David John Otto Rhoades 27, of Mason City, Iowa, died July 6, 2023, in Mason City, Iowa. David attended various schools, with the last one being at Mason City Community School District.
Month: July 2023
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones add 4-star recruit JT Rock to 2023 class
AMES – Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger announced Friday the signing of JT Rock. Originally a member of the 2024 recruiting class, Rock has reclassified and will join the Cyclones this fall as a member of the 2023 recruiting class.
Mason City police identify human remains found in neighborhood as missing man
MASON CITY – Mason City police today identified human remains recently found in a neighborhood as a missing man.
UNI Athletics announces comprehensive broadcast agreement with Coloff Media
CEDAR FALLS – UNI Athletics and its exclusive multimedia rightsholder, LEARFIELD’s Panther Sports Properties, announced today a multi-year broadcast relationship with Coloff Media, based in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
NIACC to offer eSports to student-athletes in 2023-24
The NIACC athletic department has added eSports to its list of sports for the 2023-24 season making it the school’s 18th sport. It is the second straight academic school year that NIACC has added a sport as last year women’s wrestling was added.
College Football: Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz named to Dodd Trophy Watch List
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz is one of 21 head coaches named to the 2023 Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List.
Iowa brother and sister who sold hundreds of pounds of meth near schools face at least a decade in prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa brother and sister who conspired to distribute methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a protected location pled guilty today in federal court and face stiff prison sentences and huge fines.
NIACC Board of Directors to meet July 18, 2023
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet July 18, 2023.
Donald Trump coming to Iowa on Tuesday, July 18 for a town hall with Fox’s Hannity
CEDAR RAPIDS – FOX News Channel’s Sean Hannity will present a town hall with former President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 18th from 8PM in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Extreme heat causes tens of thousands of fish to die in Iowa river
OTTUMWA – An estimated 20,000 fish have died in a stretch of an Iowa river due to elevated water temperatures, the Iowa DNR says.
Starting A Hospitality Business? Here Are A Few Ideas
If you have a passion for providing excellent customer service and creating memorable experiences for people, starting a hospitality business might be the perfect venture for you. The hospitality industry offers a…
OBIT: Bruce David Nauman
Mason City-Bruce David Nauman 59, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at his home. Bruce was employed with Curries Manufacturing for 33 years.
OBIT: Dennis “Denny” Shollenbarger
Dennis “Denny” Shollenbarger, 75, of Charles City, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1966 and attended NIACC for two years receiving a degree in business.
Hampton grandpa gets probation, suspended sentences for sex abuse of step grandchildren
DES MOINES – A Hampton man who was arrested last year for sexual abuse of children has received sentences of suspended prison and probation for his crimes.
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark wins ESPY for Best Female College Athlete
LOS ANGELES – Junior guard from the University of Iowa, Caitlin Clark, was named the ESPY award winner for Best College Athlete, Women’s Sports on Tuesday night.
How to Manage and Execute a Successful Construction Project?
Are you about to undertake a construction project and want to make sure it will be successful? If so, then you are in the right place. The first step to ensuring your…
Native Iowans Joens and Duggan named Big 12 Conference athletes of the year
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – Iowa State’s Ashley Joens and TCU’s Max Duggan were named the recipients of the Big 12’s inaugural Bob Bowlsby Award. The honor was established by the Big 12 Board of Directors as the Conference’s most prestigious individual accolade.
OBIT: Keith R. Christians
Keith R. Christians, 79, of Garner passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He graduated from Klemme High School in 1962. The summer after graduating from high school he met Barbara Peterson at the Klemme Roller Rink.
Audit of Nora Springs finds problems with oversight of city’s operations and financial transactions
DES MOINES – Iowa Auditor Rob Sand released a report detailing issues with the city of Nora Springs’ handling of operations and financial transactions.
Northern Iowa man who dealt meth, coke and fentanyl from the dark web sent to federal prison
SIOUX CITY – A Northern Iowa man who dealt meth, coke and fentanyl from the dark web near a park and a school has been sent to federal prison for over a decade.
