Robert R. Vasey the son of Robert W. and Florence “Winnette” (Clayton) Vasey was born December 4, 1944 in Estherville, Iowa.
Month: March 2023
OBIT: Kenneth Hejlik
Kenneth “Kenny” Hejlik, 79, of Altoona, formerly of Britt, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at Mill Pond Care Center in Ankeny surrounded by his family.
JUCO Women’s Golf: NIACC’s Alyssa Alert ties for third at Tiger Classic
FORT MADISON – NIACC sophomore Alyssa Alert tied for third in the individual medalist competition Tuesday at the Iowa Wesleyan Spring Tiger Classic.
OBIT: Robert “Bob” Hildman
Robert “Bob” Hildman, age 72 of Algona, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at MercyOne of North Iowa Hospital in Mason City.
JUCO Golf: NIACC’s Kai Nelles ties for third at Tiger Classic
FORT MADISON – The NIACC men’s golf team tied for fourth Tuesday and Kai Nelles tied for third at the Iowa Wesleyan University Spring Tiger Classic.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes fall to Redbirds, 5-3
NORMAL, Illinois – The University of Iowa baseball team fell to the Illinois State Redbirds on Tuesday evening at Duffy Bass Field.
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for March 27, 2023
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 27, 2023:
OBIT: Helen Bergman
Helen Bergman, 93, of Ackley, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.
OBIT: Karen Lee Jensen
Around 1999, Karen retired back to the Estherville Area, where she enjoyed spending time with her family. She passed away on March 18, 2023.
Northern Iowa woman murdered by her son, police say
SHELDON, IOWA – A Northern Iowa woman was murdered by her own son, police say.
Iowa to hold Women’s Basketball Final Four Watch Party in Carver-Hawkeye Arena – free admission
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa Athletics Department will be hosting a free women’s basketball Watch Party Friday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for its national semifinal game versus South Carolina. Doors…
OBIT: Joseph “Joe” M. Reuter
Joseph (Joe) Michael Reuter of Mason City, Iowa, passed away March 26, 2023 at North Iowa Hospice, after a long battle with heart and kidney disease.
Northern Iowa woman facing felony theft case turns herself in on prostitution charges
FAYETTE COUNTY – A Northern Iowa woman facing a felony theft case turned herself in on prostitution charges.
NIACC softball team returns to NJCAA rankings at No. 20
MASON CITY – The NIACC softball team is ranked No. 20 in the latest NJCAA Division II rankings released Monday.
Why Iowa Should Avoid Replicating Louisiana’s HB142 Bill
Iowa recently came up with the HF 489 bill, which is a replica of Louisiana’s HB142 bill. It’s to do with collecting identification from internet users when they access adult websites, and many people believe it will open a can of worms.
Mason City police officer responding to emergency hurt when driver blows through stop sign
MASON CITY – A Mason City police officer responding to an emergency was hurt when a driver allegedly blew through a stop sign and caused a chain reaction auto collision.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa defeats Louisville, 97-83, to advance to Final Four
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Iowa defeated Louisville, 97-83, behind Caitlin Clark’s 41 points to advance to Final Four.
OBIT: Marlis T. Moe
Marlis died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Kossuth Regional Health Center. She was 83.
Labor union says Iowa’s crisis in corrections persists two Years after Anamosa tragedies
DES MOINES – AFSCME Council 61 President Rick Eilander issued the following statement in remembrance on the second anniversary of the tragic loss of Nurse, Lorena Schulte and Correctional Officer, Robert McFarland at Anamosa State Penitentiary two years ago:
OBIT: Judith Cherry
Judy Cherry, 84, of Waverly, IA, passed peacefully at the Cedar Valley Hospice, Waterloo.
OBIT: Allan Kuiper
Allan Kuiper, 68, of Ackley, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his Ackley home.
OBIT: Calvin “Cal” Haug
Calvin “Cal” Haug, age 71 of Ottosen, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at his home.
Mercy to close its North Iowa Hospice care center in Mason City
MASON CITY – Mercy has told its employees it is closing its North Iowa Hospice care center in Mason City, which has served the community for decades.
OBIT: Arthur Robart Mahon
Arthur “Art” Robart Mahon of Clear Lake, Iowa, age 92, passed away at Mercy One Hospital in Mason City, Iowa on Monday, March 20, 2023 with family by his side.
Northern Iowa man sent to prison for molesting two children
ORANGE CITY, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man has been sent to prison for molesting two children.
OBIT: Randy J. Sutton
Randy Jon Sutton, 72, of Murphysboro IL, formerly of Taylorville, IL and Mason City, IA passed away surrounded by his family in his wife and daughters loving arms.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa faces Louisville tonight in Elite 8 with trip to Final 4 on the line
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Iowa faces Louisville tonight in an Elite 8 game with a trip to the Final 4 on the line.
Man found dead in his Fort Dodge driveway, and police are seeking clues to his mysterious demise
FORT DODGE – A man was found dead in his Fort Dodge driveway Saturday morning and police are seeking clues to his mysterious demise.
OBIT: Carol L. Ives
Carol Lea Ives, 73, of Mason City, Iowa passed away at the Good Shepherd Health Center on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
College Baseball: Iowa off to best start in program history after sweep of Western Michigan
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team swept a doubleheader on Saturday evening to finish off a three-game sweep of Western Michigan. Iowa won the first game 13-8 and run ruled the Broncos 21-6 in seven innings in game two.
OBIT: Margaret Ellen Heinrichs
Margaret Ellen “Meg” Heinrichs, 76, of Mason City, IA, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at the MercyOne North Iowa Inpatient Hospice Unit in Mason City after her 5 week courageous battle with colon cancer.
OBIT: Edward J. “Bud” Ibeling
Edward J. “Bud” Ibeling, 88, of Dumont, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
Northern Iowa woman found dead, murder suspect apprehended in neighboring state
SHELDON, IOWA – A Northern Iowa woman was found dead in her home, and a murder suspect has been caught in a neighboring state.
Police remove illegal gun and drugs from streets of Cedar Falls after traffic stop; suspect faces felonies
CEDAR FALLS – An allegedly intoxicated Waterloo man toting an illegal gun and drugs is facing felonies after a recent traffic stop.
OBIT: John Charles Birmingham
John Charles Birmingham age 67, of Nashua, IA, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Police search for suspects after two shot in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS – Two men were shot in Cedar Rapids and police are searching for a suspect after the incidents.
OBIT: Jordana Schumacher
Jordana Schumacher age 20, of Fredericksburg, IA, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
College Wrestling: Iowa’s Real Woods named team’s Most Valuable Wrestler
IOWA CITY – Senior Real Woods was named the recipient of the Mike Howard Most Valuable Wrestler Award on Friday night at the University of Iowa wrestling team’s annual awards banquet in the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
OBIT: Donna Bartlett
Donna Bartlett died peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023, after an extended battle with cancer at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.
City of Mason City council meeting minutes and expense report – March 23, 2023
MASON CITY – The following are the city council meeting minutes and expenses paid by the city of Mason City for the period ending on March 23, 2023: Mason City Room March…