Lois (Gregg) Maakestad, 93, of rural Osage, was born on October 17, 1928 to Blanche (Padelford) Gregg and Alva Gregg at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota. Lois passed away on July…
Month: July 2022
PretzelMaker bringing hot, tasty carbs to new location on Mason City’s South Federal Avenue
MASON CITY – Those of you craving hot, tasty carbs to fill your round tummy can begin to drool as PretzelMaker announced they are bringing a new location to Mason City’s South…
OBIT: Dennis Grundel
Dennis William Grundel, 75 of Stacyville, Iowa passed away on July 9, 2022 at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, Iowa of a massive stroke. Dennis, the oldest son of…
OBIT: Gladys Marie Larson
Gladys Marie Larson, age 96, of Osage died, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Faith Lutheran Nursing Home in Osage. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2022, at Our…
Mason City man accused of felony drunk driving and reckless driving
BREMER COUNTY – A Mason City man is accused of felony drunk driving and reckless driving. On June 23, 2022, officers with the Bremer county sheriff’s office conducted a traffic stop on…
OBIT: Dennis Grundel
Dennis William Grundel, 75 of Stacyville, Iowa passed away on July 9, 2022 at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, Iowa of a massive stroke. Dennis, the oldest son of…
Iowa meth dealer sentenced to federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who distributed methamphetamine was sentenced today to more than six years in federal prison. Chad Allen Havens, age 55, from Vinton, Iowa, received the prison term after…
Armed Northern Iowa drug dealer sent to federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man that possessed firearms in connection with marijuana distribution was sentenced June 30, 2022, to more than five years in federal prison. Kaleb James Huffman, age 23, from…
OBIT: JOHN D. DIEKMANN
A funeral service for John D. Diekmann, 92, of Algona, will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Algona. Interment will be…
OBIT: Helen Mason
Helen Mason, 93, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Virginia Gay Nursing Home in Vinton. A Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, July 23, at First United…
Northern Iowa man arrested after mauled by pit bull
STORM LAKE, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man was arrested after he was mauled by pit bull when he invaded its kennel. According to police, a Storm Lake man was arrested and…
Sleeping Northern Iowa woman hurt after dozing off behind the wheel and crashing car
RURAL FRANKLIN COUNTY – A sleeping Northern Iowa woman was hurt after falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing her car. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident took place on…
OBIT: Scott A Erickson
Scott Allen Erickson, the son of Joseph Erickson and Patricia Taylor was born September 27, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona. He died on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Lakes Regional Hospital in Spirit…
How to Organize Your Study Notes: 10 Effective Tips
It seems like a simple task to organize your study notes. But you probably think it’s not such an easy task if you haven’t put your existing notes, loose-leaf sheets, notebooks, notes,…
OBIT: Phyllis Thackery (Eckholm)
Phyllis A. Thackery, was born on April 20, 1924 in Maple Hill, Iowa to Valdon and Alma (Anderson) Eckholm. She passed away on July 11, 2022 at Valley Vue Care Center in…
OBIT: Jean Stocks
Jean Stocks, 90, Webster City, IA, formerly of Mason City, IA, died Saturday, July 9, at Crestview Nursing and Rehab Center in Webster City. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m….
