CEDAR FALLS – UNI wrestling’s win streak ended with a 16-15 loss to No. 5 Iowa State, the only undefeated team in the Big 12. No. 18 UNI wrestling slips to 7-6…
Month: February 2022
OBIT: Thomas Ryan
Thomas L. Ryan passed away after a short illness on January 31, 2022, at age 91. Tom was born on August 20, 1930, on a farm in northwest Winneshiek County, Iowa, to…
OBIT: John David Sheimo
John David Sheimo passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. Per John’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned….
Former Mason City gymnastics coach faces March trial for sex abuse of minors
MASON CITY – A former Mason City gymnastics coach faces a March trial for the sex abuse of minors, and a local judge known for going easy on molesters has been involved…
Former Mason City man guilty of continuous sexual abuse of child and violating no-contact order gets long prison sentence
MASON CITY – A former Mason City man who pled guilty to continuous sexual abuse of a child and violating a no-contact order in the case has received a long prison sentence…
Prostitution sting in Dubuque nets 11 suspects
DUBUQUE – A prostitution sting conducted by law enforcement in Dubuque netted 11 suspects. On February 8th and February 9th, 2022, the Dubuque Police Department, Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, and the Iowa…
Legislative update from Rep. Sharon Steckman
The following is a legislative update from Democratic Rep. Sharon Steckman, representing House District 53 – the middle-third of Cerro Gordo county – in the Iowa Legislature: Public school funding is addressed…
9 Mistakes That Landlords Should Avoid While Renting Out
A prevalent misunderstanding regarding making money from a rental property is that while it is only referred to as “passive” revenue, the day-to-day maintenance of that estate should not be called passive….
Three Former Northern Iowa Players Competing in the NFL
Football fans from the United States and around the world are gearing up for Super Bowl LVI, which takes place at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on February 13. The Cincinnati…
Waterloo woman faces up to a decade in prison for being armed and high on weed
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo woman who possessed firearms while being a user of marijuana was convicted by a jury today after a three-day trial in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Allyssa…
Livestock Master Matrix adopted in 86 of Iowa’s 99 counties
DES MOINES –Most of Iowa’s 99 counties notified DNR in January that they plan to evaluate construction permit applications and proposed animal confinement locations by using the master matrix. With few exceptions,…
NIACC announces leadership changes for the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
MASON CITY – Dr. Steve Schulz, President North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has announced a leadership change for the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Candi Karsjens has been named the Center…
Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle named 2022 Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are proud to announce Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle, Mason City,…
OBIT: Roger J. Poohl
Roger J. Poohl, 79 of Osage, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Des Moines VA Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February…
OBIT: Marjorie Gardner
Marjorie Gardner, 97, of Charles City, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church or the…
OBIT: Mary Lou Meester
Mary Lou Meester, 81, of Holland, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel, in Grundy…
OBIT: Darlene J. “Trudy” Devine
Darlene “Trudy” Devine, 89, formerly of Whittemore, died Thursday at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center. A funeral Mass is tentatively set for 10:30 Friday, February 18th, at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St….
