More often than not, divorce will stem from lasting pain, anger, bitterness, and hostility. In 2020, the marriage rate in the U.S. was at: 5.1 per 1,000 of the population. Unfortunately, almost…
Month: May 2022
Iowa’s Greatest Athletes
You know, for the 32nd most populous state in the US, Iowa has historically punched well above its weight when it comes to producing world class sportspeople. Maybe it’s the water, or…
10 Things to Prepare for Travel to N.Y.C. During U.N.G.A
Visiting New York City at any time of the year is always going to be busy – people love it there, and it’s open all year round (some people prefer to visit…
Learn How To Keep Track Of The Stock Market Online
Keeping track of the stock market can be a daunting task. Unless you are a financial expert, it can be hard to know what stocks are worth investing in, and which ones…
Are Crypto Credit Cards a Good Idea?
Cryptocurrencies revolutionized the financial world in so many ways. It is still hard to imagine that it is possible to own and transact with digital currency. They also offer high levels of…
Waterloo man who shot at a moving car and injured two people sent to prison for 10 years
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man who shot at a car injuring two people was sentenced to ten years in federal prison. Dai’Sean Dupree Battles, age 30, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the…
OBIT: Todd Decker
Todd Decker, age 58 of Algona, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Funeral Services will be…
OBIT: Janette Elizabeth Buck
Janette Elizabeth Buck, 93, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died May 25, 2022. Graveside services will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery on Friday, Jun 3, 2022 at 11am. Family and friends…
OBIT: Rachel Ann Enright
Rachel Ann Enright, 23, of Garner, IA, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Ward-Van Slyke…
Tips For How To Choose A Restaurant For A Family Lunch
It doesn’t matter whether you want to celebrate a birthday, maybe a certain milestone in the life of your family, or you are just too lazy to cook anything, going to a…
How To Make Friends If You’re New In The Country Club
Sport is an incredible activity that brings people together and fosters new friendships. A love for any physical activity, as well as a desire to improve at it, may be shared with…
3 Ways You Can Reduce Drug Abuse In Your Community
The subject of drugs is something that many people do not like to talk about. Unfortunately, in many places, it is still considered taboo. And even though people are aware of the…
Things You Can Do Around the House if You Don’t Have Any Plans
There is nothing worse than when a day off finally comes around, and you find yourself sitting on the sofa, flicking through TV channels and struggling with finding something that you would…
How to Throw the Ultimate Start of Summer Barbecue
Now that the cold of winter is a thing of the past and spring is marching along, you are likely starting to look forward to the start of summer. Longer days, warmer…
What are the Benefits of Gaming for Adults?
There are so many new games to play now seeing as PC and mobile gaming have exploded in popularity over the past few years. For many people, games are a great way…
Multiple Mexican swimmers thwarted from entering the U.S. by ocean
IMPERIAL BEACH, CA – San Diego Border Patrol agents encountered multiple Mexican swimmers recently, having ocean rip currents to get to the promised land of USA. In the early morning of May…
College Baseball: Iowa’s Big Ten Tournament run ends today with 13-1 loss to Michigan in semis
OMAHA, Neb. – Michigan jumped out to a 4-0 lead and put up a nine spot late to down the University of Iowa baseball team, 13-1 in seven innings, on Sunday in…
OBIT: John C. Whipple
John C. Whipple, 63, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport. A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 am Friday, June 3, 2022 at…
Gov. Reynolds announces resignation of Veterans Affairs director, intent to consolidate veteran-focused agencies
DES MOINES — Governor Reynolds has announced the resignation of Steve Lukan, a U.S. Navy veteran who has served as Executive Director of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) for nearly…
OBIT: Debra Kay Buckner
Debra Kay “Deb” Buckner, 68, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away May 25, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. She was born June, 3, 1953, the daughter of…
OBIT: Margaret Alvina Fisher
Mason City – Margaret A. Fisher, 86, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away May 26, 2022 at MercyOne Hospice in Mason City. A Memorial Service will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June…
