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Month: August 2022
OBIT: David C. Whitney
David C. Whitney, 62, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit. A gathering to honor and remember David will be held on Saturday,…
Northern Iowa man pleads guilty to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who possessed over 150 grams of methamphetamine in Eldora, Iowa pled guilty on August 17, 2022. Shane Anthony Johnson, age 45, from St. Anthony, Iowa, was convicted…
OBIT: Robert F. LaKose
Robert F. LaKose, 88, of Clear Lake, passed away at Good Shepherd Health Center on August 18, 2022. Robert was born on May 19, 1934, in Brooklyn, Iowa to parents Raymond and…
Winnebago board approves big increase to cash dividend and $350 million in share repurchase
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – Winnebago Industries, Inc. announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share payable on September 28, 2022, to common stockholders of…
OBIT: John Nichols
John Nichols 86, died Thursday, August 18th, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. A visitation will be held Sunday August 21st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Ward…
OBIT: John Amerson
John Amerson, age 86, of Cresco, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Accura Healthcare in Cresco. Memorial services and military honors will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday,…
Ways To Keep Employees Productive In A Call Center Environment
If you’ve ever been on the other end of a call center line, you know that it can be difficult for staff. In this article, we’ll take a look at some ways…
El Salvador man sent to federal prison for 30 years for sexually assaulting a child in Iowa
SIOUX CITY – An El Salvador man residing in Sioux City, Iowa, who sexually assaulted a child was sentenced July 28, 2022, to 30 years in federal prison. Juan Pablo Hernandez, age…
Young Iowa men arrested on sex abuse, child endangerment and drug charges
MANCHESTER, IOWA – Young Iowa men have been arrested on sex abuse, child endangerment and drug charges, police say. The Manchester, Iowa police department concluded a 2-month investigation that resulted in multiple…
Iowan arrested for murder after elderly man found dead
NEW ALBIN, IOWA – An Iowan was arrested for murder after an elderly man was found dead. On May 9th, 2022, the Lansing/New Albin Police Department responded to a medical call of…
OBIT: D. Wesley Dahl
D. Wesley Dahl, 94, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Good Shepherd Healthcare Center, Mason City, IA. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am, Monday August 22, 2022…
Ames teen shot in chest, police say
AMES – An Ames teen was shot in the chest, police say, and an apartment building got a bullet, too. On August 16, 2022 at 9:46 P.M. Ames Police were notified of…
Iowa domestic abuser blasting road signs caught explosive device after firing gun across highway
STORY CITY – An Iowa man was caught with guns and an explosive device after allegedly blowing away road signs along a highway. The Story County Sheriff’s Office executed a firearms arrest…
MacNider Art Museum’s MacNider: Off the Clock event moved from August 26 to September 16
MASON CITY – Due to a scheduling conflict the MacNider Art Museum’s MacNider: Off the Clock event has been moved from August 26 to September 16. On Friday, September 16 from 5-7 pm…
Legal Funding For Car Accidents: What is it?
Car accidents are both dangerous and expensive, making it difficult to live a normal life. In car accidents, you can suffer from injuries that hinder your everyday life. Some injuries make it…
Mason City police say animal violations are on the rise and are advising citizens to learn local pet ordinances
MASON CITY – Mason City police say animal violations are on the rise and are advising citizens to learn the local pet ordinances. According to Mason City police: Despite the police department’s…
Mason City man wins $10,000 lottery prize
CLIVE — A Mason City man has won a $10,000 lottery prize. Miguel Ramirez won the 13th prize of $10,000 in the Iowa Lottery’s “Super 20s” scratch game. He purchased his winning…
Admiral Mike Franken to debate Charles Grassley in campaign for U.S. Senate seat
DES MOINES – Admiral Mike Franken announced he will debate Charles Grassley in the current campaign for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat. “Pleased to announce I’ve accepted two debate invitations with Sen. Chuck…
OBIT: Della Wendel
Della Wendel, 86, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A private family graveside service will be held at Memorial…
Iowa man arrested after allegedly attempting to burn his home down with a teen and pet inside
Burned house in Conrad, Iowa, claimed a pet’s life
Ag Secretary Vilsack to travel to Iowa, highlight Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to help American producers access global markets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ag Secretary and former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack will appear today in Iowa and highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to help American producers access global markets. On Thursday, August…
Iowa man dead after hit by car
ALBIA, IOWA – An Iowa man is dead after being hit by a car. On August 16, 2022, at 1:22 PM, Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of Washington Ave and…
OBIT: Naomi Winterink
Naomi Winterink, 77, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday,…
Why Are Canadian Game Devs Suffering from the New Quebec Bill?
