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Month: September 2022
UNI men’s basketball announces 2022-23 MVC schedule
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) released its 2022-23 men’s basketball schedule on Thursday, the first 20-game conference schedule in the league’s 115-year history. UNI is slated to play 9…
OBIT: Dennis W. Chesney
Dennis W. Chesney, 81, of Mason City passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A visitation to celebrate his life will…
OBIT: Melvin Carl Sexton Sr.
Melvin Carl Sexton Sr., 79 of Mason City, IA died on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa. There are no funeral arrangements planned at this time. Melvin was born on…
Iowa woman sent to prison for distributing heroin and fentanyl near a college and a park
CEDAR RAPIDS – A woman who distributed heroin and fentanyl in Dubuque, Iowa, was sentenced today to 18 months in prison in federal court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nicole L. Jarvis, age…
College Football: Northern Iowa’s Woo Governor named MVFC Defensive Player of the Week
ST. LOUIS – UNI defensive back Woo Governor has been named the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league on Sunday. This is the…
OBIT: Ray L Randall
Ray Randall, 94, of Mason City, died Friday, September 23, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022,…
OBIT: Wilmer “Will” Hubka
Will Hubka, of Cresco, Iowa passed away at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, LaCrosse, WI on September 23, 2022. Wilmer George “Will” Hubka was born April 07, 1938 in Cresco, Iowa to Robert and…
OBIT: Patricia K Millard
Patricia K. Millard, 85, a native of Ventura, passed away August 28, 2022 at the Doak Walker House in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. A celebration of life memorial visitation will be held 9:30…
UNI football rolls to resounding win at Western Illinois, 52-17
MACOMB, Ill. – UNI’s defense came alive in the third quarter with a pair of Woo Governor interceptions returned for touchdowns as the Panthers earned their first victory of the season with…
Useful Leather Accessories Every Modern Man Needs To Have
Leather has been around for many years and it is an important staple within the fashion industry. Surely, it can be expensive, and you may think that it does not fit your…
College Football: Iowa defeats Rutgers, 27-10
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Iowa (3-1, 1-0) defeated Rutgers (3-1, 0-1), 27-10, on Saturday night at SHI Stadium. The Hawkeyes have won eight of its last 11 Big Ten openers. Iowa is now…
Finalists announced for NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala Awards
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is proud to announce the finalists for the 2022 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala awards.
How To Set Your Newly Opened Company On A Path To Success
Starting a new company can be an exciting and daunting task at the same time. There are so many things to do in order to get your new business off the ground,…
OBIT: Catherine Jollette Kirschbaum
Catherine “Cathy” Jollette Kirschbaum, 84, of Clear Lake, IA, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Monday,…
OBIT: Donita J. Spilman
Clear Lake-Donita Jeanne Spilman passed away September 19, 2022 at age 78 at her home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 22nd 2022, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial…
College Football: Iowa State defeated by Baylor, 31-24
AMES – Iowa State couldn’t overcome an aggressive Baylor team Saturday, losing at home 31-24. #17 Baylor opened the game with the ball and converted two 4th down plays along with penalties…
Schools in Minnesota victimized by hoax calls threatening shootings
AUSTIN, MN – Schools in Minnesota this past week were victimized by hoax calls threatening shootings.
Taiwanese Delegation signs agreements to purchase U.S. corn and soybeans valued at more than $2.6B
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa Corn Promotion Board, Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today hosted members of the Taiwan…
UNI women’s basketball announces 2022-23 MVC schedule
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) released its 2022-23 women’s basketball schedule on Friday morning. The Panthers begin the conference portion of their season on the road in Illinois while…
OBIT: Patty Helen Smith
Patty Helene Smith, 91, of Mason City, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am…
Iowa “Q-Anon” believer who stormed the U.S. Capital during January 6 riot found guilty of 7 felonies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An Iowa “Q-Anon” believer who stormed the U.S. Capital during the January 6 riot was found guilty of 7 felonies.
Staff assaulted at Iowa’s Anamosa State Penitentiary
ANAMOSA – A correctional officer was assaulted by an inmate at the Anamosa State Penitentiary (ASP) at approximately 7:30 p.m. Thursday night. The correctional officer was working in one of the facility’s…
Bloods gang member leaps from window in Fort Dodge house to evade cops, but is caught and arrested
FORT DODGE – A Bloods gang member leapt from a window in a Fort Dodge house to evade cops, but was caught and arrested, police say. On September 21, 2022, in coordination…
Museum Shop Highlights now open at MacNider Art Museum in Mason City
MASON CITY – The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum is presents the new exhibition, Museum Shop Highlights.
These Incredible Destinations Are All Must-Visits
There are some places in the world that are just so beautiful and awe-inspiring that you have to see them for yourself. If you’re looking for a list of incredible destinations that…
Why Is the Turkish Coastline So Magical And Exciting
Many people know of Turkey as a destination for sunny holidays by the beach, and rightly so. Turkey has some of the best beaches in the world. However, this coastline has so…
Sustained An Injury? These People Can Come To Your Aid
If you have sustained an injury, there are people who can come to your aid. Whether it’s a friend or family member, or a professional service, there are people who can help…
Cops bust alleged drug dealers in Oelwein
OELWEIN – Police exectued a search warrant in Oelwein and seized alleged drug dealers, cash, and their illegal goods.
Male teen arrested after alleged threat made to school in New Hampton
NEW HAMPTON – A male teen was arrested after an alleged threat was made to a school in New Hampton.
OBIT: George A. Nelson
Georgie A. Nelson, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa.
OBIT: Thomas M. Waggoner
Thomas M. Waggoner, 93, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his home.
What Are The Benefits Of Using Plastics In Production
Plastics are one of the most versatile materials in the world. They can be used for a variety of applications, and they offer many benefits that other materials cannot match. This article…
Minnesota man fires shots in Fort Dodge neighborhood, flees, then returns and is arrested
FORT DODGE – A Minnesota man fired shots in a Fort Dodge neighborhood, fled the scene, then returned then next day and was arrested. On Tuesday, September 20th at approximately 10:06 P.M….
OBIT: Colleen Gehling
A lifelong resident of Cresco, Iowa, Colleen Sue (Queel) Gehling was born on May 14, 1942
OBIT: Marvin W. Stroebel
Marvin Stroebel, 82, of Titonka died Wednesday at the Titonka Care Center.
OBIT: Shirley Ripley
Shirley Ann Ripley (Kreimeyer) of Charles City passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa, surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old.
OBIT: Robert “Bob” Carroll
Robert “Bob” Carroll, age 73 of Algona, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. lentzfuneralhome.com
OBIT: Ray V Hewitt
Ray V. Hewitt was born on August 5, 1933 to Olga (Nelson) and Charles Hewitt. He passed away on September 19, 2022 at Hospice of North Iowa. The third of four sons,…
Fort Dodge student and felon allegedly shot girl at huge juvenile party; cops investigate and nab suspect at high school
WEBSTER COUNTY – A Fort Dodge student and felon allegedly shot a girl at a huge juvenile party and cops investigated and nabbed the suspect at high school.