Francis “Blick” Young, 93, of Garner, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Sioux Falls, SD. A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner.
Month: January 2024
Iowa State’s Addy Brown named Big 12 Freshman of the Week
AMES – For the third time in four weeks, an Iowa State Cyclone has been named the Big 12 women’s basketball Freshman of the Week. Addy Brown picked up the honor this week following two key performances in Iowa State’s (10-4, 3-0 Big 12) wins over Kansas (69-61) and BYU (80-75).
OBIT: Glenn Edward Landers
Glenn Edward Landers, age 83, of Greene, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory of Greene is caring for Glenn and his family.
OBIT: Phyllis Joan Kelley
Phyllis Joan Kelley, 89, of Nora Springs, Iowa, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Nora Springs Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Epiphany Parish – Holy Family Catholic Church.
UNI’s Ryder Downey named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week
CEDAR FALLS – UNI’s Ryder Downey has been named the Big 12 Conference’s Wrestler of the Week, as announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon.
Convicted Cerro Gordo county burglar wanted for fleeing captivity
MARHSALLTOWN – A convicted burglar from Cerro Gordo county failed to return from his work release assignment and is now wanted by authorities.
OBIT: Donald M. Larson
Donald M. Larson, 87, of Livermore, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at his home.
Momcilovic jumper propels Iowa State to 57-53 win over #2 Houston
AMES – Milan Momcilovic canned a fadeaway jumper with :28 seconds left and sank two clutch free-throws moments later to help Iowa State (12-3, 1-1 Big 12) defeat previously unbeaten and No. 2-ranked Houston (14-1, 1-1 Big 12), 57-53 in a tough Big 12 matchup Tuesday night in Hilton Coliseum.
Matt Klunder announces candidacy for Cerro Gordo County Sheriff
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Matt Klunder is officially announcing his candidacy for the position of Cerro Gordo County Sheriff in the upcoming 2024 election.
Mason City bids farewell to retiring fire captains
MASON CITY – A reception was held on the afternoon of January 5 to celebrate as over 60 years of experience retired from the fire department with the departure of two fire captains.
Police seek person of interest connected to recent shooting death of Fort Dodge man
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge man was recently shot dead, and police are seeking contact with a person of interest in the homicide.
Gov. Reynolds delivers 2024 Condition of State Address
Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:
Condition of the State Address
Governor Kim Reynolds
January 9, 2024
OBIT: William L. Olson
William L. Olson, of Armstrong, died Sunday, January 7th, 2024, at Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong, just short of his 102nd birthday.
OBIT: Robert Duane Haberkorn
Robert D. Haberkorn, 93, of Mason City passed away peacefully Saturday, January 6, 2024 surrounded by family. Memorial Services will be 11:00am Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
City of Mason City council meeting minutes and expense report – January 4, 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 4, 2024:
Gov. Reynolds signs disaster proclamation to assist Perry after school shooting
DES MOINES – Monday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation that authorizes the use and deployment of all available state resources, supplies, equipment, and materials to continue to assist Dallas County and the Perry Community in their response to and recovery from the tragic January 4th shooting at Perry High School.
OBIT: Rose Marie McClemons
Rose M. McClemons, 92 of Mason City died Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
College Basketball: Iowa State faces undefeated Houston Tuesday night in Hilton Coliseum
AMES – Iowa State is set to face the last remaining NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball team Tuesday night, as No. 2 Houston comes to Hilton Coliseum for the first time as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The game will be televised on ESPN2.
Iowa deputy cleared after shooting murder suspect
MONTICELLO, IOWA – An Iowa deputy who shot and wounded a man who had just allegedly shot and killed a man working at a Fareway store has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the local county attorney investigating the incident.
Panther men’s basketball takes on UIC on Wednesday in league play
CEDAR FALLS – UNI men’s basketball will close out a brief two-game homestand on Wednesday night as the Panthers face off with the UIC Flames in the McLeod Center.
OBIT: Lillian H. Johnson
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the Bethany E & R Church in Ledyard. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church from 10-11 A.M. Burial will be at the Highland Home Cemetery in Ledyard.
