Kathleen Anne Schwickerath Sullivan, 90 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 13, 2023, following a brief illness.
Month: January 2023
OBIT: Patricia “Patty” Ann Roof
Patricia “Patty” (Baker) Roof 60, of Mason City, Iowa, peacefully passed away at home on January 9th 2023.
Brave defender of Mohawk moniker Todd Blodgett ambushed by vindictive elected Mason City officials at local eatery
MASON CITY – Months ago, the local school board sent our beloved Mohawk mascot to that great hunting ground in the sky, but tensions over his banishment still simmer in town as two local elected officials ambushed an outspoken, brave supporter of the moniker at a local eatery.
Women’s College Basketball: No. 18 Iowa State downs Oklahoma State, 69-64
AMES – No. 18 Iowa State (12-4, 4-2 Big 12) sealed a 69-64 victory over Oklahoma State (13-5, 3-3 Big 12) Wednesday night, an emotional night for Iowa State with head coach Bill Fennelly missing the game for personal reasons.
Women’s JUCO Basketball: NIACC women fall to Iowa Lakes, 53-48
MASON CITY – The NIACC women’s basketball team dropped a 53-48 decision to Iowa Lakes Wednesday night in the NIACC gym.
OBIT: Nancy Sherrill Ingham
Nancy Sherrill (Nelson) Ingham, 85, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Hancock County Health Systems, Britt, Iowa.
OBIT: Merri A Matteson
Merri A. (Edgar) Matteson, 74, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Friday (Jan. 13, 2023) at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice after several months of declining health.
Rep. Henry Stone of Forest City “honored” to be new Majority Whip in Iowa Legislature
The following is a legislative update from Republican Representative Henry Stone of Forest City, representing portions of Emmet, Kossuth and Winnebago counties in Iowa House District 7:
Iowa ranks first in high school equivalency passing rates, officials say
DES MOINES – Iowa has once again earned the top spot nationally for passing rates on the high school equivalency exam known as HiSET.
Northern Iowa man faces years in prison after guilty plea to possessing child porn
SIOUX CITY – A Northern Iowa man faces years in prison after a guilty plea to possessing and sharing child porn.
JUCO Track & Field: NIACC’s Steene sets NIACC high jump record, earns ICCAC athlete of week honor
MASON CITY – NIACC freshman Fabian Steene set a NIACC high jump record and was selected as the ICCAC men’s track and field athlete of the week for the week of Jan. 9-15.
Iowa nurse sent to prison for stealing pain medication from elderly nursing home resident in Waterloo
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa nurse who stole pain medication from an elderly nursing home resident in Waterloo was sentenced on January 4, 2022, to federal prison.
Armed illegal alien from Guatemala living in Iowa sent to prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – An armed Guatemalan illegal alien living in Iowa who possessed a firearm was sentenced to ten months in federal prison.
OBIT: Thomas A. Duregger
Thomas Andrew Duregger, 67, of Garner passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023, at Concord Care Center, with his wife of 46 years by his side.
Brutal New Hampton kidnapper dies in prison
IOWA CITY – A brutal New Hampton kidnapper died in prison, corrections officials say. Rick Anthony Brandes was pronounced dead due to natural causes at approximately 8:10 AM on Sunday, January 8,…
How Has Iowa Prospect Keegan Murray’s First Season in the NBA Panned Out so Far?
Keegan Murray was one of the hottest prospects in basketball prior to the last NBA draft, and this was reflected when he earned the fourth pick ahead of the 2022-23 season. He…
Woman shot in head, boyfriend fatally shoots himself, in Des Moines suburb
WEST DES MOINES – A woman was shot in the head and her attacking boyfriend fatally shot himself, in a Des Moines suburb Monday afternoon.
MacNider Museum in Mason City to offer Rockin’ Art of the 50’s and 60’s tour on Feb. 3
MASON CITY – The Charles H. MacNider Museum is offering a free, “Rockin’ Art of the 50’s and 60’s” guided tour on Friday, February 3, 2023, in conjunction with the Surf Ballroom’s Winter Dance Party.
