Lila Lea (Crooks) (Tynan) (Tynan) (Wall) Dietrich, 88, of Mason City, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center from complications of Covid-19. A funeral service for Lila Dietrich will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City.
Month: December 2023
OBIT: Betty Rae Slock
Betty R. Slock, 101, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023, at St. James Lutheran Church.
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for December 26, 2023
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on December 26, 2023:
Protected: Man riddled with bullets in Waterloo leads cops to two shooting suspects
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OBIT: John C Mans
John Carroll Mans, age 77, of Riceville, IA, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville.
Waterloo teen nabbed after armed robbery of convenience store
WATERLOO – A Waterloo teen allegedly entered a convenience store, brandished a gun and fled with cash before cops nabbed him later.
City of Mason City council meeting minutes and expense report – December 19, 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 December 19, 2023:
UNI Panther wrestling to close 2023 at Soldier Salute in Coralville
CEDAR FALLS – UNI wrestling will take to the mats for the final time in 2023 as the Panther Train heads to Coralville for the second annual Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena.
Protected: Slick road conditions in Northern Iowa lead to auto accident, taking life of Kansas City man
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OBIT: Irene Evelyn Sauer
Irene Evelyn Sauer, 94, passed away on Saturday December 23, 2023 at Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City, Iowa.
Reasons Why You Should Have Your Attorney On Speed Dial
While many individuals may have friends and family on speed dial for various emergencies, one contact that often gets overlooked is that of a trusted attorney. Legal matters can arise unexpectedly, and…
How to Train Your Brain for Enhanced Work Productivity
Staying focused in the world we live in today is more challenging than ever. The average human attention span is reportedly only 8.25 seconds, having decreased almost 25% from 2000 to 2015. …
Iowa Lottery reports incorrect Powerball numbers that led to payouts on losing tickets
Information about incorrect Powerball numbers released by the Iowa Lottery has caused confusion and frustration among players. Initially, the following winning white ball numbers were announced: 9-29-51-53-61 and Powerball 12. However, it was later revealed that these results were incorrect.
Disoriented Iowa man drives his Toyota into a cemetry, causing nearly $60,000 damage
BUCHANAN COUNTY – A cemetery suffered big damages and an Iowa man went to the hospital after he lost control of his Toyota on a rainy night and left the roadway.
OBIT: Chevelle Christ Awe
Chevelle Christ Awe, 44, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away December 19, 2023. Arrangements are pending with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: Jeanne R. Nehman
Jeanne died December 26, 2023, at MercyOne in Des Moines, Iowa. She was 66. A Memorial service for Jeanne Nehman will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.
Northern Iowa felon tests positive for meth, then caught in raid with illegal gun, ammo and needles
SIOUX CITY – A convicted Northern Iowa felon who hid a 9mm handgun, ammo and a bag of needles in a floor vent from suspicious cops faces a long prison sentence.
Protected: Iowa woman sent to prison for two months for hiding huge inheritance check from her bankruptcy
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What Are the Benefits of a Zero Fee Injury Consultation?
In the aftermath of an injury, victims often find themselves at a crossroads, juggling medical recovery with the complexities of legal proceedings. This is where a free injury consultancy becomes a beacon…
Protected: House fire in Burt sends woman to Mercy Hospital, claims life of family dog
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OBIT: Ann M. Koenigsberg
Ann M. Koenigsberg, 94, of Hampton, formerly of Sheffield, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton. Visitation will be held Friday, January 19, 2024, at Faith Baptist Church in Hampton.
OBIT: Shirley Rose Young
Shirley Young, age 93 of Emmetsburg, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Palo Alto County Health System. Private services will be held at a later date.
OBIT: Dixie M. Buns
Dixie M. Buns, 94, of Woden, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Titonka Care Center.
OBIT: Dora E. Mahn
Dora Elizabeth Mahn, 91, of Mason City, IA formerly of Sheffield, IA, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Franklin General Hospital, Hampton, IA. Memorial services will be held Friday January 5, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Iowa man sentenced to federal prison for selling fentanyl while on supervised release
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who was selling fentanyl while he was on federal supervised release was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison.
OBIT: Koral S Rosendahl
Koral Sue Rosendahl, well known for her joyful personality, radiant beauty, and the gifts of language, care and support she provided to so many new Americans in the Estherville community, died on December 20, 2023 from complications of a short, intense illness.
OBIT: Karl Richard Johnson
Karl Johnson, age 89 of Mallard, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Emmetsburg Care Center. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Thursday December 28th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mallard.
OBIT: Richard L. Fulton
Richard L. Fulton, 78, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Temple Baptist Church.
OBIT: Ruth Evelyn Pannhoff
Ruth Evelyn Pannhoff, 92, of Solvang, California, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, passed away December 20, 2023 in Solvang. A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date.
Top Iowa fishing spots for the week of December 21, 2023
CLEAR LAKE – Ice fishing is not recommended at Clear Lake. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed.
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for December 18, 2023
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on December 18, 2023:
OBIT: Shirley Ann Sharp
Shirley Ann Sharp, 91, of Mason Cit passed away December 21, 2023 at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 11 AM at Wesley United Methodist Church.
Protected: Large, abandoned school in Rockford burns
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OBIT: Arlene Kammrad
M. Arlene Kammrad, 92, of Mason City, passed away, Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Country Meadow Place. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at 1 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
UNI Panther football signs 23 student-athletes to 2024 class
CEDAR FALLS — The UNI football program announced the signing of 23 new faces to the 2024 roster. This class includes 20 high school athletes and three transfers. Of the 19 high schoolers, 13 are staying in their home state of Iowa.
Ryan Flickinger hired as new NIACC athletic director
MASON CITY – Ryan Flickinger will become NIACC’s sixth athletic director in school history and begins his duties on February 26, 2024.
Gov. Kim Reynolds releases Christmas message to Iowans
“From a humble stable in Bethlehem more than 2000 years ago, the world was given the greatest gift of all time, a newborn King sent to bring light to the world.”
Protected: Iowa woman convicted of abuse of a corpse dies in prison
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Winter programs offered at Mason City’s Lime Creek Nature Center
MASON CITY – A number of Winter Break programs are available coming up at the Lime Creek Nature Center in Mason City.
Kim Reynolds says Iowa kids too fat, declines millions from federal government for Summer EBT participation
“An EBT card does nothing to promote nutrition at a time when childhood obesity has become an epidemic” stated Governor Reynolds.