Finding the right lawyer for your case is crucial to achieving the best possible outcome. With so many lawyers out there, however, it can be a daunting task to find the one…
Month: March 2023
Rep. Henry Stone of Forest City touts bill dealing with violent, disruptive students in schools
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:
Hawkeye 2-sport star Brody Brecht drops football to focus on baseball
IOWA CITY – Iowa Hawkeye 2-sport star Brody Brecht has decided to drop football to focus on baseball, the University announced.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes down Western Michigan in series opener, 9-3
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Western Michigan, 9-3, on Friday evening at Duane Banks Field to extend their winning streak to seven games.
State of Iowa ends agreement with Workday to update financial management system, will continue to use human resources and payroll system
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds announced Friday that she has approved ending an agreement with Workday, an enterprise software company, to update the state’s financial management system to a cloud-based platform.
Revolutionizing Real Estate Recruitment: How HR Strategies Can Transform the Industry
One of the most important parts of running a real estate business, no matter its size, is recruitment. After all, if you don’t have real estate agents talking to clients and closing…
Northern Iowa woman who served as a city clerk accused of stealing or misappropriating $131K in that position
ELGIN, IOWA – A Northern Iowa woman who served as city clerk of this small town is accused of stealing or misappropriating $131K in that position.
Women’s College Basketball: #2 Hawkeyes defeat #6 Colorado, 87-77 to advance to Elite 8
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – #2 Iowa dropped 6-Seed Colorado in a Sweet 16 game, 87-77, at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday night to advance to the Elite 8.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa battles Colorado tonight in the Sweet 16
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Iowa battles Colorado tonight in the Sweet 16 for a shot at the Elite 8.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa’s Jensen named Division I Assistant Coach of the Year
IOWA CITY – Associate Head Coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Jan Jensen, was named the 2023 Division I Assistant Coach of the Year by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association presented by Aflac.
OBIT: Donald Allen Monson
Donald Allen Monson, 82, of Swea City, IA passed away peacefully at the Accura Health Care Center in Bancroft, IA. on Monday, March 20, 2023.
OBIT: Joseph B. Dorweiler
Joseph Bernard Dorweiler, age 83, formerly of Glenwood, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Westview Care Center in Britt, Iowa on March 20, 2023, surrounded by family.
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for March 20, 2023
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 20, 2023:
OBIT: Wilma “Renae” Bock
Wilma “Renae” Bock, 86, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
College Basketball: Iowa State point guard Tamin Lipsey a finalist for Kyle Macy Award
BOSTON, Mass. – Iowa State freshman Tamin Lipsey has been named a finalist for the 2023 Kyle Macy Award. The Kyle Macy Award, which is presented annually to the top freshman in…
Five U.S. service members wounded and an American contractor killed in Syria today; President Biden orders airstrikes
SYRIA – Five U.S. service members were wounded and an American was contractor killed in Syria today, and President Biden ordered retaliatory airstrikes on Iran forces in this war-torn country.
OBIT: Dorothy Mae Stark
Dorothy Mae (Springer) Stark, 92, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the IOOF Home.
Suspect charged with two counts of murder after deadly Waterloo club shooting
WATERLOO – A tragic shooting at a downtown Waterloo club back in 2020 has finally led to murder charges for a suspect.
Northern Iowa woman arrested on drug charges after battling cops during traffic stop
WAVERLY – A day after a Northern Iowa woman pled guilty to domestic abuse and given a deferred judgement, she was arrested on drug charges after allegedly battling cops during a traffic stop.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark named a Wade Trophy Finalist, presented to best player in country
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa junior guard Caitlin Clark was named a Wade Trophy Finalist on Thursday. The prestigious award is presented by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association each year to the best player in college women’s basketball.
OBIT: Linda Belle Wilson
Rockwell- Linda Belle Wilson 74, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City.
College Football: Iowa begins Spring practices, coach Ferentz talks new players and team outlook
IOWA CITY – Iowa began Spring practices this week and head coach Kirk Ferentz discussed his new players and the team’s outlook. University of Iowa Football Media Conference Wednesday, March 22, 2023…
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State’s Ashley Joens a finalist for All-America Team
AMES – Ashley Joens has her path to another All-America honor, as the Big 12 Player of the Year and Iowa State star was named a Regional Finalist for the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-America Team.
Two Iowa suspects wanted for the murder of a Fort Dodge man
FORT DODGE – After a Fort Dodge man was ruthlessly shot dead on Christmas day in Fort Dodge, police announced they are seeking two suspects for the murder.
OBIT: Thomas Allen Rose
Thomas Allen Rose, 82, of Mason City, passed away on March 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes down Grand View, 12-1
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Grand View, 12-1, on Wednesday evening at Duane Banks Field.
Essential Warehouse Management Tips for Maximizing Efficiency
Warehouse management is a critical aspect of any supply chain operation, and optimizing warehouse efficiency can result in significant cost savings and improved customer satisfaction. Whoever owns or runs a warehouse knows…
OBIT: Todd Anthony Narber
Todd Narber, 54, of Hampton, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs several bills into law today
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:
Governor Kim Reynolds signs bill banning youth from receiving gender transition medical procedures and banning folks from using restrooms not aligned with their biological sex
DES MOINES — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed bills passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature banning youth from receiving gender transition medical procedures and banning folks from using restrooms not aligned with their biological sex.
OBIT: Ronald Wolff
Ronald Wolff, 65, of Ackley, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Hansen Family Hospital.
OBIT: Ramona Ilene Schafer
Ramona Ilene Schafer, 93, of Greene, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at her home.
College Basketball: Iowa guard Ahron Ulis and big man Josh Ogundele to transfer
IOWA CITY – Juniors Josh Ogundele and Ahron Ulis have notified head coach Fran McCaffery of their intentions to transfer from the University of Iowa and the men’s basketball program.
Man found in burning van at downtown Waterloo parking ramp
WATERLOO – A Northern Iowa man was found in a burning van at a downtown Waterloo parking ramp and later passed away.
Mason City man sent to prison for attempted murder after shooting a woman with a bow and arrow
MASON CITY – A Mason City man is going away to prison for a long time after shooting a woman with a bow and arrow.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Trends and Updates
In recent years, decentralized finance (DeFi) has gained traction in the financial industry. DeFi refers to a system of financial applications built on blockchain technology that enables users to access financial services…
Joyriding juveniles lead Fort Dodge police on dangerous chase through city, crash into house
FORT DODGE – A car load of juveniles in Fort Dodge took a stolen car out of Des Moines and led police on a dangerous, high-speed chase through town and eventually crashed into house before all were apprehended.
OBIT: Allen Cross
Allen Cross, 85, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
FDA says chicken grown in lab by GOOD Meat is safe to eat; product is now one step closer to appearing on your plate
ALAMEDA, CALIF. – The FDA says chicken grown in a lab by a company called GOOD Meat is safe to eat, and the product is now one step closer to appearing on your plate.
Mason City schools and Clear Lake schools among those in Iowa “swatted” today with fake threats
DES MOINES – Bad-intentioned calls reporting shootings at schools were made across the state of Iowa today, sending authorities and education officials scrambling to secure the safety of students and personnel.