KOSSUTH COUNTY – Two people were hurt in a head-on collision in Kossuth county. On July 13,2022 at 11:12 PM, the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a head…
Month: July 2022
OBIT: Bob Henkel
Bob Henkel, 100, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Austinville, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. on Monday, July…
OBIT: Marvin Goodknight
Marvin E Goodknight, 98, a longtime resident of Iowa Falls died on July 16, 2022. He was born February 22, 1924, in Nevada, Iowa, to Willis Ross Goodknight and Lena Johanna Sesker…
DNR: Grasslands, wetlands showcased at Lower Morse Wildlife Area
WRIGHT COUNTY – Walking south past the sunflower field to the crest of the gently rolling hill provides visitors of a view with a diverse 1,850-acre wetland and rolling prairie complex in…
OBIT: Jay Turvold
Jay Michael Turvold, 65, of Mason City, died July 17, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Jay was born July 25, 1956, in Mason City, Iowa, son of…
J.W. Cox named director of broadcasting, voice for UNI football, men’s basketball
CEDAR FALLS – UNI Athletics and its multimedia rights holder, LEARFIELD’s Panther Sports Properties, announced that J.W. Cox has been named director of broadcasting and the new “voice” for football and men’s…
Mason City Earth Day Committee sets Winnebago River cleanup
MASON CITY – Mason City Earth Day Committee sets Winnebago River cleanup A river cleanup float will be held on the Winnebago River on Saturday, August 6 from 9 a.m. – Noon….
Waterloo felon sent to prison for gun possession
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo felon who unlawfully possessed a firearm was sentenced July 20, 2022, to more than five years in federal prison. Terrence Roby, Jr., age 24, from Waterloo, Iowa,…
6 Smart Tips That Will Help You Beat Your Friends at Poker
Few activities are as therapeutic as playing poker with your friends at home. And, while playing games at home is a lot of fun, it would be even more fun if you…
Details for 2022 RAGBRAI ride and stopover in Mason City
MASON CITY – The Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa® (RAGBRAI) will be arriving in Mason City for an overnight stay on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Over 20,000 bicyclists and support personnel…
Fedex driver hurt when he rolls truck in Northern Iowa
PALO ALTO COUNTY – A Fedex driver was hurt when he rolled his truck in Northern Iowa. On July 18, 2022 at 7:54 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was called…
Iowa felon arrested for firing gunshots into the air
BURLINGTON – An Iowa felon was arrested for firing gunshots into the air. Police in Burlington response to a neighborhood for a report of shots being fired. Witnesses identified to police a…
Hire the Right People for Your Business With These Recruitment Strategies
It can be tough to find the right people for your business. You want to make sure that you hire people who are qualified and who will be a good fit for…
Former NIACC pitcher Pridgen selected by Tigers in MLB Draft
MASON CITY – Former NIACC right-handed pitcher Patrick Pridgen was selected Tuesday in the 15th round of the MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers. Pridgen, who played at NIACC from 2018-20, was…
Northern Iowa man pleads guilty to meth conspiracy charge; faces at least decade behind bars
SIOUX CITY – A Northern Iowa man pleaded guilty to meth a conspiracy charge and faces at least a decade behind bars. Kenneth Alan Block, age 35, from Spencer, Iowa, pled guilty…
OBIT: Faye Victoria Stambaugh
Faye Victoria (Goedken) Stambaugh, 76, of Northwood passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Faye was born on July 28, 1945, along with her…
OBIT: Judy Morgan-Bennett
Judy Ann Bennett passed away Thursday July 14, 2022 at the age of 66 at her home in Lu Verne, Iowa. A Celebration of Judy’s Life will be held on Saturday, July…
OBIT: Gene Kuehn
Gene Kuehn, 88, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Mercy One North Iowa in Mason City. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday,…
Why Cloud-Based Ecosystems Are the Present, Not Just the Future
Cloud computing started from an idea in the mid 1900s, but the technology became mainstream only in the mid 2000s. However, cloud computing spread rapidly as the IT industry developed higher computer…
OBIT: Lois Lloyd
Lois Lloyd, age 71 of Whittemore, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. A Celebration of Life Visitation in honor of Lois’ Life will be…
OBIT: Marion J. Richards
