MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo county supervisor Tim Latham has announced he is seeking re-election to the board, starting in the June 7 primary. Below is the announcement from Supervisor Latham: Residents…
Month: March 2022
Can I tell if a slot game is going to pay?
Slot games can be frustrating sometimes as players can end up with a losing streak for seemingly no reason at all. Luckily, this page will show you a few ways to tell…
Fun Facts about Gambling in New Zealand
Gambling, if played right, can be loads of fun. You get to take big risks to which you do not know the result, there is the opportunity to score heaps of cash,…
Gaming hacks for adults
As an adult, it can be hard to find time to game. Between work and other responsibilities, there often isn’t enough time in the day to fit in a gaming session. However,…
Iowa man evades death when angry wife retrieves gun and fires at him during argument
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man evaded death when his angry wife retrieved a gun and fired at him during an argument. Sunday night just after 8 PM, police officers in Cedar…
Iowa home owner defends family, shoots intruder multiple times; suspect lives
PERRY, IOWA – An Iowa home owner defended family lat Sunday night, shooting an intruder at their home multiple times. At approximately 10:48 PM on March 20, 2022, the Perry, Iowa police…
Northern Iowa man arrested for murder after elderly man goes missing
DECORAH – Northern Iowa man has been arrested for murder after an elderly man went missing over the weekend. On Saturday, March 19, the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office received a report of…
OBIT: Lori A. Kittleson
Lori Kittleson, 65, of Clear Lake and formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A Funeral Mass will be held…
College Basketball: Iowa State defeats Wisconsin, 54-49, to reach Sweet 16
MILWAUKEE, WI – Iowa State defeated Wisconsin, 54-49, to reach the Sweet 16. This defensive struggle made scoring a premium. Iowa State scored a layup with about 1 second left in the…
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State defeats Georgia, 67-44, to reach Sweet 16
AMES – The third-seeded Cyclones scored the game’s first 11 points, built a 22-point lead before halftime and rolled past sixth-seeded Georgia 67-44 at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday night to reach their…
College Basketball: Iowa State faces Wisconsin tonight for ticket to Sweet 16
AMES – Iowa State, which is making its 21st NCAA Tournament appearance, has advanced to the second round for the first time since 2017 and looks to reach the Sweet 16 for…
College Basketball: UNI men’s basketball falls at BYU in NIT second round, 90-71
PROVO, Utah – UNI men’s basketball struggled to slow down the BYU offense on Saturday night as the Panthers fell to the Cougars at the Marriott Center in the National Invitation Tournament’s…
Women’s College Basketball: No. 2 Iowa 62, No. 10 Creighton 64
IOWA CITY – Iowa was bounced from the women’s NCAA Tournament Sunday afternoon by upstart Creighton. The No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes fell to the No. 10 seed Creighton Bluejays, 64-62, in…
Legislative update from Senator Waylon Brown
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Waylon Brown, representing Iowa Senate District 26 which includes portions of Cerro Gordo, Mitchell, Worth, Floyd, Howard, Chickasaw and Howard counties: This week…
OBIT: Darlene Luanne Arndt
Darlene Luanne Arndt, 80, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Faith…
OBIT: Mildred “Mickie” Tyrrell
Mildred Ellen “Mickie” (Dexter) Tyrrell, 90, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March…
UNI wrestling takes 20th at NCAAs
DETROIT, Mich. – Parker Keckesien knocked off last year’s runner-up and silver medalist at the U.S. Senior Nationals and avenged a loss to take third and his second All-America honor at the…
Women’s College Basketball: NCAA Second Round in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City is sold out
IOWA CITY – The 2022 NCAA Second Round game, featuring the University of Iowa and Creighton women’s basketball teams, set for Sunday, March 20 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena is sold out. The announcement…
OBIT: Virginia L. Haberkamp
Virginia L. Haberkamp, 88, of Garner, died Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Summit House in Britt. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the United Presbyterian…
OBIT: Darrell Gene Hayungs
Darrell Gene Hayungs, 74, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 in his Rudd, IA, home. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am on Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Rudd…
O’Reilly’s auto parts store to relocate on South Federal Avenue in Mason City, next to new Dollar General Store
