MASON CITY – Colorful Foundations! is the theme of the 39th annual Youth Art Month Exhibition at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, Mason City. The display opens on Friday, March 3.
Month: February 2023
OBIT: Scott Schwager
Scott Schwager passed away on February 21, 2023 at Aspire Nursing Home in Estherville at the age of 65 years.
Three anti-LGBTQ bills under debate in Iowa Legislature, advocacy group says
DES MOINES — Three bills that will impact the rights of Iowa’s LGBTQ community are being debated currently in the Iowa Legislature, a non-profit group says.
Women’s College Tennis: #4 Iowa State beats #40 Iowa, 4-0
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa women’s tennis team, ranked #40 nationally, was defeated by #4 Iowa State, 4-0, on Friday at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex.
OBIT: James “J.L” Miller
James “J.L.” Miller, age 75 of Cylinder, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home.
Rep. Henry Stone of Forest City says new education bill “gives schools more flexibility,” meets with candidate Ramaswamy
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:
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, age 37 and promoting “Nationalism,” addresses GOP legislators in Iowa capitol
DES MOINES – A very young Republican candidate for U.S. President, Vivek Ramaswamy, went to the Iowa state capitol Friday and gave a talk to his eagerly-listening GOP counterparts there, espousing his “Donald Trump 2.0” values.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes fall to Bearcats, 6-0
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS – The University of Iowa baseball team was defeated by Sam Houston, 6-0, on Friday night at Dell Diamond in the Round Rock Classic.
OBIT: Lamar Douglas Anderson
Lamar Douglas Anderson, 53, of Mason City, Iowa; passed away February 21, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
OBIT: Barbara Jean Ames
Barbara Jean Ames, 89, died peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, Mason City, IA.
Women’s College Basketball: #20 Iowa State looks for victory over TCO tonight in breast cancer awareness home game
AMES – No. 20 Iowa State will look to get back into the win column on Saturday when the Cyclones host TCU at 5 p.m. inside Hilton Coliseum. Saturday’s contest will serve as Iowa State’s Play4Kay game for breast cancer awareness. ISU is coming off a 73-68 setback at Oklahoma State on Wednesday.
OBIT: Marlys (Mrs. Dwight) Pogemiller
Marlys (Mrs. Dwight) Pogemiller, 96, a resident of 11th Street Chautauqua in Charles City died Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
Chicago man charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting Iowan dead
DUBUQUE – A Chicago man is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting an Iowan dead.
OBIT: Charlotte Wehrspann
Charlotte Wehrspann, age 94 of Ottosen, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Algona Manor in Algona.
Waterloo mother arrested after baby drinks and doused in Drano cleaner, suffers severe burns
WATERLOO – A Waterloo mother was arrested after her baby ingested and was doused in Drano cleaner, suffering severe burns and life-flighted to a hospital.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI drops road game at Belmont, 82-77
NASHVILLE – The Panthers fourth quarter comeback fell just short in their 82-77 loss against the Belmont Bruins.
Northern Iowa man busted in regional police investigation into meth dealing
SPIRIT LAKE – Regional police departments worked together to place an alleged meth dealer behind bars.
Iowa couple pledges $750,000 to UNI-Dome renovation
Kevin Hemmen and his wife Deb – both longtime Dike, Iowa residents – have pledged $750,000 to ensure the UNI-Dome remains a vibrant facility for the community for the next 50 years. Their gift is a part of the university’s Our Tomorrow capital campaign.
Forest City and Mason City join state program to improve water quality through farming
The agreements allow the cities to invest in farming practices in the Winnebago River watershed, such as planting cover crops to improve water quality and reduce the risk of flooding.
OBIT: JoAnn Marie Harken
JoAnn M. Harken, 81, of Holland, IA, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, IA.
City of Mason City expense report – February 23, 2023
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by the city of Mason City for the period ending on February 23, 2023:
Responsible Ways to Consume CBD Products: What You Need to Know
Research into CBD products has shown that they have had many benefits in people’s lives including reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and reducing inflammation.
OBIT: Thomas J. Friend
Tom worked many summers with his dad and became a Master Electrician. He owned and operated Friend Electric Inc. in Iowa Falls, Iowa for over thirty-five years.
OBIT: Thomas G. Capesius
Thomas G. Capesius died Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Mercy One Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City at the age of 75.
OBIT: Vivian R. Rasmussen
Vivian Rasmussen, age 90, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, neighbor, and friend, passed away peacefully in Clear Lake on Monday, February 20th, 2023.
OBIT: Jean Annette Beland
Jean Annette Werner Beland of Stacyville, Iowa passed away on February 20, 2023, at her home at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.
OBIT: Richard “Buck” Dean Aarback
Richard “Buck” Dean Aarback, 87, of Kensett, IA, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City, IA.
Iowa State Athletic Department announces 2023 Hall of Fame Class
AMES – The Iowa State Letterwinners Club unveiled the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2023 on Wednesday. Five former Cyclone coaches and stars will be inducted into the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday Sept. 22 in a ceremony at the Sukup End Zone Club in Ames.
Gov. Reynolds statement on government realignment bill passing the Iowa Senate State Government Committee
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds released the following statement in response to her Government Realignment bill passing the Iowa Senate State Government Committee:
Waterloo man arrested after investigation into shooting incident
WATERLOO – Police conducted an investigation into a Waterloo shooting incident, obtained a warrant, and tracked down their suspect.
OBIT: Delrose Ann Rosenberg
Delrose Ann (Hermanson) Rosenberg, 91, of Mason City, IA, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023 after a brief stay at the IOOF Home and Community Therapy Center in Mason City.
OBIT: Linda Lagoni
Linda Karen (Haugen) Lagoni of St. Ansgar, Iowa passed away on February 18, 2023 at Mitchell County Hospital in Osage, Iowa.
College Baseball: Iowa picked third in BIG 10, 3 Hawkeyes on preseason honors list
The Hawkeyes were selected to finish third in the preseason coaches’ poll.
ISU Athletics moving forward with multi-million dollar plans to enhance Scheman Building
AMES – The Iowa State Athletics Department has received permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to develop comprehensive plans for a purposed $10-$12 million renovation of the Iowa State Center’s Scheman Building during its meeting Wednesday in Urbandale.
OBIT: Donovan Eugene Dahlby
Donovan Eugene Dahlby, 87, of Northwood, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at MercyOne Hospice North Iowa.
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for February 21, 2023
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on February 21, 2023: Download the PDF file .
OBIT: Roselyn Christensen
Roselyn Christensen, age 92, of Gilmore City passed away on February 19, 2023 at the Humboldt Wellness and Rehabilitation.
Iowa child arrested after terrorism threat at school
TABOR, IOWA – An Iowa child was arrested after a terrorism threat at a school.
College Basketball: Hawkeyes butchered by Badgers, beaten 64-52
MADISON, WISCONSIN – Iowa kept the game close but after many lead changes, came up short to Wisconsin Wednesday night, losing to the Badgers 64-52.
Northern Iowa man hurt in two-car crash outside Mason City
RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Northern Iowa man was hurt in a two-car crash outside Mason City Wednesday afternoon.