MASON CITY — North Central International (NCI) recently presented North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) student Ryder Lestrud with a $3,000 scholarship on behalf of Navistar and International Trucks.
Month: March 2023
Man wanted for murder caught in Waterloo
WATERLOO – A man wanted for murder after a shooting at an Iowa bar was caught by police in Waterloo.
OBIT: Khamsouk Sue Sounalath
On March 28th, 2023, Khamsouk Sounalath gained her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 84 years old when she passed in Mason City, Iowa.
OBIT: Letha Grace (Hofler) Brinkman
Letha (Hofler) Brinkman, 93, of Greene, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Valley View Care Center in Greene.
Money Saving Strategies for Parents on a Budget
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Young woman gunned down in Fort Dodge, police say
FORT DODGE – A young woman was gunned down in Fort Dodge Thursday night, police say, and a suspect is on the loose.
Northern Iowa police track stolen electronic device to house containing marijuana growing operation; three arrested
ESTHERVILLE – Northern Iowa police tracked a stolen electronic device to a house they discovered contained a marijuana growing operation, and three suspects were arrested after the raid.
Want to Pass Your Drug Test? Here’s How
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Kim Reynolds furious after learning Donald Trump indicted on criminal charges
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds was furious Thursday when she learned Donald Trump was indicted in New York on felony criminal charges.
Iowa man facing felony charges after supplying drugs to teen after sex acts in car
ROLAND, IOWA – An Iowa man is facing felony charges after allegedly supplying drugs to a teen after multiple sex acts in a car.
OBIT: Roger H. Bublitz
Roger H. Bublitz, 90, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his home.
Former Iowa Hawkeye star Keegan Murray sets NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season
SACRAMENTO, CA – Former Iowa Hawkeye star Keegan Murray has set the NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season.
Russians arrest American journalist, accuse him of espionage
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Russia has arrested an American citizen working as a journalist for a major publication and accused him of espionage.
OBIT: John Dale Stricker
John Dale Stricker, 66, of Orchard, IA passed away quietly with his family by his side at Mitchell County Regional Health Center on Wednesday March 22, 2023.
Algona couple arrested on multiple felonies after meth house raid
ALGONA – An Algona couple was arrested on multiple felonies after police raided a house full of meth, cash, and drug dealing materials.
Northern Iowa man charged with felony after violent encounter
FAYETTE COUNTY – A Northern Iowa man was charged with a felony after an allegedly violent encounter.
OBIT: Seth Arthur Bryant
Seth Arthur Bryant passed away on March 25, 2023 at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home with Margaret at his side.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa to face undefeated #1-ranked South Carolina Friday in Final Four
DALLAS, TEXAS – Iowa will face undefeated #1-ranked South Carolina Friday in a Final Four game with a trip to the National Championship game at stake.
Women’s College Basketball: Caitlin Clark named AP Player of the Year
DALLAS – University of Iowa junior Caitlin Clark has been named the 2023 Associated Press Women’s College Basketball Player of the Year. The announcement was made on Thursday by the AP.
OBIT: James “Jim” Marlow
James “Jim” Marlow, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City at the age of 73 after a battle with cancer.
OBIT: Gary G. Kraft
Gary G. Kraft, age 77 of Rockford, Iowa died Tuesday March 28, 2023 at Good Shepard Manor in Mason City.
OBIT: Roxanne Baker
Roxanne Baker (Bendickson), 66, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the hospital surrounded by her family.
OBIT: Debra Lucille Meyerhofer
Debra Lucille (Prestholt) Meyerhofer, 67, of Mason City, IA, passed away surrounded by her family Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.
Mason City police arrest suspect in Menards theft
MASON CITY – After a theft at the local Menards store, police in Mason City sought clues from the public and soon zeroed in on a suspect they’ve encountered before.
Women’s College Basketball: Caitlin Clark recipient of Naismith Trophy, most-prestigious individual basketball honor
DALLAS – University of Iowa junior Caitlin Clark is the recipient of the 2023 Naismith Trophy, the most prestigious individual basketball honor presented annually to women’s college basketball’s most outstanding player. The…
OBIT: Cody A. Madden
Cody A. Madden, 36, of Northwood passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Acting on a tip, police locate marijuana in Northern Iowa house, arrest young man
ARMSTRONG – After a tip was delivered to police, law enforcement raided a house in this Northern Iowa town and located illegal marijuana, and then arrested a young male suspect.
Waterloo felon who fired rounds in residential neighborhood sentenced to over nine years in federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo man who fired a .40 caliber semiautomatic handgun in a residential neighborhood in the middle of the day was sentenced today to more than 9 years in federal prison.
OBIT: Marvin J. Johnson
Marvin “Marv” John Johnson, long-time Whittemore resident received the call home to his Lord and Savior from the Kossuth Regional Health Center on March 23, 2023, he was 72.
Winnebago to expand electric RV production after acquiring advanced battery solutions maker
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – Winnebago Industries, Inc. announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Lithionics Battery, a lithium-ion battery solutions provider to recreational equipment and specialty vehicle markets.
6 Best Practices Companies In The ESG Industry Abide By
As the world becomes more aware of the impact of business on the environment and society, the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices has grown exponentially. ESG factors represent how…
OBIT: Heidi E. Rebelein
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 1st, at Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 4108 Killdeer Ave., Kensett, IA with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating.
OBIT: Charlotte H. Hill
Charlotte Hill, 89, Modesto, CA; Formerly Ventura, IA passed away at the Modesto Post Acute Center Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Modesto, CA.
OBIT: Patricia “Tish” Lavrenz
Patricia “Tish” Lavrenz, age 71 of Burt, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
College Basketball: Iowa’s Kris Murray voted Consensus All-America
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa men’s basketball junior Kris Murray is a consensus third team All-American, as a result of being voted to the third team on three of the four…
Gov. Reynolds appoints Mary Mosiman Director of Iowa Department of Revenue
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds has appointed Mary Mosiman the new Director of the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) effective March 29, 2023.
College Softball: Former Charles City Comet Samantha Heyer earns yet another conference Pitcher of the Week honor for UNI
ST. LOUIS – For the third straight week, redshirt junior Samantha Heyer was recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference for her dominance in the circle.
Gov. Reynolds signs two bills into Law
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law:
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