God took Marion Josephine Richards to be with Him on Saturday, July 9, 2022, reuniting her with John, her beloved husband for 52 years, and dear son, Scott. Marion was born June…
OBIT: Elizabeth Ann Francis
Elizabeth Ann (Bakke) Francis, 91, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 7, 2022, at Benedictine Living Community in New Brighton, Minnesota. Liz was in the company of family at the…
Three arrested on drug charges after traffic stop and search warrant executed in Mason City
MASON CITY – Three people were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop and search warrant were executed in Mason City. On July 15, 2022, a traffic stop was conducted by…
Job Ideas For People Who Wish To Make A Difference In The Lives Of Others
There are many jobs available to those who wish to make a difference in the lives of others. Some of these jobs require years of training and education, while others can be…
6 Tips That Every Good Manufacturer Should Know
As a business owner, it is crucial that you know how to manufacture your product properly. If you do not have the necessary skills or knowledge, you could end up wasting a…
OBIT: Dale Douglas Fullerton
Dale D. Fullerton, 87 of 102 1st ST S., Rockford died peacefully Friday morning, July 15, 2022 at home. Funeral services will be held, 10:30 am Friday, July 22, 2022 at the…
OBIT: Heather Lee Wulf
Heather Lee Wulf, 48, of Clear Lake passed away peacefully Friday, July 15, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City with her beloved family at her side. A Celebration…
OBIT: Betty L Moeller (Wegner)
Betty L Moeller, daughter of Earl W. and Henrietta C. (Schmidtke) Wegner, was born on March 2, 1945 in rural Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa. She passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022…
Iowa female mental health therapist sent to prison for 11 years for pursuing romantic relationship with child
CEDAR RAPIDS – A former mental health therapist and licensed independent social worker who was employed by Polk Alternative Education Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who pursued a romantic relationship with a…
Nicaraguan man using fake green card to work in Iowa sent to prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who used false identification documents and someone else’s social security number was sentenced today to six months in federal prison. Fernando Moreno-Moreno, age 43, a citizen of…
OBIT: Stephen J. Kajewski
A funeral Mass for Steve Kajewski, 69, of Algona will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. Burial will be in Calvary…
OBIT: Mary Lou Button
Mary Lou Button, 86, of Mason City, died July 7, 2022, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City. A private family service will be held at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel in…
DNR: Elk Lake Wildlife Area renovation is already paying dividends
RUTHVEN, IOWA – Rolling in to the parking lot on this early July morning, Elk Lake is barely recognizable from the brown, open water shallow lake that it was just two short…
OBIT: Jean F. Jenkins
Jean Francis Jenkins passed away on July 8, 2022 in Mason City, IA. Jean was born in Idaho in 1925 to the late William and Beryl Terry. She was the eldest child…
OBIT: Michael John McClung
Michael “Mike” McClung, 63, of Mason City, died Thursday, July 14, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30AM, Saturday, July 23, 2022,…
OBIT: Bonnie Jean Seifert
Bonnie Jean Seifert was born in the middle of an earthquake on May 26, 1938 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Ernest Sr. and Ester (Handeland) Griffith. Growing up in Spirit…
Iowa man convicted of sexually abusing multiple children
BOONE, IOWA – An Iowa man has been convicted of sexually abusing multiple children over the course of years. Tommy Gene Collins, age 66 of Boone, appeared in the District Court for…
Man arrested after punching woman in the face at Waterloo convenience store
WATERLOO – A man was arrested after punching a woman in the face at a Waterloo convenience store, then leading cops on a chase. On Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at approximately 12:06…
Chicago Artist David Berkowitz on Changing Gears After Highland Park Incident
It was to be a time to celebrate our freedoms and the birth of our great nation here in the Midwest. Instead, it was a time of terror for those surrounded by…
Person dies after swimming in Iowa lake from infection of Naegleria fowleri
LAKE OF THREE FIRES, TAYLOR COUNTY, IOWA – A person has died after swimming in an Iowa lake from infection of Naegleria fowleri, a so-called brain-eating amoeba. Effective since July 8, the…