MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on the evening of April 16, 2026.
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Gov. Reynolds signs wide-ranging list of Iowa bills into law
DES MOINES — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a long list of bills into law on Thursday, April 16, 2026, covering state agency rulemaking, Iowa-Ireland trade, controlled substances, utility line restoration, local identification cards, state contracts, family law arbitration, estate matters, restitution and other issues.
OBIT: Marilyn Ruth Brocka
Marilyn R. Brocka, 87, of Sumner, died Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner.
OBIT: Kathleen J. Hansen
Kathleen J. Hansen, 97, of Rockwell, Iowa, died Thursday, April 15, 2026, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.
OBIT: Roger LeRoy Martzahn
Roger LeRoy Martzahn, 84, passed away on April 14, 2026. A public visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on April 24, 2026 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. April 25, 2026 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, Iowa.
Northern Iowa men pair up to win another lottery prize
Two Northern Iowa men have claimed their second major lottery jackpot in less than six months—playing the exact same game at the exact same location.
Why More and More People Are Choosing Online Casinos for Their Evening Entertainment in Canada
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OBIT: Thomas Dean Fischer
Tom passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion, Iowa at the age of 90 years. Graveside services will be on Thursday, April 16, 1:30 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove.
Cops chase motorcyclist at high speed through two Northern Iowa counties
WEST UNION — An Iowa man faces a felony eluding charge following a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that spanned nearly 18 miles across two Northern Iowa counties on Monday evening.
OBIT: Julie Jo Wiebenga (formerly Zirbel, Kramer & Reimer)
Clear Lake-Julie Jo Wiebenga (formerly Zirbel, Kramer & Reimer) 77, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes for April 14, 2026
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 14, 2026:
OBIT: Eugene Mertz
Eugene Mertz, 96 of Bode, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joe.
OBIT: Susan Elizabeth Voit
Susan E. Voit, age 76, of Forest City, IA, passed away at her home under hospice care on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
American military successfully blockades entire Persian Gulf
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on the morning of April 13, in accordance with President Donald Trump’s proclamation, essentially grinding Iran’s economy to a standstill.
Ray Colby: Nature Photographer, a temporary exhibition, now open in the MacNider Art Museum
MASON CITY – Ray Colby, a retired commercial photographer living in Minneapolis, MN, is featured in the solo exhibition, Ray Colby: Nature Photographer, in the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum’s Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery. This photographic display has a three-pronged focus: often-overlooked insects and arachnids that populate Midwest backyards and gardens, large birds of urban Minneapolis, and a stop on the migration route of Sandhill Cranes near the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in Wisconsin.
Former UNI basketball star AJ Green sets 3-point shooting record for Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE – Former Panther men’s basketball standout AJ Green wrapped up his fourth season in the NBA over the weekend with the Milwaukee Bucks, doing so in record breaking fashion.
Green, a 2022 UNI graduate and two-time Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Player of the Year, set both the franchise’s single-game and single-season three-point field goals record to close out the Bucks’ 2025-26 season.
Drunk driving collision leads to arrest of Mason City driver
MASON CITY — A late-night hit-and-run investigation led to the arrest of a local man on multiple charges, including operating while intoxicated, no license, and no insurance, after a collision in Northeast Mason City this past weekend.
OBIT: Missy D. Huling
Missy D. Huling, 65, of Garner passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 21st at Cataldo Funeral Chapel.
Winnebago County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for April 14, 2026
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 14, 2026:
Algona police introduce K9 unit to help battle crime
ALGONA — The Algona Police Department has officially expanded its law enforcement capabilities this spring with the introduction of its newest K9 team. Officer Daniel Cotterill and his partner, K9 Kira, have successfully completed their specialized training and are now certified for narcotics detection.
OBIT: Marilyn Rosa Dolloff
Marilyn Rosa Dolloff, 88, of Kensett, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 13, 2026.
OBIT: Margaret Clapp
Margaret Clapp, 92, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Nora Springs Care Center with loving family at her side. A funeral service for Margaret Clapp will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd.
OBIT: Robert “Stew” Stewart
Robert “Stew” Stewart, 78, of Ionia, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at home with his family by his side. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at The Pub on the Cedar.
OBIT: Stephen L Pesek
Stephen “Louie” Pesek, age 73, of New Hampton, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous five-year battle with kidney disease.
OBIT: Joshua M. Wilson
Joshua M. Wilson, 34, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held at the end of May.
OBIT: Steven Robert Kingston
Steven Robert Kingston, born August 26, 1953, passed away on April 11, 2026 at the age 72 at his home in Mason City on 25th Street. A celebration of life will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Friday, May 8, 2026 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels.
OBIT: Richard “Dick” Clemitson
Richard “Dick” Clemitson, age 87, of Emmetsburg passed away on April 12, 2026, at the Emmetsburg Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday April 25th at Grace Church in Emmetsburg.
The Hidden Risks of Improper Bolt Tightening in Infrastructure Projects
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The Growing Demand for Flexible Business Education
The way people build their careers is changing fast. Gone are the days when a traditional, four-year, on-campus degree was the only path to success. Today’s workforce is more dynamic, with professionals…
OBIT: Kenneth Block
Dr. Kenneth Block lived a life of kindness, consideration, and humor for 97 years. He was born on the 4th of July, 1928, and his spirit rose from this Earth on April 12, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be held at The Timbers, Northwood, IA, on May 9th, 2026, at 3:30 PM, with luncheon and fellowship to follow the service.
OBIT: Jean Lavonne Thilges
Jean Thilges, 74 of West Bend, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at her home in West Bend. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish – Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in West Bend.
Cybersecurity Risks You Need to Be Aware of
As our lives and businesses become increasingly digital, cybersecurity is no longer something that can be treated as optional. From personal data to critical business systems, everything is now a potential target….
How Fresh Graduates Can Get Hired Faster in Competitive Job Markets
Success in the 2026 job market requires fresh graduates to shift from traditional applications toward a digital-first strategy. With the rising number of applicants for jobs for freshers in Bangladesh, standing out…
OBIT: Anthony John Hoffman
Anthony John Hoffman, age 52, of Charles City, IA, died Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory – Olson Chapel in Nashua.
OBIT: Greg Malmstrom
Greg Malmstrom, 89, of Webster City died Monday, April 13, 2026 at Van Diest Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 at Asbury United Methodist Church.
OBIT: Samantha Polan
Samantha R. Polan, 37, of Oelwein, Iowa, died Monday morning, April 13, 2026.
OBIT: Paul Richard Groth
Paul Richard Groth, 87 years old, of St. Ansgar passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar, Iowa. A funeral service is planned for 11:00 am on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar.
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for April 13, 2026
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 13, 2026:
College Basketball: UNI’s Kyle Green announces staff of Tuttle, Woldeslassie, Sonnen, Carlson, Pollard and Pearson
CEDAR FALLS – UNI head men’s basketball coach Kyle Green on Monday announced the members of his coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Green retains three members of the Panther staff from…
OBIT: Richard D. Beebe
Richard D. Beebe, 96, of Humboldt, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Rotary Ann Senior Living in Eagle Grove.