RURAL HAMILTON COUNTY – A missing Iowa woman was found deceased this morning in rural Hamilton county, authorities say. On July 25, 2022 at 6:46 AM, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Communications received…
Month: July 2022
Waterloo police nab trio of money launderers connected to Mexican meth ring
WATERLOO – Waterloo police say they have nabbed a trio money launderers connected to a Mexican meth ring. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task Force along with several other agencies have arrested three…
OBIT: Lloyd Eldon Gerbig
Lloyd Eldon Gerbig, age 85, of Osage, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home in Osage. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran…
Wanted Mason City man arrested after firing long gun at car during altercation
MASON CITY – A wanted Mason City man has been arrested after firing a long gun at a car during an altercation. On Sunday, July 24, 2022, at about 8:47 p.m., Mason…
What NFL Fans Should Expect from Game Week 3
The NFL season does not begin until the blast of the first whistle on Game week 1. NFL. Teams begin the race to the Super Bowl title as the whistle goes. Still,…
North Iowa’s Field of Dreams and Its Significance to American Baseball
On August 12, 2021, American Baseball turned fiction into reality. A Major League Baseball (MLB) game was played at the popular Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Northern Iowa, between the Chicago White…
Impacts of Technology On the Casino Industry
The first casino was launched in the 15th century, i.e., in 1638 in Venice, Italy. But online casinos only came into existence in 1994. The impact of technology is felt in almost…
What North Iowa Football fans contribute to the NFL
The regular NFL season is long. Games are typically played from around the first week of September, with the Super Bowl as the season’s climax in February. NFL fans are usually in…
How to Find the Best App for Sports Betting in Iowa
Since the legalization of sports betting in Iowa in 2019, there has been a surge in the popularity of sports betting apps. According to a recent report, the number of Iowans using…
6 Tips for a Perfect Proposal – Here’s How to Prepare For That Special Day
When you’re ready to take the next step in your relationship, it’s time to start thinking about how to propose. It may seem like a daunting task, but with a little bit…
Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg named Chair-Elect of National Lieutenant Governors Association
DES MOINES – Lt. Governor Adam Gregg of Iowa became Chair-Elect of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) at the organization’s annual meeting today. Lt. Governor Gregg will serve one year in…
Top Marketing Ideas That Are Bound To Set You Apart From Competition
Standing out from the competition is essential in today’s business world. If you want to be successful, you need to find a way to differentiate yourself from everyone else. In this article,…
4 Health Tips for Business People Suffering From Mental Health Problems
Mental health issues are one of the most common challenges encountered by business owners and entrepreneurs. This is because being a business owner or entrepreneur is not an easy task. It is…
College Football: Trio of Hawkeyes named to Butkus Watchlist; Moss named to Thorpe Watchlist
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa linebackers Seth Benson (senior), Jack Campbell (senior) and Jestin Jacobs (junior) have been named to the Butkus Award preseason watch list. Senior defensive back Riley Moss…
What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Purchasing a New or Used Car?
Getting a car is not an easy process. It usually takes one incident where your existing car gives up on you to realize that getting a new automobile is the way to…
OBIT: Mary E. Studer
Mary Studer, 59, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at her home in Mason City. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, July 29, 2022 at Hogan Bremer…
OBIT: Albert Tony Herrera Jr.
