CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who illegally possessed a 3D printed Glock switch designed to convert a handgun into an automatic weapon was sentenced today to two years in federal prison. Jose…
Month: May 2022
OBIT: Dale Lamprecht
Dale Lamprecht, 86, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A memorial service for Dale will be held at 11:00…
OBIT: Ethel M. (Nemmers) Ingalls
A funeral Mass for Ethel (Nemmers) Ingalls of Bancroft, will be held Tuesday, May 31st at 11:00 AM at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. John’s Catholic Church in Bancroft. Burial will be…
Gov. Reynolds announces $20M investment in nonprofits made possible by Democrats to serve Iowans in need
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds announced a $20 million investment using funds made possible by Democrats which she vehemently opposed to help nonprofit organizations in Iowa expand to meet the needs of…
The Most Legendary Horse Racing Tracks in the World
Horse racing is simply a contest of speed among horses ridden by jockeys or pull sulkies and their drivers or no drivers over a distance for competition. It’s an ancient sport, as…
How Can Businesses in Iowa Ensure That They are Safe from Cybercrime?
According to the Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022, cybercrime is the number one threat to businesses. Indeed, 1,300 business leaders were surveyed and more than half of them reported security…
OBIT: Jeanne Whitacre
Jeanne Whitacre, age 60 of Algona, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at MercyOne in Des Moines. Private family services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place in…
College Baseball: Hawkeyes fall to Penn State in Big Ten Tournament opener
OMAHA, Neb. – Two Penn State pitchers limited the University of Iowa baseball team to two hits in a 5-2 victory in the opening game of the 2022 Big Ten Tournament on…
College Football: Iowa’s opening game times announced
IOWA CITY – Start times for five University of Iowa 2022 home football games were announced Thursday by the Big Ten Conference in conjunction with BTN, ESPN, ABC, and FOX television networks….
Fort Dodge convenience store robbed
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge convenience store was robbed. On Sunday, May 22 at approximately 11:42 P.M., the Webster County Telecommunications Center received information on a robbery that had just occurred at…
OBIT: DOLORES E MCCARTY
DOLORES E MCCARTY, age 100, of Dunedin, Florida, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Dolores was born in Fairfax, South Dakota on April 1, 1921. She Graduated from High School and…
OBIT: Richard “Dick” Hazelwood
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Hazelwood age 83 of rural Eldora, Iowa. Per Dick’s request, there will be no service. Memorials may be directed…
Waterloo man who posted videos to social media offering to sell weed while possessing a gun sent to prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man who illegally possessed a firearm as a drug user was sentenced May 16, 2022, to more than a year in federal prison. Kierin Craig Johnson, age…
Serious Situations Require Serious Responses: How To React To An Accident
When accidents happen, they can often be chaotic and overwhelming. It’s important to know what to do in order to react properly and minimize the damage. In this article, you will learn…
Winnebago Industries celebrate 50-year employee
FOREST CITY – Winnebago Industries this week announced that Tom Halvorson is celebrating 50-years of employment with the company’s Winnebago Motorhome group. Halvorson is the eighth Winnebago Industries employee in the Company’s…
Waterloo man who obtained infant pornography on dark web sentenced to federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who sought out and obtained depictions of child pornography, including infants and toddlers, on the dark web was sentenced Monday to more than seven years in federal…
OBIT: Christine R. Atwell
Christine R. Atwell, 53, of Garner passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May…
OBIT: Paul DeLange
Funeral Mass for Paul DeLange will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish ~ St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. Visitation will be held…
Republicans in Iowa Legislature approve bill allowing deer to be hunted with AR-15 rifles
DES MOINES – Republicans in the Iowa Legislature just approved bill allowing deer to be hunted with AR-15 rifles. The bill is on Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk awaiting her signature, which she…
Feds say deaths caused by guns in USA on the rise
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says firearms were involved in 79% of all homicides and 53% of all suicides in 2020. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19…
Free $10 gift card with free Hepatitis C testing at Cerro Gordo Public Health
MASON CITY – CG Public Health is hosting a free hepatitis C testing day for baby boomers (those born from 1945-1965) and people considered high-risk. Every person who gets tested gets a…
Cops nab Waterloo man after he drove to small Northern Iowa town for alleged stalking
ELGIN, IOWA – Cops nabbed a Waterloo man after he drove to small a Northern Iowa town for alleged stalking. On May 8th, 2022, at 7:19PM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received…
OBIT: Earl Mason
Earl Mason, 93, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Visitation with viewing will be held Wednesday, June 1, at Hogan Bremer Moore…
OBIT: Bernice M. Walker
Bernice Mary Ann (Lensing) Walker passed away May 20, 2022, at the Algona Manor Care Center at the age of 96 following a brief illness. A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday…
Iowa liberal political group calls 2022 Legislative session “A string of attacks on working families”
DES MOINES – Iowa lawmakers have officially concluded the 2022 legislative session. Republicans spent the session pushing Corporate Kim Reynolds’ harmful agenda and passing bills that attack working families and marginalized communities….
