich, 57, of Mason City, Iowa, went to be with her Lord on September 19, 2021, at her home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September
BELLEVUE, IOWA – An Iowa woman fell 150 feet from a bluff and died on impact, authorities say. Authorities have identified 36-year-old Iris Merfeld, of Zwingle, as the woman involved in the
SIOUX CITY – A Northern Iowa woman who conspired to distribute meth pled guilty September 14, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Meghan Renken, 29, from Spirit Lake, Iowa, was convicted
CLEAR LAKE – Police chased an alleged drunk driver through Clear Lake and after stop sticks and negotiations, brought him to the county jail. On 9/18/21 around 11:15 pm, Evac A. Cave,
You’ve probably grown up hearing stories about self-made millionaires and billionaires. Some entrepreneurs started their journeys in their own garages. And in a lot of the stories, those same entrepreneurs didn’t have
Jeanette “Kay” Harms, 63, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, September 17, 2021, in her Hampton, IA, home. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00pm, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at
Carole Kay Knight Severin passed away on the evening of September 18, 2021, at the age of 80. A funeral service for Carole will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September
Randy L. Schleusner, 70, of Garner passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. A memorial mass will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 22,
HAZELTON, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man was fatally electrocuted while trimming a tree, authorities say. On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at approximately 10:45 am, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office received a
IOWA CITY – A convicted Iowa sex abuser died from Covid-19 while serving a life sentence for his crimes. Ray Gene Triplett was pronounced dead, likely due to complications related to COVID-19
CHICKASAW COUNTY – A Nashua man is dead after a collision with semi. An auto accident occurred in Chickasaw county on September 15, 2021, at about 2:48 PM at Highway 63 and
Joan Marie Otterman went home to be with our Lord on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. Family will greet visitors on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 from 4-6 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel,
Rev. Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka, 92, of Clear Lake and formerly of Mason City, died Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Mass of Christian
IOWA CITY – Iowa (3-0) defeated Kent State (1-2), 30-7, on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa has won its last nine games. The Hawkeyes have outscored their last eight opponents, 305-113, averaging
Loretta “Lorie” Waters, 74, of Plymouth, died on Friday, September 17, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 21,
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The University of Northern Iowa football dominated St. Thomas in its home season opener, 44-3 UNI scored off the opening drive, and 6 Panthers found a way to
WEBSTER COUNTY – A Fort Dodge man fled cops in a Cadillac and after stop sticks disabled his ride, he fled into a corn field where he was apprehended. On September 14,
CHARLES CITY – The Floyd County Medical Center Board of Trustees has selected Dawnett Willis as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC). Willis will join the
BELLEVUE, IOWA – The Iowa DNR is investigating a fatal incident at Bellevue State Park in Iowa where a person fell to their death. At 4:21 a.m. on Sept. 18, local authorities
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Alice J. Malek, 95, of Garner passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 20, 2021
KOSSUTH COUNTY – A North Iowa man was killed by fumes while working with a storage tank, an investigation shows. The Kossuth County Sheriffs Office and Kossuth County Emergency Management have been
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through October 17, 2021. The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing portions of Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: The Iowa Legislature’s role in redistricting is under way. The nonpartisan Legislative
IOWA CITY – A convicted Iowa murderer succumbed to Covid-19 while serving life sentence James Lee Blair was pronounced dead, likely due to complications related to COVID-19 and other preexisting medical conditions
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa sophomore punter Tory Taylor has been named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week following No. 10 Iowa’s 27-17 win at No. 9 Iowa State
CEDAR FALLS – The Panthers’ Men’s Basketball team returns to full-season action with the announcement of the 2021-2022 full schedule. Wednesday afternoon UNI released its non-conference schedule along with the Tuesday afternoon
MASON CITY – Two Mason City High School Seniors have been named as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to Dave Versteeg, Superintendent of Schools. Officials of National Merit
Barbara J. Rush, 75, of Mason City, IA died on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at MercyOne Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Per her wishes, she will be cremated and a private
Dennis Dodd, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:30pm on Saturday, September 18,
Colleen May Olson, 87, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at her home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 17, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., at
KELLOGG, IOWA – An Iowa man was arrested after a small town house was set on fire. On Wednesday, September 15th, 2021, at approximately12:35, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office received a 911
MASON CITY – Mason City police are seeking help identifying vandals who damaged vehicles in the downtown area. On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at approximately 10:31 p.m., Mason City Police responded to
Kathy Vick, 69, of Garner passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.,
MASON CITY – At the Mason City Community School District Board of Education meeting to be held on September 20, 2021, the Board Meeting Agenda will have an agenda item related to
EMMETSBURG – Three juveniles were arrested on felonies after they allegedly made “terroristic threats” at an Emmetsburg school, police said today. On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, the Emmetsburg Police Department was notified
MASON CITY – A Waterloo man is dead and an Osage man hurt in a crash at Highway 122 and California Avenue today in Mason City. At approximately 5:39 a.m. on Wednesday,