Verlynn Joan Hutchison passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Verlynn was born to Frank and Grace Lee on March 7, 1931, in Fertile, Iowa. She graduated from Fertile High in 1949.
Month: July 2023
Iowa law enforcement chase kidnapping suspect with hostage for miles, leading to rescue
While officers spanned out around the city, Crimes Against Persons detectives interviewed the released victim, and gathered information on the kidnapping suspect, Joshua Paul Thompson.
Frontage road at North Iowa Event Center in Mason City to be closed for weeks
MASON CITY – The Frontage Road between the North Iowa Fairground Entrance and South Roosevelt Avenue will be close to through traffic for approximately three weeks beginning Monday, July 24th.
OBIT: Ronald “Ron” Hoffman
Ronald “Ron” Hoffman, 75, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City following a strong battle with cancer. Ron retired from Charles City Community Schools in July of 2012.
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OBIT: Robert “Rob” Gilliland
Robert “Rob” Gilliland, 37, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. He graduated from Charles City High School in 2005.
Former NIACC baseball standout Ball inks minor league deal with Cleveland Guardians
MASON CITY – Former NIACC standout Bryce Ball is now a member of the Cleveland Guardians’ organization.
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Mason City pool closed due to lifeguard certifications being revoked immediately
Several lifeguards of the Mason City Family Aquatic Center were notified by the headquarters of American Red Cross this weekend that their lifeguard certification was being revoked immediately, forcing the pool to close.
OBIT: Michael Ray Ohm
Michael Ray Ohm of Coulter, Iowa, born in Guthrie Center, Iowa on April 4, 1957, passed away with family by his side on July 22, 2023.
Man flees after allegedly firing his gun into a crowd of people at an Iowa tavern
BURLINGTON, IOWA – An Iowa man is behind bars after he allegedly fired his gun into a crowd of people at a tavern, sending one to a hospital.
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for July 17, 2023
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor minutes for the period ending on July 17, 2023:
OBIT: Robert S. Halford
Robert “Bob” Sidney Halford 94, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Robert Sidney Halford was born July 8, 1929, the son of Sidney and Christine (Edmundson) Halford in Ventura, Iowa.
Iowa police to be watching for speeding vehicles more closely on July 26
On July 26, Iowa will join Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas for a Speed Awareness Campaign. Law enforcement in your community will be on heightened alert for speeding vehicles and motorcycles.
OBIT: Ethel F. Kiewiet
Ethel Francis Kiewiet was born September 5, 1929, in Frost, MN, to Bert and Lillie (Arnold) Dearing. She graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1946.
OBIT: Jerome “Butch” Leach
Jerome “Butch” Leach age 78 of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Iowa Governor Reynolds appeals injunction freezing Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban
DES MOINES – The Iowa Supreme Court will again need to decide if Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban is legal or not after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds appealed a judge’s decision to freeze the the Iowa Legislature’s latest attempt to stop women from deleting unborn babies.
College Tennis: Iowa State signs highest-ranked recruit in program history
AMES – Iowa State head tennis coach Jaron Maestas has announced the signing of five-star prep Caroline Nicholls to a national letter of intent.
OBIT: Joan Dorothy Kentopp
Joan D. Kentopp, 84, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. In 2017, Joan moved for the last time to an independent living apartment at the Willows in Mason City, Iowa.
How to Navigate Legal Challenges: Understanding When a Lawyer is Necessary
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Federal agents and Iowa law enforcement raid locations in Des Moines metro area
DES MOINES – Search warrants were executed in coordinated raids upon locations in the Des Moines metro area yesterday, authorities announced.
College Football: Iowa announces 4 home game sellouts
Iowa’s upcoming season is approaching, and four home games are already sold-out, the Hawkeyes announced.
Northern Iowa man dead after struck by driver while walking on Highway 18
CHICKASAW COUNTY, IOWA – An Iowa man walking along Highway 18 in Chickasaw county was struck and killed by a driver.
