FORT DODGE – A convicted felon illegally in possession of a gun allegedly opened fire in a Fort Dodge neighborhood on a recent afternoon, now he’s behind bars facing serious charges.
Month: March 2024
Top Iowa fishing spots for the week of March 31, 2023
CLEAR LAKE – At Clear Lake, water temperatures are in the upper 30s, while water level is 12.1 inches below crest. The courtesy dock is in at the Ritz ramp. A temporary…
College Baseball: Iowa Hawkeyes take rubber match versus Minnesota Gophers, 10-4
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Minnesota, 10-4, on Sunday afternoon at Duane Banks Field.
OBIT: Gladys L. Pfertzel
Gladys Lanore Pfertzel, 100, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Nora Springs Care Center. A funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday April 5, 2024 at Holy Name Catholic Church.
Iowa man allegedly douses girlfriend with gas, ignites house blaze, now faces attempted murder charge
DES MOINES – An Iowa man is facing serious charges after dousing his girlfriend with gas and igniting a house blaze.
Women’s College Basketball: The Iowa-LSU collision everyone anticipated is set for Monday night
ALBANY, NEW YORK – 1-Seed Iowa Hawkeyes will face 3-Seed LSU Tigers in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on Monday. Tip-off is set for 6:15 p.m. (CT) inside MVP Arena in Albany, New York, televised on ESPN.
OPINION: The Fight for Iowa’s Public Schools
Over strong opposition from Iowans, the Governor signed a controversial bill this week that puts mental health, special education, reading recovery and other services at risk for our kids. It was a…
Protected: Forest City man ejected from rolling vehicle, then helicoptered to Mercy Hospital
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Former Iowa woman slams Joe Biden for recognizing Transgender Day on Easter
WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s Easter Sunday, the sweet-salty aroma of baked ham and devoured Peeps is wafting through kitchens across America, and somewhere an angry uncle is filling every square centimeter of his plate while declaring the World is doomed because his purple-haired niece recognized Transgender Day of Visibility.
OBIT: Donna Mae Cooke
Donna Mae Cooke 78, died on Friday, March 29, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 8th.
Women’s College Basketball: 1-Seed Iowa Hawkeyes cruise past 5-Seed Colorado, 89-68; LSU next
ALBANY, NEW YORK – 1-Seed Iowa (32-4) dropped 5-Seed Colorado (24-9), 89-68, inside a sold-out MVP Arena on Saturday afternoon to advance to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. Iowa broke…
Chicago man toting kids, loaded gun, and Cheetos bag brimming with weed stuffed in his underwear caught by Iowa cops
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Chicago heroin dealer tooling around Iowa with kids brought his loaded gun and a skunky snack, but cops ended his joyride and have delivered him to a jail cell for the next five years.
Iowa Democrats slam Brenna Bird for callously abandoning rape victims in need of emergency contraception
DES MOINES — MAGA Republican Attorney General for Iowa Brenna Bird clearly detests abortion and is using all the excuses to deny emergency contraceptives for rape victims under the guise of a year-long audit, and Democrats are furious.
Iowa man killed when his Harley motorcycle collides with Toyota Corolla
DES MOINES – An Iowa man tragically lost his life early Saturday morning when the Harley-Davidson motorcycle he was riding collided with a Toyota Corolla in a Des Moines intersection.
College Baseball: Iowa Hawkeyes bounce back to defeat Minnesota Gophers, 14-6
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Minnesota, 14-6, on Saturday afternoon at Duane Banks Field.
OBIT: Tina M. Arnold
Tina Arnold, 59, of Mason City, formerly of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by family following a short battle with cancer.
Waterloo man sentenced to prison for shooting at crowd outside of bar
O’Shea Taelly Wright then grabbed a gun during a brawl outside a Waterloo nightclub on a New Year’s Eve night and fired multiple shots toward a group of people fighting nearby.
Mason City and Clear Lake among Iowa towns receiving funds to plant trees
CEDAR RAPIDS – Alliant Energy named 41 Iowa communities, including Mason City, Clear Lake, Rolfe and Oelwein, to receive grants totaling nearly $145,000 through the company’s Community Tree Planting program.
Iowa adds new state troopers after latest graduation ceremony
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Safety announced the graduation of the 50th Certified Academy on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Airport Conference Center in Des Moines. The ceremony recognized a graduating class of 11 recruits.