Quebec has about 11,000 foreign professionals hired from abroad to work in the gaming industry. It is known that the gaming industry brings the province $1.75 billion a year. Quebec is a…
OBIT: Chris Alan Templeton
Clear Lake- Chris Alan Templeton, 61 of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away on August 15, 2022. Visitation with be held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Ward Van…
OBIT: Patricia Hjelle
Patricia “Patty” Hjelle, 64, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away Wednesday , August 10, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice after a battle with cancer. Patty was born October 29, 1957 in…
What You Need To Know Before a Divorce in Canada
While it may sound sad to say, not all marriages end well, and some simply should be finished so that both parties can move on and find someone who is better suited…
Northern Iowa man caught with weed, scales, packing materials and more
WALL LAKE, IOWA – Cops caught a Northern Iowa man with weed, scales, packing materials and more. Sac County Sheriff’s Office assisted by the Lake View and Sac City Police Departments executed…
How Do Casinos Make Money on Poker?
In any casino, the poker tables are always busy. Poker is one of the most popular casino games, and casinos make a lot of money from it. So, how do casinos make…
OBIT: Kayla LaBarge
Kayla LaBarge, 60, of Charles City, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City with her loving family by her side. A funeral service…
Waterloo cops shoot and kill homeless man waving a gun
WATERLOO – Waterloo cops shot and killed a homeless man waving a gun. On Saturday, August 13, the Waterloo Police Department requested the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation to investigate an officer-involved…
5 interesting facts you probably didn’t know about roulette
Roulette is one of the most popular games in the casino realm and has been for many years. It was originally conceived in 18th century France by inventor Blaise Pascal. Legend has…
Iowa State’s Gutschewski leads U.S. Amateur Golf Tournament into match play
PARAMUS, N.J. – Iowa State sophomore Luke Gutschewski finished the two rounds of stroke play in a four-way tie for first place at the 122nd U.S. Amateur. Gutschewski played the second round…
NIACC Board of Directors to meet August 18, 2022
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors are scheduled to meet August 18, 2022. The are 9 members of the NIACC Board – click here to view them. MEETING MINUTES FROM…
OBIT: Elsie Lillian Wilson
Ventura- Elsie Lillian Wilson 100, died Sunday August 14th, 2022 at the Westview Care Center, Britt, Iowa surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m., Sunday August…
OBIT: Edward Neal Hutchens
Edward Neal Hutchens, 71, of Waterloo, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 10, 2022 at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Unit in Mason City, Iowa. Edward was born in…
Iowa domestic abuser sent to prison for possessing Chinese rifle, shotgun and ammo
CEDAR RAPIDS – A convicted Iowa domestic abuser was sent to prison for possessing a Chinese rifle, shotgun and ammo. Douglas Hurt, age 42, of Anamosa, Iowa, received a 3–month prison sentence…
OBIT: Alan Chadd Baker
Alan C.Baker, 65, of Ventura, IA, completed his journey of life on Friday, August 12th, 2022. The memorial service will be held 3:00pm, Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel,…
Former Trojan Brandon Williamson one step away from major leagues
By KIRK HARDCASTLE NIACC Sports Information Director When Brandon Williamson was attending at Martin County West High School in Sherburn, Minn., he wasn’t on the radar of any professional scouts. He was…