MASON CITY – Mason City police have arrested a man again for loud noises and disorderly conduct. Back in September of 2020, Mason City police investigating “loud booms” conducted a search warrant…
Day: January 22, 2022
OBIT: Sheryl Jones (Timmons)
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Croix Hospice Sheryl Jean Jones, daughter of Edward and Marjorie (White) Timmons, was born in Estherville, Iowa, on November 25, 1943. She…
College Wrestling: Iowa tops Ohio State, 21-12, in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – The University of Iowa wrestling team defeated No. 6 Ohio State, 21-12, on Friday night at the Covelli Center. The Hawkeyes won six-of-10 matches and got bonus-point wins from…
Todd Blodgett Opinion: End transgendered athletes’ unfair advantage, says retaining it condones bigotry
Would it be fair to let students take exams after being allowed to memorize the answers? In Iowa, that’s a legitimate question, because of the innate advantages transgendered athletes hold over their…
Northern Iowa man sent to prison for using drugs and possession numerous guns and explosive devices
SIOUX CITY – A Northern Iowa drug user who illegally possessed explosive devices and guns was sentenced January 19, 2022, to 5 years in federal prison. Darrell H. Sorey, age 37, from…
OBIT: Randi Lee Thomas
Randi Lee Thomas, 68, of Mason City, passed away, Sunday, January 16, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 20,…
OBIT: Gordon Clair Vajgert
Gordon Clair Vajgert, age 76 of Mason City, Iowa succumbed to Covid on Friday, January 14, 2022. Son of Donald (NMN) Vajgert and Grace Avonelle Lee (Delger). Gordon served as a Corporal…
Texas man who leveled death threats against election officials nabbed by Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force
ATLANTA, GA – A Texas man was arrested today in Travis County, Texas, for allegedly sending threatening election-related communications to government officials on Jan. 5, 2021. Chad Stark, 54, of Leander, was…