MASON CITY – The NIACC baseball team picked up a pair of 14-13 walkoff wins over Iowa Lakes on Thursday at Roosevelt Field. NIACC won the first game 14-13 with a walkoff…
Month: April 2022
JUCO Golf: NIACC men place 10th at Verhille Invitational
IOWA CITY – The NIACC men’s golf team placed 10th out of 18 teams at the Verhille Invitational hosted by Mount Mercy University on Thursday at the Finkbine Golf Course. NIACC shot…
Police warn of juveniles armed with airsoft guns in Spencer and potential for “tragic incident”
SPENCER, IOWA – Police are warning the public of juveniles armed with airsoft guns in Spencer and the potential for a “tragic incident” if the bad behavior continues. Over the last several…
OBIT: Kathleen “Kathy” Johnson (Reinhardt)
Kathleen Johnson, 78, passed away unexpectedly April 16, 2022, at her home. Kathleen Ann Johnson, the daughter of John and Lucile (Evans) Reinhardt, was born February 4, 1944, in Estherville. She grew…
OBIT: Daniel “Dan” Kenneth Chisholm
Daniel “Dan” K. Chisholm, 81 of Mason City, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 16, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, surrounded by loved ones. Mass of Christian Burial…
What Exactly Is LTL Freight Shipping and How Can Your Business Benefit From It?
If you’re interested in lowering the cost of shipping goods from one place to another, you may want to know what LTL freight shipping is. LTL freight shipping has become increasingly popular…
How To Deal With The Financial Burden After An Accident
If you’ve been in an accident, you know that the financial burden can be overwhelming. Between medical bills, car repairs, and missed work, it’s easy to feel like you’re buried under a…
The IRS doesn’t have what they need to serve Americans well—Congress can help
Natasha Sarin, Counselor for Tax Policy and Implementation “Tax Day,” the annual filing deadline and an important day for the IRS and American taxpayers. Over the last several months, the IRS received…
Iowa receives $53.2 million tobacco payment
DES MOINES — Tobacco companies involved in the 1998 landmark settlement have transferred about $53.2 million to the state treasury for this year’s payment. In the last 24 years, Iowa has received $1.41 billion…
MercyOne Health System acquired by Trinity Health out of Michigan
DETROIT/CHICAGO – Trinity Health and CommonSpirit Health announced today they have signed an agreement for Trinity Health to acquire all facilities and assets of MercyOne, a regional health system based in Iowa….
OBIT: Michael J Grandon
Michael J Grandon, 79, formerly of Clear Lake, IA, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Eagan Pointe Senior Living, Eagan, MN. A Funeral Mass will be…
OBIT: Marilyn M. Wenrich
Marilyn M. Wenrich, 84, of Mason City, died Friday morning, April 15, 2022 at Good Shepherd Health Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, April 22, 2022 at Elmwood-St….
College Basketball: UNI’s AJ Green likely leaving program; Noah Carter leaves for Missouri
CEDAR FALLS – Northern Iowa will likely be two of its top players from the past few seasons, as forward AJ Green announces his intention to play professionally or transfer and Noah…
Women’s College Wrestling: Mir Becomes 10th Hawkeye Signee
IOWA CITY – Bella Mir has signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of Iowa women’s wrestling program, it was announced Friday by head coach Clarissa Chun. Mir is the…
OBIT: Sandra F. Block
Sandra Block, 77, of Klemme, passed away peacefully at Concord Care Center in Garner on Friday, April 15, 2022, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A memorial service will…
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to host Youth Entrepreneurial Academy in June
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Pappajohn Center) will again be conducting the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on June 13 – 17, 2022. With…
Senator Amanda Ragan touts bill that brings harsher penalties for people who commit crimes against older Iowans
DES MOINES – The Senate unanimously passed harsher penalties for people who commit crimes against older Iowans, Senator Amanda Ragan said in her latest newsletter: Senate File 522 enhances criminal penalties for…
Enhance Iowa Board awards $24,500 Sports Tourism grant to Clear Lake triathlon event
DES MOINES – The Enhance Iowa Board awarded $50,500 in Sports Tourism grants to a triathlon event in Clear Lake. The details for the projects receiving Sports Tourism grants are as follows:…
Illinois men, members of the “White Rabbits”, sent to prison for their roles in bombing of Minnesota Islamic Center and “hate-fueled acts of violence”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two Illinois men were today sentenced to 190 months and 170 months in prison, respectively, for their roles in the 2017 bombing of Dar al-Farooq (DAF) Islamic Center in…
Mexican man sent to prison for illegally reentering U.S. and living Iowa after being deported
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Mexican man who illegally returned to the United States after being deported was sentenced today to three months in federal prison. Fernando Garcia-Guerrero, age 35, a citizen of…
