Next week legislators head back to the Capitol. Much has been going on behind closed doors and, without input from others. We hope to be able to vote for legislation that will…
Month: May 2022
Armed woman at Waterloo gym prompts police response after threats
WATERLOO – An armed woman at a Waterloo gym prompted a police response after she threatened herself. On Thursday May 19, 2022 at about 12:55 PM, Waterloo patrol officers responded to Planet…
Convicted Iowa murderer dies in prison hospice, reaches 96 years old
FORT MADISON – A convicted Iowa murderer who strangled a woman with an extension cord died in a prison hospice after reaching 96 years old. Garland Charles Shaffer was pronounced dead due…
Iowa schools win awards for registering students to vote
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate recently announced a record high 31 schools qualified for the Carrie Chapman Catt Award this school year. The award goes to schools that register at…
Northern Iowa woman faces felony after leaving children alone with sex offender; child hurt
WEST UNION – A Northern Iowa woman is facing a felony after leaving her children alone with a sex offender and at least one child was seriously hurt. On April 2, 2022,…
OBIT: Lucille Ann Varrelmann
Lucille Ann Varrelmann, 73, of Mason City, IA, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday,…
Gov. Reynolds throws $25M in federal funds at “Child Care Business Incentive Grant Program”
DES MOINES Gov. Reynolds announced Wednesday a new Child Care Business Incentive Grant Program to encourage employers to offer child care as a benefit to their employees, paid for by federal funds…
Want To Start Hunting? Then You Should Follow These Tips
Hunting is a popular sport enjoyed by many. It can be a lot of fun, and it can also be a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. However,…
President Joe Biden implements actions to fight shortage of infant formula
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the infant formula shortage caused by Abbott Nutrition’s voluntary recall, the President has directed his team to take action to ensure that there is enough safe infant formula…
Charles City man arrested after spat with neighbor
CHARLES CITY POLICE – A Charles City man arrested after a spat with a neighbor. At about 8:52 PM on May 15, 2022, officers with the Charles City police department were called…
Women’s College Basketball: Transfer Molly Davis signs with Iowa Hawkeyes
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lisa Bluder announced on Wednesday that transfer Molly Davis has signed with the University of Iowa. A senior-to-be,…
Northern Iowa man hunted by cops after allegedly molesting at least one child under 5 years old
FAYETTE COUNTY – A Northern Iowa man was hunted by cops after allegedly molesting at least one child under 5 years old. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office sought the public’s assistance in…
Absentee voting period begins in Iowa
DES MOINES – The absentee voting period for the June 7 primary election is now underway. Iowans can vote in-person at their county auditor’s office from May 18 – June 6. This…
Gov. Reynolds signs bipartisan Biofuels Bill into law at farm in Prairie City
PRAIRIE CITY – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law HF2128, the Biofuels Bill, on Tuesday. This bill was a top priority of hers, which she introduced to the legislature earlier this year and received strong bipartisan support. This…
College Football: Iowa State adds three players to roster
AMES – Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell announced today the addition of three players to his roster. The three players will be eligible to compete in 2022. The additions include…
JUCO Baseball: NIACC’s Hochmuth is ICCAC coach of year
MASON CITY – NIACC’s interim baseball coach Lincoln Hochmuth has been selected as the ICCAC coach of the year for the 2022 season. Hochmuth, who took over the NIACC baseball program in…
OBIT: Douglas “Doug” Connerley
Douglas “Doug” Connerley, 68, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life for Douglas will be held on Sunday,…
Northern Iowa police nab suspected cocaine dealer
OKOBOJI, IOWA – Northern Iowa police nabbed a suspected cocaine dealer. As a result of a lengthy investigation, the Okoboji Police Department submitted charges and requested arrest warrants be issued for the…
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…
Important Things To Do After Getting Injured In A Car Accident
A car crash can be traumatic since it impacts your life in several ways. While genuine accidents do occur, they are often caused by other people’s negligence. If you are injured as…
5 Things You Need To Know About Professional Liability Insurance
