CEDAR FALLS – UNI wrestling secured a top-eight seed in eight weight classes for the Big 12 Championships. The Panthers will compete at the NCAA qualifying event March 5-6 at the BOK…
Month: February 2022
OBIT: Barbara Murra
Barbara Murra, 86, of Ackley passed away on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at her home in Ackley. Her health had been bothering since October. Judy Kay helped her as needed and took…
Big Ten releases pre-seeds for conference tournament
IOWA CITY – Eight University of Iowa wrestlers were seeded fourth or better when the Big Ten Conference released its tournament pre-seeds for the 2022 Big Ten Championships set for Saturday and…
NIACC part of over $5.5 billion contribution to Iowa’s economy
MASON CITY – Last week, the Iowa Department of Education released an Economic Impact report about Iowa’s Community Colleges, including North Iowa Area Community College, by Emsi Burning Glass. The report shows…
OPINION: Mobile home residents say proposed Iowa bill is “totally unacceptable”
Today, the Iowa Manufactured Home Residents Network, representing mobile home owners and park residents from across Iowa, issued the following statement on HF 2441, currently under consideration in the Iowa legislature: For…
OBIT: Dr. Carol Lea Fischer
Dr. Carol Lea Fischer was born in El Paso, Texas on October 25, 1968. She lived all across the Midwest growing up, and as an adult she took up residence in Oklahoma…
OBIT: Lee Allen Whitehurst
Lee Allen Whitehurst, 86, of Clear Lake, IA, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, Mason City, IA. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00am, Wednesday, March…
U.S. slams Russia with new financial sanctions this morning as Ukraine staves off invasion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. slammed Russia with new financial sanctions this morning as Ukraine staves off invasion for the un-saavy, diabolical Vladimir Putin. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State In coordination…
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa Defeats Michigan, 104-80, to share Big 10 Title
IOWA CITY – The No. 21/22 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the No. 6/5 Michigan Wolverines, 104-80, to win the Big Ten Regular Season Championship inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The first…
JUCO Basketball: NIACC hosts top-seed Kirkwood in regional semifinals
MASON CITY – The fifth-seeded NIACC men’s basketball team faces top-seed Kirkwood in the NJCAA Region XI tournament semifinals at 7 p.m. Sunday in the NIACC gym. Second-seed DMACC (23-7) faces third-seed…
Women’s College Basketball: UNI women’s basketball wins on Senior Day over Illinois State, 70-63
CEDAR FALLS – In their final home game of the regular season the UNI women’s basketball team was able to honor their three seniors with a win over the Illinois State Redbirds,…
Should You Self-Edit Your Manuscript or Hire a Pro?
Writing an entire manuscript is no small feat. It can take a lot of time, effort, and dedication to get it just right – which is why most authors tend to grow…
Governor Reynolds announces efforts to support Ukraine
DES MOINES – The State of Iowa has announced new measures to further demonstrate its solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom against Putin’s tyranny. Today, Governor…
Northern Iowa man pleads guilty to meth charges
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty February 18, 2022, in federal court in Sioux City. Armando Silva Reyes, 55, from Spencer, Iowa, was convicted of one…
Mason City councilman Paul Adams to seek Cerro Gordo Supervisor seat
MASON CITY – Mason City’s Mayor Pro Tem and At Large City Council Member Paul Adams has announced he is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for the Cerro Gordo County Board of…
Mason City man facing burglary charges in Hancock county
GARNER – A Mason City man is facing burglary charges in Hancock county. Hancock county sheriff Robert Gerdes Jr. said that on February 25, 2022 the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office filed criminal…
Women’s College Basketball: UNI ends three game skid with win against Bradley, 77-56
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI women’s basketball team snapped their three-game losing skid Friday evening against the Bradley Braves, dominating 77-56. After struggling with slow starts for the past two weeks, the…
Montana man who came to Iowa to scam a derecho victim pleads guilty to federal crimes
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Montana man who cheated an Iowa derecho victim out of more than $10,000 in insurance proceeds pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. William Allen Hurlbut,…
OBIT: Robert “Bob” Dight
Robert “Bob” Dight, 80, of Charles City, passed away February 22, 2022 at the Nora Springs Care Center under St. Croix Hospice. A public gathering of family and friends will be held…
OBIT: David Randall
David “Dave” LeRoy Randall was born October 10, 1943, and after a brief battle with cancer, passed away at the age of 78 on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in the Mitchell County…
