CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man was sentenced today to 5 years in federal prison for his involvement in selling cocaine.
Month: July 2023
College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes to face three opponents on 2023 European trip
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team will play three games when it travels to France and Spain for its 2023 foreign trip. The Hawkeyes depart for Paris on Aug. 5.
Charles City woman battles cops during third drunk driving arrest
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City woman, days away from her second drunk driving conviction and a sweet plea deal from a judge, was stopped by police allegedly while intoxicated, driving again with children in her car, and wouldn’t go quietly.
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Iowa sex offender caught distributing child porn gets 11 years in prison
SIOUX CITY – A convicted Iowa sex offender has been entenced to 11 years in federal prison for using networks to own and distribute child pornography images.
UNI football to celebrate 125th season throughout 2023 campaign
CEDAR FALLS – UNI football will celebrate a special milestone year in 2023 as it commemorates 125 seasons of play on the gridiron with a pair of special ticket deals.
Former Hawkeye college basketball player Lew Perkins passes away
IOWA CITY – Former University of Iowa men’s basketball player Lew Perkins passed away earlier this month at the age 78.
OBIT: Marie Anna Thomas
Marie Anna Thomas, of Mason City, IA, passed away July 28, 2023 at 100 years and 12 days old, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Marie was born July 16, 1923, in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School with the class of 1941.
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OBIT: Linda Mae Riggan
Linda Mae Riggan, 75, of Plymouth, IA passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Linda was born on March 19, 1948, in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School.
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for July 24, 2023
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on July 24, 2023:
Mason City’s 12th Street NE road rehab project progressing west
MASON CITY – Mason City’s 12th Street NE road rehab project is progressing west and detours remain in place, city hall advised today.
Wanted Charles City man nabbed after report of burglary
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man wanted on a warrant for domestic abuse was nabbed when police responded to a report of a burglary.
Florida semi-truck driver hits reverse, backs into and destroys Charles City man’s motorcycle
CHARLES CITY – A Florida truck driver hit reverse on a road and backed into a destroyed a Charles City man’s motorcycle, and got a ticket for his alleged negligence.
Minnesota motorcyclist hit by Mason City man; sheriff says helmet saved his life
CLEAR LAKE – A Minnesota man riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle was struck by an unyielding Mason City man in a pickup, and only his helmet saved him from serious traumatic injuries, the sheriff says.
Cali man who helped Iowa professor deal meth that resulted in death gets 12 years in prison
DAVENPORT – A Long Beach, Ca. man was sentenced on July 21, 2023, to 12 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine resulting in the death of a victim in Iowa.
College Football: Twelve UNI Panthers land on Phil Steele’s preseason All-MVFC team, three earn All-American honors
CEDAR FALLS – Phil Steele and the DraftScout.com have released their 2023 All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) and All-America teams on Friday with the Panthers earning 12 spots on the All-MVFC list, as well as and three All-America selections.
OBIT: Norma Lou Nutting
Norma Lou Nutting 91, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. Norma graduated from Clear Lake High School in the class of 1950.
OBIT: Edward Albert Walter
Edward “Ed” Albert Walter, 67, of Mason City, IA, passed away July 27, 2023, at Clarion Wellness and Rehab Center in Clarion, IA. Ed was born March 27, 1956, in Mason City.
OBIT: Ramona Louise Hoth
Ramona Louise Hoth age 87 of Fredericksburg, IA died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospital in Mason City, IA.
Mason City to get bigger: City council to annex 240 acres on south side near Avenue of Saints
MASON CITY – Mason City is set to gain area size for first time since 2005 as the city council will consider annexation of 240 acres near Avenue of Saints on Tuesday.
Underage Charles City man, cruising through town with booze, vapes and no headlights, arrested after contentious traffic stop
CHARLES CITY – A recent traffic stop went bad for a young Charles City man who was allegedly cruising through town after midnight with booze, vapes and no headlights.
OBIT: William Dean Hoversten
William Dean Hoversten, 62, passed away unexpectedly in his Mason City home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Bill grew up and attended Clear Lake schools, graduating in May 1978, and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.
College Football: Iowa’s Cooper DeJean named to Big Ten Preseason Honors List
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa junior defensive back Cooper DeJean has been named to the Big Ten Conference preseason honors list.
OBIT: Donald Jean Miller
Donald Jean Miller, 69, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City. He was a graduate of Mason City High School’s Class of 1974. Don spent 42 years working at Curries.
Charles City woman, distracted by children, cited by cops after running into parked car, causing thousands in damages
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City woman, allegedly distracted by kids in her car, struck a legally-parked car on a road, causing thousands of dollars in damages and a ticket for herself.
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Gov. Reynolds appoints Ashley Beisch as District Associate Judge
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on Friday her appointment of Ashley Beisch as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 2B.
Top 4 Good Deeds For 2023
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OBIT: Lawrence L. “Larry” Bernemann
Lawrence L. “Larry” Bernemann, 87, passed away July 24, 2023 at his home. Larry was employed at the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad and the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for a total of 41 years.
OBIT: Darlene Priscilla Oppedahl
Darlene Priscilla (Movick) Oppedahl, 97, of Mason City, IA, passed away July 24, 2023 at Good Shepherd Health Center. In 1969, Darlene began work as a nurse’s aid and in 1971 she attended NIACC to become a licensed practical nurse.
OBIT: Robert Warren Huntington
Robert Warren Huntington, 89, Clear Lake, Iowa died Wednesday July 26, 2023 at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City, Iowa. He became High School Principal at Clear Lake Community Schools in August of 1969, where he remained for 29 years until his retirement in June of 1998.
Two roads to be closed in Mason City for construction work
MASON CITY – Two road closures will begin Monday, July 31 for infrastructure replacement, city hall in Mason City announced today.
Kim Reynolds invites public to First Gentleman’s BBQ at Terrace Hill in Des Moines
DES MOINES – First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds invites families to attend this year’s BBQ at Terrace Hill, a celebration of summer at the Iowa Governor’s Residence and National Historic Landmark.