Coral Annette Conklin, 87, of Mason City, Iowa passed away peacefully in her home January 12, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
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OBIT: Bertha “Bert” Kirchhoff
Bert Kirchhoff, 91 of Humboldt, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Long-Term Care Unit at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes sneak by Indiana Hoosiers, 56-53
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – No. 14 Iowa (14-2, 5-0) defeated Indiana (11-7, 0-6) on Sunday afternoon in Bloomington, 56-53, in a hard-fought game.
Iowa landlord agrees to pay $325K to settle allegations that he subjected female tenants to a view of his reproductory organ
According to the settlement, for more than two decades, “Iowa property manager Kurt Williams sexually harassed female tenants at various rental dwellings. The suit alleges that Williams’ conduct included making unwelcome sexual comments and sexual advances to female tenants, exposing his genitals to female tenants, requesting sex or sex acts from female tenants in exchange for tangible housing benefits like reductions in rent, and taking adverse housing actions, such as initiating evictions or refusing to make repairs, against female tenants who objected to or refused his sexual advances.”
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers beaten at Belmont, 81-62
NASHVILLE – UNI women’s basketball wrapped up a road trip Southeast with a matchup at Belmont on Sunday. The Bruins jumped out to a quick lead before the Cats cut the lead to single digits heading into the halftime break. The Panthers got within one point early in the second half, but Belmont ran away with the contest late in the third quarter and closed out the fourth to take home an 81-62 victory.
Women’s College Basketball: No. 11 Iowa State knocked off at home by West Virginia, 83-70
AMES – No. 11 Iowa State (14-3, 2-3 Big 12) lost to West Virginia (14-3, 4-1 Big 12) by a final of 83-70 Sunday afternoon. ISU, without starters Addy Brown and Arianna Jackson, suffered its third-straight loss after costly turnovers leading to 30 Mountaineer points. WVU’s Kierra Wheeler led the game with 25 points.
College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes beaten at home by Illinois, 75-69
IOWA CITY — In a battle of ranked Big Ten foes, No. 16 Illinois proved to be too much for the Hawkeyes to handle early on, handing No. 19 Iowa its first home loss of the season with a 75-69 victory on Sunday afternoon.
College Wrestling: No. 3 Iowa State slams North Dakota State, 36-3
FARGO, N.D. – No. 3 Iowa State won nine of 10 bouts in a 36-3 rout of North Dakota State Sunday afternoon inside the Scheels Center. Five of ISU’s wins came by bonus-point margin.
OBIT: Mavis K. Eymann
Mavis Eymann, 95, died January 11, 2026, at Waterford Crossing, Goshen, Indiana, where she had resided the last year, to be near her daughter. A memorial service for Mavis will be held this spring at her beloved Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, where she was an active member for more than 75 years.
OBIT: Darwin D. Weiss
Darwin Weiss, 91, of Charles City, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Darwin Weiss will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Trinity United Methodist Church.
OBIT: Dwight Kleven
Dwight Allyn Kleven, 79, of Mason City, Iowa passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 peacefully at his home workbench.
OBIT: Janmarie B. Olson
Janmarie B. OIson, 76, of Holland, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her residence. A memorial visitation will be held from 9:15 a.m. until time of the memorial service 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center.
Leftist politicians urge violence upon brave federal officers, leading to skyrocketing attacks, Homeland Security claims
“Radical Rhetoric by Sanctuary Politicians Leads to an Unprecedented 1,300% Increase in Assaults Against ICE Officers and a 3,200% Increase in Vehicular Attacks,” the agency said. “DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s message is clear: this violence and dehumanization of ICE law enforcement must end.”
The worst instigators include Tim Walz, Jacob Frey, JB Pritzker, Hakeem Jeffries, Ilhan Omar, and many others.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem left criminal instigators a further warning, saying, “You will not stop or slow us down. ICE and our federal law enforcement partners will continue to enforce the law. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
OBIT: Ciara Marie Crisman
Ciara Marie Crisman, 15 years old of Dewar, IA, and a sophomore student at Dunkerton High School, Dunkerton, IA, died Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Black Hawk County, IA. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. – Friday, January 16, 2026, at Dunkerton High School gymnasium.
Northern Iowa teen perishes in truck versus car collision
A Northern Iowa teen was tragically killed when her Chevy Impala pulled into the path of a Clarion truck driver on a rural highway.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers drop MVC road game at Bradley, 75-69
PEORIA, Ill.- The UNI men’s basketball team pushed the Bradley Braves right down to the final minutes, but would fall short in a 75-69 loss at Carver Arena on Saturday in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play. Panthers host UIC on Tuesday night.
