Suzanne “Sue” Kluwe, 82, of Charles City, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Month: January 2024
OBIT: Elizabeth Lou Grosland
Elizabeth Lou Grosland, 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, January 26, 2024 at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 1st Ave S, Northwood.
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Police accuse man of murdering his mother in Iowa
DUBUQUE – An Iowa woman was found dead, and police say her son is the main suspect in the killing.
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark named to Nancy Lieberman Watch List
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — University of Iowa senior guard, Caitlin Clark, was named to the Nancy Lieberman Top 10 Watch List on Monday.
Kelly, Hamilton elected to Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa
Former UNI Panther wrestler and former assistant coach selected to the seven-member induction class of 2024.
Ricky Cano hired to UNI Athletics facilities staff
CEDAR FALLS – UNI Athletics has hired Ricky Cano as an event manager for its facilities and game operations team.
UNI men’s basketball hosts Evansville for Hope Always Game
CEDAR FALLS – Coming off a milestone victory over the weekend, UNI men’s basketball returns to action at home on Tuesday night as the Panthers look to extend their winning streak to five games, hosting the Evansville Purple Aces in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) action.
Waldorf University hosts 10th annual Top of Iowa High School Creative Writing Contest
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University will host the 10th annual Top of Iowa High School Creative Writing Contest for regional high school students on March 14, 2024. The contest will culminate with a one-day writing festival on the Waldorf University campus.
Ron DeSantis quits campaign for President, immediately bows to Donald Trump
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Ron DeSantis’ campaign slogan was “never back down” but that is exactly what he did late Sunday as he quit his campaign for President and instantly got on his knees to beg Donald Trump for acceptance.
OBIT: Sharon Lee Reutzel
Sharon Lee Reutzel, 76, of Burt, passed away, Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona, IA, surrounded by her loved ones.
OBIT: Christine Judie May
Christine May, age 73 of Algona, passed away on Friday, January 19th, 2024 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. No formal services are planned at this time. Services have been entrusted to Lentz Funeral Home of Algona.
Former Iowa MercyOne nurse sentenced for conspiracy to acquire controlled substances and possession of child pornography
Law enforcement executed a search warrant on the former nurse’s cell phone and recovered six videos and 20 images of child porn, depicting prepubescent minors or minors who had not attained 12 years of age. The materials also portrayed sadistic and masochistic conduct.
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Expense report and Supervisor meeting minutes January 15, 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 15, 2024:
OBIT: Majorie Lucille Muchmore
Marjorie Lucille Muchmore, 86, of Mason City, passed away January 11th at MercyOne Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at the Mason City VFW at a later date.
Women’s College Wrestling: Hawkeyes dominate Iowa Duals
IOWA CITY – The second-ranked University of Iowa women’s wrestling team defeated Missouri Valley College and top-ranked NAIA, Life University in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Mason City council to meet Thursday evening to discuss next city budget
MASON CITY – The Mason City council will meet Thursday evening to discuss plans for the next city budget.
UNI Panther women beaten by Belmont Bruins, 72-67
Maya McDermott scored her 1,000th career point in a 72-67 loss to the Belmont Bruins.
OBIT: Ronald Kreutzkampf
Ronald Wayne Kreutzkampf,75, of Terril was born in Estherville to Pearl and Al Kreutzkampf on September 24, 1948.
Women’s College Basketball: No. 18 Ohio State def. No. 2 Iowa, 100-92 (OT)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – No. 18 Ohio State (15-3, 6-1) defeated No. 2 Iowa (18-2, 7-1), 100-92 (OT), inside a sold-out Value City Arena on Sunday afternoon.
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OBIT: Sheryl Lynn Dannen
Sheryl Lynn Dannen, 57, of Sheffield, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton.
Projects across Iowa receive huge grants from USDA for improvements
Biden’s USDA Rural Development invests $45 million in 18 projects for small business and public works in rural Iowa. Impacts in Audubon, Chickasaw, Clarke, Greene, Humboldt, Jackson, Linn, Monona, Montgomery, Muscatine, Pocahontas, Sac, Sioux, Story, and Union counties.
OBIT: Leslie Warren Schilling
Leslie Schilling age 60 of Nashua, IA, died Friday, January 12, 2024, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City, IA. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua.
UNI’s Kerkhoff selected to 2024 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field National Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – UNI’s Erin Kerkhoff has been named to the 2024 U.S. Paralympic national track and field team, as announced by U.S. Paralympic Track and Field on Thursday.
City of Mason City council meeting minutes and expense report – January 18, 2024
MASON CITY – The following are the city council meeting minutes and expenses paid by the city of Mason City for the period ending on January 18, 2024:
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for January 16, 2024
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on January 16, 2024:
Clear Lake Fire Department to host PUSH-IN ceremony for Engine 5
CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake Fire Department will be hosting a PUSH-IN ceremony for the new Engine 5 fire truck on February 3rd at 1:00 PM at the fire station.
College Basketball: Defense powers #24 Iowa State Cyclones over #19 TCU
FORT WORTH, Texas – Iowa State (14-4, 3-2 Big 12) set a new Big 12 program standard Saturday afternoon, forcing a Big 12 program-best 27 turnovers on the road as it took down No. 19 TCU (13-5, 2-3 Big 12) by a score of 73-72.
College Basketball: UNI wins fourth straight in victory over Southern Illinois, 61-57
CEDAR FALLS – It took a full 60-minute game through an intense defensive battle, but UNI men’s basketball was able to escape with a 61-57 victory over Southern Illinois on Saturday night inside the McLeod Center, securing its fourth straight win and ninth victory in its last 11 games.
College Basketball: #2 Purdue 84, Iowa 70
IOWA CITY – Iowa was able to hold an early lead over mighty Purdue, but a big first half run by the Boilermakers sunk the Hawkeye’s hopes in this BIG10 Conference game.
OBIT: Linda Hamilton
Linda Mae Hamilton, 76, of Hampton, formerly of Garner, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her home.
Women’s College Basketball: Panthers take down Racers for fourth straight victory, 95-75
CEDAR FALLS – UNI took on the Murray State Racers on Friday night inside the McLeod Center and came away with a 95-75 victory.
OBIT: Mike Handt
Michael Robert Handt, 67 of Charles City died at home, January 16, 2024. A memorial will be held at a later date.
OBIT: Kelly Jo Swanson
Kelly Jo Swanson, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday April 20, 2024 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Gov. Reynolds appoints Michael Harris as District Judge
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Michael Harris as a district judge in Iowa Judicial District 6.
OBIT: Annette L Lahner
Annette L. Lahner, 67 of Sheffield, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The Lahner family plans to have a celebration of life at a soon, but warmer time of year (date unknown.)
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers take on Belmont Bruins in Sunday afternoon action
CEDAR FALLS – UNI women’s basketball is set to take on the Belmont Bruins for just the fourth time in the history of the two programs.
OBIT: Rita Mae Long
Rita Long, age 90 of Algona, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday, January 22, at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish – St. Cecelia in Algona.