MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is celebrating School Board Recognition Month by honoring the dedicated members of its Board of Directors.
Month: May 2024
Northern Iowa UTV crash kills teen passenger, child driver flown to hospital
POWESHIEK COUNTY – A teen is dead and another child seriously hurt after the young driver of a UTV lost control on a Northern Iowa road and put the vehicle in a ditch.
College Football: Iowa State Cyclones add four transfers to roster for this season
AMES – Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell announced today the addition of four transfers to the Cyclone roster for the 2024 season.
City of Mason City council meeting minutes and expense report – May 21, 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 May 21, 2024:
Iowa Governor Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg release public schedule for this week
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg released their public schedule for the week of Monday, May 27, 2024 – Sunday, June 2, 2024.
OBIT: Max Dailey
Second Lieutenant Max E. Dailey, uncle of Charles City’s Bill Mead, will be buried 81 years after his death in WWII. The public is invited to a service to honor Max on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, beginning with a visitation at 9:30a.m. at the First Congregational Church, Charles City.
OBIT: Mary Lou Blake
Mary Lou Blake, 83, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Heritage Care Center, Mason City, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Epiphany Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church.
OBIT: Terrance Joseph Portz
Terrance “Terry” Joseph Portz, 77, of Eldora passed away on May 24, 2024, after saying goodbye to a steady parade of family and lifelong friends.
OBIT: Sharon Ubben
Sharon Frances Houlihan was born on April 2, 1942 in Iowa Falls to Dr. Francis and Mary (McLaughlin) Houlihan.
OBIT: Larry Joyce
A Mass of Christian Burial for Larry Joyce, 72 of Emmetsburg, will be held on Wednesday, (May 29th) at 10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church.
The Benefits of Early Legal Intervention in Long Island Truck Accident Cases
In the aftermath of a truck accident on Long Island, the importance of securing early legal representation cannot be overstated. From preserving crucial evidence to effectively handling insurance claims, an attorney’s timely…
Donald Trump’s Memorial Day message attacks his assault victim, calls folks “human scum”
MAR-A-LAGO, FLORIDA – Donald trump used harsh language this Memorial Day to once again attack his sexual assault victim whom he owes many millions of dollars for defamation and then called folks “human scum” for having different views than he does.
Iowa Democrats say now is the time to legalize marijuana
DES MOINES – Iowa Democrats are saying it’s time to legalize marijuana use here and most Iowans favor the move.
Job posting seeking “whites only” lands company in trouble with Justice Department
DALLAS, TEXAS – A company running an ad in Texas seeking only white people or “whites only” to fill a job was met with enforcement by the U.S. Justice Department.
Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel issues Memorial Day proclamation paying tribute veterans
MASON CITY — Mayor Bill Schickel has issued a Memorial Day proclamation paying tribute to the veterans from our community who have been laid to rest in Elmwood St. Joseph and Memorial Park cemeteries this past year.
OBIT: Nadene Mavis Hanson
Nadene Mavis Hanson, 93, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday May 26, 2024 at Good Shepherd Health Care Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Friday May 31, 2024 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: Linda Rae Anderson
Linda Rae Anderson, 78, of Crystal Lake, IA, passed away on May 25, 2024 at Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
OBIT: JoAnn Susan Johansen
JoAnn Johansen, age 65 of Algona, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in her home. Private family services will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Bet Smart, Win Big: A Babu88 App Exposé
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Creating the Perfect Team Building: Top Ideas to Consider
Building a strong and cohesive team is essential for any organization’s success. Team building activities are not only a great way to foster camaraderie among team members but also to enhance communication,…
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Expense report and Supervisor meeting minutes May 20, 2024
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on May 20, 2024:
OBIT: Ruby M. Kopps
Ruby M. Kopps, 94 of Mason City, died Friday, May 24, 2024 at the IOOF home.
18 applicants seek to fill vacancy on the Iowa Court of Appeals
DES MOINES – Eighteen Iowans have applied with the State Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy on the Iowa Court of Appeals arising from the retirement of Chief Judge Thomas Bower.
Make-A-Thon to be held at NIACC June 7 to June 9
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College’s Innovation Workspace will host a Make-A-Thon competition from Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9, 2024. This free, high-energy event will challenge participants to turn creative ideas into real solutions.
OBIT: Patricia J. Patro
Patricia Joan Patro, 85, of Mason City, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, IA.
OBIT: Doris Irene Wyborny
Doris Wyborny, 94, of Rudd, Iowa, died peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024. Private services will be held with inurnment in Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, Iowa.
Charles City woman arrested twice in same day connected to domestic incident
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City woman was arrested twice in the same day after an assault incident.
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for May 20, 2024
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on May 20, 2024:
Appealing to All Ages: Crafting Online Gambling Experiences for Every Generation
The internet has opened up the world of gambling to people of all ages. Where once you had to visit a brick-and-mortar establishment to place a bet, now anyone with a phone…
Iowa man now faces first-degree murder after allegedly inflicting fatal injuries upon young girl he was babysitting
CENTERVILLE, IOWA – An Iowa man who allegedly inflicted fatal injuries upon a young girl he was babysitting is now facing first-degree murder for her death.
OBIT: Gary Theesfeld
Gary attended Estherville High School and went on to serve in the Army’s Blackhorse Regiment during the Vietnam War.
Kim Reynolds to spend $17.5 million from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan on opioid programs
Funds for the investment are provided through the American Rescue Plan of 2021. Kim Reynolds fought this bill tooth and nail, joining the likes of Ashley Hinson, Marionette Miller-Meeks, Randy Feenstra and Joni Ernst. Only Charles Grassley supported the bill, which has brought countless millions of dollars worth of projects and programs to Iowa. The bill passed Congress with bi-partisan support, however, and was signed into law by President Joe Biden.
Cops nab couple in Northern Iowa ready to deal plenty of meth
FAYETTE COUNTY – A Northern Iowa traffic stop prevented an untold number of meth deals and took an alleged drunk driver and his accomplice off the streets.
OBIT: James Jacobs
James “Jim” Jacobs, 84, died on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from natural causes in Charles City, Iowa. He was born September 7, 1939 in Rockwell, Iowa to James Henry and Evelyn Ruth (Menter) Jacobs.
Teens flee Des Moines police in stolen Hyundai, crash and die after ejected from car
DES MOINES – Police located a stolen car in downtown Des Moines and the driver decided to flee, then crash the vehicle, resulting in three teens perishing.
Northern Iowa felon free on bond after 2023 house raid, arrested for drunk driving and other crimes
RURAL KOSSUTH COUNTY – A convicted Northern Iowa burglar out free while facing a swath of felonies after a house raid last year was involved in sideswiping another vehicle while allegedly driving drunk and now faces numerous new charges.
OBIT: Kathleen Mae Pralle
Kathleen Mae Pralle, 94, of Hampton, formerly of Latimer, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, at Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton.
Clear Lake officials hold groundbreaking ceremony for large apartment complex
CLEAR LAKE – Local officials gathered in Clear Lake Thursday for a groundbreaking ceremony to recognize the largest apartment complex project in the town’s history.
OBIT: Alvin J. Kramer
Alvin J. Kramer was born to Clarence and Viola (Phillips) Kramer in Plum Creek Township, Kossuth County, Iowa on September 9, 1937.
When Luck Runs Out: Coping with Losses in Online Gambling
The thrill of winning big. The rush of adrenaline. The tantalizing possibility that the next spin of the wheel, roll of the dice, or a turn of the card could make you…