CEDAR FALLS – UNI men’s basketball’s AJ Green has been named the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Player of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday. It is the third…
Month: February 2022
How To Choose The Right Boarding School For Your Child
Whether you have already decided to send your child to boarding school, either for several school terms or else on a more long-term basis, or you are merely considering this option for…
Iowa House passes bill requiring students participating in sports to compete based on the sex at birth
DES MOINES – The Iowa House passed a controversial bill Monday requiring students participating in sports to compete based on the sex at birth, in an alleged attempt at “fairness” in girls’ sports. Reaction to the advancing bill was…
OBIT: Albert Wm. “Al” Libby
Albert W. “Al” Libby, Jr., 83, of Mason City, died Saturday, February 19, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am…
OBIT: Ruth Thorson
Ruth Thorson, 71, of Floyd, Iowa, was welcomed home to her family in heaven that preceded her on February 15, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa. A…
Waterloo felon who beat woman and held gun to her head convicted of federal crimes
CEDAR RAPIDS – A jury found a convicted Waterloo felon who put a gun to a woman’s head and fired the gun at a residence guilty on February 9, 2022, following a…
NIACC, Smithfield Foods Sign 3 Students to New Apprenticeship Program
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and Smithfield Foods, Inc. have partnered to offer a new maintenance technician apprenticeship program in the Mason City area. The program provides hands-on…
Women’s College Basketball: No. 21/25 Iowa 88, No. 10/6 Indiana 82
IOWA CITY – The No. 21/25 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the No. 10/6 Indiana Hoosiers, 88-82, inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, sweeping the Hoosiers in the regular season. Senior Monika Czinano notched…
Iowa man faces serious charges after gun threats
ANKENY – An Iowa man faces serious charges after gun threats at various locations. On Sunday, February 20 at roughly 10:40 p.m., Ankeny police were dispatched to Casey’s at 1602 W. 1st…
OBIT: Phillip Ray Kinnan
Phillip Ray Kinnan, 87, of Mason City, IA died on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, IA. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 27,…
OBIT: Jeana Louise Amundson
Jeana Louise Amundson (Duit) bravely ended her cancer treatment in early February 2022. The days to come were spent living her life to the fullest with friends and family on earth. She…
Spring Getaways: Where to Find Iowa’s Best Flower Fields
Spring is the time of year when the Midwest bursts into bloom. Even on the grayest days, a walk in the woods or a drive through the country will yield a few…
10 Top Sitcoms to Binge on
TV sitcoms are a genre all their own. Sometimes heartwarming, sometimes hilarious, they offer a bit of something for everyone. TV series are a great way to waste time, and Netflix has…
Opinion: Iowa’s privatized Medicaid needs improvement
Iowans with all different kinds of disabilities, their families, caregivers and allies have been speaking out about making changes to Medicaid since it was privatized over 5 years ago. The Department of…
College Basketball: UNI tops Missouri State, 95-75
CEDAR FALLS – 5 Panthers scored in double-digit figures on Sunday afternoon as UNI men’s basketball defeated the Missouri State Bears 95-75 at the McLeod Center in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) action….
