Analysts from the world of finance have always urged people to pay attention to the price of gold and silver, to trade these particular resources in the market, and even invest…
Month: August 2022
Innovative Ideas To Curb Food Waste
Unfortunately, each stage of the food production process contributes to the creation of food waste. Even though many people do not have enough food in the USA. Wasted food almost exclusively ends…
OBIT: Virginia “Ginny” Egli
Virginia “Ginny” Egli, 100, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, in her Mason City, IA, home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am Friday, August 12, 2022 at…
OBIT: Margie Jane (Duncan) McStockard
Margie Jane McStockard, 82, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad, Iowa. A public visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00…
OBIT: Andrew E. Ziesmer
Andrew E. Ziesmer, 54, of Arlington Heights, IL, and formerly of Ventura, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held 3:30 pm, Saturday, August…
OBIT: Ted R. Pattschull
Ted Pattschull, 71, of Mason City, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Nursing Home on 8/07/2022. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Ted was born in 1951…
OBIT: Janet Kaye (Havens) Folkerts
Janet Kaye (Havens) Folkerts, 74, of Eldora, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 with her son and daughter at her side. Memorial service will be held on August 16th at 10:30…
6 Important Things You Should Know About Investing In Precious Metals
Precious metals are a type of investment that can be very lucrative. However, there are some things you should know before you invest in them. This article will discuss some of the…
TIME: Trump allies are attacking Biden for a plan to hire 87,000 new IRS agents that doesn’t exist
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, TIME published an article debunking attacks on resources in the Inflation Reduction Act to modernize the IRS. As the Commissioner of the IRS reiterated in a recent letter,…
OBIT: Minnie Ella Miller
Minnie Ella Miller, age 83, of Iowa Falls passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Maple Manor Village in Aplington, Iowa. A time of visitation will be Wednesday, August 10, 2022, from…
Northern Iowa man stopped by police and caught with meth
KOSSUTH COUNTY – A Northern Iowa man was stopped by police and caught with meth. On Monday, July 25, 2022, at 07:49 AM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic…
Armed Waterloo drug dealer sent to prison for over 3 years
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man who was found with a Taurus 709 slim 9x19mm caliber pistol and marijuana in his car was sentenced July 26, 2022, to more than three years…
NIACC’s Valdez signs with Northern Illinois
DeKALB, Ill. – NIACC’s Jose Valdez has signed a national letter of intent to wrestle next season at Northern Illinois University, a NCAA Division I school that competes in the Mid-American Conference….
Awesome Pet Items That All Pet Shop Businesses Should Be Offering
These days many people see their pets as an extension or even members of their family. They are a face that is always happy to see you and can bring you joy…
DNR says thousands of carp dead from herpes and washed up on shores of Storm Lake
STORM LAKE – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) killed thousands of young common carp at Storm Lake. It’s the first time the virus has…
How Can AI Platforms Help Your Business Become More Successful?
