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OBIT: Dennis Dale Alden
Dennis Dale Alden, age 78, passed away this month of natural causes in his home in Lebanon, Illinois. Born to Dale and Maxine Alden in 1947, he was raised on the farm near Dougherty, Iowa, where he learned to farm, shoot, and fish. He attended Sheffield-Chapin schools, graduating in 1965.
OBIT: Shirley E. Smith
Shirley E. Smith, 90, of Mason City passed away on January 26, 2026. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date this spring.
Unlicensed, reckless Northern Iowa man leads cops on wild chase
KOSSUTH COUNTY – This Northern Iowa man illegally got behind the wheel on a recent icy morning and discovered cops weren’t tolerating lawlessness, and when a chase ensued, the suspect pulled out all the stops to maintain his freedom.
OBIT: Rosemary L. Duryee
Rosemary “Rose” Duryee, age 85, died February 1st, 2026, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville, Iowa.
What Are the Benefits of Domain Registration 2026?
The digital landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, which means that securing your online presence has never been more crucial than it is right now in 2026, when cyber threats…
OBIT: Shari Lee Nosbisch
Shari Lee Nosbisch age 74 of Ionia, IA died Monday, February 2, 2026 at MercyOne Medical Center in New Hampton. A private family service will take place at a later date.
OBIT: Loretta Satern
Loretta Mae Satern, 86, passed away while under hospice care at Westhaven Community in Boone, Iowa, following a brief illness. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: Patricia “Pat” Levenhagen
Patricia “Pat” Levenhagen, 85, of Charles City, passed away at home on Sunday, February 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
OBIT: Bonnie M Bothwell
Yvonne “Bonnie” Marie Bothwell passed away at the age of 98 on February 2, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She passed the day before her 99th birthday.
OBIT: Douglas Martin
Douglas N. “Doug” Martin, 75, of Fayette, Iowa, died Monday morning, February 2, 2026, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones humiliate Kansas State Wildcats, 95-61
MANHATTAN, Kan. – History was made Sunday afternoon, as No. 8 Iowa State (20-2, 7-2 Big 12) earned its largest margin of victory in a road conference game in program history as it drubbed Kansas State (10-12, 1-8 Big 12) by 34, winning 95-61.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers defeat Drake Bulldogs, 66-56
DES MOINES – UNI women’s basketball got back in the win column in Des Moines with massive performances for its big three. A triple-double from Ryley Goebel, a double-double from Elise Jaeger, and a team-high 19 points from Jenna Twedt pushed the Panthers ahead of the Bulldogs in a matchup that was wire-to-wire for all 40 minutes.
College Wrestling: No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones fall at No. 5 Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. – No. 3 Iowa State fell at No. 5 Oklahoma State, 24-9, Sunday afternoon inside Gallagher-Iba Arena. The Cowboys took the first seven bouts before the Cyclones claimed the final three.
OBIT: Hadwen Arnold Kleiss
Hadwen Arnold Kleiss age 94 of Fredericksburg, IA, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Big performance set for Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom
CLEAR LAKE – The 2026 Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom will wrap up with an electric performance by John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party, the official tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. Also making a special appearance is Johnny Farina, of the duo Santo & Johnny.
Acceso gratuito, pero con anuncios: ¿vale la pena?
Free TV se presenta como una alternativa tentadora: sin pagos, sin contratos, sin complicaciones. Sin embargo, lo gratuito tiene su precio disfrazado. A cambio del acceso abierto, el usuario se enfrenta a…
OBIT: Junita Leslie
Junita Elvira Leslie, 94, formerly of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Goldfinch Estates in Fairmont, Minnesota. She died from natural causes surrounded by her loving family.
Rep. Shannon Latham discusses “tough on crime” bill in Iowa Legislature
“Work during Week 3 of the 2026 Iowa legislative session focused on public safety, conservation, and community partnerships. House Republicans introduced a tough-on-crime legislative package aimed at holding repeat offenders accountable,” Rep. Latham said. “The first bill implements a ‘Three-and-Done’ Strike System.”
Maybach Sunglasses: The Ultimate Symbol of Luxury and Elegance
In the world of high-end fashion, few accessories embody sophistication and prestige like Maybach Sunglasses. Known for their refined design, impeccable craftsmanship, and statement-making presence, these sunglasses are more than just protection…
Gov. Reynolds introduces bill supporting public charter schools as demand increases
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds introduced legislation this week to the Iowa House and Senate to align per pupil funding and educational opportunities available for public charter school students with those who attend traditional public schools.
