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Month: May 2022
OBIT: Dianne Carol Angle (Wessels)
Dianne Carol (Wessels) Angle, the daughter of Roy and Pearl (Davis) Wessels, was born October 9, 1943, in Thompson, Iowa. She died Friday, May 20, 2022, at Accura Healthcare in Bancroft, Iowa,…
President Biden and a dozen partner nations launch new trade deal: the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
TOKYO, JAPAN – Today in Tokyo, Japan, President Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) with a dozen initial partners: Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand,…
Former officials in small Iowa town face criminal charges for financial shenanigans
MCCALLSBURG, IOWA – Former officials in this small Iowa town are facing criminal charges for financial shenanigans. The Story County Sheriff’s Office filed criminal charges on former McCallsburg Mayor, Chris Erickson, and…
Iowa Legislature returns to the Capitol to haggle over Kim Reynolds’ education bill
DES MOINES – Iowa Legislature returned to the Capitol today to continue haggling over Kim Reynolds’ education bill. Even as this Iowa legislative session was scheduled to end on April 19, Iowa…
Waterloo man who judge called “one man crime wave” sent to prison for 6 years
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man who stole a friend’s firearm and sold it to a felon was sentenced May 16, 2022, to more than six years in federal prison. Cole McNamara,…
OBIT: Richard H Wempe
Richard H. Wempe, son of Bernard and Hilda (Pluth) Wempe, was born on June 4, 1943 in Estherville, Iowa. He passed away on May 18, 2022 at Accura Nursing Home in Spirit…
OBIT: Robert Ray Oleson
Robert Ray Oleson, was born to Ruth Jensen Oleson and Arnold Oleson on June 4, 1951 in Estherville IA. He answered the call on May 19, 2022 at the Royal C. Johnson…
Iowa prison inmate dies by suicide, officials say
ANAMOSA – An Iowa prison inmate died by suicide, officials said. Taylor Bradley Denney was pronounced dead due to apparent suicide at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the…
OBIT: Bonnie Myers (Mitchell)
Bonnie Marie Myers, daughter of Lloyd and Betty (Gillett) Mitchell, was born on October 2, 1952, in Estherville, Iowa. She passed away on May 16, 2022, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux…
6 Most Popular Water Sports That Are Worth the Try
There’s something about being in, on, or around water that just makes people happy. Maybe it’s the sense of freedom and relaxation that comes with floating on a raft or feeling the…
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Woman found shot dead in car in Waterloo
WATERLOO – A Woman was found shot dead in a car in Waterloo this morning. On Sunday May 22, 2022 at approximately 03:24 AM, Waterloo Police responded to the 600 blk of…
Iowa drug dealer sent to prison for buying and selling dozens of guns
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa drug dealer has been sent to prison for buying and selling dozens of guns. Chevelle Manuel Daudinot, Jr., age 27, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received a 5-year…
College Baseball: Hawkeyes sweep Indiana to finish as B1G runner-up
IOWA CITY – After scoring 42 runs in the first two games, the University of Iowa baseball team leaned in its pitching staff in a 2-1 victory over Indiana to complete the…
Waterloo felon sent to prison for selling guns and punching a cop multiple times
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who sold three firearms to a confidential informant and assaulted a police officer was sentenced today to more than seven years in federal prison. Joshua Ray Hunley,…
Waterloo felon sent to prison for exchanging gunfire
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man who exchanged gunfire with others in Waterloo, Iowa, on July 31, 2020, was sentenced today to more than eight years in federal prison. Tony Terrell Campbell,…
Former NIACC baseball players continuing careers in minor leagues
MASON CITY – Five former NIACC baseball players are currently playing professional baseball with minor league affiliates of MLB teams. The following is an update on the five former Trojans: Brandon Williamson…
JUCO Track & Field: NIACC’s Kipkemboi places 4th in 5,000 at national meet
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Another race at the national meet, another top-eight finish for NIACC’s Melvin Kipkemboi. Kipkemboi, a sophomore from Rift Valley, Kenya, wrapped up his brilliant NIACC career with a fourth-place…
OBIT: Marla J. Reding
A funeral Mass for Marla Reding will be held Friday at 10:30 AM at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley with Father Louis Studer and Father Steven McLoud…
Lakota business receives award
LAKOTA – On Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the Regional Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Awards Banquet held in Spencer, IA., ESGR representatives presented the prestigious Department of Defense…
