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Month: August 2023
Northern Iowa man overcomes taser and tries to kill police, but evades bullets to land in jail
ACKLEY, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man found himself in a confrontation with police who ended up up firing guns at him, but the suspect evaded the bullets and now faces an attempted murder charge.
Mason City man hospitalized and ticketed after wild drive
ROCKWELL – A Mason City man rolled his pickup allegedly while speeding through town, causing it to go into a ditch and putting himself in the hospital with citations.
OBIT: Dennis R. Phillips
Dennis, “Denny,” Ray Phillips, 75, of Sheffield, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, after complications associated with a rare autoimmune disease. Dennis grew up in Mason City, Iowa, and graduated from Mason City High School in 1966.
FDA approves first oral treatment for postpartum depression
“Women have been waiting for an oral medicine that can specifically and rapidly improve the symptoms of postpartum depression,” the drug maker claims.
OBIT: Sharon Lee Meyer
Sharon Lee Meyer, 83, of Sheffield, passed away at her home in Sheffield, July 28, 2023.
OBIT: Bruce R. Trebil
Bruce R. Trebil, 76, of Clear Lake, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond.
Charles City women endure pain after traffic accident; one cited
CHARLES CITY – A traffic collision in Charles City caused two women to endure pain, thousands of dollars in damages, and one party to receive a ticket.
Big 12 Conference adds Arizona, Arizona State and Utah
DALLAS, TEXAS – The Big 12 Board of Directors has voted unanimously to admit Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and University of Utah to the Big 12 Conference.
Police in Manly warn of cars being broken into
MANLY – Residents and visitors to Manly are warned that their cars might be the target of a burglary if they are left unlocked.
Garner man rolls vehicle into ditch, taken to hospital in ambulance
THORNTON – Early this morning, a Garner man was in an auto accident near Thornton and was taken by ambulance to a Mason City hospital.
Two hospitalized after pickup truck collides with Impala in Rockwell
ROCKWELL – A Rockwell woman and an Iowa man were both hurt and hospitalized after a traffic accident in Rockwell.
Governor Reynolds requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Mississippi River flooding
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for seven Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from spring flooding. The governor requested funding under the Federal Emergency…
College Football: Iowa punter Taylor and kicker Stevens named to watch lists
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior punter Tory Taylor has been named to the 2023 Ray Guy Award Watch List, while sophomore place kicker Drew Stevens has been named to the Lou Groza Award Watch List.
Milwaukee man wanted for dealing cocaine nabbed in Charles City
CHARLES CITY – A man wanted for dealing cocaine from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was caught by police in Charles City.
OBIT: Edward W. Rike
Edward William Rike died Monday morning, July 31, 2023, quietly at home after many years of living with Parkinson’s disease. He was born July 8, 1948 in Forest City and was drafted into the Army and served in the Vietnam War.
OBIT: Kay L. Hefty
Kay was born on April 6, 1942 to Allyn and Darlene Hansen Brink in Algona, lowa. She graduated from the Lu Verne Community School.
Speed up the Packaging Process in 4 Simple Ways
If your business is trying to make its packaging process more efficient, there are many steps that you can take to make it easier and faster for you and your employees. Customers…
Falsely Accused of a Crime? Here’s How to Defend Yourself
In the blink of an eye, your world can shatter into a million pieces. Imagine waking up one day to find yourself at the center of a nightmarish web of false accusations….
What Kind Of Repair Service Do Aeroplanes Regularly Need?
Air travel has long been considered one of the safest forms of transport when compared with all other options. In fact, you are more likely to get struck by lightning than ever…
Iowa State addresses gambling charges that threaten athletes’ careers – including starting quarterback
AMES – Iowa State Director Of Athletics Jamie Pollard today addressed the bombshell gambling allegations plaguing the university which threaten to remove the football team’s starting quarterback from the team, among others.
Kim Reynolds sending 109 Iowa soldiers to Texas to guard the border with Mexico
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds has announced that 109 soldiers from the Iowa National Guard will deploy today to Texas in support of Operation Lone Star to help secure the U.S. Southern Border following the end of Title 42.
Charles City man arrested for intoxication at courthouse
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man was arrested for intoxication at the county courthouse.
Mason City road closure announced
MASON CITY – South Taft Avenue will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks beginning Wednesday, August 2nd.
Donald Trump charged with 4 new felonies for attempt to stay in office after 2020 election
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Special Counsel Jack Smith presented a case to a Grand Jury regarding former President Donald Trump’s illegal attempt to stay in office after he soundly lost the 2020 election, and that panel of common citizens has brought four felony charges in this case.
Chicago man who dealt lethal dose of fentanyl in Waterloo sent to prison for over a decade
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Chicago man who conspired to distribute a lethal dose fentanyl in Waterloo was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison.
UNI Athletics unveils 2023 Hall of Fame Class
CEDAR FALLS – UNI Athletics will celebrate the careers and accomplishments of six individuals and one team as it announced the members of its 2023 Hall of Fame induction class.
OBIT: Virginia “Ginny” Raible
Virginia L. “Ginny” Raible, 78 of Mason City passed away peacefully Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Rockwell Care Center. Virginia attended Newman High School, graduating in 1963.
Mitigating Risks with Performance Bonds: A Contractor’s Perspective
As a contractor, undertaking large-scale projects can be both exciting and challenging. However, with great opportunities come significant risks. One of the most effective ways to mitigate these risks is using performance…
College Football: Iowa State’s Hufford named to Outland Trophy Watch List
AMES – Iowa State senior offensive lineman Jarrod Hufford has earned a spot on the 2023 Outland Trophy Watch List, announced Tuesday by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).
OBIT: Easton Slade DeVries
Easton Slade DeVries, 19, died Friday July 28, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City; surrounded by his loving family. Easton gave the gift of sight with the Iowa Lions Eye Bank through the Gift of Life Donor program.
College Football: UNI Panthers picked third in conference; 11 players land on preseason teams
ST. LOUIS -Eleven members of the UNI football team earned spots on this year’s Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) preseason team with the Panthers projected to finish third in the league in the upcoming 2023 season.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes travel to Italy and Croatia to face off with European foes
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team embarks on its foreign tour later this week, departing for Italy this Friday, Aug. 4.
How to Address Workplace Discrimination: A Legal Perspective
As we delve deeper into the 21st century, workplaces continue to evolve with a distinct emphasis on diversity and inclusion. However, the specter of discrimination still casts a shadow over many organizational…
Iowa DNR sending firefighters to Montana and Texas
AMES – As wildfires continue to rage in parts of the west, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has started to dispatch wildland firefighters to Montana and Texas.
OBIT: Gerald Theodore Meyer
Gerald Theodore Meyer, 80, of Rockford, IA, passed away July 28, 2023, at his home in Rockford. Gerald was born March 15, 1943, in Latimer.
OBIT: David J. Gaubatz
David J. Gaubatz, 61, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, July 29, 2023 after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma.
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for July 31, 2023
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor minutes for the period ending on July 31, 2023: