MADISON, Wisc. – The 2023 UNI volleyball season came to an end on Thursday night as the eighth-seeded Panthers dropped a 3-1 decision to the Miami (FL) Hurricanes inside UW Field House in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Month: November 2023
Panther wrestlers gear up for Las Vegas, Kenosha this weekend
CEDAR FALLS – An action-filled weekend in the Nevada desert and in the Midwest await the UNI wrestling team as it competes in the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational on Friday and Saturday, as well as Wisconsin-Parkside’s Jim Koch Open in Kenosha on Saturday.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State pummels St. Thomas, 85-44
ST. PAUL, Minnesota – Iowa State (3-3, 0-0 Big 12) got back in the win column with an 85-44 victory over St. Thomas (3-4, 0-0 Summit) on Wednesday night.
OBIT: Michael Raymond Beier
Michael Raymond Beier, 62, passed away lovingly surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Good Shepherd Health Care Center. There will be a Celebration of Life for Mike on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00pm at the First Congregational Church of Christ.
Iowa serial armed robber sentenced to more than fifty-five years in federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – A seven-time convicted felon who robbed or attempted to rob employees of Iowa businesses at gunpoint seven times in a twelve-day period in November 2020 was sentenced to more than fifty-five years in prison.
Women’s College Basketball: South Dakota bests Northern Iowa 84-65 with late-game run
CEDAR FALLS – The Panthers faced off with the Coyotes of South Dakota in their fourth of five straight road matchups. South Dakota jumped out to a quick lead which UNI worked to come back and make it close before a late run by the Coyotes pushed the game out of reach for the Panthers.
Suspect arrested after bringing gun to an Iowa school and making threats to teachers
IOWA CITY – A man allegedly brought a gun to this Iowa elementary school and threatened teachers, paralyzing the campus while cops dealt with the situation.
College Football: Iowa State QB Rocco Becht named Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year; other Cyclone recognized
AMES – Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht was named Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year to highlight the Big 12 Conference postseason awards for the Cyclones, announced Wednesday by the conference office after a vote by the coaches.
College Basketball: UNI routed in conference opener versus Belmont, 90-70
CEDAR FALLS – UNI men’s basketball cut away at Belmont’s 14-point first half lead late in the opening period, but struggled to slow the Bruins’ three-point shooting and ability to draw contact in a 90-70 home loss on Wednesday night to open Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play.
College Basketball: Iowa 103, North Florida 78
IOWA CITY – Iowa (5-2) defeated North Florida (4-4) 103-78 tonight in Carver-Hawkeye arena.
OBIT: Raymond Laverne Bonnichsen
Raymond Laverne Bonnichsen, 71, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away November 26, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 1:00PM to 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: Warren Dale Sealock
Warren D. Sealock, 78 of Clear Lake passed away peacefully November 24, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, surrounded by his family.
A service to honor his life will be 2:00pm Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: Eduardo Martinez
Eduardo Martinez, 67, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City.
UNI men’s basketball hosts Belmont in MVC opener on Wednesday
CEDAR FALLS – Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play comes knocking for the UNI men’s basketball team as the Panthers play the first of two early league games this week with the Belmont Bruins coming into the McLeod Center on Wednesday night.
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for November 27, 2023
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on November 27, 2023:
UNI women’s basketball looks to get back on track in a showdown with the Coyotes of South Dakota
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI women’s basketball team is set to face off with the Coyotes of South Dakota on Wednesday evening inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Complex in Vermillion, South Dakota.
UNI names former Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby as Interim Athletic Director
CEDAR FALLS – University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook announced on Wednesday that retired Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby has agreed to serve as Interim Athletic Director for the Panthers. The Waterloo, Iowa native has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in collegiate sports after honing his skills as UNI’s Athletic Director from 1983-91.
UNI Panther volleyball prepares for NCAA Tournament bout with Miami Hurricanes
CEDAR FALLS – UNI volleyball’s 25th trip to the NCAA Tournament begins on Thursday afternoon as the back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) regular season and tournament champions take on the Hurricanes of Miami (FL) for the first time in program history in Madison, Wisconsin.
NIACC’s Helming earns ICCAC men’s basketball weekly honor
MASON CITY – NIACC’s Wyatt Helming has been selected as the ICCAC Division II men’s basketball player of the week for the week of Nov. 20-26.
NIACC’s Miller earns ICCAC women’s basketball weekly honor
MASON CITY – For the second time this season, a NIACC women’s basketball player has been selected as the ICCAC Division II player of the week.
Northern Iowa man possible long prison sentence for possessing a gun after conviction
SIOUX CITY – A convicted felon from Northern Iowa found in possession of a stolen gun entered a guilty plea in federal court and may go to prison for a long time.
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OBIT: Dennis Kappel
Dennis Kappel, 68, of Iowa Falls, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at his Iowa Falls home. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls.
OBIT: Raymond C. Dakin
Raymond C. Dakin, 91, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the IOOF Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Round Prairie Lutheran Church, Glenville, MN.
OBIT: Terri A. Ballhagen
Terri A. Ballhagen 67, of Sheffield died November 26, 2023 at home. Graveside inurnment services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, December 1, 2023 at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Iowa.
Protected: Hit and run driver takes life of Iowa woman
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Iowa Lottery posts wrong Powerball winning numbers, look to make improvements
CLIVE, IOWA – A human reporting error caused the winning numbers for Monday’s Powerball® drawing to initially be reported incorrectly in Iowa and then led to a delay in the drawing results…
Kim Reynolds and Christian private school students light Christmas tree at Iowa Capitol
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and a choir of Christian students from a private school bestowed a glowing light upon sinners everywhere Monday evening as the state Christmas tree was lit.
College Basketball: Iowa faces North Florida in home game Wednesday night
IOWA CITY – The Iowa Hawkeyes return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to host North Florida on Wednesday at 8 PM. Iowa is 3-0 at home this season. The game will be televised on the BIG TEN Network.
OBIT: Cory Dean Harklau
Cory Harklau, age 64 of Livermore, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, surrounded by his family at his son’s home in Humboldt. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt.
OBIT: Caitlyn Elizabeth Crane
Caitlyn Elizabeth (Patrie) Crane, 37, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Mason City Moose Lodge.
OBIT: Howard “Keith” Childs
Howard “Keith” Childs, 90, of Charles City, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Keith Childs will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home.
Law enforcement pleads with Iowa drivers to slow down in inclement weather after deputy hurt in crash
DES MOINES – An Iowa deputy was hurt in a crash over the weekend during a heavy snow event, and law enforcement say the incident could have been much worse.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican candidate for President, to visit Garner Tuesday for lunch
GARNER – Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for President, will be in Garner on Tuesday, November 28th, at 11:30 AM for lunch, his campaign says.
College Football: Iowa State’s Sama earns a pair of Big 12 Honors after defeating Kansas State
AMES – Iowa State’s Abu Sama III has been named Big 12 Offensive Player and Newcomer of the Week after a breakout performance against No. 19 Kansas State.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes move up to #4 in Associated Press poll
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team is ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press Top-25 released on Monday.
College Football: Iowa faces #3 Michigan Wolverines in Big Ten Championship Game
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – Iowa will play No. 3 Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 3 in Indianapolis for the second time in three years. The game will be televised on FOX.
Protected: Authorities charge Iowa man with litany of charges in alcohol-related death of teen
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College Football: Iowa Hawkeye Defensive Coordinator Phil Parker named Broyles Award finalist
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa defensive coordinator and secondary coach Phil Parker has been named a finalist for the Broyles Award, it was announced Monday by the Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation. The Broyles Award is presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football.