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What You Should Know Before Going for a Roof Replacement
Your roof usually stays out of sight and out of mind until a leak, missing shingles, or storm damage forces your attention upward. Once that happens, the decisions come quickly and often…
From First Ideas to Final Details: Planning a Bathroom Remodel That Lasts
Bathroom remodeling is one of those projects that can look simple until demolition begins. What starts with ideas about new tile and better lighting can quickly involve plumbing, waterproofing, electrical work, storage,…
James M. Callahan, 78, of Garner, remembered for 27 years of military service and devotion to family
GARNER — James M. “Jim” Callahan, 78, of Garner, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Prairie View Apartments in Garner.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, October 16, in the Sunset Room at Prairie View Apartments in Garner.
Douglas “Doug” Neal, 59, of Charles City, remembered for trucking career, Vikings fandom and love of his dogs
CHARLES CITY — Douglas “Doug” Richard Neal, 59, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
A celebration of Doug’s life will be scheduled for a future date.
Sheryl Ruth Harringa, 87, of Mason City, remembered for devotion to family, generosity and a green thumb
MASON CITY — Sheryl Ruth Harringa, 87, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, leaving her family with memories of a selfless mother, grandmother and “Grandma Great” who was always willing to help those she loved.
A celebration of Sheryl’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 16, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street NE in Mason City. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the chapel.
A private graveside service will be held at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, 1224 South Washington Avenue in Mason City.
Mason City woman collared at courthouse, accused of trying to influence witness
MASON CITY — A Mason City woman was arrested at the courthouse after police accused her of a felony crime of trying to influence what a witness might say in an ongoing court case.
Carol Konradi, 74, of Dolliver, remembered as devoted nurse, caregiver and foster mother
DOLLIVER — Carol Jean Konradi, 74, of Dolliver, died September 13, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She is remembered for a lifetime of caring for patients, children and family.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 24, from noon to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Armstrong, followed by a service at 2 p.m.
Iowa Hawkeye soccer survives 65 minutes shorthanded, battles Nebraska to scoreless draw
IOWA CITY — No. 25 Iowa Hawkeye soccer was forced to play most of Sunday’s Big Ten battle with only 10 players, but the Hawkeyes refused to crack, fighting Nebraska to a scoreless draw at the Iowa Soccer Complex.
Mason City man with prior drunk-driving conviction nabbed again after midnight traffic stop
MASON CITY — A Mason City man who already has a drunk-driving conviction on his record is facing another OWI prosecution after police allegedly found signs of alcohol use and an open container during a midnight traffic stop.
Dick Rodgers, 84, of Hampton remembered for fishing, friendships and time with his great-grandsons
HAMPTON — Dick Rodgers, 84, of Hampton, died Saturday, September 12, 2026, at his home under the care of St. Croix Hospice. He is remembered for his enjoyment of fishing, games with friends and teaching his great-grandsons to hunt and fish.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 25, at Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory, 306 Central Ave. East in Hampton.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the service. Dick will be laid to rest alongside his wife, Virginia, at Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.
Charles “Charlie” Sanders remembered for his laughter, love of family and unforgettable stories
MASON CITY — Charles F. “Charlie” Sanders, 61, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded during his final weeks by the love and support of his family.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
How Small Businesses Are Modernizing the Way They Document Important Decisions
Small business owners are changing how they record major decisions, from vendor agreements to formal notices sent to employees and customers. A verbal agreement or a quick email used to be enough…
Wanted Northern Iowa woman nabbed in Charles City; cops seize narcotics during arrest
CHARLES CITY — A Northern Iowa woman wanted on three Floyd County warrants was nabbed by Charles City police late at night, and officers say the arrest may now lead to additional drug charges after narcotics were seized.
What to Consider When Upgrading Your Truck
Upgrade regret is rarely the product’s fault. Most disappointing modifications trace back to a skipped consideration: the wrong mission, the wrong fitment, the wrong material, or a budget that only counted the…
Iowa Hawkeye field hockey stays unbeaten, knocks off No. 14 Louisville
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS — The second-ranked Iowa Hawkeye field hockey team kept its perfect start rolling Sunday, using a pair of two-goal performances to knock off No. 14 Louisville, 4-2, at Lakeside Field.
UNI Panther volleyball can’t solve No. 5 Louisville, swept in Houston
HOUSTON, TEXAS — UNI Panther volleyball ran into one of the nation’s toughest teams Sunday, and No. 5 Louisville used a dominant blocking performance to sweep Northern Iowa in the Panthers’ final match of the Rice Invitational.
Louisville defeated UNI 25-11, 25-17 and 25-23 at Tudor Fieldhouse.
