WAUKEE – The Iowa MADD banquet was held on November 7, 2025, in Waukee, Iowa, where law enforcement officers were honored for their work against impaired driving, and Clear Lake officer Blaine Pavelka was among the honorees.
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson sides with Trump, agrees to pause SNAP benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has temporarily paused a lower court’s ruling that required the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November during an ongoing government shutdown.
College Field Hockey: No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes beaten in Big Ten Championship Game by No. 2 Northwestern, 3-0
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The ninth-ranked University of Iowa field hockey team fell to No. 2 Northwestern, 3-0, in the Big Ten Championship game on Sunday afternoon.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers beaten at St. Louis, 62-58
ST. LOUIS – UNI Panther women’s basketball headed to St. Louis for their first road matchup of the season. The Panthers led the Saint Louis Billikens for most of the game, but a late-game surge from SLU pushed the Billikens past the Panthers by a 62-58 final.
OBIT: Gary Bonewitz
Gary Bonewitz, 80, of Ackley, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at his home, under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. Funeral mass will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley.
Why Casinos That Accept Cash App Are Iowa Game-Changers
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Women’s College Basketball: No. 21 Iowa 119, Evansville 43
IOWA CITY – No. 21 Iowa defeated Evansville on Sunday afternoon in Iowa City, 119-43. The Hawkeyes set the arena and program record for most points in a single game.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers defeat South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 65-58
Panthers improve to 2-0 for the second straight season. UNI hosts Furman on Friday night.
College Basketball: No. 14 Iowa State Cyclones waste Sacred Heart, 99-34
AMES – No. 14 Iowa State (3-0, 0-0 Big 12) cruised past Sacred Heart (0-2, 0-0 MAAC) by a score of 99-34 Sunday afternoon inside Hilton Coliseum.
RFK Jr. tells chunky rubes to lay off the fatty chicken, buy “real food”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Robert Kennedy, Jr., a very fit and wealthy public servant and Donald Trump’s top expert on health and wellness, had some sour condescension this weekend for those of use struggling to wipe the seed oil from our chins after another slobbery fast food fix on our last dime.
“People drop $16 at Chick-fil-A or McDonald’s for seed-oil junk without blinking,” the feisty oligarch trumpeted via his social media account. “Then swear they’re ‘too broke’ for real food.”
OBIT: Thomas Monahan
Thomas “Tom” Oliver Monahan of Thompson, formerly of Mason City, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospital, surrounded by the people he loved most. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Ward Van Slyke Funeral Home.
Iowa fisherman guilty of murdering his girlfriend’s mother, shooting her father
This Iowa fisherman recognized with certificates by the department of natural resources for catching big fish will now be joining other big fish in the Big House after he shot his girlfriend’s parents while they were helping her escape his vile clutches.
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OBIT: Gary Kastrup
A memorial service for Gary Kastrup, age 80, of Estherville, will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arnolds Park. A visitation will be on Friday, November 21st from 4:00-6:00 PM at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.
OBIT: Jeff Nielsen
A Funeral Service for Jeff Nielsen, age 66, of Arnolds Park will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:00am at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji.
College Football: UNI Panthers notch MVFC win inside UNI-Dome over Murray State, 31-14
CEDAR FALLS — The UNI Panther football team hosted the Murray State Racers inside the UNI-Dome in the Panthers’ second-to-last home game of the season. The teams were tied at half, but the Cats took control in the second half on the shoulders of Bill Jackson and claimed their first MVFC victory of the season by a score of 31-14.
College Football: Iowa State 20 – TCU 17
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Iowa State traveled to Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas and beat the TCU Horned Frogs, 20-17, in front of 44,197 fans.
The Cyclones trailed 10-6 heading to the fourth quarter, but managed two late touchdowns to overcome the deficit and hold off the frawgs.
OBIT: Barbara Jean Smith
Barbara Jean Smith, 81, of Sumner, went home to be with her Savior, Sunday, November 9, 2025.
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OBIT: Denny L. Kaletka
Denny Kaletka, age 80, of Cresco, Iowa, died on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah, with his family by his side. A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home.
OBIT: Robert “Bob” Lee Tyer
Robert “Bob” Tyer, 95 of Clear Lake, died Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City, Iowa. Visitation will take place from 4:00p.m.–6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: Wendi Lea Tolan
Wendi Lea Tolan, 53, of Ogden, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Unity Point Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
OBIT: Dr. Robert F. Renfro
Robert F. Renfro, age 101, of Iowa Falls, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at Scenic Manor. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3 PM on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory in Iowa Falls.
College Volleyball: UNI Panthers best UIC Flames in five sets
The Panthers improved to 21-5 on the season and 14-0 in Valley play with the victory. UNI is now 19-3 all-time against UIC including 10-1 under head coach Petersen, winning the last nine meetings.
OBIT: Elaine Moser
Elaine Moser, age 94, of Lime Springs, Iowa passed away on November 7, 2025. Services will be held at Saetersdal Lutheran Church at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Harmony, Minnesota.
OBIT: Donald “Pete” Merle Peterson
Donald “Pete” Peterson, age 77 of Algona, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in his home. Visitation will be Sunday, November 16, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.
OBIT: Patricia Christiansen
Patricia Ann Christiansen, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7 with her loving husband by her side.
OBIT: Jeanette Brinkma
Jeanette Brinkman, 70, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
OBIT: David Robert Meek
David Meek, 88, of Marble Rock, died Friday, November 7, 2025, at MercyOne-North Iowa in Mason City. Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory, Greene has been entrusted with care for David and his family. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am, Monday, November 17, 2025, at Roseville Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Roseville Catholic Cemetery.
OBIT: Russell Dale Brandau
Russell Dale Brandau (“Joker”), age 75, of Osage, Iowa, passed away at home on Monday, November 3, 2025.
OBIT: Lonney Sangl
A Celebration of Life Service for Lonney Sangl, age 84, of Milford will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:00pm at the Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.
OBIT: Paula “Kelli” Thornton
Paula “Kelli” Thornton, 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Nora Springs Care Center. The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.
OBIT: Harvey H Williamson
Harvey was employed at John Morrell Packing Plant in Estherville until it closed. He was then self-employed as a carpenter for several years.
OBIT: Ruby L. Holden
Ruby L. Holden, 80 of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, formerly of Bode, Iowa passed away on November 6th, 2025, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, surrounded by her family.
College Wrestling: No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes open season with a win
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa wrestling team shut out Bellarmine, 40-0, in its home and season opener Thursday night on Mediacom Mat at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
College Basketball: No. 16 Iowa State dominates Grambling State, 102-62
AMES – No. 16 Iowa State (2-0) made over half its shots for the second time this season (54.5 pct.) in a 102-62 victory over Grambling State (1-1) Thursday night in Hilton Coliseum.
OBIT: Susan Kay “Suz” Welch
Susan Kay “Suz” Welch, respected leader and advocate for youth, passed away on November 6, 2025.
Can a Freezing Order Really Protect Your Assets? Here’s What You Need to Know
Typically, your primary concern will be the safekeeping of your funds. Legal injunctions of the type known as ‘ freezing orders’ constitute a first line of response for ensuring that litigants are…