IOWA CITY – 1-Seed Iowa (30-4) dropped 16-Seed Holy Cross (21-13), 91-65, inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday afternoon to advance to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. West Virginia is next.
Month: March 2024
College Baseball: Hawkeyes hold off Purdue, 4-3
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The University of Iowa baseball team knocked off Purdue, 4-3, in thrilling fashion at Alexander Field on Saturday afternoon.
College Wrestling: UNI’s Parker Keckeisen punches ticket to second straight NCAA final, faces rematch with rival from Oklahoma State
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – UNI’s Parker Keckeisen will have the chance to become UNI’s 23rd Division I national champion after he punched his ticket to the NCAA Championship finals on Friday night with a bonus-point victory in the semifinal round at T-Mobile Center.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers to take on St. Louis Billikens in Round Two of the 2024 WNIT
UNI women’s basketball opens the 2024 Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) in the second round with a matchup against Saint Louis. 5 p.m. CT, ESPN+
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones face Washington State Cougars today in NCAA Tournament Second Round game
OMAHA – Fresh off an 82-65 victory over No. 15 seed South Dakota State, No. 2 seed Iowa State turns its attention to No. 7 seed Washington State in Saturday’s second round. Tip-off is at 5:10 PM on TNT.
Former Mason City man finally exonerated in choking death incident case that took coworkers’s life
OTTAWA, ILLINOIS – A former Mason City man who used a choke hold to subdue a rowdy fella that caused death has finally been exonerated after years of court proceedings in Illinois.
Doctors perform first-ever successful transplant of genetically-edited pig kidney into man
BOSTON – A man’s life was saved this week when doctors on the East Coast performed an organ surgery, transplanting a genetically-edited pig kidney into the patient for the first time ever, potentially paving the way to saving others awaiting dialysis.
OBIT: Brian Ricky Kutzner
A graveside service will be held for Brian Kutzner along with his mother Dianne Kutzner at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Concord Cemetery, Garner, Iowa; with Rev. Paul Lippstock officiating.
Women’s College Basketball: Audi Crooks leads Iowa State to huge comeback victory over Maryland in NCAA Tournament First Round game, 93-86
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA – Iowa State (21-11, 12-6 Big 12) continues to dance, downing Maryland (19-14, 9-9 Big Ten) in dramatic fashion, rallying back after being down by 20 to cement the seven-point victory of 93-86 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. It is the second-largest comeback in NCAA Women’s Championship history.
College Wrestling: Iowa’s Drake Ayala advances to NCAA Finals; Iowa crowns 2 more All-Americans
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – University of Iowa sophomore Drake Ayala advanced to the NCAA finals at 125 pounds and the Hawkeyes crowned two more All-Americans, going 3-for-6 on the consolation side of the bracket on Friday night at the 2024 NCAA Championships at the T-Mobile Center.
Nora Springs man seriously hurt due to alcohol and texting in vehicle rollover accident, sheriff’s office says
PLYMOUTH – A Nora Springs man was rushed to Mercy Hospital after he rolled his Chevy Equinox several times, as police say no seatbelt was in use, but texting and alcohol were.
Common Driving Behaviors that are Byproducts of Road Rage
Image source Road rage is a dangerous condition in which drivers become so angry or frustrated behind the wheel that they engage in risky or violent behavior. Have you ever felt like…
OBIT: David Jeffrey
David Jeffrey, 71, of Charles City, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 18, 2024. A celebration of David’s life will be held from 3:00 to 6:00p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Jeffrey’s home.
Worth county man fined thousands after years of burning junk, riling neighbors
Duane Tesch has been dumping and burning junk at least since the 1990’s, according to the Iowa DNR, riling his neighbors and souring the soil, air and probably our water.
Protected: Man released from jail on bond connected to Des Moines assault arrested for violence in Mason City
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College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes travel to Utah Utes for NIT Second Round
IOWA CITY – The Iowa Hawkeyes will play in the NIT Second Round for a sixth time in program history, facing No. 2 seed Utah on Sunday in Salt Lake City. It is just the second meeting all-time between the two teams. Tip-off is at 8 PM, televised on ESPN2.
DNR says Northern Iowa lake has bright future thanks to local watershed improvement efforts
CALMAR – Lake Meyer, a popular area for boating and fishing in Winneshiek County, has a cleaner and clearer future thanks to a community-led effort, the Iowa DNR says.
Cops send “Ice Mike” to prison for meth and heroin crimes in Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Illinois man who worked with others to distribute methamphetamine and heroin in Iowa was sentenced to more than 34 years in federal prison.
