Mary Louise Pappajohn, 88, passed away March 17, 2022, in Naples, Florida with her family by her side. Mary was born October 6, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Michael and Mariana (Bougris)…
Month: March 2022
OBIT: Richard “Dick” Dawson
Richard “Dick” Dawson, 77, of Charles City, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A funeral service for Richard Dawson will be held on…
West Virginia man pleads guilty to felony charge for offenses committed during Jan. 6 insurrection
WASHINGTON – A West Virginia man pleaded guilty on March 18 to a felony charge related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, which disrupted a joint session…
Content Creation: How To Improve Your Writing Skills
If you’re looking to improve your writing skills for content creation, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share some tips that will help you write better, more engaging…
Webster City man sent to prison for 11 years for child porn, says FBI “saved his life”
SIOUX CITY – A Webster City, Iowa man who possessed child pornography was sentenced March 2, 2022, to 11 years in federal prison. Brady Vandemark, age 37, received the prison term after…
OBIT: Roger Warren Bang
Roger Warren Bang, 72, of Mason City, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his home with his wife Peggy by his side. A memorial service will be held at 10…
Gov. Reynolds signs Israel and antisemitism bills into law
DES MOINES — Gov. Reynolds signed two bills into law relating to anti-BDS of Israel and antisemitism during a formal meeting with the Israeli Consul General to the Midwest Yinam Cohen. HF2373 is…
OBIT: Leo Joseph Schupanitz
Leo Joseph Schupanitz, 85, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 1 pm…
High school all-star games set for Sunday
MASON CITY – The NIACC girls and boys high school basketball all-star games are set for Sunday in the NIACC gym. The girls game will start at 1 p.m. with the boys game…
Gov. Reynolds signs bills into law
DES MOINES — Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF2119 an act relating to cosmetology and the practice of threading. SF2266 an act relating to the compensation limits for school corporation board…
Protected: New Hampton man who murdered infant sent to prison for up to 50 years
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U.S. Senator calls on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from cases related to January 6th and the 2024 Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement calling on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from any cases related to the January 6th investigation and, if former President…
Legislative update from Rep. Henry Stone of First City; meets with auto dealers on electric cars
The following is a legislative update from Republican Representative Henry Stone of Forest City, representing portions of Emmet, Kossuth and Winnebago counties in Iowa House District 7: We are already into week…
Iowa man who illegally possessed firearm while on probation sentenced to more than three years in federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who possessed a firearm after being convicted of a felony offense was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison. Michael Ray Teel, age…
OBIT: Annette Marie Sonberg
Annette Marie Sonberg, age 87 of Osage died Friday, March 25, 2022, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 28,2022, at Sacred Heart…
Protected: Mason City police say two recent fires are “suspicious”
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Protected: Iowa man nabbed after repeatedly firing pellet gun at cops – and hit one
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OBIT: Janice “Jan” E. Missman
Janice “Jan” E. Missman, 84, of Thompson, died Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 28, 2022, at…
How Can A Business Remain Profitable In An Unstable Economy?
Making your business profitable is always a challenge, but it can be especially difficult in times of economic instability. There are a number of things you can do to make your business…
OBIT: Virginia Maxine Copas-Baxter
Clear Lake – Virginia Maxine (Copas) Baxter, 94, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Oakwood Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 28,…
Gov. Reynolds announces donations of law enforcement equipment to Ukraine
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds announced the State of Iowa is donating 146 protective helmets and 714 ballistic vests to Ukraine. The donations are excess expired equipment from the Iowa Department…
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright passes away at age 84
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, the first woman to hold that position, has passed away at age 84. Current Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken released this statement…
OBIT: Thomas “Tommy” Adams
Thomas “Tommy” Adams was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. He had a big heart and loved everyone that he kept close and those that were far, but his big heart…
OBIT: Richard “Dick” Heitz
Richard “Dick” Heitz, 71, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Visitation for Dick Heitz will be at Hauser Weishaar…
NATO heads of state meet and condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – NATO heads of state met today and condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, after the United States declared Russia is committing war crimes. The following is the statement released…
OBIT: Sara Ouverson
Sara Ouverson, 73 of Clear Lake passed away March 6, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022…
OBIT: Walter C. Schroeder
Walter C. Schroeder, 90, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit surrounded by family. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and…
U.S. announces that Russia’s forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has turned him into a war criminal, according to the United States. According to a statement released this afternoon from Antony J. Blinken, U.S….
5 Factors to Consider Before Opening a Restaurant
Opening a restaurant is a huge decision. It’s not something that should be taken lightly – there are many factors to consider before committing. For example, what type of cuisine do you…
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas hospitalized with infection; wife under scrutiny for ties to insurrection
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Justice Clarence Thomas was admitted to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Friday evening after experiencing flu-like symptoms, and he may still be in a hospital, as his…
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State ready to face Creighton In Sweet 16
AMES – No. 3 seed Iowa State faces 10th-seeded Creighton in a Greensboro Regional Sweet 16 matchup on Friday, at 8:30 p.m. Central on ESPN2. Iowa State has made 20 NCAA Tournament…
Judge who told Iowa criminal “not to escape” from halfway house and then escaped, sent to federal prison for 4 years
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who evaded capture for nearly a month after walking away from custody at a halfway house was sentenced on March 22, 2022, to four years in…
OBIT: Lowell “Butch” L. Kroneman
Lowell (Butch) Lloyd Kroneman, born December 10, 1948, in Osage, IA, passed away on February 15, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN. God has called him home! Memorial service will be…
OBIT: Delbert “Bert” R. Cassels
Delbert “Bert” Cassels, 67, of Garner died Monday, March 21, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Unit in Mason City. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday,…
Local Mason City educator receives statewide honor
MASON CITY – Tracie Dedor a first-grade teacher at Hoover Elementary in Mason City is the Iowa State Education Association’s 2022 Excellence in Education Award winner. Dedor was selected among a field…
OBIT: Robert F. Hackman
Bob Hackman, 85, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022, at 11 a.m.,…
OBIT: Bernard Von Ehwegen
Bernard James Von Ehwegen, was born at home in Nemaha, Iowa on February 1, 1942 to Reinhardt and Bessie (Bogue) Von Ehwegen. Bernie died on March 6, 2022 at St. Luke’s Nursing…
OBIT: Christina Armstrong (Armstrong)
Christina Ann Armstrong, daughter of Norman and Patricia (Tracy) Armstrong, was born on September 26, 1950 in Hawthorne, California. She passed away at her home on March 6, 2022 in Estherville, Iowa…
OBIT: Robert G. “Bob” Scheppler
Robert G. “Bob” Scheppler, 88, of Rockford passed away peacefully at MercyOne North Iowa – Hospice in Mason City. A memorial service will be held 12:30pm Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Zion…
UNI women’s basketball falls to Drake in the second round of the WNIT, 62-55
DES MOINES – The UNI women’s basketball team 2021-2022 season came to a close in the WNIT Round of 32 with a loss to the Drake Bulldogs. It was a back and…