ST. LOUIS – UNI men’s basketball opened up the 2022 edition of Arch Madness with a hot shooting afternoon as the top-seeded Panthers defeated the 8th-seeded Illinois State Redbirds on Friday, 78-65…
Month: March 2022
UNI women’s basketball make second half comeback for win over Indiana State, 61-55
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana – The UNI women’s basketball team completed their largest comeback of the season, erasing a 16-point deficit in the second half to sweep the series with Indiana State. The…
Mason City man to federal prison for over 11 years for meth and firearms convictions
SIOUX CITY – A Mason City man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine while he illegally possessed firearms was sentenced March 3, 2022, to more than 11 years in federal prison. Lucas Lowman,…
Mason City teen hurt when suburban strikes guardrail under bridge, flipping the vehicle and trapping her inside
MASON CITY – A Mason City teen was hurt when her suburban struck a guardrail under a bridge, flipping the vehicle and trapping her inside. The accident took place on March 4,…
OBIT: Mary Joyce Clemons
Mary Joyce Clemons of Sheffield, Iowa and formally of Eldora passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield, Iowa. Per Mary’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial…
NIACC’s Ein Carlos after his quarterfinal win Friday night at the NJCAA national tournament
COUNCIL BLUFFS – The NIACC wrestling team will send three wrestlers to the semifinals at the NJCAA national wrestling tournament. NIACC’s Christian Minto (165), Ein Carlos (174) and Jose Valdez (197) all…
Three Midwestern white supremacists caught in conspiracy to plot attack on power grids in the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three Midwestern white supremacists pleaded guilty to crimes related to a scheme to attack power grids in the United States in furtherance of their racist ideology. According to court…
OBIT: Pearl G. Barkema
Pearl G. Barkema, 102, of Garner passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 25, 2022, at Zion…
Rent to be performed at the NIACC Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13th
Rent will be performed at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and…
OBIT: Lael E. Kahler
A funeral Mass for Lael Kahler will be held Tuesday, March 1st, at 10:30 AM at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St.John’s Catholic Church in Bancroft. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic…
Iowa Attorney General Miller urges consumers to act after T-Mobile data breach
DES MOINES — Attorney General Tom Miller urges all Iowans who believe they were affected by the data breach announced by T-Mobile in August 2021 to take appropriate steps to protect their…
OBIT: Judy Curtis
Judith (Judy) Kay Curtis, 76, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, Iowa following a brief illness….
U.S. multilateral leadership on the crisis in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. formed and continues to cultivate multilateral leadership on the crisis in Ukraine: 03/05/2022 08:54 AM EST Ned Price, Department Spokesperson Since President Putin launched his unprovoked, unjustified,…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau Statements to the Press
RZESZOW, POLAND – Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau Statements to the Press: March 5, 2022 10:03 AM EST Bristol Hotel MODERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, time for statements,…
6 Legal Facts Businesses Should Understand About Worker Compensation Claims
A workers’ compensation claim is a formal request for benefits filed by an employee who has been injured or become ill as a result of their job. In order to be eligible…
College Basketball: UNI’s Ben Jacobson named 2021-22 MVC Coach of the Year
ST. LOUIS – UNI head men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson has been named the Missouri Valley Conference’s (MVC) Coach of the Year, as announced by the league office on Thursday. In his…
OBIT: Garry Brown
Garry Brown, 76, of Charles City, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A celebration of Garry’s life will take place at 10:30…
OBIT: Helen Teeple
Helen Teeple, 99, of Knoxville, Iowa, formerly Mason City, Iowa, went home to heaven on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Comfort House in Pella, Iowa. A funeral service for Helen Teeple…
NIACC wrestlers set to compete at nationals
COUNCIL BLUFFS – The No. 7 NIACC wrestling team will compete in the NJCAA Division I national championships Friday and Saturday at the Mid-America Center. The tournament gets underway at 9:30 a.m….
Reynolds signs bill banning trans girls from girls’ sports
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Thursday banning transgender women and girls from participating in girls’ sports. The bill (HF 2416) was signed at noon in the Rotunda in…
Oath Keepers leader pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy and obstruction of Congress for efforts to stop transfer of power following 2020 Presidential election
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A regional leader of the Oath Keepers pleaded guilty on March 2 to seditious conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding for his actions before, during and after the…
Northern Iowa woman jailed for assault
PALO ALTO COUNTY – A Northern Iowa woman has been jailed for assault. On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 11:15 AM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41-year-old Johnette Dodds of…
United Nations General Assembly resolution demands end to Russian offensive in Ukraine
NEW YORK – The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution on Wednesday demanding that Russia immediately end its military operations in Ukraine. Known informally as the world’s “town hall”, the Assembly…
5 Things to Look for in an Extended Warranty Company
You love your car. You take care of it, and you want to keep it running for as long as possible. While at it, you realize cars can be expensive to maintain….
OBIT: Jacqueline L. Schultz
Jacqueline (Jackie) LyClair Schultz, 88, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022. Jackie was born February 24, 1933 in St. Paul, MN to Ruth and Everett Piper. Jackie…
Northern Iowa man sentenced to federal prison for child pornography convictions
SIOUX CITY – An Iowa man who illegally possessed child pornography was sentenced February 24, 2022, to 4 years in federal prison. Johnny E. Gutierrez, 21, from Melvin, Iowa, received the prison…
Women’s College Wrestling: Gonzalez twins join Hawkeyes Class of 2022
IOWA CITY – California twins Brianna and Emilie Gonzales have signed national letters of intent to join the University of Iowa women’s wrestling program in 2022. Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa…
How to Prove Inappropriate Behavior Without Hard Evidence
In the business world, it is not uncommon to hear about employees engaging in inappropriate behavior. This could be anything from sexual harassment to theft. When these things happen, it can be…
College Football: Abdul Hodge named to Iowa staff to coach tight ends
IOWA CITY – Three-time All-Big Ten linebacker and Hawkeye team captain Abdul Hodge is returning to Iowa City, joining the University of Iowa football staff as tight ends coach, Moon Family head…
OBIT: Gary Cenek
Gary Cenek, age 70, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at his home in Cresco, Iowa. A public visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 2,…
OBIT: Larry Edwin Roberts
Larry Edwin Roberts, 69, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March…
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Protected: Plymouth resident hurt after car slams into train
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Protected: Northern Iowa man arrested after allegedly trying to fool deputy by tossing meth baggie out car window
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OBIT: Willis “Bill” White
Willis (Bill) White, age 82, a lifelong resident of Mason City, passed away at the Good Shepherd Health Center on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Services are currently pending. Beloved husband of the…
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa’s Clark named B1G Player of the Year
IOWA CITY — University of Iowa sophomore Caitlin Clark has been named the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year, as voted on by the coaches and media, the conference office announced…
Reynolds signs flat tax bill into law; lowest earners will see tax hike
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a flat tax reform bill into law Tuesday, lowering taxes for some while raising taxes for the lowest-earning amongst us. The bipartisan bill, which passed…
JUCO Basketball: NIACC’s Tucker earns ICCAC player of week honor
MASON CITY – For the second time this season, NIACC’s Myles Tucker has been selected as the ICCAC Division II men’s basketball player of the week for the week of Feb. 21-27….