EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – Iowa’s 9-game winning streak over Northwestern came to a screeching halt tonight as the Wildcats humbled the Hawkeyes, 80-60.
Month: February 2023
College Wrestling: Spencer Lee pin propels #2 Iowa over #6 Cowboys on Senior Day, 28-7
IOWA CITY – Seniors Spencer Lee, Max Murin and Jacob Warner all posted Senior Day wins to lead the second-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team to a 28-7 victory over No. 6 Oklahoma State on Sunday afternoon in front of a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Two Iowans dead after Chevy rolls into ditch, strikes tree
GREENE COUNTY, IOWA – Two Iowans died after their Chevy rolled into a ditch, struck a tree, and ejected the occupants.
College Basketball: Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger named to coach of the year watch list while resurrecting Cyclone program
In his second season at the helm, Otzelberger has led the Cyclones to a Top 20 ranking for the second-straight year, as the Cyclones sit 17-8 overall on the year and are currently ranked No. 19 in the nation.
Savage Life Boys gang members from Iowa face prison time after swath of crimes
DAVENPORT, IA – A federal jury convicted Iowa gangsters who were involved or connected to a swath of crimes including racketeering and murder and face long prison sentences.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI scores 76-50 win over Bradley Braves
CEDAR FALLS – UNI picked up a big 76-50 win over the Bradley Braves Saturday night.
College Basketball: UNI defeats Missouri State, 69-66, for conference road victory
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI – Bowen Born joined UNI’s 1,000 career point club and helped ice the game away in the final minute as UNI snapped its 6-game skid on Saturday in a 69-66 win against the Missouri State Bears at Great Southern Bank Arena.
Michael James “Mike” Kellar
Mike was born October 6, 1972, in Mason City, IA, son of James (Wendy) Kellar and Jackie (Vince) Murphy. He graduated from North Central High School with the class of 1992.
OBIT: Maryln Johnson
Maryln Johnson, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home.
OBIT: Charles Becker
Charles Peter (Chuck) Becker, 76, of St. Joseph, Iowa, formerly of Webster City and Stratford, died February 16, 2023 at home with family after a courageous battle against myelofibrosis and kidney disease.
OBIT: Phyllis Ann Arthur
Phyllis Ann Arthur, 86, passed away on December 23, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City, IA.
OBIT: Richard “Dick” L Selvig
Richard “Dick” L. Selvig, 68, of Charles City, Iowa died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home.
College Wrestling: UNI drops road matchup to Wisconsin, 23-17
MADISON, WI – UNI wrestling battled down to the final bout, but came up short in its final dual of the season in a 23-17 loss to No. 19 Wisconsin on Saturday night at the UW Fieldhouse.
Women’s College Basketball: #22 Iowa State beat Baylor in double overtime, 81-77
WACO, TEXAS– No. 22 Iowa State (17-7, 9-5 Big 12) ended victorious in the 81-77 double-overtime thriller over Baylor (16-10, 7-7 Big 12) Saturday night.
OBIT: Betty J. Schulte-Brown
Betty J. Schulte-Brown, 93, of LaCrescent, MN and formerly of Manly, passed away peacefully Monday, February 13, 2023 at Springbrook Assisted Living, LaCrescent, MN.
College Basketball: Cyclones no match for Wildcats today, lose 61-55 at Kansas State
MANHATTAN, KANSAS – #19 Iowa State couldn’t hold a hard-fought halftime lead at #12 Kansas State today, dropping a Big 12 road game to the Wildcats, 61-55.
OBIT: Patricia “Pat” R. Klemas
Patricia “Pat” Rita Klemas, 88 of Mason City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday February 14, 2023 at Good Shepherd Heath Center, Mason City.
Women’s College Basketball: #7 Hawkeyes clobber Cornhuskers, 80-60
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – No. 7 Iowa dropped Nebraska, 80-60, on Saturday afternoon inside Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Former Hawkeye Simone Edwards Passes
IOWA CITY – Former University of Iowa women’s basketball and Seattle Storm center Simone Edwards has passed away at the age 49, two years after she was diagnosed with cancer.
