MASON CITY – Mason City police arrested a suspect after a shooting left a male riddled with bullet wounds. Mason City police officers responded to a report of gunfire in the area…
Month: September 2022
Iowa Department of Corrections reduces recidivism rate for second consecutive year
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC) reports that the three-year recidivism rate for FY2022 is 37.0%; or 1.7% lower than the recidivism rate observed in FY2021.
OBIT: LaVonne A. Jones
LaVonne A. Jones, 83, passed away September 1, 2022, at Mercy One Medical Center North Iowa with a daughter by her side. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Major…
Police seek clues after man shot in Fort Dodge and flown to hospital
FORT DODGE – Police are seeking clues after a man was shot in Fort Dodge and flown to a hospital.
Why It’s Important To Have A Capable, Well-Trained HR Team
If you are the proud owner of a company, large or small, you will need to have a competent and able human resources (HR) team to keep worker-employee relations running smoothly. HR…
OBIT: Dawn Renee Dean
Dawn Renee Dean passed away on August 31st, 2022 in Mason City Iowa. Dawn Renee was born on September 8th, 1957 in Mason City, Iowa to Fred & Mary (Coyier) Dean. She…
OBIT: Donald Emery Baker
Donald Emery Baker, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 2, 2022, at Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City, IA. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday,…
Fresh Air And The Right Temperature Make Your Home Even More Cosy
Furniture’s not the only thing that can make a home cozy. For a start, you’ll need to make sure the air’s fresh and the temperature’s just right. This way, you can relax…
College Football: Iowa State defeats Southeast Missouri, 42-10
AMES – The Iowa State Cyclones defeated Southeast Missouri, 42-10, on Saturday at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium in the season opener. Iowa State led 21-10 at halftime. IowaState’s new…
College Football: Iowa’s offense totally non-existent in 7-3 win over SDSU
IOWA CITY – Iowa defeated South Dakota State, 7-3, on Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
College Football: UNI thumped by Air Force, 48-17
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Logan Wolf and Sergio Morancy both recorded their second career touchdowns with UNI, but United States Air Force would get the season opener win, 48-17. Air Force remained…
Iowa methamphetamine dealer sentenced to over a decade in federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced on August 30, 2022, to more than eleven years in federal prison. Jonathan Roy Wright, age 43, from Marion, Iowa,…
Waterloo couple arrested for insurance fraud
DES MOINES – Following an investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau, a Waterloo man and woman have been charged with insurance fraud.
Accused child molester fleeing Nevada caught in Fort Dodge
FORT DODGE – An accused child molester fleeing Nevada was caught this week in Fort Dodge.
OBIT: Shirley A. Eibey
Shirley A. Eibey, 93, of Clear Lake, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, September 6,…
Woman shot with arrow in Mason City; man arrested for attempted murder
MASON CITY – A woman was shot with an arrow in Mason City, and police say a man has been arrested for attempted murder.
Mason City man charged with arson after rash of fires Thursday night
MASON CITY – A Mason City man is charged with arson after a rash of fires Thursday night.
OBIT: Ann Rochelle Wolfe
Ann Wolfe, 69, of St. Joseph passed away August 30, 2022. Services are pending at this time. Ann Rochelle, daughter of Daniel and Carol (Cran) Fish, was born March 22, 1953, in…
Gov. Reynolds announces appointments to Iowa’s boards & commissions
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.
Wisconsin man brought back to Iowa to face child exploitation charges in Ames
AMES – A joint investigation stemming from a virtual tip about the exploitation of minors has resulted in an arrest. In June 2021, Iowa State University Police were made aware of an…
OBIT: Richard “Dick” Francis Nettleton
Clear Lake- Richard “Dick” Nettleton 84, died Thursday, September 1, 2022, at his home. A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2022, with the family greeting friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m….
OBIT: Micheal Leroy Crosser
Micheal Leroy Crosser, 82, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. Memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until…
How To Improve Safety On Your Truck
Do you run a trucking company, or are you a truck driver? If so, then safety is likely one of your top priorities. Commercial trucks are a vital part of the American…
Northern Iowa police officer arrested after allegedly showing minor sexually-explicit images connected to crimes
CLARKSVILLE – A Northern Iowa police officer has been arrested after allegedly showing a minor sexually-explicit images connected to crimes. On March 4, 2022, a minor under the age of 18 reported…
Mason City’s vacant Shopko building a step closer to becoming a manufacturing plant
MASON CITY – EVCO Manufacturing has selected Mason City for a proposed manufacturing project, a local development agency announced today.
Mason City LSD dealer back to federal prison for more than a year for violating his supervised release conditions
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who had previously served a federal term of 235 months’ imprisonment was sentenced to another term of 15 months’ imprisonment for violating conditions of his supervised release….
Todd Blodgett Opinion: Blue-Collar workers suffer; Biden dishes Dollar$ to decadent Deadbeats
Upon signing legislation which passed by 51-50, after Vice President Harris weighed in, President Biden authorized hiring 80,000+ new IRS agents. He then unilaterally erased $470 BILLION+ of student loan debt, owed…
Lime Creek Nature Center in Mason City to hold Fall Festival Celebration
MASON CITY – The Lime Creek Nature Center and Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board are hosting their annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 11 at the nature center.
College Football: No. 21 UNI opens 2022 season with Air Force
CEDAR FALLS – UNI football opens the 2022 season loaded with preseason All-Americans Matthew Cook, Spencer Cuvelier and Benny Sapp III.
OBIT: Steve Tjarks
Steve Tjarks, 72, of Ackley, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Grand JiVante in Ackley. A private family service will be held. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the…
OBIT: Carol Marie Asmus
Services are pending for Carol Asmus of Mankato, Minnesota, formerly of Rake, Iowa. Carol Marie (Grossbach) Asmus (age 85) died peacefully in Mankato, MN on August 29, 2022, surrounded by family. She…
OBIT: Jerald “Jerry” Henderson
Jerald “Jerry” Henderson, age 79, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home in Ridgeway, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 2, 2022 at…