If you’re like most business owners, you’re always looking for ways to improve your business and make it more successful. You may have heard about AI platforms and how they can help…
Illinois man arrested on terrorism charge after alleged threat to Iowa college, causing campus lockdown
DUBUQUE – An Illinois man was arrested this week on a terrorism charge after an alleged threat to an Iowa college, causing the campus to be locked down. On August 7, 2022,…
Man sent to prison for attempting to deal meth from California in Northern Iowa
SIOUX CITY – A man has been sent to prison for attempting to deal meth from California in Northern Iowa. Carmelo Valdez Romero, 35, from Sioux City, Iowa, was convicted of possession…
Sauna at Home: The Reasons Behind the Growing Demand
More and more people are investing in saunas for their homes. Why is this? What are the benefits of using a sauna at home? In this blog post, we will discuss the…
Teen loses control of UTV near Spirit Lake and strikes tree; passenger deceased
SPIRIT LAKE – A teen lost control of a UTV near Spirit Lake and struck a tree, killing a passenger. The Dickinson county sheriff’s office received a 911 call of a UTV…
OBIT: Helene Ethel Bachellor
Helene Ethel Bachellor, 85, died Sunday August 7, 2022 at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18th, 2022…
Donald Trump’s compound searched by FBI
MARALOGO, FLORIDA – Donald Trump’s compound was searched by the FBI on Monday. Reportedly, as many as 100 agents descended upon the 45th President’s compound. A federal judge would be required to…
Homeless man battles Iowa cops, takes officer’s taser, lives to tell about it
BURLINGTON – A homeless man battled Iowa cops, took an officer’s taser, and remarkably lived to tell about it. On Sunday August 7, 2022 at 8:45 PM, officers from the Burlington Police…
Kim Reynolds announces $16M in third round of Destination Iowa funding provided by Democrats for quality of life and tourism
DES MOINES – Kim Reynolds is spending millions more of funding provided by Democrats that she vehemently opposed to make Iowa a better place. Today, Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development…
OBIT: Corine Sudderberg
Corine Sudderberg, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls. A celebration of Life will be held 12:00 pm Friday, August 12, 2022…
OBIT: Elva May Magnuson
Elva May Magnuson, 80, of Mason City, IA, passed away August 2, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A memorial service will be held 10:30AM Saturday, August 13th,…
OBIT: Gene Halfman
Gene Paul Halfman passed away August 6, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice at the age of 95. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, August 10,…
OBIT: Jeffrey Alan Tiedt
Jeffrey Alan Tiedt, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 4, 2022, in his Clear Lake, IA, home. Family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date. Jeff was born…
Armed Waterloo drug dealer sent to prison for 5 years
CEDAR RAPIDS – An armed Waterloo drug dealer was sent to prison for 5 years. Jeremy Jay Smith, age 33, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the sentence after a March 15, 2022, jury…
Mason City police nab suspect after southside convenience store robbed
MASON CITY – Mason City police nabbed a suspect after a southside convenience store was robbed. On Sunday, August 7th, 2022, Mason City police officers responded to a robbery at Yes Way…
Stomping Out Childhood Cancer to hold benefit in Mason City on Sept. 10
MASON CITY – Stomping Out Childhood Cancer will hold a benefit in Mason City on Sept. 10. Stomping Out Childhood Cancer is a local board that provides funds for local cancer families…
OBIT: Lucille Julia Hultman
Lucille Julia Hultman. 100, of Osage passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2022, at…
OBIT: Regina Maria Nack
Regina “Gina” Nack, age 59, of Grafton, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at…
Authorities rescue 5 people and 3 dogs stranded after camping mishap on Wapsipinicon River in Northern Iowa
BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA – Authorities rescued 5 people and 3 dogs stranded after a camping mishap on the Wapsipinicon River in Northern Iowa. On Sunday, August 7, 2022 at approximately 7:45 am,…
Waterloo police nab juvenile with gun after he fires single shot
WATERLOO – Waterloo police nabbed a juvenile with a gun after he fired a single shot. On August 6th, 2022 at 7:22 PM, officers with the Waterloo police department responded to the…
How To Choose a Career Path? Follow These Super Useful Guidelines
Deciding a career path is tough no matter what stage of life you are at. If you’re a student making this decision or a professional who wants to shift to a different…
7 Helpful Tips On How To Start A Successful E-Commerce Business
Are you thinking about starting an e-commerce business? If so, you’re not alone. Starting an e-commerce business can be a daunting task. There are so many things to think about – from…
Two Iowans arrested for murder of Northern Iowa woman
BENTON COUNTY – Two Iowans have been arrested for the murder of a Northern Iowa woman. On Friday, July 15, 2022, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check at…
OBIT: Margaret J. Morris
Margaret J. Morris, 101 years, 4 months, 15 days, passed away July 30, 2022, at the Davenport Lutheran Home. Margaret was born March 15, 1921, the daughter of Jim and Glee (Nichols)…
OBIT: Ronald “Ron” Gergen
Ronald “Ron” Gergen, 76, of Clear Lake, formerly Charles City, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A funeral service for Ron Gergen will…