OBIT: Dale Tjaden
Dale Tjaden of Floyd County, Iowa, passed away peacefully the morning of March 11, 2024 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City, Iowa. An open house memorial gathering for Dale will be held at the Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home.
OBIT: Diana L. Nairn
A Graveside Service for Diana L. Nairn will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Elmwood Cemetery rural Renwick, Iowa.
Gasoline spill at Iowa Casey’s convenience store pollutes stream
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fuel spill at a Casey’s convenience store impacting another Iowa waterway.
College Wrestling: UNI Panthers advance 2 to NCAA Quarterfinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jared Simma’s thrilling run through the NCAA Championships continued on Thursday night as he joined top-ranked Parker Keckeisen in advancing to Friday’s quarterfinals following an action packed second session inside T-Mobile Center.
College Wrestling: Iowa State Cyclones advance 5 to NCAA Quarterfinals, tied with Iowa in 2nd place
Five Cyclones – Evan Frost, Anthony Echemendia, Casey Swiderski, David Carr and Yonger Bastida – went 2-0 on the day and are now in the quarterfinals.
College Wrestling: Iowa Hawkeyes advance 4 to NCAA Quarterfinals, tied with Iowa State in 2nd place
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The University of Iowa men’s wrestling team has four quarterfinalists, and all nine Hawkeyes are still alive following Session II of the 2024 NCAA Championships at the T-Mobile Center.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones open NCAA Tournament with win over South Dakota State, 82-65
OMAHA, Neb. – No. 4 Iowa State (28-7, 13-5 Big 12) earned its 28th win of the season Thursday night, tying it with the 2013-14 squad for the second most wins in a single season in program history, as it defeated 15-seeded South Dakota State by 17 points, 82-65.
Women’s College Basketball: Pat McAfee Show to broadcast from Iowa City Friday
IOWA CITY – The Pat McAfee Show is broadcasting live from the University of Iowa on Friday, March 22, to help tipoff NCAA Women’s Basketball March Madness. Hawkeyes tipoff Saturday at 2 PM on ABC.
Iowa House passes AEA reform bill, inching compromise on education overhaul closer
DES MOINES – Reforms to Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and other education reforms are closer to reality after the Iowa House passed a bill dealing with thee hot-button items. Earlier this week,…
College Wrestling: Iowa Hawkeyes win six matches in NCAA Championships Session I
KANSAS CITY – The University of Iowa wrestling team won six of nine matches, including 4 bonus point victories, during Session I of the 2024 NCAA Championships on Thursday afternoon at the T-Mobile Center.
Britt police seek person of interest connected to theft
BRITT – She wore a purple Hawkeye t-shirt and may not have had the dollars to buy all her merch, and now cops have questions in Britt.
Charles City man nabbed by cops with meth, marijuana, other drugs – but no license nor insurance
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man barred from driving was nabbed behind the wheel not once, but twice, and now faces serious charges.
OBIT: Janet Bonzer
Janet Bonzer, 80, of Charles City, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service will be held at 10:30a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home.
Northern Iowa main street director accused of stealing over $25,000 from employers
CONRAD, IOWA – A Northern Iowa woman is facing a slew of felonies after she was caught allegedly stealing tens-of-thousands of dollars from her employers.
Snow to return to Northern Iowa tonight; Alternate side parking in effect for Mason City
MASON CITY – Just when you thought Spring was here for good, snow is on the way and ready to make driving a challenge in Northern Iowa.
College Basketball: Iowa point guard Dasonte Bowen enters transfer portal
IOWA CITY – Iowa point guard Dasonte Bowen has entered the transfer portal, he announced this week.
College Basketball: Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey a finalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
ATLANTA – The list of four finalist for the Naismith National Defensive Player of the Year award has been announced and it includes a Cyclone. Iowa State sophomore Tamin Lipsey made the final list, announced Thursday morning.
OBIT: Ruth Anderson
Ruth Anderson, 96, long-time Iowa Falls resident, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at Scenic Manor.
Democrats slam Iowa Attorney General Bird for supporting immunity for Trump for all crimes – even murder
DES MOINES — Iowa Democrats are furious after Iowa’s “MAGA” Attorney General Brenna Bird filed a brief to the Supreme Court in support of allowing Donald Trump to escape prosecution for any crime – even murder.
Police identify Fort Dodge man that attacked them with knives and was shot dead
FORT DODGE – The identity of the young man that allegedly attacked police with knives this weekend and then was shot dead has been released.
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for March 18, 2024
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 18, 2024:
NIACC Board to meet Thursday evening, March 21, 2024
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Thursday, March 21, 2024.