OBIT: Vincent A Dunson, Sr.
Vincent Antonio Dunson Sr., 60, passed away peacefully January 28, 2026 in Mason City, Iowa.
Republican caucuses to be held Monday, February 2
MASON CITY – The 2026 Cerro Gordo County Republican Precinct Caucuses will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7 P.M. All Cerro Gordo County precincts will report to Mason City High School, 1700 4th St SE, Mason City, Iowa.
Luna’s Tacos opens restaurant in downtown Iowa City
IOWA CITY – The Iowa City Downtown District announced the opening of Luna’s Tacos, a beloved family-owned Mexican restaurant that has transitioned from a farmers market vendor to a permanent downtown location at 127 E. Washington Street. The restaurant officially opened its doors on January 19, 2026, adding to the mix of locally-owned restaurants that make Downtown Iowa City a vibrant dining destination and demonstrating the area’s continued appeal for culinary entrepreneurs.
OBIT: George Raymond Eddy
George Raymond Eddy, 88, of Coulter, died Friday, January 30, 2026 at MercyOne-North Iowa.
OBIT: Howard “Butch” L. Lester
Howard L. Lester, affectionately known to everyone as “Butch,” passed away at the age of 82.
OBIT: Paul Gerhart Anderson
Paul Gerhart Anderson, born February 4, 1934 in Osage, Iowa, passed away January 29, 2026. In accordance with Paul’s wishes, a family service will be held at a later date.
OBIT: Roger Marshall Poole
Clear Lake- Roger Poole 85, passed away Saturday January 31, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.
OBIT: Karen Lee Wetzstein
Karen Lee Wetzstein, age 87 of Lake View, IA, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her home.
OBIT: Christopher Thomas Anderson
Christopher Thomas Anderson, the son of Raymond and Judith (Wickman) Anderson, was born on August 19, 1962, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He died on January 28, 2026, at his home in Estherville, at the age of 63 years.
OBIT: Karen I. Kerr
Karen I. Kerr, 87, of Waterloo, formerly of the Forest City and Crystal Lake area, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. A private family service will be held in the summer.
OBIT: Judith A. B. Johnson
Judith A. B. Johnson, 93, of Pacific Palisades, CA passed away peacefully January 31, 2026.
OBIT: Dorothy Ileen Mostek
Dorothy “Ileen” Mostek, age 97 of Mitchell, IA passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at MCRHC in Osage IA surrounded by family.
OBIT: Mary J. Redenius
Mary Jane (Knudtson) Redenius, age 78, of Forest City, IA, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA.
OBIT: Steven Wayne Higbee
Steven Wayne Higbee, age 70, of Lake Mills, IA, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Lake Mills Care Center.
UNI wrestling falls at Oklahoma, 23-18
Panthers come up short against Sooners in Norman. UNI visits South Dakota State next weekend.
Pedestrian struck and killed at Mason City Fareway parking lot
MASON CITY – A pedestrian was struck and killed by the driver of an SUV Saturday afternoon at the Fareway grocery store in downtown Mason City.
OBIT: Judy Oltrogge
Judy M. Oltrogge, 69, of Maynard, Iowa, died Saturday evening, January 31, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
OBIT: Brad C Rutherford
Bradley Christopher Rutherford passed away at his home in Estherville on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at age of 60.
Feds announce arrests of “Murderers, Pedophiles, Rapists, and Child Abusers” in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this week more “worst of the worst” criminal illegal aliens arrested in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge, including those convicted of murder, rape, child sex crimes, and cruelty toward a child, but meanwhile, Democrats battle police to keep their heroes roaming the streets.
Even as Homeland Security and other law enforcement remain in Minnesota enforcing federal immigration law, Democrats from across the nation have followed their every move, interfering and committing crimes nearly everywhere they go, all in the hopes of keeping heinous criminals in their communities. Democrats, while engorging themselves with billions from fraudulent programs, have resorted to the lowest of tactics, including physical violence, doxing, harassing and injuring officers and citizens they believe support ICE, disturbing the peace, property damage, trespassing and vile language, and even stooping to terrorizing church-goers as they seemingly abandon their jobs, families and what little sanity they maintain all in blind service to those who would likely never lift a finger if their roles were reversed. This has landed numerous of these troubled individuals behind bars, charged with serious crimes.