Gov. Reynolds releases statement on conclusion of the 2022 Legislative Session
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds released the following statements on the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session: “This legislative session, I charged the House and Senate to work together to further…
How To Conserve Energy And Lower Your Utility Bills
Did you know that the average American family spends more than $2,000 per year on energy bills? Well, that’s a lot of money, and it’s no surprise that many people are looking…
How do some people win slot machines all the time?
Luck is random and does not feel that it has to treat everyone equally. Some guys get all the luck whilst the rest are left feeding on scraps. This law also applies…
Your Eyesight Is Important: Protect It Using These Tips
Your eyesight is one of the most important things you have in life, and it’s important to protect it using these tips. You may not realize it, but there are a lot…
Useful Tips on How to Grow Your Online Business
The fact that each year the number of online users keeps growing is a good opportunity for a company to reach greater number of people. Large companies have been joining forces for…
Preparing Your Finances as a New Mom
Having a baby is one of the most important milestones in life; it can also be one of the most expensive. If you decide to temporarily stop working, you’ll need to figure…
How can you find the Hit Rate of a Slot Game?
Slot machines are the most popular casino games currently being played all over the world. Some say winning these machines depends entirely on your luck, while others tend to find different ways…
Iraqi man living in USA charged with aiding and abetting plot to murder former President Bush
COLUMBUS, OHIO – An Iraqi citizen living in Columbus, Ohio, has been charged federally with an immigration crime and with aiding and abetting a plot to murder former United States President George…
OBIT: Deborah R. Bauer
Deborah R. Bauer, 73, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the University of Minnesota Fairview- East Bank Hospital in Minneapolis. A Funeral Mass will be held on…
Gov. Reynolds signed several bills into law
DES MOINES — Today, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF333 A bill for an act relating to authorized emergency vehicles, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions….
Northern Iowa man suffers heart attack while driving and crashes car
SAC COUNTY, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man suffered a heart attack while driving and crashed his car. On Sunday May 15, 2022, at 12:10 PM, the Sac County Sheriff’s Office responded…
OBIT: Mary T. Bethke
Mary T. Bethke, age 55, of Riceville, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage under Hospice care. A Celebration of Life will be held from…
Iowa Senator reflects on Kim Reynolds’ school voucher failure
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds failed together enough Republicans in the Iowa Legislature to pass her bill on bigger funding for private school vouchers, and a state Senator reflected on…
Gov. Reynolds signs several bills into law
DES MOINES – Monday, Governor Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF2323 A bill for an act relating to the inventory of lands managed or owned by the department of natural resources…
6 Surprisingly Popular Furniture Pieces
Don’t worry—you have probably seen a lot of famous pieces, and it’s possible that you don’t even know them by their names, but they are classy and frequently recreated. People are in…