OELWEIN – Cops stopped a Northern Iowa woman and determined that she was allegedly in no condition to be driving, but she had in her possession an illegal substance that makes folks feel real good.
Month: February 2024
OBIT: June Faye Harms
June Faye Harms, 77, of Albert Lea, MN, formerly of Garner, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at her home. A private family graveside service will be held at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner at a later date.
OBIT: Tina Marie Zeimet
Tina Zeimet. age 56 of Algona, passed away peacefully at her home in Algona on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Algona Evangelical Free Church.
Women’s College Basketball: Audi Crooks sets freshman scoring mark in Cyclones’ 74-49 win over BYU
AMES – Audi Crooks broke Iowa State’s freshman season scoring record and finished with 18 points as Iowa State defeated BYU, 74-49, Saturday evening at Hilton Coliseum.
College Basketball: Iowa loses Big Ten road game at Illinois, 95-85
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS – Iowa (16-12, 8-9 B1G) lost a tight Big Ten road game to Illinois (20-7, 11-5 B1G) Saturday, 95-85.
Alleged Manly drug user accused of federal gun crime
SIOUX CITY – Cory Allen More, age, 33 from Manly, Iowa, has been charged with one count of possession of a firearm by a drug user.
College Softball: UNI defeats SE Missouri and Auburn; Heyer throws 150 pitches
Former Charles City standout Samantha Heyer allowed three runs and struck out 14 batters in a 150-pitch effort against SEMO.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers roll past Drake Bulldogs, 91-77
CEDAR FALLS – UNI men’s basketball shot just over 55% from the floor and dominated the rebounding battle on Saturday as the Panthers scored a key upset over the defending Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament champions and in-state rival Drake Bulldogs, 91-77.
Person shot dead in Eagle Grove today
POLICE CHIEF — Police in Eagle Grove say a person was shot dead early this morning and they are investigating the killing.
College Basketball: Defense leads #6 Cyclones past Mountaineers, 71-64
AMES – In a game where No. 6 Iowa State struggled to score its defense saved the day. Iowa State (21-6, 10-4 Big 12) forced 23 turnovers, including seven in a five-minute stretch late in the second half, in a 71-64 victory over West Virginia (9-18, 4-10 Big 12) Saturday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum.
College Track & Field: Iowa Hawkeye men finish sixth, women finish third at indoor Big Ten Championship
GENEVA, Ohio – University of Iowa Track and Field closed the Big Ten Indoor Championships with six All-Big Ten finishes this weekend at Spire Academy.
Clear Lake criminal faces federal gun charges
SIOUX CITY – A convicted Clear Lake felon is facing federal gun possession charges and could spend years behind bars.
College Baseball: Iowa Hawkeyes fall to Auburn Tigers, 7-5
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The 18th ranked University of Iowa baseball team fell to Auburn, 7-5, on Saturday morning at 121 Financial Park.
Mason City roads to be closed Monday to remove Ash trees
MASON CITY – Roads will be closed in a Mason City neighborhood starting Monday for at lest two days to accommodate the removal of Ash trees.
OBIT: Beulah Kramer
Beulah Kramer, 91, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
UNI men’s basketball battles Drake in Purple Out on Saturday
Panthers take on in-state rival for second time this year with three games to go in the regular season. Tip-off is at 5 PM, televised on ESPN+.
Women’s College Tennis: #53 Oregon outlasts #60 Iowa, 4-3
IOWA CITY – The nationally-ranked University of Iowa women’s tennis team fell to No. 53 Oregon on Friday at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex. The loss snapped UI’s four match winning streak.
UNI Panther wrestling takes down No. 7 Missouri, 31-6
UNI scores its highest ranked win of the season in 25-point win over Tigers. Panthers host Wisconsin on Sunday for Senior Day.
North Iowa law enforcement team up to catch Omaha meth dealer in Mason City
MASON CITY – An alleged Omaha drug dealer was caught in Mason City with nine lbs. of the dangerous, highly-addictive substance Friday afternoon.