Albert Tony Herrera Jr., 88, of Mason City, IA, died peacefully at home in the loving care of his daughters on Friday, July 22, 2022. Al was born December 3, 1933, in…
OBIT: Charlotte Jean Reams
Charlotte “Jeannine” Reams, 82 of 209 Greenlees Circle, Charles City. She died Friday, July 22, 2022 at her home. Services are tentative at this time. Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home,…
Sharon Ann Groff
Sharon Ann Groff, 78, of Iowa Falls passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her daughter’s home. Funeral services for Sharon Groff will be 10:30 am Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the…
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Old-school Runescape
Old-school Runescape, also known as OSRS, is a 2007 MMORPG that was recently re-released in August of 2018. While it doesn’t have the same player base as modern-day Runescape, it has been…
OBIT: Lavina Saathoff
Lavina Saathoff, 93, of Ackley, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Grand JiVante in Ackley. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Monday July 25, 2022 at the Sietsema Funeral…
Protected: Two Northern Iowa men dead in crash near Fertile
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University of Iowa Names Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Staff for athletics department
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa Athletics Department has named Lorenda Holston as Assistant Athletics Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, Anthony Embry has been named to the newly…
Victims of Maquoketa Caves State Park shooting identified as residents of Cedar Falls
MAQUOKETA, Iowa – The three victims of the triple-homicide at Maquoketa Caves State Park have been identified as: Tyler Schmidt, 42, Cedar Falls Sarah Schmidt, 42, Cedar Falls Lulu Schmidt, 6, Cedar…
OBIT: Marlin Duane Liljedahl
Marlin Duane Liljedahl, 85, of rural Northwood, IA, passed away on his birthday, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at his home following a long battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. A memorial service will…
OBIT: Terry Lee Klein
Terry Lee Klein was born in Mason City on September 30th, 1949 to Helen & Harold Klein. Terry lived a full life, filled to the brim with comradery, entertainment, and good humor….
Iowa domestic abuser who viciously beat girlfriend sent to federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who punched his victim repeatedly in the head and face was sentenced to more than 3 years in federal prison. Kiedis Oldbear, age 29, from Tama,…
Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation distributes over $130,000 to local nonprofit organizations
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation (CGCCF) held its 2022 grant awards celebration at the Ventura Community Center on July 20, announcing the distribution of $130,968.90 to 27 projects…
OBIT: VIOLA M. BECKER
Funeral services for Viola Becker will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Burt Presbyterian Church in Burt. Burial will be in the Burt Township Cemetery. Visitation…
Trump lackey Stephen Bannon found guilty by jury of two counts of contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON – Stephen K. Bannon was found guilty by a jury today of two counts of contempt of Congress stemming from his failure to comply with a subpoena issued by the House…
OBIT: CADEN MARK BORMANN
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the KRHC Foundation and will be used to directly support and enhance patient care in the Obstetrics Department at Kossuth Regional Health…
Audit of City of Mason City’s finances released
MASON CITY – An audit of the City of Mason City’s finances was released this week. Kronlage & Olson, P.C., Certified Public Accountants today released an audit report on the City of…
Three people murdered by shooter in Iowa state park; shooter deleted
MAQUOKETA – Three people were murdered by a shooter in an Iowa state park this morning and the shooter deleted himself, authorities say. At about 6:23 AM, this morning, the Jackson County…
OBIT: Linda Kay Ott
Linda K. Ott, 71, of Nora Springs passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Funeral Services will be held 10:30am Monday, July 25th, 2022…
Winnebago launches mobile app to improve the ownership experience
FOREST CITY – Winnebago, the flagship brand in outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc., announced a new mobile app at its annual Grand National Rally event for owners. The robust, customizable app…
OBIT: Francis “Dean” Fetters
Francis “Dean” Fetters, age 75 of Humboldt, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are currently pending. lentzfuneralhome.com
College Football: Iowa’s LaPorta named to Preseason Mackey Award Watchlist
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior tight end Sam LaPorta has been named to the 2022 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List. The Highland, Illinois, native was also named to the…
Area Show: 48 Opens at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum
MASON CITY – Area Show: 48 is now open at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in Mason City. The exhibit includes a wide variety of artworks created by artists living within…
Reynolds spends $4.65M of funds she opposed courtesy of Democrats in the federal government for quality of life tourism program
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $4.65 million in grant funding for the following three projects through Destination Iowa. The $100 million program, announced in April,…
What are the best brands of Delta 8 vapes to buy?
What is Delta 8 Vape? Pen Delta 8 is a disposable vape pen containing Delta-8 THC oil. The popularity of these devices has increased over the past few years. Cannabis contains the…