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OBIT: Albert Carpenter
Albert Carpenter, 91, of Webster City died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Van Diest Medical Center.
OBIT: Jim Vincent Osegera
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Epiphany Parish – Holy Family Catholic Church, 722 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with Rev. David O’Connor as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Elmwood – St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
OBIT: Mary Ellen Stevenson
Mary Ellen (Melver) Stevenson, 73, of Shell Rock, Iowa, died peacefully in her sleep at Evans Senior Living in Cresco, Iowa, after a long battle with her health on January 1, 2026.
OBIT: Dennis L. Naatjes
Dennis Lou Naatjes died in his sleep on New Years Eve at the age of 79.
College Football: Iowa State adds offensive and defensive staff
AMES – Iowa State head football coach Jimmy Rogers has announced the full-time offensive and defensive assistants for his first season leading the Cyclone program.
OBIT: Richard C. James
Richard C. James, 89, formerly of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Covington Care Center, Covington, TN.
OBIT: Merle R. Robinson
Merle Richard Robinson, age 93, of Forest City passed away on December 31, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City, Iowa. He had been a resident of the Care Center for the past few months.
OBIT: Thomas W Deegan
Thomas W. Deegan, passed on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at home, near Saratoga, Iowa.
OBIT: Darwin Rewerts
Darwin Rewerts, 62, of Iowa Falls, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
OBIT: Holly Riemenschneider
Holly Riemenschneider, 71, of Webster City died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at First Congregational U.C.C.
OBIT: Kathleen Ann Drew
Kathleen Ann Drew, age 99, of Osage, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 1, 2026, at her home in Osage, Iowa, with her loving family by her side.
OBIT: Merlyn E. Hayes
Merlyn passed away on Wednesday, December 31st, at Rotary Senior Living, Eagle Grove, at the age of 71 years.
Accused sexual assaulter, thief and mether nabbed after fleeing Mason City police
MASON CITY – This troubled young woman, fresh off of probation in a sex assault case and accused of a swath of local crimes involving thievery and mething, decided to flee Mason City police, and once caught, she was jailed and quickly released.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers close 2025 win at UIC, 75-74
The New Year’s Eve matchup proved to be a thriller to end the year with back-and-forth action all the way to the final buzzer. The Panthers and the Flames traded blows over the stretch of the fourth quarter, but a clutch basket from the Panthers, followed by lock-down defense, gave UNI the edge in the contest by a 75-74 final.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones slam Houston, 80-62
HOUSTON, TEXAS – No. 10 Iowa State (14-0, 2-0 Big 12) took the 80-62 win at Houston (6-7, 0-2 Big 12) to remain unbeaten and match the best start in school history, where the 2013-14 Cyclones also began 14-0.
Mason City woman busted with meth – again
MASON CITY – The soul-sucking spell of the scourge known as methamphetamine has once again drug this Mason City woman into the local jail.
OBIT: Carole Ann McLaughlin
Carole Ann McLaughlin, 75, of Mason City, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa. Honoring Carole’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2025, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
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OBIT: Sally J Moore
Sally passed away peacefully on December 24th 2025 with her loved ones by her side. Woodley Funeral Home of Allison is caring for Sally and her family. A family lead graveside service will be held on January 2, 2026 at the Hampton City Cemetery.
OBIT: Shirley Butler
Shirley Mae Butler, 92, Greene, IA, passed into her Savior’s loving arms on Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Floyd County Medical Center. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, at Calvary Baptist Church, Greene.
OBIT: Richard “Rick” C. Scholbrock
Richard “Rick” Scholbrock, 61, of Hanlontown, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
College Football: Iowa State adds support staff for new head coach Jimmy Rogers
AMES – Iowa State head football coach Jimmy Rogers has announced the new members of his support staff for his first season at Iowa State. All hirings are pending completion of background checks.
OBIT: LuAnn Hoth
LuAnn Hoth, 80, of Sumner, Iowa, passed away at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner on Tuesday evening, December 30, 2025, surrounded by love.
Republicans can gain stranglehold in Iowa Senate with election victory over DEI professional
DES MOINES – A special election today in Iowa for a state Senate seat could return Republicans to a supermajority in that chamber, and a much easier path to passing legislation without Democrat support – but they must defeat a professional DEI candidate to get there.
OBIT: Randy Heise
Randy Heise, 72, of Charles City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home. A visitation for Randy will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City.
OBIT: Judith “Judy” Ann Gebel
Judith Gebel age 82 of Elma, formerly of Alta Vista, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at her home.
OBIT: Roger J Johnson
Roger Johnson, 87 of Humboldt, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt.
OBIT: Lavonne “Bonnie” Riggert
Lavonne “Bonnie” Riggert, age 91, of Algona, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Emmetsburg Care Center in Emmetsburg. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona.
OBIT: Dorothy Lou Nelsen
Dorothy Nelson, 76, of Dumont, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Franklin General Hospital, Hampton. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Monday, January 5, at Trinity Reformed Church Allison, burial will be at the Dumont Cemetery.
OBIT: James “Jim” Anderson
James “Jim” Anderson, age 83 of Emmetsburg, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 in his home. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg.
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OBIT: Bruce D. Egeland
Bruce David Egeland was born in Estherville, Iowa on March 31, 1968, to David and Jeanne (Howard) Egeland. He passed away surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle against cancer on December 30, 2025, at the age of 57.
OBIT: Nadine Mathre
Dorothy “Nadine” Mathre, 91, of Nora Springs, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her sleep due to kidney failure on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the Nora Springs United Methodist Church.
OBIT: David J. Doering
David Doering, 75 of Mason City, passed away peacefully Friday, December 26, 2025 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Epiphany Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church.
OBIT: Frederick “Fred” Dean Steinberg
Receiving the best Christmas gift of all, Frederick Dean Steinberg, age 85, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The funeral service for Fred will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers defeat Valparaiso Beacons, 58-48
Panthers improve to 2-0 in league play. UNI hosts Indiana State on New Year’s Day.
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OBIT: Glenda D. Newstrom
Glenda D. Newstrom, age 85, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home in Osage. Glenda was born on October 21, 1940, in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Glen and Anna (Fisher) Holt.