DES MOINES – Thursday, Iowa’s top labor union warned citizens that Republican lawmakers are advancing anti-worker legislation that would threaten public employees.
Month: February 2024
College Baseball: Iowa Hawkeyes open season today versus Seton Hall
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – The #20 University of Iowa baseball team opens the 2024 season at the Swig and Swine College Classic at Shipyard Park in Charleston, South Carolina, today versus Seton Hall.
Swaledale woman hurt in auto accident Friday morning
SWALEDALE – A Swaledale woman lost control of her Ford Focus this morning, putting the vehicle in a ditch and herself in Mercy Hospital.
Northern Iowa man busted for drunk driving and drug possession
RANDALIA, IOWA – Police nabbed a Northern Iowa man for drunk driving and drug possession, authorities said.
Kim Reynolds declares lawmakers are advancing her Legislative priorities in the Capitol this session
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds gloated in a statement that her legislative priorities are through the first funnel of the 2024 legislative session.
OBIT: Patricia J. Gilbert
Patricia J. Gilbert, 77, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home in Mason City. A Memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, February 16, 2024 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
Pearly Whites and Healthy Bites: The Connection Between Diet and Oral Health
In recent years, there has been growing evidence that our diet has a significant impact on the health of our teeth and gums. While we have always known that sugary snacks and…
Fire at Iowa auto body shop leads to oil spill reaching stream
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating an oil spill at Keg Creek in Mills County.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI falls to Belmont, 84-72
Scoring runs by Belmont hold off the UNI effort and the Panthers fall 84-72.
OBIT: Jim Deibler, Jr.
Jim Deibler, Jr., 82, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home under hospice care after a frustrating battle with cancer. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner.
Women’s College Basketball: #4 Iowa Hawkeyes defeat Michigan Wolverines, 106-89
IOWA CITY – No. 4 Iowa (23-3, 12-2) defeated Michigan (16-10, 7-7), 106-89, inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday afternoon. Caitlin Clark scored 49 points.
Northern Iowa man nabbed on warrant for dealing meth
ESTHERVILLE – As a result of an ongoing investigation into the illegal use and sale of drugs, police have filed felony charges against a Northern Iowa man.
Women’s College Basketball: #4 Iowa Hawkeyes battle Michigan Wolverines tonight with scoring title on the line for Caitlin Clark
IOWA CITY – The fourth-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes will return home to square off with the Michigan Wolverines Thursday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. (CT) inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will air on Peacock (subscription required) and the Hawkeye Radio Network.
College Basketball: Iowa State’s Tamin Lipsey named to Naismith National Player of the Year Midseason Team
ATLANTA – Iowa State sophomore Tamin Lipsey has been named to the 2024 Jersey Mike’s Naismith National Player of the Year Midseason Team.
Surf District scores another $250K from taxpayers, this time from Cerro Gordo county
CLEAR LAKE – Your tax dollars are making certain a new entertainment zone in Clear Lake will be really special, after the State of Iowa promised over $4.3 million earlier and now Cerro Gordo county is promising $250,000, but Clear Lake estimates the project will only cost $3.3 million.
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Expense report and Supervisor meeting minutes February 12, 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 12, 2024:
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State downs #7 Kansas State in double overtime, 96-93
AMES – Iowa State (14-9, 8-5 Big 12) took down No. 7 Kansas State (21-4, 10-3 Big 12) in a double overtime thriller by a score of 96-93 Wednesday night. Iowa State secures the second Top-10 win and third Top-25 victory of the season.
OBIT: Beverly J. Cink
Beverly J. Cink died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Algona Manor Care Center. She was 80.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers defeat Valparaiso Beacons, 86-67
UNI records its 1,400th win in program history with 19-point victory in Indiana. UNI hosts Bradley on Sunday afternoon.
City of Mason City council meeting minutes and expense report – February 8, 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 February 8, 2024:
College Basketball: Iowa blows late lead, loses to Maryland, 78-66
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND – Iowa built a 10-point lead late in this game but Marlyand put together a big run and the Hawkeyes lost to the Terrapins, 78-66 Wednesday night.
OBIT: John W. Pearson
John W. Pearson, 75, of Rockford, Iowa, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Floyd County Memorial Center. A visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church.
Iowa student arrested for “threatening to shoot up school”
BURLINGTON – An Iowa man who is also a student in a high school threatened mass carnage but found out cops weren’t playing when they took him to jail on a felony charge.
OBIT: Lucille M. Werner
Lucille Werner, longtime resident of Meyer and Osage, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Homestead Assisted Living in Mason City. A Memorial Mass will be held on Lucille’s 95th birthday, 11:00 am, Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
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College Football: Iowa State defense back TJ Tampa invited to NFL Combine
AMES – Iowa State All-American defensive back T.J. Tampa has accepted an invitation to the 2024 NFL Combine, held February 26-March 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
OBIT: Kathy Ann Sinnwell
Kathy Ann Sinnwell passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, with Lay Minister Al Berge officiating.
College Football: Iowa Hawkeyes promote Jon Budmayr to Receivers Coach
IOWA CITY – Jon Budmayr has been elevated to University of Iowa wide receivers coach after serving as the senior special assistant to the head coach in 2023 and an offensive analyst in 2022.
Iowa fast food joint burns early Thursday morning
ANKENY – An Iowa fast food joint burned early Thursday morning.
Man with a gun banging on neighbors’ doors in Waterloo faces numerous charges
WATERLOO – In an ordeal that had to have terrorized folks, an erratic man with a gun was cornered by cops in Waterloo after he barricaded himself in an apartment.
NIACC Board of Directors to meet February 15, 2024
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on the evening of February 15, 2024.
Iowa woman killed in auto accident
MARSHALL COUNTY – An Iowa woman was killed in a head-on collision in Marshall county.
College Baseball: 3 Iowa Hawkeyes earn B1G Preseason Honors
IOWA CITY — Three University of Iowa baseball players — Junior Brody Brecht, junior Marcus Morgan and junior Sam Petersen — have been named to the Big Ten Preseason Players to Watch list, the conference announced Wednesday.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers to face Bruins in road matchup
Tanya Warren looks to break the MVC’s conference-wins record in a Thursday matchup at Belmont.
Reward increased to $27,800 for missing Iowa trucker
SAC COUNTY – An Iowa truck driver remains missing since November of last year, and a reward in the case has been significantly increased using American Rescue Plan funds.
OBIT: Jennifer G. Scott
Jennifer G. Scott, 47, of Garner passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center under hospice care.
College Basketball: Iowa State defense suffocates Cincinnati, 68-59
CINCINNATI, Ohio – No. 10 Iowa State (19-5, 8-3 Big 12) earned its third Big 12 road win of the season, defeating league newcomer Cincinnati (15-9, 4-7 Big 12) on Tuesday night at Fifth Third Arena behind a powerful defensive performance, 68-59.
Fuel Your Gains the Right Way: 10 Best Foods for Bulking Up
Bulking up and adding mass takes dedication both in the gym and the kitchen. While lifting heavy is crucial for building muscle, you also need to fuel your body properly to support…
NIACC Pappajohn Center recognizes Shawn Dietz of OnTheGoMedia, Inc. as the February Entrepreneur of the Month
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC announced Shawn Dietz of OnTheGoMedia, Inc. in Hampton, IA as the February 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month.
UNI’s Grace Boffeli is named Missouri Valley Conference’s Player of the Week
After back-to-back double-doubles, Grace Boffeli was named the MVC Player of the Week