OBIT: Lola Fouts
Lola Jean Fouts (Rowe), 69, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in her home. A celebration of Lola’s life will be held at a later date. Lola was born…
College Basketball: UNI men’s basketball clinches MVC championship in overtime win over Loyola, 102-96
CEDAR FALLS – UNI men’s basketball rallied late and closed down Loyola-Chicago in overtime on Saturday afternoon as the Panthers defeated the Ramblers 102-96 to clinch the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) regular…
Women’s College Basketball: Cyclones overpower Texas Tech, 71-55
AMES – No. 9 Iowa State (24-4, 13-3 Big 12) received 24 points and 12 boards from Ashley Joens en route to a 71-55 victory over Texas Tech (10-17, 3-13 Big 12)…
OBIT: Vernell Brown
Vernell A. Brown, 98, died Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Hogan…
OBIT: Elaine W. Butler
Elaine W. Butler, 87 of Northwood passed away peacefully Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the Lutheran Retirement Home. A Funeral Service will be held 11 am Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at First…
College Basketball: #25 Iowa defeats pesky Nebraska, 88-78
LINCOLN, NE – The Hawkeyes recorded their eighth 20-win season of the Fran McCaffery era with Friday night’s 88-78 victory over Nebraska. Iowa has won six of their last seven games to…
Todd Blodgett Opinion: BIDEN’s Naivete, Ineptitude, Provoked & Emboldened PUTIN
While President Biden correctly condemns his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for the outrageous invasion of Ukraine, he should realize he impelled Putin’s aggression. Putin, like much of the world, doesn’t think much…
OBIT: Eileen Lynn Ruble
Eileen Lynn Perkins Ruble, 77, of Hanlontown passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa. She had suffered from Alzheimer’s for several years. The funeral service…
Domestic incident leads to death of woman in Des Moines, suspect arrested on murder charges
DES MOINES – A domestic incident led to the death of a woman in Des Moines, and a suspect was arrested on murder charges. Shortly before 2:00 a.m. Saturday, Des Moines police…
Four-Vehicle accident north of Mason City leaves three people injured
MASON CITY – A four-Vehicle accident north of Mason City left three people injured Thursday evening. At about 9:33 PM on February 24, Cerro Gordo county deputies responded to a four vehicle…
Is It Possible To Diffuse CBD Oil?
We get cannabidiol from the Cannabis sativa plant, which helps to treat various health issues. In the United States, CBD is available in different forms, and it is gaining popularity after the…
Northern Iowans arrested after finding wallet and sending it back to owner via mail – minus the cash inside
MANCHESTER, IOWA – Two Northern Iowans were arrested after finding a wallet and sending it back to the owner via mail – minus the cash inside. On December 22, 2021, the Manchester…
Iowa to receive $174 million to fight the opioid crisis after settlement with Johnson & Johnson
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced today the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen –…
OBIT: Loretta Vokaty
Loretta Vokaty, age 91, of Cresco, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 surrounded by her family at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa. Loretta Mae was born on March 21,…
College Baseball: Hawkeyes down Pepperdine, 3-1, record moves to 4-0
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Redshirt sophomore Adam Mazur tossed 7 2/3 shutout innings to lead the University of Iowa baseball team to a 3-1 victory over Pepperdine in the opening game of…
U.S. to give millions in military assistance to Ukraine to help stave off Putin’s invasion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the evil Vladimir Putin wages his war of aggression against a sovereign, democratic nation, the United States is promising hundreds of millions of dollars in immediate military aid…
OBIT: Dennis G. McCabe
Dennis G. McCabe, 70, of Moline, IL, formerly of Garner, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in Davenport, IA. Memorial services will be held at a later date in the spring. Dennis Gregory…
Northern Iowa man arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of copper wiring
SAC COUNTY, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man has been arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of copper wiring. Thursday February 24, 2022, the Sac County Sheriff’s Office took a…
Iowa man incarcerated for child molestation dies in prison
CORALVILLE – An Iowa man incarcerated for child molestation has died in prison. Keith Brian Boylan, was pronounced dead due to natural causes at 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in…
Three former Minneapolis police officers convicted of federal civil rights violations for death of George Floyd
ST. PAUL – Following a trial that lasted nearly five weeks, a federal jury in St. Paul, Minnesota, found three former Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers guilty of federal civil rights offenses…