Putting The Word Out There: How To Advertise In The 21st Century
In the past, advertising was all about putting the word out there. You would create a commercial or ad and hope that people would see it and want to buy what you’re…
President Biden to announce Uniting for Ukraine, a new streamlined process to welcome Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion
WASHINGTON – Today, the President will announce Uniting for Ukraine, a new streamlined process to provide Ukrainian citizens who have fled Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression opportunities to come to the United…
OBIT: Jeffrey “Jeff” Herman
Jeffrey “Jeff” Herman, 63, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022. A funeral service for Jeff will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Gospel Lighthouse…
OBIT: Linda K. Woodcock
Linda Kay Woodcock, 75, of Mason City, IA, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Public visitation will be held from 4-6 PM Friday,…
Feds launch nationwide coordinated law enforcement action to combat health care-related COVID-19 fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Justice today announced criminal charges against 21 defendants in nine federal districts across the United States for their alleged participation in various health care related fraud…
Mason City man wins $30,000 lottery prize
MASON CITY — A Mason City man has won a $30,000 lottery prize. Juan Pelayo won the prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “Win Big” scratch game. He purchased his winning ticket at…
Rush Street EGR Awards nominations puts operator in the spotlight
Rush Street Interactive (RSI), a prominent North American iGaming industry expert and service provider, has shared its nominations in four categories in the eGaming Review (EGR) North America Awards 2022. Referred to as the Oscars of…
College Basketball: Hawkeyes to return to Emerald Coast Classic
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa, California, Clemson, and TCU headline the field for the 2022 Emerald Coast Classic, presented by Global Sports. The tournament will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Nov….
College Basketball: Iowa’s Kris Murray to test NBA process
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa sophomore forward Kris Murray announced that he has submitted papers for early entry to the 2022 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. Underclassmen have until June…
Iowa State establishes Nick Bassett Perseverance Award
AMES – Iowa State head football Matt Campbell has announced the establishment of the Nick Bassett Perseverance Award, which will recognize two football players annually at the conclusion of spring practice each…
College Basketball: Cyclones add transfer Jeremiah Williams
AMES – Iowa State head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced the addition of Temple transfer Jeremiah Williams. Williams is a 6-5 guard out of Chicago, Ill. who played for the…
Ventura teens hospitalized after auto crash near Clear Lake
CLEAR LAKE – A pair of Ventura teens were hospitalized after an auto crash near Clear Lake Wednesday morning. The accident took place On Wednesday, April 20, 2022. At about 7:41 AM,…
Top Things To Do This Weekend
There’s no need to actually panic just yet, but the weekend is quickly approaching, and with it comes a slew of potential activities. Whether you’re truly looking to relax at home or…
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State adds Stephanie Soares
AMES – Iowa State women’s basketball and Head Coach Bill Fennelly announced the addition of Stephanie Soares, a 6-6 center who is a graduate transfer from The Master’s University. Soares is a…
College Football: Iowa to hold open practice April 23, free to public
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa football team will hold an open practice, presented by Scheels, Saturday, April 23 in Kinnick Stadium. The open practice is free. Gates to Kinnick Stadium…
OBIT: Linda K. Woodcock
Linda Kay Woodcock, 75, of Mason City, IA, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Public visitation will be held from 4-6 PM Friday,…
Young Iowa woman dies after struck by car on highway
BURLINGTON, IOWA – A young Iowa woman died after she was struck by a car after running out onto a highway. The accident took place on April 18, 2022. At about 8:55…
College Baseball: Williams hits for cycle in Iowa’s 15-8 rout over Bradley
IOWA CITY – Redshirt sophomore Peyton Williams hit for the cycle to lead the University of Iowa baseball team to a 15-8 victory over Bradley on Tuesday night at Duane Banks Field….
JUCO Golf: NIACC men place fifth at home invitational
MASON CITY – The NIACC men’s golf team shot a season-best 305 Tuesday and placed fifth at the NIACC Spring Invitational at the Mason City Country Club. Iowa Central and Hawkeye CC…
JUCO Women’s Golf: Hanson leads NIACC women at home invite
MASON CITY – NIACC’s MaKenna Hanson shot a career-best round of 86 and tied for 10th Tuesday at the NIACC Spring Invitational at the Mason City Country Club. NIACC’s Kirsten Boerjan tied…