OBIT: David L. Strohman
David, 57, of Estherville, died Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his home in Estherville. Funeral services will be held at a later date in March. oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Legislative update from Rep. Todd Prichard of Charles City
The following is a legislative update from Democratic State Rep. Todd Prichard of Charles City, representing portions of Cerro Gordo, Floyd and Chickasaw counties in Iowa House District 52: Rewarding the Hard…
College Wrestling: Hawkeyes close regular season with 20-15 win at Nebraska
LINCOLN, NE – The second-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team defeated No. 10 Nebraska, 20-15, on Sunday night in the final regular season dual of the season. The Hawkeyes won six-of-10 bouts…
OBIT: Eugene G. Smith
Eugene G. Smith, 91, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Memorial services will be held at 2 PM Saturday February 19, 2022 at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church,…
OBIT: Ramona Anderson
A memorial service for Ramona Anderson of Algona will be held Saturday at 1:30 PM at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, with Deacon David Penton and Deacon Donald McGuire of Divine Mercy…
Legislative update from Rep. Shannon Latham
The following is a legislative update from Republican State Rep. Shannon Latham, representing portions of Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties in Iowa House District 54: The sixth week of the 2022…
OBIT: Beverly Peterson
Beverly Peterson, 89, of Alden, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2022 at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Alden…
OBIT: Oscar Melver
Oscar Frances Melver, age 81, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, Iowa. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 25,…
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken on State of the Union on CNN with Dana Bash talks status of Russian provocations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of State Blinken appeared Sunday morning on State of the Union on CNN with Dana Bash to talk status of Russian provocations: 02/20/2022 11:35 AM EST Antony…
Northern Iowa “con artist” returned to federal prison
SIOUX CITY – An Arnolds Park man who defrauded a Florida innkeeper while on supervised release on bank fraud and wire charges was sentenced on February 1, 2022, to three years in…
Women’s College Basketball: No. 22/25 Iowa 96, No. 5/6 Indiana 91
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – The No. 22/25 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the No. 5/6 Indiana Hoosiers, 96-91, inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, the first win in Assembly Hall for the Hawkeyes…
Women’s College Basketball: No. 6 Iowa State too much for No. 15 Oklahoma, 89-67
AMES – No. 6 Iowa State (22-4, 11-3 Big 12) took care of business in a battle of ranked teams Saturday in Hilton Coliseum, dispatching No. 15 Oklahoma (20-6, 9-5 Big 12),…
Convicted Iowa kidnapper dies in prison
CORALVILLE, IOWA – James Clyde Howell was pronounced dead due to natural causes at 11:07 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center. Howell was 70 years…
OBIT: Brandon Stotser
Brandon Stotser, 35, of Alden, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his home in Alden. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Iowa Falls…
College Basketball: Iowa 75, #18 Ohio State 62
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Iowa scratched out a big road win against Ohio State, 75-62, Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. Iowa notched its fifth victory of the season on the road, including its fourth…
OBIT: Jerred David Ruble
Jerred David Ruble, 75, of Hanlontown, IA, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, Mason City, IA. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday,…
Women’s College Basketball: UNI drops home game to Drake, 73-68
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI women’s basketball team returned home for a thrilling rivalry game against the Drake Bulldogs. In a contest that stayed close through the final minutes, the Panthers weren’t…
Iowa man allegedly stabs and kills roommate with knife, cops charge him with murder
AMES – An Iowa man allegedly stabbed his roommate with a knife, and cops charged him with murder after the victim eventually died. On February 19th at 2:46 A.M., Ames Police responded…
College Basketball: Iowa State drubs Oklahoma, 75-54
AMES – Iowa State drubbed Oklahoma, 75-54, in a Big 12 contest Saturday in Hilton Coliseum. Isaiah Brockington led Iowa State with 22 points. Oklahoma opened the game with an 8-0 run,…
Improving Your Business with Fleet Upgrades
Upgrading your fleet is an investment in your business’s future. By prioritizing vehicle performance, you can also boost employee and customer satisfaction. The equipment you use to deliver solutions is the backbone…
Iowa man, allegedly drunk, shoots man in the face, taking his life
ANKENY – An Iowa man, allegedly drunk, shot a man in the face, taking his life, and now faces felony charges. The Ankeny Police Department says there was a shooting incident on…
NIACC offering Women’s Day Empowerment seminar
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will be offering a Women’s Day Empowerment Seminar in honor of 2022 International Women’s Day. The event will be held on Tuesday, March…
Gunshot wound to head takes man’s life at Iowa gun range
PRINCETON, IOWA – A shooting incident at an Iowa gun range left a man dead this past week. On February 16th, 2022, at 9:36 AM, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Princeton Fire…
OBIT: Brian L. Nedved
Brian L. Nedved, 57, of Britt passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center – East Campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 10:30…
Rep. Stone of Forest City talks flat tax, budget goals and “protecting” girls’ sports
The following is a legislative update from Republican Representative Henry Stone of Forest City, representing portions of Emmet, Kossuth and Winnebago counties: This week was the first funnel week of the session….