Horse racing has been around for many centuries, and it’s still growing in popularity. In fact, this May 7, 2022, the best of the best three-year-old horses are running in one of…
Month: April 2022
NIACC’s Kipkemboi earns ICCAC track and field weekly honor
MASON CITY – NIACC sophomore Melvin Kipkemboi was selected as the ICCAC track and field athlete of the week for the week of April 11-17. Kipkemboi set the school record in the…
Janice Paulina Lappin
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church, Algona. Inurnment will be held in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held one…
OBIT: Douglas W. Braner
Douglas W. Braner, 70, of Clear Lake passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit surrounded by family. Memorials services will be held at a later date….
What Kind Of Skills Are Sought After In Recent Years?
In order to stay ahead of the competition, it is important to know what skills are being sought after in the job market. If you are looking to make a change in…
Iowa prison inmate dies of suicide
ANAMOSA – Iowa prison officials say an inmate took his own life Monday morning. Anthony Steven Spurgeon was pronounced dead due to apparent suicide at approximately 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 18…
OBIT: Salena R. Williams
Salena R. Williams, 62, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. No services are planned at this time, should friends…
Fishing regulations relaxed at West Swan Lake in Emmet County
ESTHERVILLE – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has relaxed the fishing regulations at West Swan Lake in Emmet County to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before the lake…
Walleye season opens May 7 on Iowa’s Great Lakes
SPIRIT LAKE – The 146th walleye fishing season officially opens May 7 at Spirit Lake, East and West Okoboji lakes. “Walleye populations on the Iowa Great Lakes are in great shape,” said…
NIACC students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) inducted 100 students into the College’s Alpha Psi Beta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society that recognizes the academic accomplishments…
NIACC signs first 2 women’s wrestlers
CLEAR LAKE – History was made Tuesday morning at Clear Lake High School. Clear Lake’s Haley Jackson and Chloe Williamson became the first two females to sign with the NIACC women’s wrestling…
Tips for spotting the right online casino for you
Are you completely new to the world of online gambling and online casinos and want to learn more about it? Do you want to know how you can spot the right online…
Kansas woman dead in Northern Iowa auto crash
SAC COUNTY, IOWA – A Kansas woman is dead after a Northern Iowa auto crash. A two-vehicle crash was reported to the Sac County Sheriff’s Office on Monday April 18, 2022, at…
Top Marketing Tips That Will Significantly Grow Your Business
Are you looking for ways to grow your business? If so, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we will discuss some of the top marketing tips that will help you achieve…
NIACC To Host Free STEM Camp for Middle School Students
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College is hosting a free summer STEM enrichment program for middle school students. The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program will provide an engaging, hands…
Every Dental Practice Should Have These 6 Instruments At Their Disposal
While not all dental practices are created equal, there are certain instruments that every good dentist should have at their disposal. It’s not only important for the dentist to be well-equipped, but…
Can You Get Compensated For Your Knee Injury After An Accident? Here’s What To Do
If you’re involved in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence and your knee is injured, you are entitled to get compensation. There are different types of knee injuries caused by accidents,…
Mason City Public Library awarded $5000 for State Library of Iowa’s ARPA Grant Program
MASON CITY – The Mason City Public Library was awarded $5000 in a grant from the State Library of Iowa from American Rescue Plan Act funds. The grant will go towards purchasing…
OBIT: Mary Gogg
Mary Lenore (Fitzgerald) Gogg of Charles City, Iowa passed away peacefully at her home – surrounded by her loving family – on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the age of 97 years…
OBIT: Vernon “Vern” Wamsley
Vernon “Vern” Roger Wamsley went home to his Heavenly Father on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the age of 86, after an incredible God-honoring life. A funeral service celebrating the life…
OBIT: Iola Chickering
Iola Chickering, age 81, of Algona passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Algona Manor. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the First…
College Baseball: Hawkeyes sweep Gophers for 2nd straight year
IOWA CITY – An eight-run seventh inning sent the University of Iowa baseball team to a 9-3 victory and series sweep of Minnesota on Sunday afternoon at Duane Banks Field. It is…
Search warrants lead to arrest of men in connection to Northern Iowa burglaries
SAC COUNTY, IOWA – Search warrants served in Northern Iowa led to the arrest of two men in connection to area burglaries. The Sac County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the…
Russian Legislator and staff charged with conspiring to have U.S. citizen act as an illegal agent of the Russian Government in the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Russian Legislator Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Babakov and Staff Members Aleksandr Nikolayevich Vorobev and Mikhail Alekseyevich Plisyuk, Allegedly Conspired to Violate U.S. Sanctions, Have a U.S. Citizen Act as an Unregistered…
OBIT: Sharon Rose Ellwanger
Sharon R. (Picht) Ellwanger, 73, of 1330 N Elm Drive, Mason City, IA passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice. A private family celebration of life will be…
Protected: Northern Iowa man sent to prison for stealing mail
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OBIT: Gary Nelson
Gary Lee Nelson, 64, formerly of Nashua, Iowa died Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at his residence. He was born October 5, 1957, in Waverly, the son of Lester and Elna Shipp Nelson….
