WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republicans in Congress are making it clear they will not pass legislation on their desks offered by Joe Biden to solve the border crisis because Donald Trump wants to smear the president, and Mitt Romney is having none of it.
Month: January 2024
Des Moines police say they nabbed 30,000 fentanyl pills, largest seizure in their history
30,000 pills with a $500,000 street value seized as Iowa man traveled here from Arizona
One dead in Cedar Rapids shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS – Police in Cedar Rapids are investigating what appears to be a homicide with one dead in a shooting. On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 8:59 p.m., the Cedar Rapids…
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Mason City manufacturing plant
MASON CITY – The Mason City fire department extinguished a blaze at a local ag processing plant early Wednesday morning.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones battle past Kansas State Wildcats, 78-67
AMES – No. 23 Iowa State outlasted Kansas State, 78-67, in a physical Big 12 battle Wednesday night at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones improve to 15-4 overall and 4-2 in Big 12 play, while K-State falls to 14-5 overall and 4-2 in league action.
Ag Secretary Naig proposes legislation to increase small-scale poultry processing in Iowa
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced proposed legislation aimed at increasing processing opportunities for small-scale poultry processors and producers. The legislation, House Study Bill 559, passed unanimously through…
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State drops road game to Kansas, 60-58
LAWRENCE, KANSAS – Iowa State (12-6, 6-2 Big 12) came up just short in the two-point loss of 60-58 to Kansas (10-9, 3-5 Big 12) Wednesday night. In a game of 24 lead changes and 11 ties, the contest wasn’t over until the final buzzer sounded.
Governor Reynolds releases three bills to “Protect Iowa land, cut red tape, and stop woke corporatism”
DES MOINES – Perhaps in an attempt to distract from her calamitous endorsement of Ron DeSantis, Governor Kim Reynolds trumpeted the release of three bills to House and Senate leadership Wednesday.
UNI Panther women face Illinois State in Thursday night road game
UNI women’s basketball looks to get back to its winning ways against the Illinois State Redbirds.
OBIT: Neil Francis Ackley
Neil Francis Ackley, 80, of Mason City, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Good Shepherd Health Care Center on Monday, January 22, 2024. Funeral Service will be held 10:30 am Monday, January 29, 2024 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
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Optimizing Thyroid Health: Hormone Therapy for Women
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In deft political move, Donald Trump proclaims anyone supporting Nikki Haley is kicked out of “MAGA”
NEW YORK CITY – Donald Trump, on the eve of returning to court for his rape trial, is attacking another woman tonight, this time Nikki “Birdbrain” Haley, saying anyone who supports her is permanently kicked out of “MAGA”.
College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes beaten at home by Maryland Terrapins, 69-67
IOWA CITY – Iowa (11-8, 3-5 B1G) built a solid first-half lead in this BIG10 matchup with Maryland
(12-8, 4-5 B1G) but it all slipped away in the second half with porous defense and shoddy shooting.
Cops nab Hawkeye fan in Louisiana suspected of robbing Iowa bank
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa bank was robbed earlier this month by a suspect in a Hawkeye cap and now cops have nabbed him hundreds of miles south.
Iowa boy loses life in tragic sledding accident
ANAMOSA, IOWA – A tragic mis-hap while sledding claimed the life of an Iowa boy in this rural Northern Iowa area.
Two women hurt in Northern Iowa auto collision
DICKINSON COUNTY, IOWA – Two women were hurt and taken to hospitals in an auto accident Monday evening in Dickinson county.
OBIT: Frederick “Fred” L. Varner
Frederick L. Varner, 48 of Kensett passed away suddenly Sunday, January 21, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held starting at 4:00pm, Saturday January 27, 2024 at the Carpenter Community Center.
Estherville trailer fire evacuates woman and children
ESTHERVILLE – A woman and her two children escaped a fire in their trailer early Monday morning in Estherville.
College Basketball: Iowa State faces Kansas State tonight at Hilton Coliseum
AMES – No. 23 Iowa State hosts its first game as a ranked team this season on Wednesday when the Kansas State Wildcats come to Hilton Coliseum. The game will be televised on ESPN2.
College Football: UNI Panthers add Valparaiso to 2024 schedule, also games at Nebraska and Hawaii
CEDAR FALLS — UNI football has added a matchup with the Valparaiso Beacons to their 2024 football schedule. No Iowa or Iowa State, but will play Nebraska and Hawaii.
Man and child dead in Iowa auto crash
RURAL CARROLL COUNTY – A man and a child were killed in an auto crash when a driver attempted to pass another vehicle and lost control, colliding with a power pole.
Iowa house fire leaves one man dead, one hospitalized
RURAL BOONE COUNTY – A house fire in this remote Iowa location left one man dead and another in the hospital as police search for clues.
OBIT: Kalliope Jolas
Kalliope passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord and entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on January 20, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church.
OBIT: Mark Wood
Mark Wood age 64 of Nashua, IA, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA.
OBIT: Karen A. Ulrich
Karen Ann Kruckenberg-Stadtlander-Ulrich, daughter of Arnold and Wilma (Walker) Kruckenberg was born on February 17, 1948, in Hampton, IA. Karen was surrounded by her daughters and passed away on January 21, 2024, at the age of 75.
OBIT: Frances N. Randall
Frances N. Randall, 93, of Mason City, died Monday, January 22, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 11 a.m., at First Covenant Church.
Panther men’s basketball outmatches Evansville for fifth straight win, 70-63
CEDAR FALLS- UNI men’s basketball opened both halves of its Tuesday night matchup against the Evansville Purple Aces with impressive runs and closed the game on defense to secure a 70-63 win.
OBIT: Michael J. Cookman
Michael James Cookman 77, died Saturday January 20, 2024, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 29, 2024, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
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OBIT: Carole L. Busick
Carole L. Busick, 74, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.
OBIT: Gerald “Jerry” Dean McCullough
Gerald “Jerry” McCullough, age 81 of Livermore, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Titonka Care Center. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 27th at the American Legion in Livermore.
College Wrestling: Iowa State adds two to 2024 signing class
AMES – Head coach Kevin Dresser announced the addition of two high school prep standouts to Iowa State’s 2024 signing class Monday.
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Expense report and Supervisor meeting minutes January 22, 2024
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on January 22, 2024:
Waldorf University announces Residential Dean’s List for Fall 2023/24 Semester
FOREST CITY -Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students who have achieved the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester.
MacNider Museum offers Rockin’ Art of the 50’s and 60’s tour on Feb. 2
MASON CITY – The Charles H. MacNider Museum is offering a free, “Rockin’ Art of the 50’s and 60’s” guided tour on Friday, February 2, 2024, in conjunction with the Surf Ballroom’s Winter Dance Party.
Iowa felon who waved a gun at frightened bystanders then ran from cops gets a decade behind bars
IOWA CITY – He waved his gun at folks, then stuffed it in a fanny pack and tossed it as cops closed in. Now, he spends a decade in the slammer.
Waterloo police nab another suspect connected to recent shooting
WATERLOO – A man was found laying in a Waterloo yard, shot multiple times, and after police nabbed two suspects earlier, they announced the arrest of another man in connection to the crime.