Four arrested for tractor-trailer smuggling incident that resulted in 53 deaths in Texas
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Four Mexican nationals were arrested yesterday in San Antonio, Houston, and Marshall, Texas, for their alleged roles in a tractor-trailer smuggling incident that resulted in 53 deceased and 11 injured undocumented individuals one year ago today.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers’ streak snapped in 77-66 loss to Sycamores
CEDAR FALLS – UNI men’s basketball struggled to find the bottom of the net in the first half and could not overcome a double-digit Sycamore lead in the final frame as the Panthers fell to league-leading Indiana State on Sunday at the McLeod Center, 77-66 to snap a four-game winning streak.
OBIT: Richard LeRoy Adelmund
Richard “Rich” Adelmund, 81, of Greene, IA passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Woodley Funeral Home in Greene.
Lincoln Boehmer joins NIACC Alumni Advisory Board
MASON CITY – Lincoln Boehmer has joined the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Alumni Advisory Board.
Iowa man sent to prison for fentanyl possession and stealing a car
ORANGE CITY, IOWA – Authorities announced that Eric Misael Topete, 24, of Hawarden, Iowa, was sentenced on December 27, 2023 in District Court for the crimes of Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent, an Aggravated Misdemeanor, and Possession of a Controlled Substance-Fentanyl, a Class D Felony.
Iowa Legislature convenes the 90th General Assembly Monday morning
DES MOINES – The Republican-dominated Iowa Legislature convened its 90th General Assembly this morning at 10 AM. The Iowa Senate has 50 members and is controlled 34-16 in favor of Republicans. The Iowa House has 100 members and is controlled 64-36 in favor of Republicans.
College Wrestling: No. 5 Cyclones dominate California Baptist, 39-3
WALNUT, Calif. – No. 5 Iowa State dispatched of California Baptist in its Big 12 opener, 39-3, Sunday afternoon at Mt. San Antonio College. The Cyclones took nine of 10 matches from the Lancers and won five bouts with bonus points.
OBIT: Bessie Woodwick
A memorial service for Bessie will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. Burial will be held in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
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College Basketball: Cyclones beaten by #11 Sooners in Big 12 opener, 71-63
NORMAN, Okla. – Iowa State (11-3, 0-1 Big 12) dropped Saturday’s Big 12 opener at No. 11 Oklahoma (13-1, 1-0 Big 12), falling to the Sooners by a score of 71-63.
OBIT: Shirley Ruth Husz
Shirley Husz, 94, of Hampton passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Franklin General Hospital. Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory of Hampton is caring for Shirley and her family.
OBIT: Evelyn Brannick
Evelyn Brannick, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Eldora Specialty Care.
OBIT: Shannon L Giordano
Shannon L. Giordano, 88, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Good Shepherd Health Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday January 10, 2024 at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church.
UNI wrestling routs Wyoming, falls short against No. 7 Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. – UNI wrestling kicked off the new year in impressive fashion on Saturday afternoon as the Panthers resumed dual action at the Devaney Center against Big 12 foe Wyoming and seventh-ranked Big Ten challenger Nebraska in a triangular.
College Basketball: Iowa 86, Rutgers 77
IOWA CITY – A fast start propelled Iowa over Rutgers on Saturday, 86-77, and handed coach Fran McCaffery his 127th Big Ten victory, the most in Hawkeye history.
Women’s College Wrestling: Iowa Hawkeyes clinch National Duals Title in CedarFalls
CEDAR FALLS – The University of Iowa women’s wrestling team brought home the 2024 NWCA National Duals title over top-seeded North Central College (NCC) Saturday afternoon in the UNI-Dome.
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OBIT: Doyle Edward Ramsey
Doyle Edward Ramsey, age 67 of Nashua, Iowa died Monday, January 1, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Waverly, IA (2001 W Bremer Ave) on Friday, January 26th.
OBIT: Everett Drevs
Everett Eugene Drevs, the son of Christian and Beulah (Harms) Drevs, was born on November 2, 1932, in Moville, IA. He died on January 2, 2024, at his home in Estherville at the age of 91 years.