Gov. Reynolds set to sign abortion bill Friday at Family Leadership Summit
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds will join extreme-right activists at a convention on Friday and then sign a strong anti-abotion bill into law there, she announced this morning.
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark named semifinalist for the 93rd AAU James E. Sullivan Award
IOWA CITY – Junior guard from the University of Iowa, Caitlin Clark, was named a Semifinalist for the 93rd AAU James E. Sullivan Award.
Forest City welcomes Camp Winnebago rally for 54th year
FOREST CITY – Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc., is celebrating its RV community during a week-long rally of fun, entertainment, and camaraderie.
Mason City man sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
SIOUX CITY – A Mason City man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine in the Mason City area was sentenced on July 10, 2023, to 11 years in federal prison.
Iowa Legislature passes strong abortion limits in special session
DES MOINES – Last night, the Iowa Legislature quickly passed a bill limiting abortions to mostly under 6 weeks with a few exceptions.
Exploring the Reality of Severe Dementia in Canines and Potential Cannabidiol Treatment Approaches
As your beloved canine companion age, they may experience a decline in cognitive function, just like humans. Severe dementia in Canines, known as canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), can be a heartbreaking condition…
Former NIACC golfer Lunning is Central College’s nominee for NCAA Women of the Year Award
PELLA, IOWA – Former NIACC golfer Thea Lunning is Central College’s nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Former Mohawk graduated from Central College with a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average.
OBIT: Nada Stuart Oltrogge
A proud Clear Laker for 60 years, Nada Stuart Oltrogge, 81, passed away Saturday, July 1, at her home following a brief illness.
OBIT: Donald “Don” Wieland
Donald “Don” Wieland, 74, of Osage, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. He graduated in the spring of 1967 from Osage High School and worked for various farmers.
Mason City’s MacNider Art Museum now displaying Peter Cusack: A Letter to Zola
MASON CITY – Peter Cusack: A Letter to Zola is now open in the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum’s Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery. This painting exhibition is sponsored locally by the David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation.
City of Mason City expense report – July 6, 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 July 6, 2023:
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for July 10, 2023
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on July 10, 2023:
Iowan victimized after scammer posing as police tricks her into sending $6,600 through a Bitcoin ATM
CLIVE, IOWA – An Iowa woman was recently targeted by a sophisticated scam that involved the use of a Bitcoin ATM and a trickster posing as law enforcement with an arrest warrant for the victim.
DNR: Catfish are biting across Iowa
“Catfish will bite most of the time, no matter what the water temperature,” explains Daniel Vogeler, Iowa DNR fisheries technician. “They are biting in most lakes, ponds, rivers and streams across Iowa.”
UNI men’s basketball embarks on summer tour in Brazil
CEDAR FALLS – UNI men’s basketball will go international this summer as the Panthers embark on a four-game tour in Brazil.
Iowa Legislature now in special session looking to ban abortions after 6 weeks
DES MOINES – The General Assembly of the Iowa Legislature convened this morning, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 8:30 AM for a special session with the sole purpose of enacting legislation that addresses abortion and protects unborn lives.
OBIT: Ruth “Ruthy” Uetz
Ruth “Ruthy” Uetz, 79, of Charles City, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
OBIT: Bruce A Whipple
Bruce Whipple, 79, of Hampton, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
Donald Trump attacks Iowa governor Kim Reynolds, says she’s “not invited” to his powerful rallies
DES MOINES – Donald Trump has had just about enough of Kim Reynolds not endorsing him for President in 2024, and finally Monday lashed out at Iowa’s governor, saying he saved her last campaign and that she’s not invited to his huge rallies.
Iowa meth dealer mixed-up with Mexican drug cartel gets long prison sentence
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who purchased two pounds of methamphetamine from Mexico to sell here was sentenced to more than twelve years in federal prison.