Steckman appointed to the Executive Committee Of The Midwestern Higher Educaton Compact
DES MOINES – After 11 years as a Commissioner and Alternate for the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC), State Representative Sharon Steckman of Mason City has been appointed to the Executive Committee….
OBIT: Ann M. Haes
Ann M. Haes, 98, of Garner, died Monday, April 11, 2022, at Concord Care Center in Garner. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2022, at St. Boniface…
Iowa Supreme Court upholds cold case conviction of woman for beating death of man
DES MOINES – It took decades to bring her to justice for the brutal beating death of a playful Iowa bartender, and the Iowa Supreme Court wasn’t about to undo this murderer’s…
OBIT: Andrew G. Janssen
Andrew G. Janssen, 23, of Klemme passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2022, at…
OBIT: Maxine G Brones (Patterson)
Maxine G. Brones was born October 14, 1922, to Herbert and Margie (O’Keefe) Patterson at Maple Hill, Iowa. She passed away on April 10, 2022, at Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong,…
NIACC’s Kipkemboi sets school record in 5,000 at Jim Duncan Invite
DES MOINES – Another meet, another school record for NIACC’s Melvin Kipkemboi. Kipkemboi set the NIACC school record in the 5,000-meter run on Friday at the Jim Duncan Invitational by placing second…
NIACC’s Andrews signs with Truman State
MASON CITY – NIACC’s Bradley Andrews signed a national letter of intent Friday to play basketball next season at Truman State University, an NCAA Division II school in Kirksville, Mo. Andrews, a…
Fort Dodge woman arrested for burning down house
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge woman was arrested for burning down a house. On Friday, April 8th at approximately 10:03 PM, the Webster County Telecommunications Center received a call of a…
OBIT: Troy Michael Harringa
Troy Michael Harringa, 55, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, passed away April 9, 2022, at NC Little Hospice in Edina, Minnesota. He was born April 12, 1966, in Mason City, Iowa. Visitation…
Gypsy Joker Outlaw Motorcycle Club members sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping, torturing, and murdering former club member
SEATTLE, WA – Two members of the Gypsy Joker Outlaw Motorcycle Club (GJOMC) were sentenced to life in federal prison yesterday for kidnapping, torturing, and murdering a former club member. GJOMC Portland…
GOP fails to throw Finkenauer off primary ballot
DES MOINES – Republicans failed to keep Democratic challenger and former U.S. Representative Abby Finkenauer off the June primary ballot. According to court documents, two Republican voters challenged lines of Finkenauer’s nomination…
Why You Should Diversify Your Backup Strategy
Introduction It’s no secret that data backups are important. Data is everything in today’s world, and losing it can be catastrophic for both individuals and businesses. A good backup strategy and CrashPlan…
Hurt in a Distracted Driving Accident? Here’s How to Recover Compensation
If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you may be wondering what your legal options are. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you could be entitled…