Iowa DNR says gray wolf found dead on the northwest edge of Davenport
DAVENPORT – A large canine found lying in the median of I-80 in Iowa’s Scott County Monday morning has been identified as a young adult male gray wolf.
OBIT: Harold E Knudson
Harold E. Knudson, 88, of rural Estherville passed away at Good Samaritan Society in Estherville on February 13, 2024.
OBIT: Rodger Will Hoelscher
Rodger Hoelscher, 82, of Greene, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City following his battle with dementia. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Woodley Funeral Home.
OBIT: Cynthia Cox
Cynthia Marie Cox was born on March 19, 1953. At the age of two she was adopted by Dr. Russell and Alice (Oliva) Cox. She passed away at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville on February 22, 2024 at the age of 70.
Pupillo powers Panther softball to 9-8 win over Longwood
AUBURN, ALABAMA – UNI softball picked up its second consecutive victory on Friday morning, withstanding a late Longwood rally to win 9-8 in the opening game of the Auburn Plainsman Invite.
Nine dogs and puppies rescued from Iowa house, suspect charged
WEBSTER CITY – Authorities converged on this Iowa house and rescued dogs and puppies living in allegedly unsanitary conditions, charging a suspect after an investigation.
NIACC Announces Fall 2023 President’s List and Dean’s List
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 848 individuals have been named to the 2023 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 100 Iowa communities, 13 states outside the state of Iowa and 14 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.
Mason City convicted domestic abuser accused of gun possession while using marijuana, meth and cocaine; faces decades in prison
SIOUX CITY – A Mason City man who has given cops a run for their money previously is now facing serious prison time after federal prosecutors say he is an illicit drug user with a gun.
Suspect faces swath of charges after alleged Mason City drunk driving crash
MASON CITY – A suspect was allegedly drunk when he fled the scene of a recent auto collision on Mason City’s North End neighborhood.
Northern Iowa man faces vehicular homicide charge after long investigation into auto accident
WEBSTER CITY – A Northern Iowa man who allegedly ran a stop sign while drunk driving and then crashed in a ditch, killing his passenger, is facing serious charges in the incident.
Manufacturing plant donates to Mason City Fire Department after recent blaze
MASON CITY – A local manufacturing plant that suffered damage during a recent blaze in the facility donated to the Mason City Fire Department for their efforts during the emergency.
OBIT: John Morris
John Morris, 83, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral Mass for John Morris will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
College Wrestling: UNI faces Missouri and Wisconsin this weekend
UNI battles reigning Big 12 champions on Friday and welcomes Badgers to town for Senior Day on Sunday.
Women’s College Basketball: #4 Iowa drubbed by Indiana, 86-69
Caitlin Clark was 3-16 from 3-point land, while the team was 5-28 from deep. That was the difference in the ballgame – cold shooting. Clark also contributed 5 turnovers.
Feds seek injunction on cleaning company employing children in Iowa slaughterhouse
Federal investigators find at least 9 children employed as industrial cleaners in Iowa slaughterhouse, cleaning dangerous kill floor equipment such as head splitters, jaw pullers, meat bandsaws, and neck clippers.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI rolls over Southern Illinois, 74-51
CEDAR FALLS – UNI women’s basketball welcomed the Southern Illinois Salukis into the McLeod Center on Thursday night for the Panthers’ annual Pink Out. Northern Iowa dominated from tip to final buzzer in the 74-51 victory.
OBIT: Timothy P. Johnson
Timothy Paul Johnson, 75, of Fond du Lac, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2024 at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
OBIT: Connie J. Wendel
Connie Wendel, 66, of Mason City, passed away early Saturday morning, February 17, 2024, at the Heritage Care Center after her “Brave Spirit” battled with cancer in which she fought courageously on her terms. Per Connie’s wishes, there will be no funeral services.
Gov. Reynolds appoints Mark Fisher as Iowa District Judge
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Mark Fisher as a district judge in Judicial District 6.
Iowa: former Olathe North star Arland Bruce IV indicted in athletics betting scandal
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