DES MOINES – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Florida International, 16-4, in seven innings on Saturday afternoon at Principal Park.
Month: May 2024
OBIT: Mathew Ray Bolles
Mathew Ray Bolles, 43, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away May 8, 2024.
Child narrowly saved from drowning in Northern Iowa kayak incident
ESTHERVILLE – A child’s face was barely kept above water as she was sucked under a logjam in a kayaking incident near Estherville Saturday, and firefighters raced to the scene to prevent a tragic drowning.
OBIT: Donna Lea O’Dell
Donna Lea O’Dell of Mason City passed away Friday evening May 17, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Donna was 90 years old and in reasonably good health until just a few weeks ago.
OBIT: Ralph T Evans
Ralph died on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home in Estherville, Iowa at the age of 99.
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OBIT: Matthew Dickerson
Matthew D. Dickerson, age 36, died on May 16, 2024.
OBIT: David Youngerman
David Alan Youngerman, 67, died peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024 in his home surrounded by loved ones. A funeral service for David Youngerman will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22.
Rudy Giuliani, accused of felonies for election fraud, nabbed at 80th birthday party as he hid from and mocked authorities
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – Sneaking around for weeks trying to evade justice, and mocking attempts to find him, Rudy Giuliani was finally nabbed last night at his 80th birthday party, to face felony charges of of fraud, forgery and conspiracy for his pitiful attempts to overturn the righteous Joe Biden victory over the loser, Donald Trump.
Iowa felon busted for sex with child, sent to prison for up to 30 years
ORANGE CITY – An Iowa felon enticed a child into sexual contact, and now will spend up to 30 years in prison wondering if it was all worth it.
Northern Iowa sex offender fails to report to authorities, then arrested
ORANGE CITY – A Northern Iowa sex offender failed to report to authorities, leading cops to search him out and make an arrest.
Cops raid Northern Iowa home after drugs left in plain sight
WESLEY – Police in this small Northern Iowa town were tipped off about possible nefarious activities and then raided a home when they noticed illegal drugs left in plain sight.
OBIT: Jack W. Nielsen
At Jack’s request, there will be no public services or visitation and the family will gather privately to celebrate this amazing man and exemplary life.
College Baseball: Iowa Hawkeyes tame FIU Panthers, 15-2, to even series
DES MOINES – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Florida International, 15-2, in seven innings on Saturday night at Principal Park.
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for May 13, 2024
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on May 13, 2024:
Sheffield park loses play equipment after insurance company cites safety concerns
SHEFFIELD – A well-liked park in Sheffield is losing a favorite child play area due to safety concerns from the town’s insurance company.
Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer sent to prison for 30 years
Suspect David DePape attempted to kidnap Nancy Pelosi and assaulted Paul Pelosi on account of her official duties as then-Speaker of the House of Representatives. DePape intended to kidnap the then-Speaker, hold her hostage, and break her kneecaps.
OBIT: Nyle Dean Rippentrop
Nyle D. Rippentrop, 84, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Old Stone United Methodist Church.
Charles City woman busted drunk driving for third time within 5 months
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City woman, according to police, has been busy driving drunk, blowing through stop signs, toting weed, and generally driving illegally.
OBIT: William R. “Bill” Jensvold
Bill died Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Hancock County Health System in Britt. He was 83.
ACLU sues Waterloo jail for charging inmates fees that were used for ice cream, laser tag, cotton candy and a firing range
WATERLOO – The Black Hawk county jail in Waterloo is under scrutiny now after the Iowa ACLU filled a lawsuit to stop them from taking inmate fees and spending them on possibly frivolous activities of no benefit to taxpayers.
Mason City to spend upwards of $1 million to “refresh” city hall IT system
MASON CITY – Mason City officials are considering spending up to $1 million or more to refresh the IT system in city hall, an examination of documents shows.
Swim with care this summer as drowning deaths on the rise in U.S.
Groups already at higher risk saw the greatest increases in drowning deaths: children 1-4 years old and adults 65 years and older of all races and ethnicities, as well as Black people of all ages.
OBIT: Almira Kathryn Weisert
Almira Kathryn Weisert, 90, of Nora Springs, passed away, Tuesday May 14, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, May 18, 2024 Epiphany Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg release public schedule for this weekend
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg released their public schedule for the week of Monday, May 13, 2024 – Sunday, May 19, 2024.
NIACC’s Terrence Thomas places third in long jump at national meet
MONROE, La. – NIACC’s Terrence Thomas placed third in the long jump Thursday at the NJCAA Division I championships at the at Brown Stadium on the University of Louisiana Monroe campus.
Iowa road worker struck and killed by semi
NEOLA, IOWA – An Iowa department of transportation road worker was tragically struck by a semi while on the job Thursday, and he lost his life in the incident.
Kim Reynolds announces millions for charter school grant program
Kim Reynolds today announced a new $7 million charter school grant program that will support infrastructure costs, awarding up to $500,000 for new charter schools and up to $200,000 for existing schools.
Iowa man nabbed after allegedly attempting to record woman changing clothes
SIOUX CENTER – An Iowa man was arrested this week, accused of peeping tom activities after standing outside a woman’s bathroom window with a camera.
College Baseball: Iowa Hawkeyes fall to FIU, 2-1
DES MOINES – The University of Iowa baseball team fell to Florida International, 2-1 on Thursday night at Principal Park.
Iowa man sent to federal prison for receiving and possessing child pornography
SIOUX CITY – An Iowa man who was convicted by a jury for receiving and possessing child pornography was sentenced, May 16, 2024, to 16 years in federal prison.
OBIT: David Leon Martin
David Leon Martin passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Good Shepherd, Inc. in Mason City. Visitation for David will be held Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 5-7pm at Woodley Funeral Home in Thornton.
OBIT: Paul Edward Jepsen Sr.
Paul E. Jepsen, Sr., 92, of Greene, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. Public visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 17, at Woodley Funeral Home.
OBIT: Duane Eugene Snyder
Duane Eugene Snyder of Iowa Falls passed away peacefully, with family at his side at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa on May 9th, 2024. He was ninety-six.
OBIT: David Lee Drewelow
David Lee Drewelow, age 79 of New Hampton, Iowa, died Sunday May 12, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Mason City.
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