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Month: February 2024
Iowa’s largest sycamore tree severely damaged by suspicious fire at Geode State Park
DANVILLE, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking the public for any information as to the cause of a suspicious fire at Geode State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18.
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for February 21, 2024
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on February 21, 2024:
OBIT: Inez Leanna Bottjen
Inez Leanna Bottjen, 92, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, Iowa.
College Softball: Former Charles City standout Heyer throws no-hitter for UNI in 7-0 win over Memphis
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – UNI softball picked up its first road win of the 2024 season in grand fashion on Wednesday evening, spoiling Memphis’ home opener with a 7-0 victory over the Tigers. Samantha Heyer starred in the victory with a 14-strikeout no-hitter.
Winnebago County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for February 20, 2024
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on February 20, 2024:
OBIT: Betty Elisabeth Kolb
Betty Elisabeth Kolb, 98, passed away February 19, 2024 at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 10:30 am Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State downs Houston, 76-64
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Audi Crooks scored 25 points and Iowa State assisted on more than 76 percent of its baskets en route to a 76-64 win Wednesday evening at the Fertitta Center.
JUCO Baseball: NIACC’s Anderson earns ICCAC weekly baseball honor
MASON CITY – NIACC sophomore Eli Anderson was selected as the ICCAC Division II baseball player of the week for the week of Feb. 12-18.
JUCO Softball: NIACC’s Kroymann earns ICCAC weekly softball honor
MASON CITY – NIACC sophomore Brynnlin Kroymann was selected as the co-ICCAC Division II softball player of the week for the week of Feb. 12-18.
UNI men’s basketball falls at Illinois State, 81-73
Panthers’ ten-game winning streak against Redbirds snapped on the road. UNI hosts in-state rival Drake on Saturday.
College Basketball: Iowa 78, Michigan State 71
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN – A big first half run and the ability to hold it late propelled Iowa over Michigan State Tuesday night, 78-71.
Mason City woman sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to distribute meth
SIOUX CITY – A Mason City woman who allowed her daughter and another individual to store methamphetamine in her home was sentenced February 21, 2024, to more nearly 4 years in federal prison.
Iowa’s Lisa Bluder tabbed to Naismith Coach of the Year Late Season Watch List
Bluder (pictured at top via Iowa Athletics) has guided the program to its eighth consecutive season with 20 or more victories in her 24th year as the head coach at the University of Iowa. Under her direction, the Hawkeyes have the longest active streak at 15 weeks inside the AP Top 5.
Northern Iowa cops compare fleeing inmate to Usain Bolt after he outran them, handcuffed in pink socks
STORM LAKE – A man in police custody, handcuffed behind his back, suddenly bolted from his captors, losing his shoes in the process, leaving cops dumbfounded at his athletic abilities.
Candidate for President Nikki Haley says frozen embryos are people, and that states can secede from the union
SOUTH CAROLINA – Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is drawing way back on her Southern heritage roots with revelations that states can legally leave the union, and that frozen embryos are people.
OBIT: Steven “Steve” Simerson
Steven David Simerson, 76, of Charles City, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Memorial arrangements are pending.
Women’s College Basketball: Panthers host Salukis in Pink Out matchup
UNI’s annual Pink Out game comes in a Thursday night matchup against Southern Illinois.
OPINION: Mason City man says multi-million dollar “sports complex” couldn’t turn Riverhawks into winners
“I am sorry the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams got beat in substate. I am sure they are great kids and all a bunch of winners.”
Allegedly drunk Dougherty woman takes van on wild ride through farm field before crash
ROCKWELL – Police say a Dougherty woman was intoxicated Tuesday night when her van left a road just outside Rockwell and took a journey through a farm field before slamming into a ditch.
College Baseball: #18 Iowa Hawkeyes dominate home opener, beat Loras, 20-6
IOWA CITY – The 18th ranked University of Iowa baseball team defeated Loras, 20-6, in its home opener at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday night. It is believed to be the earliest home opener in program history.
Iowa teacher accused of lascivious acts with a student
ANKENY – Turned in by her alleged victim, an Iowa teacher is facing felony counts after accusations of an illegal sexual relationship.
Steven McKee named UNI’s new Assistant AD for Revenue Generation
CEDAR FALLS – UNI Athletics announced on Monday the hiring of Steven McKee as the department’s new Assistant Athletic Director for Revenue Generation.
OBIT: Linda Backoff
Linda Backoff, 70, of Iowa Falls, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa. A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the Woodley Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
OBIT: Norman E. Chambers
After living a life full with family, friends, travel, curiosity and a deep love for farming, Norman Earl Chambers, age 91, of Corwith, Iowa, passed away Sunday February 11, 2024. He was surrounded by his family and all their love.
OBIT: Elizabeth (Betty) Mary Doughan
Elizabeth (Betty) Mary Doughan of Hampton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, at her home in Chanhassen, Minnesota surrounded by family and friends. Woodley Funeral Home of Hampton is caring for Betty and her family.
OBIT: Judith Ann Van Heel
Judith Ann Van Heel, 77, died Monday February 12, 2024, at the Woodward Resource Center in Woodward, Iowa where she was a resident since 1949.
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Former UNI Panther wrestler Mike Allen to be inducted into Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame
CRESCO – Former Panther wrestler Mike Allen, a conference champion for UNI in the early 1970s, will be among the latest class of inductees to the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame, as announced on Monday afternoon.
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Expense report and Supervisor meeting minutes February 20, 2024
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on February 20, 2024:
Women’s College Basketball: #4 Iowa faces #14 Indiana Thursday night
IOWA CITY – The #4 Iowa Hawkeyes hit the road to take on #14 Indiana on Thursday, Feb. 22. Tip- off is set for 7 p.m. (CT) inside a sold-out Assembly Hall. The game will be televised on Peacock.
Women’s CollegeBasketball: Caitlin Clark sweeps National Player of the Week honors
IOWA CITY — University of Iowa National Player of the Year candidate, Caitlin Clark, earned National Player of the Week Honors from the Associated Press and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association this week.
OBIT: Holly N. Peterson
Holly Nicole Peterson, 47, of Mason City, IA passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Monday, February 26, 2024, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, IA.
OBIT: Wanda Marie Lambert
Wanda Marie (Davis) Lambert, 95, of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away, Friday February 16, 2024 at IOOF Home in Mason City after a brief illness. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
College Football: Iowa State Cyclones lose offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase to NFL’s Rams
AMES – It appears that the Iowa State Cyclones will be losing their Offensive Coordinator, Nate Scheelhaase, to the LA Rams.
College Basketball: #6 Cyclones fall short at #2 Houston, 73-65
HOUSTON, Texas – In a battle of the Big 12’s top teams, No. 6 Iowa State (20-6, 9-4 Big 12) came up short at No. 2 Houston (23-3, 10-3 Big 12), falling 73-65. Monday night’s meeting was the fourth top-six matchup in school history for ISU.
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