OBIT: Kenneth “Kenny” J. Thilges
Kenny died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Algona Manor Care Center. He was 87.
Northern Iowa woman jailed after injuring police officer, possessing meth
FAYETTE COUNTY – A Northern Iowa woman was jailed after injuring a police officer and possessing meth.
U.S. declares atrocities committed by Russian forces against men, women and children in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United States declared that the invading Russian forces of Vladimir Putin, fighting a war of conquest in Eastern Europe, have committed atrocities against men, women and children in Ukraine as they seek to wipe this nation off the map.
Top 5 Activities to Do in Alberta
Alberta is home to some of the most diverse landscapes in Canada. From Banff and Jasper National Parks to Kananaskis Country, there’s something for every type of adventurer. You’ll also find plenty…
College Basketball: #19 Iowa State to face #12 Kansas State Saturday afternoon
AMES – No. 19 Iowa State hits the road for the first of back-to-back road games, starting with Saturday’s contest at No. 12 Kansas State.
After Iowa teens allegedly gun down young man, both charged with attempted murder
DAVENPORT – Two Iowa teens allegedly gunned down a young man, and now both are charged with attempted murder.
College Basketball: Iowa seeks road win at newly-potent Northwestern Sunday night
IOWA CITY – Iowa will seek to continue its ascent in the Big 10 Conference as the Hawkeyes battle the newly-potent Northwestern Wildcats Sunday night in Evanston.
Iowa sex offender who preyed on children sent to prison for 25 years
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa sex offender who preyed on children who a judge called a “a real and present danger to the community” has been sent to prison for 25 years.
Police investigating “suspicious” deaths of two people after forcing entry into Iowa apartment
INDIANOLA – Police forced their way into an apartment in this small town south of Des Moines, only to find two persons suspiciously deceased.
Women’s College Basketball: No. 22 Iowa State heads to Baylor for Saturday showdown
AMES – Back in the win column, #22 Iowa State will look to keep its winning roll going at Baylor on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Gov. Reynolds announces Department of Education leadership transition
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds announced Friday that Iowa Department of Education Director Ann Lebo is resigning.
Child sledding on hill in small Iowa town killed when struck by pickup truck
PELLA, IOWA – A child sledding down a hill in this small Iowa town was tragically struck by a pickup truck and killed.
Three former NIACC Trojans to play in 2023 World Baseball Classic
MASON CITY – Three former NIACC baseball players will play in next month’s World Baseball Classic.
Iowa man charged with drunken driving in UTV crash that injured himself and 5 other people, including children
PRINCETON, IOWA – An Iowa man is charged with drunken driving in a UTV crash that injured himself and 5 other people, including children.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes win in extra innings on opening day, defeat Indiana State, 6-2
NORTH PORT, FLORIDA – Redshirt junior Kyle Huckstorf played the role of hero in the bottom of the 11th inning connecting on a walk off grand slam as the Hawkeyes defeated Indiana…
Waldorf University announces Dean’s List for Fall 2022/23 semester
FOREST CITY – Waldorf recognized students that have achieved the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022/23 semester.
Police in New Hampton to get new taser equipment after donation from Kwik Trip
NEW HAMPTON – Police in New Hampton will get new taser equipment after a donation from Kwik Trip.
Two dead in suburban Iowa murder-suicide, police say
WAUKEE – Police discovered two deceased people in this suburban Iowa townhouse development Thursday morning.
OBIT: Melvin H Uhlenhopp
Melvin H. Uhlenhopp, 87, of Ackley, Iowa, passed away February 9, 2023, at Grand Ji Vante in Ackley.
OBIT: Mary K. Jordahl
Mary passed away at her home near Buffalo Center on February 13, 2023, with family by her side, after five years of fighting with cancer.
Iowa Capitol: Rep. Sharon Steckman addresses rural hospitals, property tax “mistake” and more
The following is a legislative update from Democratic Rep. Sharon Steckman, serving her sixth term in the Iowa House, representing District 53 – the middle-third of Cerro Gordo county – in the Iowa Legislature: