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LAHAINA, Maui – The UNI women’s basketball team was able to grab a win in their first contest of the Maui Classic on Saturday evening, beating the Idaho Vandals 75-64. It was
WEST DES MOINES – Five Iowa students have been arrested after propagating threats via social media, causing chaos and fear. On Friday December 10th, 2021 and continuing over the intervening days, the
MASON CITY – The Mason City school board is set to meet Monday, and will take input from the public on the “Mohawk” monicker. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 20,
SIOUX FALLS – Iowa snapped its first three-game losing streak in over two years with a 94-75 convincing win over Utah State at a sold out Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South
AMES – The 13th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones are set to take on 15th-ranked Purdue Sunday night in Humboldt, Iowa at the Humboldt High School Gym. It’s a homecoming for both head coaches,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 – 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
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
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,
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
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
Jason James Monarch, 46, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. A Visitation will be held from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St NE,
Grace H. Narveson, 94, of Manly, IA passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday,
Marilyn J. Popinga, 80, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her home in Mason City. In keeping with Marilyn’s wishes, cremation will take place and inurnment will be
Bernadine Rodemeyer, 85, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 am Saturday, December 18, 2021
Shelly Lynn “Cab” Robinette-Frazier, 51, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, in her Nora Springs, IA, home. Family will be holding a Celebration of Life at a later date. Family kindly
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Stephan Bayens honored heroic citizens and First Responders at the 2020 and 2021 Sullivan Brothers’ Award
DES MOINES – School districts across Iowa and the nation are reacting to social a media threat for Friday dubbed “American School Shooting Day”. School districts across America have learned of an
Healthy adults need between 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep every night if they want to function properly. A lack of sleep can cause day-long fatigue, and it can have a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. State Department offered an update this week on Afghanistan relocation and resettlement. 12/13/2021 10:03 AM EST Office of the Spokesperson Since August 31, the State Department has
AMES – Iowa State guard Izaiah Brockington has been named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week after averaging 19.0 points and 8.5 rebounds last week in wins over Iowa and Jackson
IOWA CITY – The Iowa Hawkeyes revealed their 2022 recruiting class, led by 5-star Xavier Nwankpa. University of Iowa Football Media Conference Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Iowa City, Iowa, USA Kirk Ferentz Tyler
AMES – No. 11 Iowa State returns from final exam break Sunday as it hosts Southeastern Louisiana at Hilton Coliseum at noon. The Matchup: No. 11 Iowa State (10-0, 0-0 Big 12) vs. Southeastern Louisiana (4-7,
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that on December 15, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of
Kenneth Ray Stockdale, 72, passed away on September 7, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center in Mason City, IA. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore
MASON CITY – For the third time in his career, NIACC’s Christian Minto has been selected as the ICCAC wrestler of the week for the week of Dec. 6-12. Minto, who is
MASON CITY – For the second straight week, a NIACC women’s basketball player has been honored as the ICCAC player of the week. NIACC’s Alyssa Hames was selected as the co-ICCAC Division
ARION, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man having wife troubles got himself armed, made threats, and then was hunted by cops. 37-year old Justin Allen Pope from Odebolt, Iowa was taken in
CLEAR LAKE – State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they begin cleaning up the tree damage from Wednesday’s storm. Emma Hanigan, urban forestry coordinator for the Iowa
AMES – Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell has placed the Cyclone football program on the national radar with yearly appearances in the national rankings and five-straight bowl berths. The fruits
A big change was announced earlier in the year for the various different thriving college sports – gaining attention globally as fans tune in from all over and benefitting from changes in
DES MOINES – The Iowa Supreme Court formed a task force to seek improvements in the state’s juvenile justice system. The Iowa Supreme Court believes it is time for a holistic review
RUDD – A derecho-like storm swept through the state of Iowa tonight, producing strong winds and tornadoes after unseasonably-warm temperatures during the day. Due to this storm, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office