JUCO Sports: NIACC’s Campbell, Martinez-Stewart win weekly awards
MASON CITY – NIACC’s Quentrevion Campbell was selected as the ICCAC wrestler of the week for the week of Jan. 24-31. Campbell, who is unranked at 141 pounds, pinned Iowa Western’s fifth-ranked…
College Basketball: Bohanon’s record 10 three-pointers lead Iowa to road win over Maryland, 110-87
COLLEGE PARK, MD – Senior Jordan Bohanon’s record 10 three-pointers helped lead Iowa to a road win over Maryland, 110-87. The Hawkeyes completed the season sweep over the Terrapins. Iowa has won four…
OBIT: Jo Ann Pedelty
The world lost a beautiful person on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Jo Ann (Skipton) Pedelty died surrounded by her family at her home following a long illness. Jo was born in Mason…
OBIT: Carol Jean Monson
Carol Jean Monson, 69, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN, with her family by her side. Services are pending at…
OBIT: Nancy Lee Benner
Nancy Lee Benner, 76, of Mason City, IA died on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Nancy was…
Northwood house fire claims man’s life
NORTHWOOD – A house fire in Northwood took a man’s life. On January 26, 2022 at 3:38 AM, the Worth County Sheriff’s Office responded to a house fire at 201 14th St…
OBIT: Donna Jean (Dudden) Ralston
Donna Ralston, age 89, of Grundy Center, IA peacefully passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Arlington Place in Grundy Center. She was born to parents Tieman “Tim” and Lisetta “Dot”…
Women’s College Wrestling: Nyla Valencia joins Hawkeye’s inaugural class
IOWA CITY – Nyla Valencia has singed a national letter of intent to join the University of Iowa wrestling program in 2022. Head coach Clarissa Chun made the announcement Thursday. “Nyla is…
College Football: School-record six Cyclones invited to NFL Combine
AMES – A school-record six Cyclones received invitations to the 2022 NFL Combine, held March 1-7 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Players representing Iowa State at the Combine are Chase…
OBIT: Mary Lou G. (Gillund) Peterson
Mary Lou Peterson, 84, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her home on February 2, 2022, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Mary Lou was born on January…
College Wrestling: UNI to tangle with Iowa State Friday night in Cedar Falls
CEDAR FALLS – UNI wrestling faces its seventh top-25 team when No. 5 Iowa State comes to the McLeod Center 7 p.m. Friday. The Panthers are coming off their sixth consecutive dual…
Northern Iowa child sex predator sentenced to federal prison for receipt of child pornography
SIOUX CITY – A Northern Iowa child sex predator who possessed child pornography was sentenced February 9, 2022, to 15 years in federal prison. Anthony Martin, age 30, from Spencer, Iowa, received…
Women’s College Basketball: No. 25/24 Iowa 88, Minnesota 78
IOWA CITY – The No. 25 Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Gophers, 88-78, inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, expanding the streak over the Gophers to seven. Four Hawkeyes scored in double figures,…
Iowa school district forced to dispel rumor that litter boxes are in bathrooms for “individuals who are self-identifying as animals”
CARROLL, IOWA – Schools in this small Iowa town are not placing litter boxes in their bathrooms for kids that claim to be “furries” and it is all a nasty rumor, the…
OBIT: Douglas Alan Braun
Douglas Alan Braun, 54, of Northwood, passed away early in the morning on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Douglas was born June 4, 1967 to Raymond and Diann (Shepley) Braun in Mason City,…
Opinion: Iowans discuss why flat tax isn’t fair
Opinion submitted by Progress Iowa, an left-leaning political group: Iowans deserve a fair tax system that invests in working families. But the plans being offered by Governor Reynolds and the Republican-led…
Iowa Republican lawmakers introduce bill to ban transgender girls from competing in sports
DES MOINES – Iowa Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban transgender girls from competing in school sports. Introduced by Rep. Henry Stone of Forest City and Rep. Skyler Wheeler of…
Iowa dad arrested for allegedly trying to murder his son over loud music
AMES – An Iowa dad was arrested for allegedly trying to murder his son over loud music. On February 9th at 8:06 AM, Ames police were notified of a shooting that occurred…
DNR investigated manure spill near Rock Valley in Lyon County, Iowa
ROCK VALLEY—DNR staff from the Spencer field office are investigating a manure spill about four miles north of Rock Valley. The spill was discovered and reported by facility owner Gevo today after…
College Basketball: UNI defeats Southern Illinois, 42-44
CEDAR FALLS – UNI men’s basketball held Southern Illinois to a season-low 44 points as the Panthers defeated the Salukis 52-44 on Wednesday night at the McLeod Center in Missouri Valley Conference…
OBIT: Nancy J. Ebbers
Nancy Jo Ebbers, 79 of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at her home. Per her wishes, she was cremated and there will be no services. Memorials may be…
OBIT: Aldro “Al” Gemaehlich
Aldro Ralph Gemaehlich went to heaven February 2, 2022 at MercyOne Hospice North Iowa Inpatient Unit. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at The…
Cops nab suspect after two Iowa credit unions robbed
DAVENPORT – Cops nabbed a suspect after two Iowa credit unions were robbed recently. On Friday, January 21, 2022 at approximately 4:56 PM, Davenport Police responded to the Family Credit Union at…