Man who assaulted security agent at an Iowa airport then fled into a cornfield sentenced to federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who was caught taking marijuana and over $37,000 in cash through the Eastern Iowa Airport security screening was sentenced today to two months in federal prison and…
Northern Iowa police warn of black bear roaming area
DECORAH – Northern Iowa police warned this weekend of a black bear roaming the area. Police in Decorah said citizens should “be aware” of the potentially dangerous beast out and about in…
Waterloo man who was high on meth with sawed off shotgun and chased by cops goes to prison for 11 years
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man who possessed a gun as a felon and while under the influence of methamphetamine, was sentenced May 17, 2022, to 137 months in prison. Willie Traymone…
Oelwein man with extensive criminal history sentenced to federal prison for selling drugs
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Northern Iowa man who conspired to deal methamphetamine was sentenced May 25, 2022, to more than 15 years in federal prison. David Alan Tafolla, age 55, from Oelwein,…
Deer strikes Mason City couple on motorcycle, causing injury
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A deer struck a Mason City couple on a motorcycle, causing an injury. On May 27, 2022 at 9:00 PM, 44-year-old David J Fumier and 55-year-old Cassandra…
College Baseball: Iowa downs Michigan, 7-3; Forces Sunday rematch
OMAHA, Neb. – Redshirt senior Cam Baumann delivered his best outing of the season and the University of Iowa baseball team scored seven runs in a three-inning stretch in a 7-3 victory…
Top 6 Benefits Of ABA Therapy For Children With Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Not only does it affect the individual with ASD, but also the family, friends, and…
OBIT: Leighton Demaray
Leighton Charles Demaray, 92, of Rockford, Iowa, passed away at the I.O.O.F Home in Mason City, Iowa on Saturday, May 21, 2022. A memorial service for Leighton Demaray will be held at…
Homeless Iowa man who murdered his former apartment manager dies in prison
CORALVILLE – A homeless Iowa man who murdered his former apartment manager died in prison. Norman Charles Wadsworth was pronounced dead due to natural causes at 10:27 PM on Thursday, May 19,…
OBIT: Vincent John Cook, Jr.
Vincent John Cook, Jr., was born on January 5, 1948, to Vincent John Cook, Sr. & Julaine (Breitenbach) Cook in Lake City, Iowa. He passed away on May 26, 2022, at Avera…
Waterloo man arrested after pointing a gun at someone during altercation
CEDAR FALLS – A Waterloo man was arrested after pointing a gun at someone during an altercation. On May 15th, 2022 at approximately 1:21am, Cedar Falls Police were called to 401 Main…
Parking “disagreement” between campers in Mason City leads to shooting
MASON CITY – A parking “disagreement” between campers in Mason City led to a shooting Friday night. On Friday, May 27, 2022, at approximately 10:16 p.m., the Mason City Police Department responded…
History on the Move mobile museum to visit Mason City June 2-4
MASON CITY – Mason City will be hosting the Preserve Iowa Summit from June 2 through June 4, 2022. As a part of the summit, Iowa History 101: People and Places will…
OBIT: Andrew Mathew Frascht
Andrew “Andy” Mathew Frascht, 92, of Rockwell, IA, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at…
U.S. Marshals nab man wanted for multiple murder charges in Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS – U.S. Marshals arrested a man in Davenport who is wanted on multiple murder charges in Linn County, Iowa. Kazius Jarekaiser Childress, 20, is a suspect in two homicides which…
Nicaraguan man who used fake green card to work in Iowa faces prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who used false identification documents and someone else’s social security number was convicted by a jury today after a two-day trial in federal court in Cedar Rapids….
College Baseball: Hawkeyes down Purdue, stay alive at Big Ten Tournament
OMAHA, Neb. – Redshirt senior Izaya Fullard’s two-out, two-strike RBI single in the ninth inning sent the third-seeded University of Iowa baseball team to a 5-4 victory over No. 7 seed Purdue…
Local law enforcement track down Mason City man on UTV allegedly stealing and burglarizing the region
KOSSUTH COUNTY – Local law enforcement tracked down a Mason City man on a UTV vehicle allegedly stealing and burglarizing the region. On May 26, 2022, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office received…
OBIT: Alan James Marken
Alan Marken of Clear Lake, IA passed away on May, 23, 2022. There will be a party at a local park in Clear Lake, date to be determined. Al’s body has been…