Illinois manufacturer relocating headquarters to Iowa
Combined, these projects represent a total capital investment of more than $25 million and are expected to create a total of 201 jobs in the communities of Eldridge and Story City respectively.
OBIT: Dennis Gene Stinehart
Dennis Gene Stinehart, 80, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. He was a graduate of Mason City High School and also the Iowa State University with a degree in Landscape Architecture.
Iowa State athletics mourns loss of hall of fame basketball star Dedric Willoughby
AMES – Dedric Willoughby, an Iowa State Hall-of-Famer and one of the greatest shooters in Cyclone men’s basketball history, died yesterday at the age of 49.
OBIT: Dorothy “Dot” Kruggel Gerdes
Dorothy “Dot” Kruggel Gerdes 102, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Concord Care Center, Garner, Iowa, surrounded by her family. She attended high school in Clarion and Clear Lake, graduating from Clear Lake High School in 1939.
Wanted man who allegedly shot at cops and committed a crime spree in Iowa and Minnesota caught sleeping in stolen pickup
RURAL EMMET COUNTY, IOWA – An Arizona man allegedly not afraid to shoot at police in the middle of a crime spree in Iowa and Minnesota was caught with plenty of fentanyl, sleeping in a stolen pickup truck in this desolate location.
OBIT: Laura M. Truesdell
Laura M. Truesdell, 84 of Clear Lake passed away peacefully Saturday June 17, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center after a three week serious battle with her health. Laura Marie was born December 28, 1938 in Eagle Grove, Iowa on a farm owned by Former Iowa Gov. Robert Blue.
Brutal stabbing suspect spotted by cops leads to Webster City standoff, then caught hiding in basement
WEBSTER CITY – Diligent police in Webster City spotted a wanted man strolling into a house, but the suspect didn’t immediately go quietly and hid out in the basement till cops took him into custody.
Iowa homeowners watch alleged burglar enter house via cam, cops zero in and arrest suspect
WESTGATE, IOWA – A would-be burglar walked into this Iowa house that didn’t belong to him, and the homeowners’ cameras caught him in the act, sending cops to nab him a short distance away.
Feds nail Bank of America for illegally charging junk fees, withholding credit card rewards, and opening fake accounts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered Bank of America to pay more than $100 million to customers for systematically double-dipping on fees imposed on customers with insufficient funds in their account, withholding reward bonuses explicitly promised to credit card customers, and misappropriating sensitive personal information to open accounts without customer knowledge or authorization.
OBIT: Fred Trujillo Flores
Fred T. Flores, 97, of Mason City, IA, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mason City, IA. Fred Trujillo Flores was born March 21, 1926 in Mason City and spent his career with Lehigh Cement Company where he worked for 41 years.
Iowa State names Ashley Joens and David Carr as Athletes of the Year
AMES – For the second time in his career, Iowa State wrestler David Carr has been named the Gary Thompson Iowa State Male Athlete of the Year. Carr is the seventh Cyclone to win the award at least twice in his career.
OBIT: Judith Ann Miller
Judy Miller, 82, of Ankeny, formerly of Waterloo and Marble Rock, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at the Bridges of Ankeny Care Center. Judith Ann Miller was born May 10, 1941, at Marble Rock.
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Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for July 17, 2023
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on July 17, 2023:
Protected: Minnesota woman killed when dragged by runaway trailer at Winnebago rally in Forest City
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OBIT: Marlys Jean Zieckler
Marlys Jean Zieckler, the daughter of Gene and Sylvia (Cassem) Strube, was born on April 2, 1955, in Estherville, Iowa. She passed away on July 15, 2023, at her home in Estherville, at the age of 68 years.
OBIT: Douglas M Fitzgerald
Douglas Martin Fitzgerald was born on October 25, 1974, in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Larry and Kathryn (Mustard) Fitzgerald. Doug grew up in Emmet County, receiving his education in the Lincoln Central – Gruver, Graettinger, and Estherville schools.