As a professional, you are always at risk of being sued for negligence, even if you have done nothing wrong. Professional liability insurance (PLI), also known as errors and omissions (E&O) insurance,…
OBIT: C. Roger Johnson
Charles Roger Johnson, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Williamson) Johnson, was born August 4, 1929, on a farm near Knoke, Iowa. He died Friday, May 13, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society…
Todd Blodgett Opinion: Supermarket killer Payton Gendron plays out a dead Nazi’s dream
The racist, anti-Semitic mass murderer Payton Gendron’s claim that most of his virulently bigoted beliefs came “mostly from the internet” isn’t shocking. But his crime and those of other haters comport fully…
Gov. Reynolds signs five bills into law
DES MOINES — Today Gov. Reynolds signed the following five bills into law, in addition to HF2128, the Biofuels Bill: HF2521 A bill for an act relating to health care employment agencies, and…
Mason city police arrest armed felon who is suspect in at least one local shooting
MASON CITY – Mason City police arrested an armed felon today who is a suspect in at least one local shooting. On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the Mason City Police Department executed…
A Long-Distance Move Doesn’t Need to Be Stressful – Here’s What to Do
Moving over a long distance to another city can be a rather daunting prospect since it involves much thought and preparation. As a result, stress levels can rise during this time as…
Northern Iowa couple involved in vicious fight taken to jail for illegal drugs
MANCHESTER, IOWA – A Northern Iowa couple involved in a vicious fight were taken to jail for illegal drugs after cops arrived to investigate. On May 15, 2022 the Manchester, Iowa police…
Northern Iowa man sent to prison for sex abuse and incest
WEBSTER COUNTY – A Northern Iowa man has been sent to prison for sex abuse and incest. On April 26-27, 2022, a bench trial was held in Webster County District Court where…
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones add transfer Osun Osunniyi
AMES – Iowa State head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced the addition of St. Bonaventure transfer Osun Osunniyi (Oh-shoon Oh-shoon-eeyee). Osunniyi is a 6-10 post out of Pleasantville, N.J. who…
Young Iowa child dies of gunshot wound
ANKENY – A young Iowa child tragically died of a gunshot wound Monday morning. On Monday, May 16, 2022, at approximately 11:26 AM, police in Ankeny went to 910 NE 5th St….
7 stellar online puzzle games you’ve been ignoring for too long
Mobile gaming has come a long way in the last few years, and the industry is showing no signs of slowing down. There are dozens of game genres to choose from, and…
Coming to Mason City: Old Navy, Five Below, and Ross Dress for Less
MASON CITY – Fabulous new shopping options are possibly coming to Mason City to give your credit cards the workout they deserve. The Mason City council will consider a development agreement Tuesday…
Mason City police investigate tragic gun-related incident this weekend
MASON CITY – A man lost his life this weekend in Mason City after a tragic gun incident, police say. On Saturday, May 14, 2022, at approximately 5:44 p.m., Mason City Police…
Man arrested after stabbing three members of his family in Albert Lea
ALBERT LEA, MN – A man was arrested after stabbing three members of his family in Albert Lea on Monday morning. The Albert Lea Police Department reports that a suspect is in…
The Different Types Of Car Accidents And How To Deal With Them
No one ever expects to be in a car accident, but they happen. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are more than 6 million car accidents every…
OBIT: Chris Cordes
Chris Cordes, 80, of Lakeview, Arkansas, formerly of Charles City, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 in Mason City. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20,…
Juvenile leads Cedar Falls police on chase through town in stolen vehicle
CEDAR FALLS – A Juvenile led Cedar Falls police on chase through town in a stolen vehicle. On May 15, 2022 at approximately 1:19 PM, a Cedar Falls police officer observed a…
Yacht Transportation – How To Ship It and How Much Does It Cost?
Owning a yacht is a dream for many people. It’s the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, relax on the open water, and explore new destinations. But…
6 Ways You Can Upgrade Your Garage
A garage is where we keep all our essential tools and other things. But often it can become a place where everything we need and don’t need is stored, leading us to…
Waterloo woman shot; suspect arrested on felony charges
WATERLOO – A Waterloo woman was shot and a suspect has been arrested on felony charges. On May 12, 2022, at approximately 8:45 PM, Waterloo Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 800…