MASON CITY – James T. “Jim” Johnson, a Mason City native and 1962 graduate of Mason City Junior College, NIACC’s predecessor, will be honored for his accomplishments with the Outstanding Alumnus award at the Pathways to Success Program in April.
Month: December 2022
Feds announce seizure of record number of guns at airport security checkpoints in 2022
WASHINGTON — Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have intercepted a record number of firearms brought by passengers to airport security checkpoints in 2022. As of December 16, TSA has stopped 6,301 firearms; more…
College Football: Iowa Hawkeyes reveal 2023 recruiting class as they prepare for Music City Bowl
IOWA CITY – The Iowa Hawkeyes football team revealed their 2023 recruiting class this week as they continue to prepare for the Music City Bowl against Kentucky. University of Iowa Football Media…
OBIT: Keith Williams
Keith Williams, 84, of Clear Lake and formerly of Colfax, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
OBIT: Kristine Carol “Kris” (Byers) Lara
Kristine Carol “Kris” (Byers) Lara, 51, of Mason City, IA, passed away December 20th, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Rockwell, IA.
Charles City man sent to prison for dealing meth and possessing firearms
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Charles City man who sold methamphetamine, possessed firearms, and manufactured homemade explosives was sentenced on December 21, 2022, to five years in federal prison.
Iowa man facing sentencing after exposing his private regions to victims
BOONE, IOWA – An Iowa man is facing sentencing after exposing his private regions to two victims.
OBIT: Florence “Flo” Beth Jensen
Flo died Monday, December 19, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, MN. She was 74.
OBIT: Ronald Peter Zeimet
Ronald Peter Zeimet, age 87 of Livermore, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022.
OBIT: Jeanetta L. Simpson
Jeanetta died Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona at the age of 80.
Love Your House? Try These Lifestyle Upgrades
Do you love your house but feel it could use a massive dose of special attention? In an era when it’s much wiser, from a financial standpoint, to stay in your current…
Green Vein Kratom Vs. Yellow Vein Kratom: How Are They Different?
Understanding Kratom Kratom powder originates from the coffee family’s kratom leaves (Mitragyna speciosa plant). The strain consists of three main varieties: “Red vein,” “white vein,” and “Green vein.” Kratom products from these…
UNI football announces signees to 2023 roster
CEDAR FALLS – UNI football has announced the signing of 21 student-athletes to the 2023 roster from early signing day on Wednesday.
College Football: Iowa State names Reid Kagy new strength and conditioning coach
AMES – Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell announced today that Reid Kagy will join the Cyclone staff as Director of Football Strength and Conditioning.
Women’s College Basketball: No. 13/11 Iowa defeatsDartmouth, 92-54
IOWA CITY – No. 13/11 Iowa defeated Dartmouth, 92-54, inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday afternoon.
College Basketball: UNI defeats St. Bonaventure to close non-conference slate, 62-52
CEDAR FALLS – Panther fans braved a heavy winter storm on Wednesday night as UNI controlled the pace of the game in a 62-52 win over St. Bonaventure to close out non-conference play at the McLeod Center.
OBIT: Mary A. Wood
Mary A. Wood, 97, of Garner passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at Concord Care Center in Garner.
OBIT: Dorothy Hook
Dorothy Andrea Hook, 92, of Charles City, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
College Basketball: Iowa stunned at home by lowly Eastern Illinois, 92-83
IOWA CITY – Maybe they should have let the weather call this game off, instead, Iowa took the floor and got beat by lowly 31-point underdog Eastern Illinois Wednesday afternoon at home, 92-83.
OBIT: Lucille Solberg
Lucille Solberg, 87, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage with her loving family by her side.
Top Facts to Know if Your Business Relies on Sending Mail by Post
If your business relies on sending mail by post, there are a few key facts you should be aware of. Postage rates can vary depending on the size and weight of the…
OBIT: Bernita Holthaus
Bernita Holthaus, age 92 of Dakota City, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the West Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.