UNI Panther volleyball sweeps Rice behind Dykstra’s 20 kills, sets up showdown with No. 5 Louisville
HOUSTON, TEXAS — UNI Panther volleyball found its offensive rhythm Saturday afternoon, pounding out 50 kills and hitting a season-best .310 as Northern Iowa swept Rice in straight sets for its first true road victory of the 2026 season.
The Panthers defeated the Owls 25-18, 25-20 and 25-23 at Tudor Fieldhouse during their second match of the Rice Invitational.
Iowa trooper shot confronting accused killer finally home after weeks in hospital
An Iowa State Patrol trooper who was shot while racing toward danger last month is finally home, continuing his recovery after spending more than three weeks in a Des Moines-area hospital.
Trooper Chase Carruthers was released from the hospital Friday, September 11, a welcome development after the violent August 18 shooting in Stuart that left one woman dead and Carruthers seriously wounded.
Linda Parsons, 70, of Algona remembered for devotion to family and 40 years at Snap-On Tools
ALGONA — Linda Parsons, 70, of Algona, died Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Algona. She is remembered for her love of family, enjoyment of quilting and sewing, and four decades of work at Snap-On Tools.
Memorial visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 18, at Lentz Funeral Home, 403 E. McGregor St. in Algona.
Anonymous tip could bring consequences for Northern Iowa property owner after dozens of buried tires uncovered
An anonymous tip about tires allegedly buried beneath concrete at a rural Northern Iowa property has turned into a state environmental investigation that could bring consequences for one of the responsible land owners after dozens of tires were eventually dug up and hauled away.
State records show the DNR received an anonymous complaint on August 24 alleging that tires had been buried at the property during cleanup work and that concrete from an old foundation had been placed over them.
The complaint identified Zachary Knutson, who told investigators he had partial ownership of the property.
DNR hammers Northern Iowa turkey operation with $5,000 penalty after repeated violations
GRAFTON — A Northern Iowa turkey operation housing more than 55,000 birds has been hit with a $5,000 Iowa Department of Natural Resources penalty after regulators said the business repeatedly failed to meet state manure-management filing requirements despite years of warnings and an earlier fine.
Dalluge Turkey Farm, LLP operates an animal feeding operation at 301 4th Street in Grafton in Worth County.
Northern Iowa drought refuses to break despite August rain as hot, dry fall threat lingers
DES MOINES — Rain brought some badly needed relief across Iowa in August, but stubborn drought conditions continue to grip portions of Northern and western Iowa as farmers move toward harvest and the state heads into fall.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said Iowa experienced a wetter-than-normal August overall, yet dry conditions persisted or worsened in several parts of the state.
Ilhan Omar’s days in Congress could be numbered as DHS probe, fraud-linked circle and inflammatory record catch up
WASHINGTON — The heat surrounding Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is reaching a new level as the nation’s top immigration official says a federal investigation is underway, convicted fraudsters with ties to her political orbit draw renewed scrutiny, questions persist over her family finances, and years of inflammatory remarks about America and white men return to haunt one of Congress’ most controversial members.
Northern Iowa drug lair raided by law, two suspects nabbed on serious charges
A Northern Iowa home allegedly serving as a drug hangout was raided by the law late Wednesday after deputies tracked down a wanted felon and reportedly found him actively using controlled substances.
Iowa Hawkeye football stuns Iowa State on last-second field goal, wins Cy-Hawk thriller 16-13
IOWA CITY — Caden Buhr buried a 42-yard field goal with just 15 seconds remaining Saturday night, lifting the Iowa Hawkeye football team to a dramatic 16-13 victory over Iowa State in another bruising Cy-Hawk showdown at Kinnick Stadium.
The game delivered the close battle anticipated when the Hawkeyes and Cyclones prepared to collide under the Kinnick Stadium lights.
Both teams entered the rivalry game coming off convincing season-opening victories.
UNI Panther football explodes for 56 points, crushes Drake for first win of 2026
CEDAR FALLS — The UNI Panther football team turned its home opener into a rout Saturday, piling up 56 points and shutting out Drake in the second half on the way to a 56-14 victory inside the UNI-Dome.
The win came during Hall of Fame weekend and moved UNI to 1-1 after the Panthers dropped their season opener to Eastern Washington, 34-24.
Iowa Hawkeye volleyball lets early lead slip away, falls to Missouri State in four sets
CORALVILLE — Iowa Hawkeye volleyball grabbed the opening set Saturday but couldn’t finish off Missouri State, falling in four sets in the Hawkeye Invitational finale at Xtream Arena.
