Peggy Lallier, age 88, of Algona passed away on Friday, April 14 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.
Month: April 2023
OBIT: Julie Katherine Koppes
Julie Katherine Koppes, 69, of Hampton, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at her home.
Garner woman dead, others critically injured after head-on collision in Clear Lake
CLEAR LAKE – A Garner woman is dead and two other drivers were critically injured after a head-on collision in Clear Lake Friday afternoon.
City of Mason City council meeting minutes and expense report – April 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 April 23, 2023: Download the PDF file…
College Football: Cyclones reveal Jack Trice Legacy Game throwback uniforms
AMES – The Iowa State football program revealed its throwback uniforms that it will wear for the Jack Trice Legacy Game, presented by Nationwide, on Saturday, October 7 when it plays host to TCU at the stadium that bears his name.
Spencer Lee and Jacob Warner join Hawkeye Wrestling Club to prepare for Olympics
IOWA CITY – Former University of Iowa wrestlers Spencer Lee and Jacob Warner will continue their wrestling careers in Iowa City as members of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club (HWC).
Northern Iowa couple dies in Nevada plane crash
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA – A Northern Iowa couple died in a recent plane crash in rural Nevada.
OBIT: Doris Lewine Drury
Doris Drury, 95, was born on April 5, 1928, in Dougherty, Iowa to Nicholas and Pearl Cunningham. She passed on April 18, 2023, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home surrounded by family.
OBIT: Ernest Gordon William Johnson
Ernest “Gordon” William Johnson, 95, was called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 17, 2023 in Charles City, Iowa.
College Baseball: Iowa Hawkeyes beat Nebraska Huskers in series opener, 11-6
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Nebraska, 11-6, on Friday night at Duane Banks Field.
OBIT: Thomas Cogdall II
Thomas Cogdall II, age 86 of Algona, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at his home.
OBIT: Joan “Jonie” Elizabeth Bang
Clear Lake- Our loved one, Jonie Bang, went home to be with Jesus on April 20, 2023, after a seven-year battle with cancer.
How Software Solutions Can Help Your Business Stay Ahead of the Competition
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OBIT: Betty Lou Hanson
Betty L. Hanson, 88, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the IOOF Home.
College Baseball: Iowa defeats Bradley, 6-1
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Bradley, 6-1, at Duane Banks Field.
OBIT: Mildred “Millie” Evans
Mildred “Millie” Evans, 98, of Mason City, IA, passed away April 18, 2023, at Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs, IA.
Clear Lake woman wins big InstaPlay lottery prize
CLIVE — A Clear Lake woman has won a lottery prize of more than $11,000.
OBIT: Doris A. Barber
Doris died Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Kossuth Regional Health Center. She was 92.
OBIT: Theresa C. Weaver
Theresa C. Weaver, resident of Mason City, IA, age 99, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
OBIT: Beverly Jean Larson
Beverly Jean (Bode) Larson passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa after a brief illness, surrounded by her children and Pastor Eric Hullstrom. She was 94.
OBIT: Carrol “Jean” Michaelis
Carrol “Jean” Michaelis died under hospice care, Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City after a long battle with cancer. This was one day short of her 81st birthday.
One Iowa man dead, another badly hurt after stabbing attack
SIDNEY, IOWA – One Iowa man is dead and another is seriously hurt after a stabbing attack.
Man who shot two people in Iowa nabbed by U.S. Marshalls and multiple police departments
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who shot two people in Iowa was nabbed by U.S. Marshalls and multiple police departments.
OBIT: Kathryn “Katie” Lindsay
Kathryn “Katie” Lucille Lindsay 95, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City.
OBIT: Steven “Steve” Thompson
Steven “Steve” Thompson, 69, of Nashua, passed away April 17, 2023.
Iowa authorities investigating after woman struck and killed by train
FAIRFIELD – Iowa authorities are investigating after a woman was struck and killed by a train.
Gov. Reynolds appoints Richelle Mahaffey as District Associate Judge
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Richelle Mahaffey as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 8A.
NIACC Board of Directors to meet April 20, 2023
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet April 20, 2023.
OBIT: Merlyn Dietrich
Merlyn Dietrich, age 92 of Rolfe, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at the St. Luke Home in Spencer surrounded by family.
WARNING: It is 4-20, and police know it, so stay off the weed if you’re going to drive
NORTH IOWA – Iowans love their marijuana on 4-20, whether it is smoked, inhaled, eaten, or swallowed, and police are watching for impaired drivers today more than ever.
OBIT: Charlotte Elaine Pizner
On March 30, 2022, Charlotte Elaine Pizner (Rummens) passed away peacefully in her beloved home in Sun City, AZ. She was 88 years old. She was born on the family farm to Alice and Elwood Rummens in Hardy Iowa on June 11, 1933.
8 Healthy Habits You Should Adopt Before Turning 40
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OBIT: Robert Dale Swieter
Robert Dale Swieter passed away on April 13, 2023. Born on July 3, 1931, in Geneva, IA to Dick and Grace (Meyer) Swieter, Bob married Shirley Thielen at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Latimer, Iowa on March 9, 1952. Bob and Shirley enjoyed seventy years of marriage.
OBIT: Ronald F. Fistler
Ronald F. Fistler 84, died Monday, April 17, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones add three crucial transfers
AMES – Iowa State head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced the addition of three transfers to the 2023-24 Iowa State roster. UNLV transfer Keshon Gilbert, Wofford transfer Jackson Paveletzke and Buffalo transfer Curtis Jones will all join the Cyclones this summer.
Police raid Algona home, nab parolee with meth, seek another suspect
ALGONA – Police raided an Algona home and nabbed a parolee with meth as they seek another suspect.
Gov. Reynolds announces appointments to Iowa’s Boards & Commissions
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.
OBIT: Earl Leo Frascht
On a clear spring night, April 17, 2023, surrounded by his devoted wife and children, Earl Leo Frascht was gently called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was 84 years old.
How to Become a Geriatric Nurse
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