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MASON CITY – A former Mason City man is guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child and violating a no-contact order in the case. Nathaniel Scott Pearce, age 36, formerly of
SIOUX CITY – A young Iowa woman who bought a house using funds from smuggling and trafficking counterfeit merchandise was sent to jail for 30 days. Yesenia Ledesma-Ledezma, age 23, from Albert
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – UNI wrestling got its first Big 12 win in a last-minute scheduled dual against Air Force, 27-11. COVID protocols postponed the Northern Colorado dual UNI that had been
WASHINGTON D.C. – The FBI continues to hunt the suspect who planted pipe bombs prior to the fatal insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The FBI and ATF are offering
Funeral Mass for Barbara Bernhard, 78, of Algona, will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM
A funeral Mass for Jerry will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. Burial will be in the
Mildred “Milly” Esther Kiefer, 93, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Per Milly’s wishes, her body has been cremated and a
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa announced today a contract extension for head football coach Kirk Ferentz through the 2029 season. The announcement was made by Gary Barta, Henry B. and
Dorothy “Bunny” Rodda of Charles City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the age of 88 at the Floyd County Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at
Doris Halstead, 93, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A private family graveside service will be held at a
WATERLOO – A person was shot dead at Waterloo convenience store Saturday night. On Saturday, January 8th, 2022, at 9:57 AM, Waterloo Police Officers responded to a shooting in progress at 508
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A former Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General (DHS-OIG) pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from the theft of proprietary software
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mom, Virgil Jean Knox, age 97. She passed away peacefully in her home January 7,2022. Born in Schaller, Iowa February
Arthur L. Thompson, was born on December 12, 1936 in Bloomington, Illinois to James O. and Margaret M. (Ziegmann) Thompson. He died on January 10, 2022 at Avera Holy Family Hospital in
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A U.S. diplomat held talks with South Korea and Japan after North Korea continues to fire missiles in the direction of Japan over the course of the last several
Sherri Clemons (Wheeler) passed away on January 11, 2022. Sherri was born on December 30, 1944 to Herbert and Marie Wheeler (Snyder). She was one of 12 siblings. Sherri graduated high school
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI Swim and Dive team trail Illinois State, 104-84, to end the first day of competition for the first dual meet of the New Year. The dual meet
LARAMIE, Wyo. – No. 11 Iowa State (6-1, 1-0 Big 12) won eight matches Friday night in the Big 12 opener against Wyoming, as the Cyclones won 32-6. The Cyclones picked up
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man was stabbed and nearly killed by his son during a fight early Friday morning. On January 14, 2022, at approximately 3:47 AM, Cedar Rapids police were
EVANSTON, Ill. – Top 10 wins from Drake Ayala and Max Murin highlighted the University of Iowa wrestling team’s 33-6 win over No. 23 Northwestern on Friday night at Welsh Ryan Arena.
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Jennifer Benson Bahr as a district court judge in Judicial District 4. Bahr, of Crescent, Iowa, currently serves as a district associate