College Baseball: Iowa Hawkeyes drop series opener to Minnesota Gophers, 16-9
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team was defeated, 16-9, by Minnesota on Friday night at Duane Banks Field.
OBIT: Eric B. Lancaster
Eric Bryan Lancaster, 54, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
OBIT: Cecil E Jacobs
Cecil Eugene 86, of Woodbury, MN, passed away suddenly on February 29th, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church.
From Charges to Victory: 6 Game-Changing Benefits of Having a Criminal Lawyer
In the heady world of criminal justice, the stakes are undeniably high. Committing certain crimes is punishable by incarceration, while others may be less draconian but will stain your record for the…
Northern Iowa woman facing felony theft charge denied unemployment benefits
BANCROFT, IOWA – A Northern Iowa woman accused of stealing over $5,000 from a booster club for kids and then quit her job as Bancroft library director won’t receive jobless benefits.
Meth-toting Mason City couple flee cops on Harley motorcycle
MASON CITY – A Mason City couple find themselves behind bars tonight after their motorcycle ride and possible delivery of meth was interrupted by our local law enforcement. The Cerro Gordo county…
Iowa con fresh from prison tosses gun while fleeing cops, will resume penal career for 7 years
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa convict who was released from prison and provoked a 911 call from his girlfriend then ran from investigating Cedar Falls cops will resume his penal career for tossing a gun with an extended magazine during the chase.
UNI’s Parker Keckeisen named 2024 Big 12 Wrestler of the Year
CEDAR FALLS – UNI’s Parker Keckeisen has been named the 2024 Big 12 Conference’s Wrestler of the Year, as announced by the league office.
Kim Reynolds again sends Iowa National Guard, troopers to Texas to “protect the sovereignty”
The deployment of well over 100 personnel will last 28 days and conclude on April 27, 2024.
Iowa’s women’s gymnastics program is under investigation
IOWA CITY – Possible sour team culture at the University of Iowa’s women’s gymnastics team has prompted an investigation, the school announced.
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand slams Attorney General Brenna Bird for denying victims of sexual assault emergency contraception
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney Brenna Bird wants to make sure victims of sexual assault get no state help with emergency contraception, and state auditor Rob Sand is having none of her games. Bird is a MAGA Republican and a strong supporter of Donald Trump, who is an adjudicated sexual assault doer and advocates in no uncertain terms that grabbing a woman by her reproductive organ is a swell idea.
Northern Iowa man who kidnapped woman from grocery store and left her in a ditch dies in prison
NEWTON – A Northern Iowa man who along with his nephew kidnapped a woman from a grocery store at gunpoint back in 1993 and committed heinous acts before leaving her in a ditch has died in prison.
OBIT: Lois I. Sellon
Lois I. Sellon, 98, of Nora Springs, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday March 25, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 5, 2024, at First United Methodist Church.
OBIT: Harlan Leroy Leake
Harlan Leroy Leake, 85, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Funeral Service will be held on 10:00 am Friday, March 29, 2024 at First Christian Church.
OBIT: Billie Marie Oelberg Rose Waychus
Billie Marie Oelberg Rose Waychus, 82, of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Manly Specialty Care Center. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
OBIT: Colleen Ross Dyre
Colleen R. (Caldwell) Dyre 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, Iowa. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Why Choose Shane Phelps Law for Legal Needs
When facing legal challenges, the choice of legal representation can make all the difference. Shane Phelps Law is a beacon of hope and expertise in a sea of legal firms. This article…
Iowa DNR says fertilizer spill killed more than 749,000 fish
RED OAK – The fertilizer spill near Red Oak in Montgomery County earlier this month killed nearly all the fish in an almost 50-mile stretch of the East Nishnabotna River to the Missouri border.
Iowa State Cyclone wrestling adds Osage state champ Tucker Stangel
AMES – Iowa State head coach Kevin Dresser announced the addition of Iowa prep standout Tucker Stangel to the program. Stangel is the latest addition to the 2024 Cyclone recruiting class which is set to arrive on campus this fall.
Kim Reynolds officially signs AEA reform bill into law
DES MOINES – Kim Reynolds made it official yesterday, signing a bill into law that reforms Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and giving teachers a bump in pay.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa set to play Colorado in Sweet 16 on Saturday
ALBANY, NEW YORK – 1-Seed Iowa will face 5-Seed Colorado in the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 2:30 PM inside MVP Arena in Albany, New York. Saturday’s contest will air nationally on ABC, the Hawkeye Radio Network, and Sirius XM Channel 210/203.