Feds announce initiatives to address and prevent hate crimes in America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the one-year anniversary of enactment of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, the Department of Justice – joined by the Department of Health and Human Services – announced a…
OBIT: Donna Mae Mobley
Donna Mobley, age 86, of Osage died Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022, at…
OBIT: Richard A Wold
Richard (Mike/R.A.) Andrew Wold, 90, of Saint Ansgar passed away on May 11 at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at…
Iowa landlord who sexually harassed tenants made to pay $135,000 by Justice Department
DAVENPORT – The Justice Department announced this week that it has secured an agreement to resolve a lawsuit alleging that Davenport, Iowa, landlord Juan Goitia violated the Fair Housing Act by sexually…
OBIT: Dr. Craig Ellsworth
A memorial service for Dr. Craig Ellsworth will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota. Visitation will be held from 4 to…
US Border Patrol nabs dozens of Haitians disembarking from Puerto Rico for U.S. mainland
AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO – US Border Patrol Agents apprehended this month 59 Haitian migrants after they disembarked in the coast of Rincon. Ramey Station Border Patrol Agents detected a makeshift “yola” type…
JUCO Track & Field: NIACC’s Melvin Kipkemboi sets school record in 3,000-meter steeplechase at national championships
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two school records fell on Friday for the NIACC men’s track and field team at the NJCAA Division I national championships. NIACC sophomore Melvin Kipkemboi set a school record…
Iowa’s unemployment rate falls to 3.0 percent in April
DES MOINES – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.0 percent in April – down from 3.3 percent in March and from 4.5 percent one year ago. The U.S. March unemployment…
Three Northern Iowa men sentenced for selling vehicles with rolled back odometers
CEDAR RAPIDS – Three Northern Iowa men were sentenced today for selling vehicles on the internet after re-placing the vehicles’ odometers in order to sell the vehicles at a higher price. In…
Learn How To Make Your Real Estate More Sustainable With These Innovations
As the world becomes increasingly more developed, the need for sustainable living becomes increasingly important. The good news is that sustainable living isn’t as difficult as it may seem – in fact,…
College Baseball: Iowa 3-hits Indiana, offense stays hot in 12-0 win
IOWA CITY – Redshirt senior Dylan Nedved tossed 5 1/3 no-hit innings, four Hawkeye hurlers scattered three hits and the University of Iowa’s offense stayed hot in a 12-0 series-clinching shutout victory…
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Jason Laube of Cutting Edge Fitness as the May 2022 Entrepreneur of the Month
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Jason Laube of Cutting Edge Fitness in Clear Lake, IA as the May 2022…
OBIT: Patricia E. Wittenberg
Patricia E. Wittenberg, 75, of Garner passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at Concord Care Center in Garner. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2022, at…
JUCO Track & Field: NIACC’s Paulson places 12th in hammer throw at nationals
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – NIACC sophomore Brenna Paulson placed 12th in the hammer throw Thursday at the NJCAA Division I national championships. Paulson’s best throw in the competition was 132 feet, 15 inches….
JUCO Track & Field: NIACC men set school record in 4×100 at nationals
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The foursome of Michael Moore-Fondren, Tinashe Chigudu, Titus Jackson and Bernard Bell set a school record in the 4×100-meter relay on Thursday at the NJCAA Division I national championships….
OBIT: Renee Usher
Renee Christy Usher, 78, nee Michael, was born on July 22, 1943 to Roy Usher and Marion (Immel) Usher, and passed away on May 15, 2022. A funeral service for Renee will…
Iowa child, age 2, tragically killed while riding tricycle by driver backing up pickup in driveway
BAXTER, IOWA – An Iowa child, age 2, was tragically killed while riding a tricycle by a driver who was backing up a pickup in a driveway. According to the Iowa State…
College Baseball: Huckstorf’s record night sends Iowa to big win over Indiana, 30-16
IOWA CITY – Redshirt sophomore Kyle Huckstorf drove in a Big Ten record 12 runs and tied a league record with six hits to lead the University of Iowa baseball team to…
Top Ways To Enjoy The Place You Visit To The Fullest
Visiting a new place, whether you are traveling for a long period of time, or passing through during a short vacation and stay, should always be an opportunity to enjoy your surroundings….