MASON CITY – The 18th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition awarded $100,000 in cash prizes to nine Iowa ventures.
Month: September 2023
OBIT: Eileen C. West
Eileen C. West, 74, of Mason City, died on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 15.
College Football: Iowa defeats Iowa State, 20-13
AMES – Iowa (2-0) defeated Iowa State (1-1), 20-13, in an Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series matchup on Saturday inside Jack Trice Stadium.
College Football: Panthers drop home opener to Weber State, 34-17
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI Panthers faced off with the Wildcats of Weber State on Saturday afternoon in their home opener for the 2023 season, dropping the contest 34-17.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds discusses mental health challenges with North Iowa law enforcement
KOSSUTH COUNTY – Northern Iowa law enforcement recently told Kim Reynolds that funding cutbacks for mental health facilities and other factors “have lead to a breakdown of emergency services” for people in crisis.
College Football: Iowa favored to beat Iowa State today
AMES – Iowa State is a 4-point underdog at home today versus their Cy-Hawk rival Iowa Hawkeyes. Who do you having winning the big rivalry game?
OBIT: Ruth A. Smeby
Ruth Ann Smeby was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on September 4, 2023 at age 89. Ruth was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown.
Sheffield man crashes his Ford Taurus south of Rockwell, suffers injuries and drunk driving arrest
RURAL CERRO GORO COUNTY – A Sheffield man crashed his Ford Taurus early this morning south of Rockwell and suffered injuries and a drunk driving arrest.
Former Trump White House advisor Navarro convicted of Contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON – Former White House advisor to Donald Trump, Peter K. Navarro of Washington, D.C., was found guilty by a U.S. District Court jury of two counts of contempt of Congress stemming from his failure to comply with a subpoena issued by the United States House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
Iowa man gets 12 years in prison for sex abuse of teen, possessing nude photos
DES MOINES – An Iowa man was sentenced Friday to a 12-year suspended prison sentence and five years of probation for sex acts with a teenager.
Drought conditions worsen in Iowa to point of warning in some areas
DES MOINES – August saw another below normal rainfall month in Iowa, with preliminary data showing that the state received 3.25 inches of rain, 0.88 inches below normal. This marks the sixth month in a row of less than normal rainfall.
Gov. Reynolds announces $5 million to combat food insecurity at hunger summit
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $5 million in awards to four nonprofits that are investing in the infrastructure to increase the availability of food distributed to local food pantries throughout the state.
Mason City house to be moved; no parking along route
MASON CITY – A Mason City house will be moved next week, and motorists are advised not to park along the move route.
OBIT: Alan J. Duea
Alan J. Duea, 82, of Gilbert, AZ and longtime resident of Clear Lake, IA passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. In July of 1960, Alan enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War.
City of Mason City expense report – September 5, 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 September 5, 2023:
Tanya Warren receives contract extension as UNI head women’s basketball coach
CEDAR FALLS – UNI Athletics and head women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the end of the 2028-29 season, as announced by the Panther Athletic…
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for September 5, 2023
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on September 5, 2023:
Iowa officer who used shotgun to kill man armed with AK-47 was justified, attorney concludes
PLEASANT HILL – An Iowa man armed with an AK-47 assault rifle was recently shot and killed by an officer using a shotgun, and the officer was justified in the shooting, a county attorney has concluded.
College Football: All 7 Iowa football home games now sold out
For the second straight year, all seven Iowa football games have reached sellout status.
NIACC Pappajohn Center recognizes Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag as the September 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag in Washington, IA as the September 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month.
Iowa Board of Law announces dozens of law students passed the July 2023 bar exam
DES MOINES – The Iowa Board of Law Examiners announced this week that dozens of law students had passed the July 2023 Bar Examination.
Alliant Energy claims to top 50% renewable energy provided for its Iowa customers
CEDAR RAPIDS – More than 50% of the energy Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility provided to its customers in 2022 came from renewable energy generation, the company recently announced.
OBIT: Merle T. Hasfjord
Merle Theodore Hasfjord, 76, of Manly passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Merle attended and graduated from North Central High School in Manly in the class of 1965.
Northern Iowa man with violent history nabbed after incident in Kossuth county
KOSSUTH COUNTY – A man reportedly living in Mason City was nabbed in Kossuth county on abuse charges after police were called for help.
Proud Boys leader Tarrio gets 22 years for role in attack on U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON – The former national chairman of the Proud Boys was sentenced for seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Clear Lake Fire Department to hold 9/11 Memorial Event “NEVER FORGET”
CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake Fire Department will be hosting a 9/11 Memorial on Monday September 11th, 2023, outside the Clear Lake Fire station at the World Trade Center Memorial Steel.
Benefits of Remodeling Your Bathroom
Bathroom remodels are one of the most popular and beneficial home improvement projects. The bathroom is a heavily used room that can easily become outdated, damaged, or unsuitable for a family’s needs…
OBIT: Sonya Ileen Kockler
Sonya I. Kockler, 44, of Nora Springs passed away peacefully Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN after a courageous battle with cancer.
Northern Iowa daycare provider charged with death of baby boy, admits to police “being frustrated”
EMMETSBURG – A Northern Iowa daycare provider told police she became frustrated with a baby boy, then the child died from brain trauma, leading to a felony child endangerment charge.
UNI football takes on Weber State in home opener
CEDAR FALLS – UNI football will open its 2023 home schedule with the Panthers battling their first top-ten opponent of the year as the Weber State Wildcats come to the UNI-Dome on Hall of Fame Weekend on Saturday.
OBIT: Joanne “Jo” Kothenbeutel
Joanne “Jo” Kothenbeutel, 78, of Garner, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. She was a member of Garner Evangelical Free Church and Garner Lions Club.
Iowa man smashes into cop cars in Algona after long chase
ALGONA – An Iowa felon with a long rap sheet refused to stop his Chrysler 300 and led cops on a long chase before smashing into patrol vehicles in Algona.
College Football: Iowa prepares to travel to Ames for showdown with Iowa State
IOWA CITY – Iowa Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz says his team will “need to grow and improve fast” in order to defeat the Iowa State Cyclones this weekend in Jack Trice Stadium.
Harley-Davidson motorcycle collides with pickup, claims lives of Northern Iowa man and passenger
WRIGHT COUNTY – A Northern Iowa motorcyclist and his passenger died when the driver attempted to pass a pickup and collided with the rear bumper.
College Football: Iowa State’s Cooper tabbed Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week
AMES – Iowa State defensive back Jeremiah Cooper has been named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
OBIT: Alex D. Kyrin
Alex Denise Kyrin, 19, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away September 2, 2023 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 PM Friday, September 8, 2023 at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Iowa DNR to host open house on Clear Lake State Park improvement plans
CLEAR LAKE – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting an open house to discuss renovation and improvement plans for Clear Lake State Park, at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 11, at Clear Lake State Park Lodge. The public is invited to attend.
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Expense report and Supervisor meeting minutes September 5, 2023
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on September 5, 2023:
College Field Hockey: Iowa Hawkeyes jump to No. 1 ranking in the nation
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa field hockey team moved to No. 1 in the Week 1 Penn Monto/National Field Hockey Coaches Association rankings, it was announced Tuesday by the NFHCA.
Iowa special agent passes away, mourned by colleagues
DES MOINES – With heavy hearts, the men and women of the Division of Criminal Investigation and Department of Public Safety announce the tragic loss of one of our own, Special Agent Jason Winter.