Donnella Mae Dull, 89, of Clear Lake, IA died peacefully at the I.O.O.F. Home on Tuesday March 5, 2024. It was Donna’s request for cremation and no public services to be held.
Month: March 2024
Mason City’s first girls state wrestling champion Layla Phillips honored by city council
MASON CITY – A local athlete who made history for Mason City High School was honored by the city council this week.
OBIT: James Craig “Jim” Dahle
James C. “Jim” Dahle, 75 of Northwood died Sunday, March 3, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
The Athletic names Caitlin Clark National Player of the Year
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior guard, Caitlin Clark, was unanimously named the National Player of the Year for the second consecutive season on Wednesday The Athletic announced.
OBIT: Richard “Pat” J. Von Bank
Richard “Pat” James Von Bank, 87, of Clear Lake died peacefully at his home with his loving family, on Sunday, March 3, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, March 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church.
OBIT: Carol L. Olinger
Carol Lynn Olinger, 75, of Clear Lake died peacefully Saturday March 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Protected: Mason City woman avoids felony after third arrest for drunk driving
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Protected: Suspect arrested after disturbance at Mason City convenience store
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University of Northern Iowa to plan new sports training facility
CEDAR FALLS – The University of Northern Iowa received permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to begin planning a court sports training facility for the Panthers men’s and women’s basketball programs, as well as UNI’s volleyball team.
Iowa weekly fuel report for March 6, 2024: Unleaded gas up 5 cents
DES MOINES – The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 5 cents, averaging $3.06 across Iowa according to AAA.
UNI men’s basketball opens Arch Madness play Friday in St. Louis
CEDAR FALLS – The March to the Arch is on as UNI men’s basketball kicks off postseason play this Friday at the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament, commonly known as “Arch Madness” on Friday in St. Louis.
NIACC Board of Directors to meet March 7, 2024
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on the evening of March 7, 2024.
Protected: Mason City sex offender caught with illegal drug
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Iowa sex offender nabbed for attempting to entice a child and drunk driving
DES MOINES – An Iowa man once convicted of indecent exposure allegedly stalked a child waiting for a school bus, but an alert parent notified cops who quickly unraveled the sneaky offender’s motives.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State’s Audi Crooks a unanimous first-team Big 12 selection
Audi Crooks was a unanimous selection to the All-Big 12 First Team while Addy Brown earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention. Both Crooks and Brown were also honored on the Big 12 All-Freshman Team.
OBIT: Craig S. Lemke
Craig Sylvan Lemke, son of Sylvan and Dolores (Lubenow) Lemke, was born on May 8, 1953 in Fairmont, Minnesota. He passed away from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
OBIT: Sharon Louise Meyer
Sharon L. Meyer, 90, of Hampton, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Human remains discovered at Waterloo water treatment plant
WATERLOO – Police are investigating the discovery of human remains at a Waterloo water treatment plant.
Online Safety 101: Using Reverse Email Lookup to Verify Sender Identities
In the digital age, where online communication is the norm, it’s crucial to ensure your safety and protect yourself from potential threats. One of the most effective tools in your arsenal is…
College Baseball: Iowa Hawkeyes down St. Thomas Tommies, 9-3
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated St. Thomas on Tuesday evening, 9-3, at Duane Banks Field.
OBIT: Dianne L. Paca
Dianne L. Dethmers Paca,83, of Garner, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Concord Care Center in Garner.
Caitlin Clark earns Big Ten Player of the Year
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior guard, Caitlin Clark, was unanimously named the Big Ten Player of the Year for the third consecutive season on Tuesday live on the Big Ten Network’s “B1G Today” show. Kate Martin and Hannah Stuelke earned Second Team All-Conference honors from the coaches and media.
OBIT: James Rissler
Jim Rissler, long time Charles City resident, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas surrounded by his loving family.
OBIT: Ruby Peterson
Ruby Peterson, 88, of Charles City, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Christian Hermanson announces campaign for Iowa House District 59
MASON CITY – Today, Christian Hermanson is proud to announce his candidacy for Iowa House District 59. Hermanson will be retiring from the U.S. Air Force this spring after 29 years of distinguished service.
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Supervisors refer Wedmore stamp incident to state auditor for investigation
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted to go forward with an investigation of County Auditor Adam Wedmore utilizing the state auditor’s office after he mailed 1000 pieces of campaign mail from the courthouse and got caught.
Iowa health care center manager arrested on numerous felony charges
ZEARING, IOWA – An Iowa woman in charge of a health care center was arrested on numerous felony charges including abuse of dependent adults and theft after tens-of-thousands of dollars went missing.
College Wrestling: Iowa Hawkeyes get high seeds for Big Ten Tournament
IOWA CITY – Seven University of Iowa wrestlers are seeded fifth or better in the pre-seeds for the 2024 Big Ten Championships, it was announced Monday by the league office. The tournament is set to take place Saturday and Sunday in College Park, Maryland.
OBIT: Mary L. Feldhoff
Mary L. Feldhoff, 87, of Hampton, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Faith Baptist Church.
OBIT: Acea Dean Spiegeler
Acea Spiegeler, age 34, died unexpectedly on February 23, 2024 in Riceville, IA.
OBIT: Stephen L. Rockwell
Stephen L. Rockwell, 64, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
College Basketball: First-ever Hawkeye triple double earns Iowa’s Payton Sandfort BIG TEN honor
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa junior Payton Sandfort has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week, it was announced Monday by the league office. It is the first accolade of Sandfort’s career.
Swaledale residents safe after town in lockdown due to armed man “in crisis”
SWALEDALE – This small town in Cerro Gordo county was locked down today as a man in a high emotional state of mind attempted to disarm a deputy then armed himself, causing…
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa’s Molly Davis, hurt in game versus Ohio State, may return this season
IOWA CITY — University of Iowa women’s basketball redshirt senior Molly Davis suffered an injury to her right knee against Ohio State on Sunday, but may return yet this season.
College Wrestling: Eight UNI Panthers seeded for Big 12 Championships
CEDAR FALLS – Eight members of the UNI wrestling team earned top-eight seeds on Monday afternoon as the Big 12 Conference announced seeding and bracket matchups ahead of the conference championship tournament this coming weekend.
Drones are a threat to deliver drugs, weapons, and cellphones into prisons, feds say
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The use of drones, or unmanned aircraft systems, to deposit contraband such as drugs, weapons, and cellphones into correctional facilities, poses a significant and growing threat to the safety and security of prisons and jails, federal officials say.
Cerro Gordo Sheriff warns Swaledale residents to hide inside due to gun threat
SWALEDALE – CERRO GORDO COUNTY EMERGENCY ALERT: PLEASE STAY INSIDE YOUR HOUSE IN SWALEDALE.
OBIT: Kathleen “Pat” Ziesmer
Kathleen “Pat” Ziesmer, 93, of Clear Lake, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Kim Reynolds melts with glee as Supreme Court keeps insurrectionist Donald Trump on Colorado ballot
DES MOINES – Donald Trump fomented an insurrection on January 6, 2021, is liable for rape, and clearly detests Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, but she is giddy this morning after the Supreme Court ignored all of this and allowed him to stay on a Colorado ballot.
Women’s College Wrestling: Hawkeyes’ Chun named USA Today’s Woman of the Year for Iowa
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa Women’s Wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun has been named USA Today’s Women of the Year Honoree for the state of Iowa.