Floyd county Iowa employee gross wages 2025
CHARLES CITY – Floyd County Auditor Morrigan Montagne released a 2025 wage report for all employees or persons that received wages from Floyd county, Iowa.
College Basketball: No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones tame ornery Oklahoma State Cowboys, 83-71
AMES – For the sixth time in program history, and first time since 2023, No. 3 Iowa State (16-0, 3-0 Big 12) is undefeated three games into conference play. The Cyclones downed Oklahoma State (13-3, 1-2 Big 12) at Hilton Coliseum Saturday afternoon by a score of 83-71.
OBIT: Letha Loree Steinauer
Letha Loree Steinauer, 91, of Mason City, IA, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living in Mason City. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Major Erickson Funeral Home.
OBIT: Lewy L. Curtiss
Lewy L. Curtiss, 55, of Bloomington, Minnesota, and formerly of Mason City, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Edina, Minnesota. A Celebration of life will be held Sunday, January 18, 2026 at The Moose Lodge, 22 4th St NW, Mason City.
OBIT: Gary Lee Johnson
Gary Lee Johnson, son of Lester and Viola (Chism) Johnson was born on December 23, 1942 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. He passed away at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD on January 11, 2026, at the age of 83.
OBIT: Lola Boss
Lola Boss, 92, of Charles City passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side.
OBIT: Duane Wilcox
Duane Wilcox, 92, of Boone, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Following Duane’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
OBIT: Norma Jean Block
Norma Jean Block, 88, formerly of Humboldt, passed away peacefully in New Mexico on Saturday, January 10, 2026 with her family by her side.
UNI wrestling repeats at NWCA national dual champions
Panthers top Bloomsburg, Drexel and No. 8 South Dakota State to cap undefeated weekend inside the UNI-Dome.
OBIT: Nancy Anderson
Nancy Jean Anderson, 76, of Royal, IA, passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2026 with her daughter by her side.
President Trump attempts to help bail you out of immense credit card debt burden with rate cap
The average American owes many thousands of dollars on their credit card balances, and to help these spendaholics out of their crushing debt, President Trump is introducing a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, effective January 20, 2026.
OBIT: Susanne M Heston
Susanne M. Heston, age 57, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2026. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Friday, January 16, 2026 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers blow huge lead, fall at Murray State 75-71
Murray State pulls off a 19-point comeback to hand the Panthers their first MVC loss of 2025-26, 75-71.
Iowa man’s third bank robbery attempt fails miserably
This hapless Iowa bank robber travelled over 50 miles from his home town to rob possibly his third bank, and after he actually fled with over $14,000 in cash, was nabbed a few hours later and now his life is in shambles again.
OBIT: Margaret Ann Shanks
Margaret Ann Shanks, age 85, of Nora Springs, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at MercyOne hospital in Mason City, Iowa, surrounded by family.
OBIT: Michael Rogers
It is with tremendous love and sadness that the family of Michael Dean Rogers, 88, announce his passing on January 10, 2026, surrounded by his family.
OBIT: Sharon Wagner
Sharon Wagner, 79, of West Bend, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Graveside services are planned for a later date at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO.
OBIT: Craig Pfeffer
Craig Pfeffer, 75 of Burt, passed away at the Kossuth Regional Health Center on Friday, January 9, 2025. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.
OBIT: Julie Kay Barkela
Julie Barkela, 71, celebrated entry into her heavenly home on January 9, 2026, at Bethany Manor in Story City, Iowa.
OBIT: Duane Louis Vaudt
Duane Louis Vaudt 90, died Thursday January 8, 2026, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
OBIT: James (Jim) Cecil Bennett
James (Jim) Cecil Bennett, age 80, of New Hampton, IA died on Friday, January 9, 2026 with his beloved wife by his side at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Facility after battling multiple cancers for decades. Funeral services will be held at Holy Family Parish on Monday, January 19th at 10:30 am.
Northern Iowa sex offender guilty again for violating state registry
MASON CITY – This vagabond Northern Iowa sex offender now roaming the unsuspecting community of Joice (when he’s not in a jail cell) is racking up serious criminal offenses even as judges slap his entitled wrists.
How Are Online Betting Platforms Attracting Customers in North Iowa?
With online sports betting being legal in Iowa for almost 7 years, online platforms have to come up with new ways to try to attract new customers. In such a valuable and…
Northern Iowa man sent to prison for receiving illicit child photos
This Northern Iowa man who received hundreds of images of child pornography was sentenced to 97 months in prison on January 9, 2026, in federal court in Sioux City.