College Basketball: Iowa State announces non-conference men’s hoops schedule
AMES – Iowa State has announced its men’s basketball non-conference schedule for the 2022-23 season. The schedule features eight home games, including the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle game against St. John’s on…
Illinois man who dealt meth in Northern Iowa faces at least 15 years in prison
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine while possessing a firearm pled guilty July 8, 2022, in federal court in Sioux City. Shawn Gaston, 32, from Peru, Illinois, was…
Iowa State’s Hall named 2022 Gary Thompson Iowa State Male Athlete of the Year
AMES – Iowa State football player Breece Hall, Big 12 Offensive Player of the year, a consensus All-American in 2021 and one of the best running backs in school history, has been…
Investigation into murder of two Iowa girls continues 10 years later
DES MOINES – It was 10 years ago Wednesday that cousins 10-year-old Lyric Cook-Morrissey and 8-year-old Elizabeth Collins went out for a bike ride in Evansdale, Iowa, and never returned home to…
Grant of $100,000 received to plan for management of Shell Rock River Watershed
CHARLES CITY – A grant of $100,000 has been received by an intergovernmental agency to plan for the management of the Shell Rock River Watershed. The Shell Rock River Watershed Management Coalition…
OBIT: Eugene Allan Leach
Eugene “Gene” Leach, 79, of Mason City died Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City. A Funeral Service will be held 12:00PM Monday, July 18, 2022 at…
Winnebago welcomes community of enthusiasts to Annual Grand National Rally in Forest City
FOREST CITY – For more than 50 years, Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc., has welcomed its owner community to Forest City, Iowa for the Grand…
OBIT: Marion L. Stufflebeam
Marian L. Stufflebeam, 77 of Rockford passed away peacefully after her courageous battle on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at her home. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 18,…
Man who allegedly tried to murder two Chicago cops caught in Iowa
BURLINGTON – A man who allegedly tried to murder two Chicago cops was caught Wednesday in Iowa. The Burlington Police Department, Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, West Burlington Police Department, and the…
Mason City and Clear Lake students win awards at NIACC Pappajohn Center’s Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center conducted the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy on June 13-17 sponsored by the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation. The academy is offered annually…
College Football: Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz named to Dodd Trophy Watch List
IOWA CITY — University of Iowa Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz is one 20 head coaches named to the 2022 Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List. The announcement was made Tuesday…
Iowa bank robbed in broad daylight by frightening armed intruder
WEST DES MOINES – An Iowa bank was robbed Wednesday by a frightening armed intruder. On Wednesday, July 13th at approximately 11:51 AM, the West Des Moines Police Department responded to reports…
A Beginner’s Guide to Portrait Photography
Portrait photography is one of the top three specializations for photographers. But, what are the top portrait photography tips to ensure that your photos look their best? Well, it’s time to find…
OBIT: Mark David Hanson
Mark D. Hanson, 60 of Clear Lake passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to…
Award winning exhibition now open at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum
MASON CITY – The Iowa Crafts: 45 Best in Show Award Winner exhibition is now Open at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum. Joanne Alberda, of Sioux Center, was given the Best…
What Skills Does a Real-Estate Renewal Specialist Need?
Renewal experts are in charge of ensuring that clients renew their contractual agreements with a firm. Traditionally, the contract renewal procedure starts with contract expiry and works backward to design a client contact cycle, giving the consumer adequate time to renew before the contract expires.
OBIT: Irene A Solberg
Irene Solberg, 96, of Williams, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Accura Healthcare in Ames. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022 at St. Mary’s…
OBIT: Jerry V. Pringle
Jerry V. Pringle, 85, of Mason City, IA, passed away July 9, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, July 15, 2022, at…
OBIT: Terry L. Haxton
Terry L. Haxton, 61, of Grafton passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. A private memorial service will be held at Major Erickson Funeral Home….
Iowa firefighters going to Alaska, Texas and Colorado to battle wildfires
AMES – As wildfires continue to rage in parts of the west, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has started to dispatch wildland firefighters to Alaska, Texas and Colorado….
DNR: Catfish are biting across Iowa
CLEAR LAKE – Fishing for catfish is a fun summer tradition for many Iowa families. Invite someone new to come along this year to share the fun and memories. “Catfish will bite…
Northern Iowa woman creeping on private property caught with illegal meth
ESTHERVILLE – The report of a suspicious vehicle resulted in the arrest of a Northern Iowa woman on drug charges in Emmet County Saturday afternoon. According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens,…
Gov. Reynolds and officials warn Iowans of dangerous Fentanyl and fake pills
MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds joined with state health and safety officials to warn Iowans about the growing threat of illicit fentanyl and counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. Counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl…
Mason City man wins $30,000 lottery prize
CLIVE — A Mason City man has won a $30,000 lottery prize. Daniel Drackley claimed the 47th prize of $30,000 in the Iowa Lottery’s “Win Big” scratch game. He purchased his winning…