MASON CITY – The existing O’Reilly’s auto parts store in Mason City will relocate farther south on South Federal Avenue, and will be next to new Dollar General Store. Mason City’s Development…
OBIT: Richard A. Gabel
Richard A. Gabel, 79, of Mason City, IA passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, March 19, 2022…
Panther men’s basketball to meet BYU in second round of NIT tonight
CEDAR FALLS – UNI men’s basketball enters the second round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) on the road for a second consecutive game as the Panthers visit the BYU Cougars this…
Texas man who dealt meth in Iowa sent to prison for 10 years
SIOUX CITY – A Texas man who dealt methamphetamine in Iowa was sentenced on March 14, 2022, in federal court in Sioux City to a 10-year prison sentence. Arturo Flores, 23, from…
OBIT: Elizabeth “Betty” Kollasch
Elizabeth Ann Kollasch, age 91, of Algona, passed away on March 16, 2022, at Kossuth Regional Health Center. The Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March…
OBIT: Margaret E. Quam
Margaret Elaine Bailey Quam of Mason City age 89 died on March 16, 2022. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church,…
Useful Tips On How To Maintain A Vacant Property
Maintaining an empty property is a difficult task. It can be easy for the home to fall into disrepair, and it can be a magnet for crime. However, by following some simple…
National Guard says Russia is lying in reports that three American soldiers were killed in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. Friday afternoon, the Russian media outlet “Pravda” falsely reported that three members of the Tennessee National Guard, which it labeled as “mercenaries” were killed while fighting in Ukraine. The reporting…
Winnebago celebrates production of 500,000th motorhome, becoming first industry brand to reach the milestone
FOREST CITY – Winnebago announced it has produced its 500,000th motorhome, becoming the first industry brand to reach the milestone. The company marked the occasion with events across all its facilities, with…
College Basketball: Iowa State defeats LSU in first round of NCAA Tournament, 59-54
MILWAUKEE, WI – Iowa State defeated LSU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, 59-54, Friday. Iowa State led most of the game and built a 12-point lead in the first…
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SEO, or search engine optimization, is a marketing strategy that has been around for many years. In fact, it is believed that SEO was born in 1991! Around this period, the world’s…
Women’s College Basketball: Joens, Ryan lead Iowa State past UTA, 78-71, in NCAA Tournament
AMES – Emily Ryan’s clutch shooting helped Iowa State to a record-tying victory and a spot in the second round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. Ryan scored 11 of her 20…
Justice Department applauds reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta today applauded the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA was reauthorized…
College Wrestling: Cyclones crown three All-Americans at NCAA Championships
DETROIT – Three Iowa State Cyclones earned All-American honors Friday night at the NCAA Championships, as the Cyclones increased the total number of wrestling All-Americans at Iowa State to 304 by 160…
Women’s College Basketball: No. 2 Iowa 91, No. 15 Illinois State 58
IOWA CITY – The No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the No. 15 seed Illinois State Redbirds, 98-58, in the NCAA Tournament First Round inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa…
UNI women’s basketball downs Kansas City in WNIT opening round, 75-58; face Drake next
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI women’s basketball team was able to survive and advance in the WNIT tournament with a 75-58 win over the Kansas City Roos. It was another full team…
College Basketball: Iowa State returns to NCAA Tournament against LSU Friday night
AMES – Iowa State is making its 21st NCAA Tournament appearance and first since 2019 as it faces LSU as the No. 11 seed in the Midwest Region on Friday at 6:20…
College Basketball: No. 12 Richmond 67, No. 5 Iowa 63
BUFFALO, NY – Iowa was bounced from the NCAA Tournament in the first round Thursday by Richmond, losing to the Spiders, 67-63. Keegan Murray scored a team-high 21 points and finished with…
Eagle Grove man sentenced to over 5 years in federal prison for dealing meth
SIOUX CITY – A man who possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced March 16, 2022, in federal court in Sioux City. On October 12, 2021, Celestin Loux, 64, from Eagle…
Iowa man who used threats and molested a child convicted of sexual abuse
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who had sex with a minor was convicted by a jury after a three-day trial in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Stephen Albert, age 50, from…