Did you know that the average household spends thousands of dollars every year on transportation costs? In this blog post, we will discuss ways that you can reduce your fuel consumption and…
Month: September 2022
If You’ve Ever Wanted To Start A Garden Here Are Some Proven Tips
If you’ve ever wanted to start a garden, now is the time! Gardening can be a fun and rewarding hobby, and it’s a great way to get some fresh air and exercise….
7 Types Of Flowers That Look Lovely Indoors
If you’re looking for some indoor flowers that will add a touch of beauty to your home, you’ve come to the right place. This blog post will discuss seven types of flowers…
UNI football opens home season with Sacramento State on Hall of Fame weekend
CEDAR FALLS – UNI football opens its home season on Hall of Fame weekend with its first top-10 opponent in Sacramento State. UNI will be inducting the Hall of Fame Class of 2022,…
OBIT: Tyrone Lee Green
Tyrone Lee Green, 55, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, in his Cedar Rapids home. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel,…
OBIT: Cecilia Ann Medlin
Cecilia Ann Medlin, 70, of Nora Springs, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A celebration of life gathering will be…
OBIT: Agnes Bertina Anderson
Agnes “Aggie” Bertina Anderson, 95, of Northwood, IA, passed away September 12, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am, Friday September 16, 2022, at…
Feds warn of rapid growth, pitfalls of “buy now, pay later” lending
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a report offering key insights on the Buy Now, Pay Later industry. The report, Buy Now, Pay Later: Market trends and consumer…
OBIT: Carolyn L. Kalvig
Carolyn L. Kalvig, 81 of Northwood passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 19th 2022…
OBIT: Penny J. Anderson
Priscilla (Penny) Binns Anderson, 95, formerly of Mason City, IA, died Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living Center in Mankato. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m….
College Football: Iowa’s Ferentz sticking with QB Petras despite vanished offense
IOWA CITY – Iowa has virtually no offense and is no real threat at all to move the ball against any defense, but head coach Kirk Ferentz will not be making a…
NIACC Board of Directors to meet September 15, 2022
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet September 15, 2022.
OBIT: Patricia A. Arispe
Patricia Ann Arispe, 86, of Mason City, IA, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center-North Iowa. Her family will schedule a celebration of her life in the near future….
Former Globe Gazette headquarters to be turned into 15-bed shelter for those suffering from acute mental illnesses
MASON CITY – The former Globe Gazette headquarters in downtown Mason City will be turned into 15-bed shelter for those suffering from acute mental illnesses, according to state documents. North Iowa Transition…
Kim Reynolds to spend $40 million in money from President Biden and Democrats that she opposed for needy Iowans
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds said she would spend $40 million in money from President Biden and Democrats that she opposed for needy Iowans. Reynolds announced $40 million in grant…
California man who tried to take five pounds of methamphetamine on a plane to Iowa pleads guilty
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who was arrested in Los Angeles while trying to transport five pounds of methamphetamine to Iowa pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Kiyonte Levell…
How To Get Creative With The Clothes You Wear
How is it that clothes give us a sense of identity? It’s interesting to think about how our clothing choices can affect the way we are perceived by others, and how they…
Mason City voters approve renewal of local options sales tax
MASON CITY – Mason City voters authorized the imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Mason City after a special election held Tuesday. The tax will continue…
OBIT: Elodia Marie Sullivan
Elodia Marie Sullivan, 95, of Mason City, IA died on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022 at…
OBIT: John Erbe
John Harvey “Flaps” Erbe, 64, of rural Ridgeway passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 7, 2022. John was born on August 19, 1958 to Dale & Geneva (Adams) Erbe in…
Helpful Things That Will Ease Your Life When The Baby Comes
A new baby’s arrival is one of the most wonderful moments in a parent’s life. However, it can also be very challenging – especially during the early days and weeks. There are…
Useful Legal Tips for Businesses on Payment Dispute Cases
When it comes to business-to-business payments, there is always a particular risk associated with the transaction. This is especially true if the payment is for a large sum. In some cases, disputes…
OBIT: Howard Hof
Harold Howard Hof was born September 15, 1936 in Waterloo, IA, the son of Harold Hauser and Ethel Evangeline (Johnson) Hof. He went to live with the Lord Jesus on September 11,…
OBIT: Joan Deardeuff
Joan Deardeuff, 87, formerly of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the Sheffield Care Center. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 10:30…
Is Money Essential When Proposing to the Woman You Love?
When you’re in love, it’s natural to want to do everything you can to make your partner happy. And for many men, that means proposing with a ring that’s as big and…
College Football: Iowa’s Van Ness named B1G Special Teams Player of the Week
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa sophomore defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness has been named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week following Iowa’s 10-7 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series loss to…
OBIT: Roger Wayne Wilcke
Roger Wayne Wilcke, 79, of Clear Lake, IA, passed away September 10th, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from…
UNI basketball fans treated to Main Street Madness Sept. 29
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to take to the streets of Cedar Falls Sept. 29 for Main Street Madness. The free event is a one-of-a-kind…
College Football: Iowa State’s Reeder named Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week
AMES – Iowa State linebacker Colby Reeder has been named the Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the week, along with Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel, the league office announced Monday. Reeder stuffed the stat…
Water advisory set for Cheslea Creek and Black Pit in Mason City
MASON CITY – Officials have set a water advisory for Cheslea Creek and Black Pit in Mason City.
OBIT: Kathleen “Kathy” Ebert
Kathleen “Kathy” Ebert, 70, of Charles City, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A funeral service will be held at 11:00…
NIACC Pappajohn Center to host free coding workshop on September 24
MASON CITY — The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will host a free DeltaV Code 101 workshop on September 24, 2022 at NIACC from 9am-5pm. Code 101 is a free workshop where…
Campus Ink, Iowa State announce name-image-likeness (NIL) licensee partnership
CHICAGO – Campus Ink has announced Iowa State as an official NIL licensee, providing Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) merchandising opportunities for all Cyclone student-athletes. The NIL Store powered by Campus Ink…
OBIT: Richard D. Proscovec
Richard “Rick” Proscovec, 70, of Mason City, IA, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13,…
College Football: UNI edged out by North Dakota in MVFC season opener, 29-27
CEDAR FALLS – Three Panthers had more than 100 yards of offense, but North Dakota was still able to edge out UNI football in the MVFC season opener, 29-27. Dom Williams had…
College Football: Iowa State downs Iowa, 10-7
IOWA CITY – Iowa State (2-0) defeated Iowa (1-1), 10-7, on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes attempted a game-tying field goal as time expired, but the kick hooked left, giving Iowa…
Iowa plastic surgeon agrees to pay $800,000 to resolve allegations of inappropriate billing and false claims
DES MOINES – Dr. Ronald Bergman and his medical practice, Bergman Cosmetic Surgery, P.C., of Des Moines, Iowa, have agreed to pay $800,000 to the United States and the State of Iowa…
Iowa man dead after ATV accident at wildlife area
OLIN, IOWA – An Iowa man is dead after an ATV accident at a wildlife area.
OBIT: Phyllis Banwart
Phyllis Banwart, age 92 of West Bend, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at…
OBIT: Alvin “Davy” Davidson
Alvin “Davy” Davidson, 93, of Charles City, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m….