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DUBUQUE – An elderly Iowa driver struck and killed a woman in a parking ramp. On January 21, 2022, at approximately 11:48 AM, Dubuque Police and Fire Departments responded to the entrance
MASON CITY – Mason City police have arrested a man again for loud noises and disorderly conduct. Back in September of 2020, Mason City police investigating “loud booms” conducted a search warrant
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Croix Hospice Sheryl Jean Jones, daughter of Edward and Marjorie (White) Timmons, was born in Estherville, Iowa, on November 25, 1943. She
COLUMBUS, OH – The University of Iowa wrestling team defeated No. 6 Ohio State, 21-12, on Friday night at the Covelli Center. The Hawkeyes won six-of-10 matches and got bonus-point wins from
Would it be fair to let students take exams after being allowed to memorize the answers? In Iowa, that’s a legitimate question, because of the innate advantages transgendered athletes hold over their
SIOUX CITY – A Northern Iowa drug user who illegally possessed explosive devices and guns was sentenced January 19, 2022, to 5 years in federal prison. Darrell H. Sorey, age 37, from
Randi Lee Thomas, 68, of Mason City, passed away, Sunday, January 16, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 20,
Gordon Clair Vajgert, age 76 of Mason City, Iowa succumbed to Covid on Friday, January 14, 2022. Son of Donald (NMN) Vajgert and Grace Avonelle Lee (Delger). Gordon served as a Corporal
ATLANTA, GA – A Texas man was arrested today in Travis County, Texas, for allegedly sending threatening election-related communications to government officials on Jan. 5, 2021. Chad Stark, 54, of Leander, was
COLUMBUS, OH – Iowa won its 29th straight dual, beating Ohio State 21-12 in a Big Ten Conference road matchup. Iowa has won 28 straight conference duals, its longest streak since winning
DES MOINES – The UNI women’s basketball team wasn’t able to overcome a slow first quarter as their winning streak came to an end against in-state rival Drake tonight in Des Moines.
Denise Elizabeth (Ekren) Ehrig was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. As the daughter of Dennis and Janet (Young) Ekren, she was born on November 5, 1963 in Charles City, Iowa.
Mary E. Montgomery, 81, of Mason City and formerly of Northwood, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A private memorial service will
Danny Crawford, 75, of Charles City, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 15, 2022. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at
Danny Bean, Jr., 55, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A visitation for Danny Bean, Jr. will be held at Hauser
Wendell Fortner, age 95 of Humboldt, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt. Private Family Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2022.
Patricia Watson, age 88, of Algona passed away on January 11, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society in Algona. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish-
MINNEAPOLIS – Iowa dominated Minnesota Thursday night in a Big Ten Conference road game. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Minnesota, 105-49, inside Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota – the largest margin of victory
Fleas are not just a pesky nuisance but also cause health problems for pets and people. They affect the well-being of the home’s occupants. Although you can wage war by yourself, it’s
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iowa Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson this week gleefully took credit for President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill after voting “NO” and calling it socialism and is now the butt of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate failed to pass federal voting-rights legislation Wednesday night as Democrats Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) and Joe Manchin (WV) sided with Republicans to keep a filibuster intact and
JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA – Following years of work on the land to reduce the amount of sediment and nutrients reaching Farmers Creek in Jackson County, the stream is a candidate for delisting
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Corwith. Burial will take place in Corwith Cemetery. Visitation will be held
CEDAR RAPIDS – A former business owner who withheld federal taxes from his employees’ paychecks but did not forward the money withheld to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) was sentenced today to
WEST DES MOINES – Two people were found dead in a West Des Moines home and police are calling it a murder-suicide. On Wednesday, January 19th, at 10:07am, Officers with the West
Raleigh King, 78, of Mason City, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Trinity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Joe Biden held a nearly 2-hour press conference Wednesday evening. JANUARY 19, 2022 East Room 4:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, folks. Thanks for being here. Well, good
DES MOINES – State Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City is working with the other members of the Iowa Legislature to address one of the biggest problems facing Iowa: the state’s workforce
AMES – A shorthanded 7th-ranked Iowa State women’s basketball team (16-2, 5-1 Big 12) dropped its first Big 12 contest of the season to No. 15 Texas (13-3, 3-2 Big 12), 66-48.
Gerald Beisch, age 78 of Algona, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his home. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Lentz Funeral Home
DES MOINES – The Iowa Supreme Court has made mediation mandatory in all family law cases with an attorney involved. According to a statement released today by the Iowa Supreme Court: “In
Kelly Leslie, 49, of Worthington, Ohio passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 after a courageous 20 year battle with breast cancer at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Funeral Services will be
Yannick Mangubu, 30, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Marshalltown Medical Center in Marshalltown, Iowa. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022,
TOLEDO, IOWA – A grand jury conducted an investigation and declined to bring charges after an Iowa officer shot a man dead last year. On October 28, 2021, at approximately 7:27 PM,
Linda Cross, 71, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City surrounded by her family. A celebration of Linda’s life will be
MASON CITY – Crystal Bell and Mary Jo Vrba have joined the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Alumni Advisory Board. Crystal Bell ‘75 of Mason City, graduated from NIACC with an
VALPARAISO, IN – UNI men’s basketball forced overtime but was unable to extend the game on the final shot as the Panthers fell to Valparaiso 83-80 on Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Iowa dropped a Big Ten road contest tonight at Rutgers, 48-46. Tonight’s setback was just Iowa’s second in eight games, dating back to Dec. 18, 2021. The last three
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who sexually exploited two girls and committed child pornography offenses was sentenced on January 18, 2022, to 140 years in federal prison. Nathan Nosley, age 30,
Therese Marie Cohrs was born on September 17, 1955 in Estherville, Iowa to Albert “Gene” & Mary (Moran) Sweely. She passed away on January 8, 2022 at Avera Holy Family Hospital in