The Bears defeated Iowa 22-25, 25-19, 25-21 and 26-24, dropping the Hawkeyes to 6-3 on the season and leaving Iowa in second place at its home tournament.
No. 2 Iowa Hawkeye field hockey storms back in fourth quarter to beat No. 16 Miami, 2-1
EVANSTON, ILL. — The second-ranked Iowa Hawkeye field hockey team erased a fourth-quarter deficit with two penalty-corner goals Friday, rallying past No. 16 Miami (Ohio), 2-1, at Lakeside Field in the Midwest Challenge.
The comeback kept Iowa unbeaten at 5-0 and marked the Hawkeyes’ third come-from-behind victory of the young season.
Northern Iowa predator investigated by local police gets over 7 years after 1.6 million child porn images found
SIOUX CITY — A Northern Iowa man investigated by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and Charles City Police Department has been sentenced to 7½ years in federal prison after authorities found more than 1.6 million images of child pornography across 20 electronic devices.
Scott Devries, 57, of Hardy, was sentenced Thursday, September 11, 2026, by U.S. District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand to 90 months in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to one count of possession of child pornography.
Iowa Hawkeye volleyball survives Southern Illinois behind career night from Rosa Vesty
CORALVILLE — Iowa Hawkeye volleyball opened its home schedule with a four-set victory over Southern Illinois on Thursday night at Xtream Arena, powered by a career performance from Rosa Vesty.
The Hawkeyes won 25-23, 22-25, 25-15, 25-23 to improve to 5-2.
ICE nabs Bahamas national with violent rap sheet; feds say he illegally voted in 2020 election
WASHINGTON — Federal immigration agents have arrested a Bahamas national with a lengthy violent criminal record after investigators determined he illegally voted in the 2020 election, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Carrie Sue Johnson, 64, of Estherville, remembered as a beautiful person who fought cancer courageously
ESTHERVILLE — Carrie Sue Johnson, 64, of Estherville, died Friday, September 11, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, following what her family described as a brief and courageous battle with aggressive cancer.
A funeral service celebrating Carrie’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, at the United Methodist Church, 900 N. Highway, in Jackson, Minnesota.
Northern Iowa driver found in ditch at 3 a.m. nabbed on third OWI charge
A Northern Iowa man is facing a felony drunken-driving charge after a Fayette County deputy allegedly found his pickup truck sitting in a ditch during the middle of the night.
Unlicensed 15-year-old among two drivers cited after $10,000 Charles City wreck
CHARLES CITY — A 15-year-old driver without a valid driver’s license was among two motorists cited after a $10,000 crash at an uncontrolled Charles City intersection.
The Charles City Police Department responded to the intersection of 6th Avenue and C Street at approximately 6:07 p.m. Monday, September 7…
Mason City poised to raise speed limits on Highway 122 and Highway 65
MASON CITY — Thousands of motorists who regularly enter and leave Mason City on two of the community’s busiest highways could soon see a higher legal speed limit as city officials prepare to finalize changes allowing 60 mph travel on portions of Highway 122 and U.S. Highway 65.
The Mason City City Council is scheduled to consider the third and final reading of the speed-limit ordinance during its Tuesday, September 15 meeting.
Iowa Hawkeye volleyball rallies past Incarnate Word as Peyton Young erupts in season debut
CORALVILLE — Iowa Hawkeye volleyball shook off an ugly opening set Friday night and came roaring back to defeat Incarnate Word in four sets, getting a career performance from Peyton Young in her season debut.
The Hawkeyes knocked off the Cardinals 21-25, 25-23, 25-15 and 25-15 inside Xtream Arena, improving to 6-2 on the season and staying unbeaten at the Hawkeye Invitational.
UNI Panther volleyball pushes No. 15 Creighton before falling in four sets
HOUSTON, TEXAS — UNI Panther volleyball gave nationally ranked Creighton a fight Friday afternoon, breaking through for a dominant third-set victory before the No. 15 Bluejays pulled away to hand Northern Iowa a four-set loss in the opening match of the Rice Invitational.
Creighton defeated UNI 25-16, 25-17, 15-25 and 25-19 at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Mason City council weighs 10-year, 100% city tax break for nearly 200-unit Willow Pointe development
MASON CITY — A developer planning nearly 200 rental townhomes in Mason City could receive a 100% break on the city portion of property taxes generated by the new development for 10 years under an agreement headed to the City Council.
The Mason City Council will consider the development agreement with Willow Pointe, LLC at its Tuesday, September 15 meeting. The project is planned for the west side of North Eisenhower Avenue, north of the MercyOne West Campus.
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