OBIT: Carla Marie Bertelsen
Carla Marie Bertelsen, 73, of Mason City, IA, passed away December 19, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
Sex offender who lived in Iowa for more than a year without registering sentenced to federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who moved to Iowa from Texas and failed to comply with his requirement to register as a sex offender was sentenced on December 13, 2022, to more than two years in federal prison.
Former UNI football player, wife donate $1 million to UNI-Dome renovation
CEDAR FALLS – A member of the powerhouse early-1990s Panther football team has pledged a seven-figure gift to renew the UNI-Dome for the next generation.
US postal service to deploy over 66,000 electric vehicles by 2028
WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service announced that it expects to acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles. The vehicles purchased will begin to replace the Postal Service’s aging delivery fleet of over 220,000 vehicles.
OBIT: William C. Elbert
Bill died December 17, 2022, at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
OBIT: Leon K Doughty
Leon K Doughty was born in Eldora, Iowa to Linus and Myrtle (Kirkdorffer) Doughty on February 18, 1935.
OBIT: Madonna M. Heitland
Madonna Heitland 94, died Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Algona Manor Care Center in Algona.
OBIT: Leona Mae Schoning Ames
Leona Mae Schoning Ames, a beautiful soul inside and out, gained her angel wings on Thursday morning, December 15, 2022 and ascended into heaven. She had been living at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City for the past 3 ½ years under the tender loving care of the staff.
U.S. jail population increased while prison population decreased in 2021
WASHINGTON ― Federal statistics show that the number of persons held in local jails increased by 16% from 2020, while the number of persons in prison decreased 1%.
Five Tips on Starting Your Own Home Repair and Maintenance Business
Are you considering setting up your own home repair and maintenance business? Such businesses can potentially be very lucrative. After all, people always need home repairs and maintenance. However, if you want…
College Wrestling: UNI falls to No. 8 Wolfpack at Collegiate Duals, 27-12
NEW ORLEANS — UNI battled for every point, but came up short as the Panthers fell to No. 8 North Carolina State in the red pool championship round of the Collegiate Duals on Tuesday night by a score of 27-12.
College Wrestling: No. 6 Cyclones fall to No. 1 Penn State
NEW ORLEANS – No. 6 Iowa State (7-2, 1-0 Big 12) gave No. 1 Penn State (7-0, 0-0 Big Ten) a tough battle Tuesday evening in the Collegiate Wrestling Duals’ blue pool finals, but came up short, 22-12, against the Nittany Lions.
OBIT: Dean Bruflodt
Dean Bruflodt, 62, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at MercyOne in Waterloo, Iowa.
Feds order Wells Fargo to pay $3.7 billion for widespread mismanagement of auto loans, mortgages, and deposit accounts
Wells Fargo repeatedly misapplied loan payments, wrongfully foreclosed on homes and illegally repossessed vehicles, incorrectly assessed fees and interest, charged surprise overdraft fees, along with other illegal activity affecting over 16 million consumer accounts
College Basketball: Big performances help Iowa’s Filip Rebraca to B1G Player of the Week honor
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior Filip Rebraca has been named Big Ten Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. The announcement was made on Monday by the Big Ten Conference.
UNI wrestling upends Lock Haven, No. 3 Ohio State on opening day of Collegiate Duals
NEW ORLEANS – UNI opened the 2022-23 dual schedule with a bang on Monday as the Panthers scored a pair of victories at the Collegiate Duals in Louisiana, including a thrilling 19-13 upset of the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes.
Northern Iowa man arrested after police pursue and put his vehicle in ditch
KOSSUTH COUNTY – A Northern Iowa man was arrested after a police pursue and put his vehicle in a ditch.
OBIT: Darlene J. Fredrickson
Darlene Joyce Fredrickson, 83, of Mason City, IA, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at the Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls, IA.