DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed SF 2096, a bill for an act repealing gender balance requirements for appointive bodies.
Month: April 2024
Mason City man on probation for drunk driving arrested for 911 hangup call
MASON CITY – A Mason City man who escaped a year in jail last year might be a step closer to incarceration after allegedly harassing police with a 911 hangup call.
Late March showers lead to some improvement in Iowa’s drought conditions
DES MOINES – After the second driest February on record, above-normal rainfall in March helped improve some drought conditions across Iowa, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Iowa nurse sent to prison after stealing pain meds from at least 50 new mothers at Waterloo hospital
One new mother suffered “horrible and excruciating pain” as her newborn went unfed and the suspect consumed the patient’s pain meds.
OBIT: David Christopher Wilson
David Christopher Wilson, 60, of Mason City, IA passed away April 1, 2024. The family will hold a private celebration of his life.
Caitlin Clark named Naismith Player of the Year for second year in a row
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior guard, Caitlin Clark was named Naismith national player of the year it was announced on Wednesday.
OBIT: Henry Byron Kruse
Henry Byron Kruse, 95, of Charles City, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
OBIT: John W. Berninghaus
John passed away April 1, 2024, at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Protected: Brutal stabbing of roommate lands Mason City man in prison
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Protected: Dougherty woman claims innocence after alleged drunk van voyage through farm field near Rockwell
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College Softball: UNI Panthers drop non-conference tilt at Iowa State Cyclones, 8-3
Battling cold and windy conditions in Ames, the Panthers struggled with four defensive errors, while the Cyclones racked up ten hits, including a pair of home runs in the bottom of the third inning.
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for April 1, 2024
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 1, 2024:
OBIT: James Hillman
James Dee Hillman, a beloved truck driver with a mischievous spirit and a heart of gold, passed away peacefully at his home on March 24, 2024, at the age of 61.
Iowa woman sent to prison in voter fraud scheme to help Republican husband get elected
SIOUX CITY – The wife of an elected Republican official in Iowa is guilty of dozens of counts of voter fraud and now will serve time in prison for her crimes leading up to the 2020 elections.
OBIT: Nancy Simerson
Nancy Jean (Tefft) Simerson, a beloved wife, mother, educator, and community advocate, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the age of 74.
Gov. Reynolds signs Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law as staunch Christians applaud
“The right of religious freedom is endowed upon us by our creator – not government,” Reynolds boasted at the private bill signing event amongst Christians, all applauding mightily.
University of Iowa to host Final Four Watch Party to cheer on Hawkeye women versus UConn
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa Athletics Department will be hosting a FREE women’s basketball watch party Friday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for its national semifinal game against UConn.
NIACC Pappajohn Center recognizes Colton Card of Twenty Fore Seven Golf as the March 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC announced that Colton Card of Twenty Fore Seven Golf in Mason City, IA as the March 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month.
OBIT: Margaret Ann Chishom
Margaret Ann Chisholm, 91, died Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Manly Specialty Care Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm Monday, April 8, 2024 at Bride Colonial Chapel.
Iowa woman given probation after guilty in connection to dozens of horses left neglected, starving
DALLAS COUNTY – Dozens of neglected and malnourished horses were rescued from an Iowa farm last fall and the owner was merely given probation and a fine in a plea deal.
Violent Iowa criminal nabbed on warrant for brutally beating a dog
DES MOINES – Police in Iowa’s capitol city nabbed a long-sought suspect with a long rap sheet whom they claim stars in a video in which he brutally beats a dog.
OBIT: Anna C. Niles
Anna C. Niles, 89 of Mason City died Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Manly Specialty Care home in Manly. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, April 5, 2024 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mason City.
NIACC’s Katy Olive earns ICCAC player of week award
MASON CITY – For the second time this season, NIACC sophomore shortstop Katy Olive has been selected as the ICCAC Division Ii softball player of the week.
OBIT: Allan J. Shafer
Allan J. Shafer, 22, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Rhythm Church.
Protected: Charles City woman evades indecent exposure rap, faces felony after new disturbance
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OBIT: Troy J. Thompson
Troy Joseph Thompson, 46, of Mason City passed away on March 29, 2024 at his home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 5.
Mason City man strikes deer while riding motorcycle, dies at scene
PLYMOUTH – A Mason City man lost his life early Sunday morning in a motorcycle accdeint when a deer entered a roadway near Plymouth, causing a fatal collision.
Protected: Florida man racing through Northern Iowa busted with a pound of meth
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report for week ending March 31, 2024
Much of Iowa experienced cooler than normal temperatures and much needed rain/snow showers which left Iowa farmers with 1.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week.
NIACC Board to meet Thursday, April 4, 2024
At this meeting, the board will discuss in closed session, candidates for college president to fill vacancy.
Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Northern Iowa’s Palo Alto county
Ash tree-killing insect now confirmed in all of Iowa’s counties except Emmet County.
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Georgia man who dealt two lethal doses of fentanyl in Iowa gets 27 years in prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – Dealing a powerful drug in Iowa that resulted in at least two deaths has landed a Georgia man behind bars for a long stretch.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes defeat LSU Tigers to reach Final 4
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Caitlin Clark scored 41 points to lead Iowa past rival LSU tonight, 94-87, to deliver the Hawkeyes back to the Final 4.
OBIT: Joan Dankbar
Joan Dankbar, 87, of Clear Lake died Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, IA.
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for March 25, 2024
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 25, 2024:
Rep. Henry Stone of Forest City describes Iowa education bill, avian influenza
The following is a legislative update from Republican Representative Henry Stone of Forest City, representing portions of Emmet, Kossuth and Winnebago counties in Iowa House District 9: I want to wish everyone…
Iowa investigators track down armed meth dealer in Webster City hotel, now faces possible life sentence
SIOUX CITY – An Iowa man authorities say dealt up to 40 lbs. of meth in the Fort Dodge area was tracked down by cops at a hotel, armed with an illegal gun, and he now may spend the rest of his life in prison.
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for March 25, 2024
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 25, 2024: