CEDAR RAPIDS – A three-time deported illegal alien living in Waterloo with a gun has been sent to prison for over a year for using a fake green card.
Month: June 2023
Mason City airport to hold full scale emergency exercise on June 15th
The Mason City Municipal Airport will hold a Full Scale Emergency Exercise on Thursday, June 15th between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
OBIT: Patrick Ruben Burgoa Cameron
Patrick Ruben Burgoa Cameron, 32, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. He moved with his family to Mason City, IA in August of 1997.
OBIT: Danielle Jo Colby
Danielle Jo Colby, 33, was welcomed into heaven on Friday, June 9, 2023, after a courageous battle. She was a graduate of Northwood Kensett High School.
OBIT: June A. Lee
June A. Lee, 97, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, IA, on June 8, 2023.
Federal agents nab murder suspect in Mason City
MASON CITY – An Indiana man who allegedly helped up to five other suspects rob and murder an Iowa man was nabbed by cops in Mason City.
College Basketball: Iowa State head coach Otzelberger announces staff updates
AMES – Iowa State Head Men’s Basketball Coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced updates to his staff for the upcoming season.
OBIT: Marvin F. Tigges
In addition to milking cows, raising livestock and farming land, Marv was very mechanical and worked at Vaske Welding for many years. He served in the Army National Guard Reserves from 1959 to 1965.
Cops nab intoxicated Northern Iowa men trying to invade rural home
WHITTEMORE, IOWA – A frightened Northern Iowa resident called 911 Sunday as two men, allegedly intoxicated, may have tried to invade their home, sending multiple law enforcement agencies to the scene.
OBIT: Cory Lee Powers
Cory Lee Powers, 49, of Garner, IA, passed away June 5, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA.
Iowa motorcyclist wanted on meth charges leads police on dangerous high-speed chase
ADEL, IOWA – An Iowa motorcyclist wanted on meth charges led police on a dangerous high-speed chase before crashing and being taken into custody.
OBIT: Barbara J. Kline
Barbara J. Kline (née Smith), of Mason City, passed away on June 5, 2023 at Good Shepherd Health Care Center.
Microsoft to pay $20 million fine for collecting personal information from children who use Xbox Live service
Microsoft knew that certain users were children but nonetheless continued to collect personal information, such as telephone numbers.
OBIT: Ingrid L. Mueller
Ingrid “Oma” Luise Mueller, 86, of Hampton, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
OBIT: Scott Robinson
Scott Robinson, age 35, of Altoona, formerly of Burt, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
OBIT: Dwight S Guerdet
Dwight Guerdet, the son of Leo and Florence (Flier) Guerdet was born December 7, 1946 in Estherville, Iowa. He farmed in the Armstrong area for many years.
OBIT: Robert “Bob” Buscher
Robert “Bob” Buscher, age 99, of Algona passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the Algona Manor.
Big 12 Conference to establish Big 12 Mexico, play sports there
The Big 12 will explore establishing a football bowl game in Monterrey, starting in 2026. Big 12 Mexico’s first contest will be a men’s and women’s basketball matchup between Kansas and Houston, held in Mexico City at Arena CDMX in December of 2024.
Women’s College Basketball: NIACC’s Pippett inks with MSU-Denver
DENVER – NIACC’s Jackie Pippett has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Metropolitan State University-Denver, a NCAA Division II school, for the 2023-24 season.
Nora Springs man hurt in accident after rolling vehicle multiple times
FLOYD COUNTY – A Nora Springs man was hurt in an auto accident Saturday night after rolling his vehicle multiple times, causing him to be ejected.
OBIT: Judy K. Nielsen
Judy was very active in serving her Mason City community. She was an active member of their church, the First United Methodist Church, Mason City; served as leaders for both the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. She was member and president of Mason City Women’s Club.
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for June 5, 2023
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on June 5, 2023:
OBIT: Jerry Allan Durner
Jerry was born August 14, 1952, in Mason City, IA, son of Harold William and Bernice Margarite (Victor) Durner.
College Basketball: Cyclone trio invited to USA Basketball U19 Training Camp
Omaha Biliew, Milan Momcilovic and Jackson Paveletzke have all been invited to the camp.
Northern Iowa man sent to federal prison for possession of child pornography
SIOUX CITY – A Northern Iowa man has been sentenced to over 5 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
Waterloo felon nabbed with handgun and high-capacity magazine after shooting up a car
WATERLOO – A Waterloo felon allegedly shot up a car and cops got a warrant and found him with a handgun and a high-capacity magazine.
Women’s JUCO Basketball: NIACC’s Martinez-Stewart inks with University of Missouri-St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – NIACC’s Audrey Martinez-Stewart has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a NCAA Division II school, for the 2023-24 season.
Gov. Reynolds announces funding to support Centers of Excellence Program to promote rural health care
The Centers of Excellence are innovative care models that specialize in specific areas of medicine, offer a variety of services and treatments, and create regional access to specialty care.
College Football: Iowa to face UCLA and USC in BIG 10 matchups in 2024
The two newest members of the Big Ten in 2024, UCLA and USC, both appear on the Hawkeyes’ schedules.
OBIT: Eugene M. Arndorfer
Eugene Michael Arndorfer was born May 5, 1934, on the family farm in St. Benedict, Iowa, the son of Michael and Susan (Kellner) Arndorfer. He attended school and graduated from Corwith High School in 1952.
OBIT: Steven Eugene Tow
Steven Eugene Tow, was born at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa on June 1, 1957 to Ordean and LaVonne (Pedersen) Tow. He passed away at his home in Ringsted, Iowa on June 3, 2023 at the age of 66 years.
OBIT: Lorene Nicol
Lorene Anne Nicol, 87, of Osage, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
OBIT: Margo Kuhn
Margo Kuhn, 52, of Northwood, formerly of Charles City, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
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Mason City man seriously hurt after crashing his Harley-Davidson motorcycle
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was seriously hurt after crashing his Harley-Davidson motorcycle Wednesday night.
OBIT: Angel Lee (Oelmann) Earnist
Angel Lee (Oelmann) Earnist, 63, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Thursday June 1, 2023, in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Angel Lee Oelmann was born November 17, 1959, at Hampton, Iowa.
The Essential Guide to Starting a Business While Traveling
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Northern Iowa boy scout leader arrested in sex abuse investigation
DES MOINES – A Northern Iowa boy scout leader has arrested in a sex abuse investigation after allegedly fondling his victims.
OBIT: Mary Gappa
Mary Elizabeth Moses Gappa was born Nov. 13, 1934 in Emmetsburg. She is the daughter of Bill and Marian (Brennan) Moses. A lifelong resident of Emmetsburg.