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CLEAR LAKE – A bicyclist has died in Clear Lake after the rider was run over by 94-year-old driver. The accident occurred Wednesday morning around 11:15 AM near Grouse Avenue and 27th
ALGONA – The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce the recipient for the “1440 Citizen of the Month” for August 2021 is Chuck Redemske of Algona. Chuck was nominated because
SIOUX CITY – A woman who laundered funds from her illegal business pled guilty August 9, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Yesenia Ledesma-Ledezma, age 23, from Albert City, Iowa, was
DES MOINES — Iowa received 3.98 inches of rain in July, slightly less than normal, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Rainfall was above normal in the western and southern parts
EMMET COUNTY, IOWA – At roughly 200 acres, Anderson Prairie State Preserve is one of the largest remnant prairies in Iowa and with more than 220 different plant species it is one
BOONE, IOWA – Fareway CEO, Reynolds W. Cramer, announced today the following executive team promotions: President: Garrett S. Piklapp Chief Retail Officer: Michael (Mike) J. McCormick Chief Financial Officer: Jacob (Jake) W.
AMES, Iowa – Cyclone Nation has stepped up again. The Iowa State Athletics Department announced today that it has established a school record total of season football tickets sold for 2021, surpassing
NEW HARTFORD, IOWA – Iowa Postal Workers, community organizations and their allies are rallying at the New Hartford Post Office on Saturday, August 21st at 10AM in response to the Postal Board
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Ardis H. Nicewarner, 100 died Monday morning, August 16, 2021 at the Rockwell Community Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the First Baptist
CEDAR RAPIDS – A young teen was arrested for shooting up a Cedar Rapids house. On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 11:09 p.m. Cedar Rapids Police officers on patrol heard several gunshots
AMES – Iowa State football will begin the season ranked in the Associated Press’ preseason poll for the third-straight season. The Cyclones are rated No. 7 in the debut poll of 2021,
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ROCKWELL – Tragedy struck near Rockwell this weekend when a child died after driving a go-cart and colliding with a boat trailer. On August 15th, 2021 the Cerro Gordo County Sheriffs Office
FORT DODGE – Cops are searching for a Cerro Gordo county domestic abuser, who escaped from custody. William Eldridge, convicted of Domestic Abuse Assault-3rd or Subsequent Offense and other charges in Cerro
Alvin Fisher, 70, of Charles City, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A funeral service for Alvin will be held at 10:30 a.m.
CEDAR RAPIDS -A man who took photographs of a child performing a sex act was sentenced today to more than twenty-eight years in federal prison. Terrance Sullivan, age 63, from Waterloo, Iowa,
MASON CITY — A Mason City woman spotted her favorite number on a scratch ticket she purchased and won a $25,000 prize. “I got five tickets,” Kathy Hage told officials on Wednesday
MASON CITY – South Federal Avenue/US65 will be closed between 6th Street South/Hwy 122 Eastbound and 5th Street South/Hwy 122 Westbound for approximately one week beginning Monday, August 16th. A detour will
Patrick J. Gallagher, 81, of Apple Valley, MN and formerly, Mason City, IA, passed away Monday, August 12, 2021 in Bloomington, MN. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August
Richard Arlen Nelson, 86, of Mason City, passed away, Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Good Shepherd Care Center, Mason city. Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2021 at
EMMET COUNTY – An Northern Iowa man was arrested recently on multiple charges as the result of a traffic stop in Armstrong. According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens, a sheriff’s deputy
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa football program has named 16 players to the 2021 Player Council. Head coach Kirk Ferentz announced the group Friday. The group includes six seniors and
CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake Public Library Board of Trustees and City Administrator Scott L. Flory are pleased to announce that Bryna Walker has been selected as the next Library Director
KABUL – The U.S. continues to try to get out of Afghanistan as the vicious Taliban rage across the war-torn nation. As President Biden said in April, the United States will be
CORALVILLE – An Iowa sex predator who advanced on his former prison mate died while incarcerated, the state says. Michael John Ryan was pronounced dead due to natural causes at 4:10 a.m.
THAYER, IOWA — Tuesday, DNR investigated cleanup of a manure spill about six miles south of Thayer. Iowa Select Farms reported the spill Monday night after pumping manure into a nearly full
SIOUX CITY – A Northern Iowa man who distributed methamphetamine was sentenced on July 28, 2021, to more than 6 years in federal prison. Jeremiah Bottjen, age 38, from Primghar, Iowa, received
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James DeBower, 39, of Waterloo, formerly of Charles City, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Hauser Weishaar
ALBERT LEA, MN — Albert Lea cops thwarted a burglary attempt this week. On August 11th, 2021 at approximately 2224 hours, Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) officers were dispatched to a burglary
ST. PETER, MINN. – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making up to $500 million available in grants to help rural health care facilities,
Helga Ann Borgman, 84, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, under the care of MercyOne North Iowa Hospice at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. She died peacefully with her
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Norma Jean Helland, 81, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,
WAVERLY – A nefarious pair of North Iowa juvies stole a car and led cops on an outrageous chase before they were caught. On July 9, 2021, the Bremer County Sheriff’s Office
ohn Albert Young, the son of Albert and Olive (Reierson) Young, was born on March 14, 1938 in Brainard, Minnesota. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1957. John was united
Mercedes Toepfer, 93, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A private family graveside service will be held at Riverside
Mary Helen Alverson, 92, of Mason City passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, August 4,
Joan Katherine Tatone, 91, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday August