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What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About General Partnerships
Starting a business with a trusted partner can be an exciting opportunity. Many entrepreneurs choose a general partnership because it is one of the simplest business structures available. It allows two or…
Myron John Daniel, 83, of Charles City, dies; family honors a life rooted in faith and love
CHARLES CITY — Myron John Daniel, 83, of Charles City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, June 29, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, with Reverend Tom Heathershaw officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.
Greene man nabbed with meth after deputies find vehicle parked partly in roadway, facing traffic
A Green man was arrested after Fayette County deputies say they found him asleep in a vehicle parked partly in the roadway and facing oncoming traffic.
Lake Mills entrepreneur wins statewide pitch prize for solar-powered farming invention
MASON CITY — A Northern Iowa entrepreneur is earning statewide recognition for a farming invention designed to make local food production more practical, efficient and accessible.
Zack Smith of Lake Mills won second place at the 2026 EntreFEST Pitch Competition on June 12, taking home a $3,500 prize for his business, The Stock Cropper.
Northern Iowa woman gets federal prison after lying during gun purchases; one weapon later found with felon boyfriend
A Northern Iowa woman who bought four guns over six months and lied on federal paperwork about her drug use has been sentenced to federal prison, prosecutors said.
Jeannie Margaret Parcel, 75, of Osage, dies; family cherishes her love of children, camping and road trips
OSAGE — Jeannie Margaret Parcel, 75, of Osage, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at her home.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Riceville. No public visitation was listed.
Russell Hintz, 76, of Mitchell, dies after life of law enforcement, family and the outdoors
MITCHELL — Russell Edward “Russ” Hintz, 76, of Mitchell, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Osage Cemetery in Osage. A Celebration of Life will follow from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Osage Public Safety Center, 432 Main Street in Osage.
Clear Lake entrepreneur wins statewide honor for jewelry venture rooted in craftsmanship and family legacy
MASON CITY — A Northern Iowa entrepreneur is earning statewide recognition for turning fine jewelry, personal service and family legacy into an award-winning business model.
Cait Dillavou of Clear Lake won third place at the University of Iowa’s 2026 Venture School Launch Day Competition on June 11, taking home a $6,000 prize for her business, Stone Heritage Jewelry.
Iowa passenger dies, driver seriously hurt in head-on crash with semi
BOONE COUNTY — An Iowa man was killed and a Des Moines woman was injured in a head-on crash with a semi on June 15, 2026, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
What Workers Should Know About Long-Term Disability Claims Before Problems Arise
A long-term disability claim can provide essential income when a serious illness or injury prevents someone from working. Yet many workers do not learn how these benefits work until they face a…
Iowa ranks high for job quitting as 35,000 workers leave jobs each month, study says
DES MOINES — Thousands of Iowans are quitting their jobs each month, placing the state among the highest in the nation for worker resignations, according to a new analysis of federal labor data.
Iowa State to sell alcohol at Jack Trice Stadium, Hilton Coliseum as athletics costs climb
AMES — Iowa State University will begin selling alcohol at major athletic events this year, a major policy shift that will bring beer, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails to Jack Trice Stadium this fall and Hilton Coliseum this winter.
The change was announced by Iowa State Athletics Director Jamie Pollard in a letter to Cyclone fans, where he framed the decision as part of the department’s response to rising costs and new financial pressures across college athletics.
Northern Iowa man dies in Buena Vista County rollover crash
BUENA VISTA COUNTY — A Northern Iowa man was killed Sunday morning when his vehicle left a rural road, rolled into a ditch and came to rest in a cornfield, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Here’s How (and Why) Marketers Are Using Digital Signage
Marketing has become more competitive than ever. Customers are exposed to thousands of messages every day across websites, social media platforms, emails, mobile apps, and physical stores. As a result, marketers are…
Northern Iowa Highway 20 crash claims life of motorist, injures Grundy Center woman
WATERLOO — A motorist was killed and a Grundy Center woman was injured Sunday evening after a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 20 in Black Hawk County, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Color Game Online in GZone: Why Familiar Entertainment Still Wins Today
In an industry obsessed with innovation, bigger graphics, and increasingly complex gameplay systems, one surprising trend continues to stand out. Many Filipino players still return to experiences they already know and understand….
Types of Properties Bought by Cash Home Buyers in Colorado
A property sale can feel harder when the house has repairs, tenants, or family history attached to it. Cash buyers may help owners review a direct option without the usual listing steps….
Donna ‘Lea’ Cody, 93, formerly of Riceville, dies after life of faith, family and service
RICEVILLE — Donna Lea “Lea” Cody, 93, formerly of Riceville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Apple Valley Assisted Living in Osage, where she had lived for the past eight years.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial took place at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in rural Riceville.
Darwin John Rosener, 84, of Spirit Lake, dies; builder, outdoorsman and family man leaves lasting legacy
SPIRIT LAKE — Darwin John Rosener, 84, of Spirit Lake, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
A funeral Mass was held at 11:30 AM Friday, June 26, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1005 Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake.
Michael Cunningham, 68, of Fertile, passes away at Manly Specialty Care
FERTILE — Michael Alan “Mike” Cunningham, 68, of Fertile, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Manly Specialty Care.
An inurnment service will be held at Saint John’s Cemetery in rural Fertile.
Jackie Dwayne “Jack” Tynan, 80, of Charles City, dies; funeral set for July 1
CHARLES CITY — Jackie Dwayne “Jack” Tynan, 80, of Charles City, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour before the service on Wednesday.
Michael David Alderson, 44, of Fayette, dies unexpectedly; family honors devoted father and partner
FAYETTE — Michael David Alderson, 44, of Fayette, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 19, 2026, at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Hawkeye Community Hall, 102 E. Main St. in Hawkeye.
U.S. intelligence chief releases documents alleging Fauci hid Wuhan lab ties, misled Congress
WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released newly declassified documents Thursday alleging that Dr. Anthony Fauci helped steer U.S. taxpayer money to risky coronavirus research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, then worked with elements of the intelligence community to shape the public narrative around COVID-19’s origins.
The controversy centers on the Wuhan Institute of Virology, U.S.-funded coronavirus research, and whether SARS-CoV-2 emerged naturally from animals or escaped from a lab.
Elderly Iowa woman dies in apparent drowning at East Lake Okoboji
OKOBOJI — An elderly Iowa woman died Thursday after an apparent drowning at East Lake Okoboji, according to the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident happened June 18, 2026, near the Edgewater Plaza Condominiums in Okoboji.
Northern Iowa predator gets 35 years after exploiting children through Snapchat
An Northern Iowa man who prosecutors say used Snapchat to prey on minor girls across the United States and overseas has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for child exploitation crimes.
Federal authorities said White received 14 videos, 180 images of child sexual abuse material and more than 20,000 images of child erotica. Prosecutors said the material included prepubescent children and toddlers, as well as sadistic or masochistic content.
Alvin Stika, 75, dies; Nashua man leaves legacy of family, work and humor
NASHUA — Alvin Joseph Stika, a Nashua man remembered for hard work, devotion to family and a warm sense of humor, has died at age 75.
Stika passed away peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Whispering Willow Senior Living in Fredericksburg.
Dangerous drug dealer nabbed in Northern Iowa gets federal prison for illegal reentry
A Jamaican man who had been deported from the United States three times and previously convicted in major drug and money-laundering cases was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after he was nabbed in Northern Iowa.
Supreme Court hands major win to marijuana users in gun-rights case
WASHINGTON — Marijuana users scored a major U.S. Supreme Court victory Thursday as the justices ruled unanimously that the federal government cannot automatically make it a crime for someone to own a gun simply because they use marijuana.
The 9-0 decision in United States v. Hemani is a major ruling at the intersection of marijuana law, gun rights and criminal justice. It could also offer new legal ammunition for some defendants and inmates facing firearm charges tied to marijuana use.
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Understanding How Prediction Markets Work in the Digital Age
Prediction markets sit at an unusual intersection, part finance, part forecasting tool, part cultural pulse. They turn collective opinion into a live, shifting signal. They ask a simple question: what do people…
Justice Department strikes back after goofy Illinois town enacts “reparations program”
EVANSTON, Ill. — The U.S. Justice Department is moving to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging Evanston, Illinois’ race-based reparations program, escalating a national fight over whether local governments can hand out taxpayer-backed benefits based on ancestry and skin color.
“Simply handing out money based on race, however, is not the answer,” a Justice Department spokesman said. “It is race discrimination, pure and simple. And it is illegal.”
Sandra Kay Huisman, 82, Charles City native, dies; family honors her joyful spirit and devotion to loved ones
CHARLES CITY — Sandra Kay “Sandy” Huisman, 82, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM at the church, with a luncheon afterward. Following cremation, a private burial service will be held at a later date.
Iowa man dies in head-on Iowa crash with semi, driver flown to hospital
An Iowa man was killed and a woman was injured in a head-on crash involving a Jeep and a semi in Boone County, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Mason City warns drivers of 19th Street SW construction through end of June
MASON CITY — Drivers in Mason City are being urged to avoid part of 19th Street SW as road construction gets underway immediately and continues through the end of June.
Gallup: U.S. workers still seeing elevated layoffs, but AI not main culprit
WASHINGTON — U.S. workers continue to report elevated levels of downsizing at their workplaces, though hiring still appears to outpace layoffs, according to a new Gallup workplace report.
Dorothy “Dottie” Solberg, 103, of Charles City, dies; farm wife, sports fan and family cook leaves a century of memories
CHARLES CITY — Dorothy “Dottie” Solberg, 103, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City, with Eric Hoefer from Messiah Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City with a rose laying ceremony.
Iowa man dies in rollover crash after being ejected from SUV
An Iowa man was killed in a western Iowa rollover crash after his SUV left an Interstate highway and crashed into a ditch, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
What to Expect When Training with Experienced Cooking School Chefs
Training with experienced cooking school chefs gives you structured, hands-on learning that goes far beyond watching online videos. You get real feedback, proper technique, and a kitchen environment designed for skill-building. New…