College Basketball: No. 12 Iowa State beats No. 7 Texas, 78-67
AMES – No. 12 Iowa State (14-3, 5-1 Big 12) remained unbeaten at home with another victory over a nationally-ranked team, knocking off No. 7 Texas (15-3, 4-2 Big 12), 78-67 Tuesday night in Hilton Coliseum.
OBIT: Gerald “Jerry” Kollman
Gerald “Jerry” Kollman, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023.
OBIT: David Fevold
David Fevold, age 86 of Humboldt, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
College Football: Iowa State fills strength and conditioning coaches and staff
AMES – Iowa State has completed its football strength and conditioning staff, which will be under the guidance of director of football strength and conditioning Reid Kagy.
Northern Iowa woman charged with drunk driving, child endangerment, possession of meth and marijuana
BUCHANAN COUNTY – A Northern Iowa woman has been charged with drunk driving, child endangerment, possession of meth and marijuana following a traffic stop.
Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints investigator after classified documents found in President Joe Biden’s home and office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed an investigator after classified documents were found in President Joe Biden’s home and office.
OBIT: Sharon K. Ferguson
Sharon K. Ferguson, the daughter of Floyd and Stella (Schreiber) Miller was born on January 11, 1945, in Mason City, Iowa. She died Monday, January 9, 2023, at her home in Estherville at the age of 77 years.
Cops nab suspect after two people shot at Waterloo strip club
WATERLOO – Cops nabbed a suspect after two people were shot at a Waterloo strip club.
JUCO Basketball: Helming, Tucker lead NIACC past Luther JV, 83-77
MASON CITY – For the second straight game, Chett Helming and Myles Tucker both scored at least 20 points each to lead the NIACC men’s basketball team to victory.
Northwood truck driver involved in fatal head-on crash on Iowa Interstate
CEDAR COUNTY – A Northwood truck driver was involved in a fatal head-on crash on an Iowa Interstate highway in which a wrong-way female driver lost her life.
Suspect arrested after shooting in Iowa City’s popular downtown area
IOWA CITY – A suspect has been arrested after firing a gun in Iowa City’s popular downtown area.
Iowa Republican office holder’s wife arrested by feds on 52 counts of voter fraud
SIOUX CITY – An Iowa woman and wife of an elected Republican officer holder was arrested in Sioux City for her role in an alleged voter fraud scheme during the Iowa 2020 primary and general elections.
OBIT: Marcetta Perry
Marcetta Perry, or “Cetta” as she was called by many, passed away at the Evan’s Memorial Home on January 11, 2023, one month shy of her 101st birthday.
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Women’sCollege Basketball: UNI overcomes second half press in win against Evansville, 73-68
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The UNI women’s basketball team is back on a Missouri Valley Conference win streak after a 73-68 win over the Evansville Purple Aces.
OBIT: Norma M. Casperson
Norma M. (Freie) DeBour Casperson, 96, of Latimer, passed away January 9, 2023.
College Basketball: Iowa beats Maryland, 81-67
IOWA CITY – A career-high scoring day by guard Tony Perkins helped Iowa handle Maryland Sunday night at home in a Big 10 Conference game, 81-67.
OBIT: Phyllis J. Wirtz
Phyllis J. Wirtz, 91, of Hampton passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton, where she lived for the past seven years.
OBIT: David A. Stucky
David A. Stucky, 75, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.
Women’s College Basketball: No. 15 Iowa State defeated at Texas, 68-53
AUSTIN, Texas – No. 15 Iowa State (11-4, 3-2 Big 12) fell to Texas (13-5, 4-1 Big 12) Sunday evening by a score of 68-53. Ashley Joens added another school record to her name while putting up her seventh 20-point game of the season.
Iowa woman allegedly vandalized jail cell, then attacked officer causing serious injuries
WEST UNION, IOWA – An Iowa woman allegedly vandalized her jail cell, then attacked a responding officer causing serious injuries.
Missing New Hampton man tragically found dead; suspect in custody
ELMA, IOWA – A New Hampton man missing for months has tragically been found dead, and police have a suspect in custody.